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Luton vs Colchester

Kenilworth Road, Luton19 August 2017 at 15:00
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Referee: Sebastian Stockbridge

Match Events

Luton
Colchester
Kick Off
Alan McCormack35′
Daniel Potts40′
O. Lee

assist: D. Hylton

45+3′
Half Time
J. Collins

assist: A. Shinnie

52′
54′
T. LapslieS. Murray
61′Lewis Kinsella
63′
C. KpekawaD. Johnstone
73′Frankie Kent
77′
Drey WrightT. Issa
D. Potts

assist: A. Sheehan

83′
J. CollinsH. Cornick
87′
D. HyltonE. Lee
88′
A. ShinnieJ. Cook
88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

8Shots on Goal2
2Shots off Goal5
13Total Shots10
3Blocked Shots3
12Shots insidebox2
1Shots outsidebox8
11Fouls10
10Corner Kicks2
5Offsides2
56%Ball Possession44%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves5
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Luton is —, compared to 6.70 for Colchester. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Luton's highest-rated starter is —, while Colchester's best-rated player is K. Vincent-Young (6.70).

Defensive Solidity

Luton deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Colchester's 4-man backline averaging 6.70. 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

Luton field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Colchester's 5 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

Luton start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Colchester 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Luton and 80% for Colchester. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Luton's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 5 for Colchester. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Luton's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Colchester average 29.0 (youngest: K. Vincent-Young (29), oldest: K. Vincent-Young (29)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Luton's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 38 for Colchester. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Luton4-3-1-23-4-1-2Colchester
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Štěch44Sheehan3Potts16Rea4McCorma.11Shinnie8Lee17Ruddock7Stacey9Hylton19Collins1Walker18Eastman3Kinsella6Kent12Kpekawa22Vincent.8Loft7Wright4Lapslie10Szmodics19Mandron

Substitutes

Coach: N. Jones

Substitutes

Coach: J. McGreal

LutonPosition StrengthColchester
Avg Rating
6.70
Defender (4 v 4)6.70
0G 0A0G 0A
Luton4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperM. Štěch
44DefenderA. Sheehan
3DefenderD. Potts
16DefenderG. Rea
17DefenderP. Ruddock
4MidfielderA. McCormack
11MidfielderA. Shinnie
8MidfielderO. Lee
7MidfielderJ. Stacey
9ForwardD. Hylton
19ForwardJ. Collins
Colchester3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperS. Walker
18DefenderT. Eastman
6DefenderF. Kent
12DefenderC. Kpekawa
22DefenderK. Vincent-Young6.7
3MidfielderL. Kinsella
8MidfielderD. Loft
7MidfielderDrey Wright
4MidfielderT. Lapslie
10MidfielderS. Szmodics
19ForwardM. Mandron

Match Summary

Luton defeated Colchester 3:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by O. Lee 45′, J. Collins 52′, D. Potts 83′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Luton had 56% possession while Colchester held 44%. Luton had 13 shots (8 on target) compared to 10 (2 on target) for Colchester. Luton made 3 substitutions, Colchester made 3.

Rivalry since 2016

Luton vs Colchester Head to Head Results

3 stretnutí
Luton
0
wins
Drawn
0
Colchester
3
wins
Total goals
7 · 2.3/match
Both scored
2/3 · 67%
Over 2.5
2/3 · 67%

Recent Form

Luton

WWWDWW

Colchester

WLLWWW

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

Colchester dominates

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

Luton1wins
0draws4 meetings
Colchester3wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.5

Average goals per game

75%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 3.8%

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 59.5%Draw 25.3%Away 18.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.673.805.00
Max1.704.055.61
Market favourite:Luton · Moderate 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 market58.5%24.1%17.4%
Public market57.2%24.3%18.5%
Δ1.3%0.2%1.1%

Luton vs Colchester — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Luton
Result vs. Market: Luton (60%)

Result matched 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.

LutonHalf-time:10Colchester
13Shots10
8Shots on target2

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
30/03/18Colchester2–1Luton3.79/3.44/2.03
19/08/17Luton3–0Colchester1.68/3.95/5.29
26/12/16Luton0–1Colchester1.91/3.62/3.98
25/03/17Colchester2–1Luton3.59/3.49/2.11

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: Luton

W 96D 67L 67
Over 2.546
Goals scored339

Away Record: Colchester

W 152D 136L 163
Over 2.544
Goals scored546

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026