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Barnet vs Luton

The Hive Stadium, London12 August 2017 at 15:00
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Barnet

10
Away

Luton

Referee: Kevin Johnson

Match Events

Barnet
Luton
Kick Off
E. JohnsonC. Clough
6′
20′
S. CuthbertG. Rea
H. TaylorJ. Taylor
36′
Half Time
Jack Taylor53′
C. WestonW. Fonguck
71′
71′
A. ShinnieJ. Cook
Jamal Campbell-Ryce81′
83′Glen Rea
89′
I. VassellE. Lee
J. Taylor
90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal3
1Shots off Goal4
7Total Shots9
3Blocked Shots2
1Shots insidebox3
6Shots outsidebox6
10Fouls13
4Corner Kicks7
1Offsides1
43%Ball Possession57%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves2
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Barnet deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Luton's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Barnet field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Luton's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Barnet start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Luton averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Barnet5-3-24-4-2Luton
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Stephens6Nelson3Johnson5Ricardo16Taylor13Tutonda10Campbel.8Weston20Vilhete25Akpro11Coulthi.1Štěch6Cuthbert44Sheehan3Potts4McCorma.11Shinnie8Lee17Ruddock7Stacey19Collins20Vassell

Substitutes

Coach: R. Eames

Substitutes

Coach: N. Jones

BarnetPosition StrengthLuton
Barnet5-3-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Stephens
6DefenderM. Nelson
3DefenderE. Johnson
5DefenderRicardo
16DefenderH. Taylor
10MidfielderJ. Campbell-Ryce
8MidfielderC. Weston
20MidfielderM. Vilhete
25ForwardJ. Akpa Akpro
11ForwardS. Coulthirst
Luton4-4-2
1GoalkeeperM. Štěch
6DefenderS. Cuthbert
44DefenderA. Sheehan
3DefenderD. Potts
17DefenderP. Ruddock
4MidfielderA. McCormack
11MidfielderA. Shinnie
8MidfielderO. Lee
7MidfielderJ. Stacey
19ForwardJ. Collins
20ForwardI. Vassell

Match Summary

Barnet defeated Luton 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by J. Taylor 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Barnet had 43% possession while Luton held 57%. Barnet had 7 shots (3 on target) compared to 9 (3 on target) for Luton. Barnet made 3 substitutions, Luton made 3.

Rivalry since 2013

Barnet vs Luton Head to Head Results

8 stretnutí
Barnet
1
wins
Drawn
0
Luton
7
wins
Total goals
23 · 2.9/match
Both scored
5/8 · 63%
Over 2.5
5/8 · 63%

Recent Form

Barnet

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Luton

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Luton dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Barnet2wins
1draws8 meetings
Luton5wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.4

Average goals per game

38%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (29%) — the odds may underestimate Barnet.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 29.7%Draw 29.6%Away 44.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.313.302.15
Max3.403.452.31
Market favourite:Luton · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market29.5%28.3%42.2%
Public market28.7%28.7%42.5%

Barnet vs Luton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Barnet
Result vs. Market: Luton (44%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

BarnetHalf-time:00Luton
7Shots9
3Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
24/03/18Luton2–0Barnet1.58/4.19/5.94
12/08/17Barnet1–0Luton3.37/3.38/2.25
31/12/16Luton3–1Barnet1.76/3.78/4.89
08/04/17Barnet0–1Luton3.35/3.38/2.26
14/11/15Luton2–0Barnet2.30/3.49/3.20
28/03/16Barnet2–1Luton3.39/3.37/2.25
18/04/09Barnet1–1Luton2.12/3.41/3.05
06/12/08Luton3–1Barnet1.91/3.41/3.63

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Barnet

W 168D 151L 233
Over 2.550
Goals scored655

Away Record: Luton

W 96D 67L 67
Over 2.546
Goals scored339

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026