Menu

Luton vs Coventry

Kenilworth Road, Luton28 October 2017 at 15:00
Home

Luton

03
Referee: Robert Jones

Match Events

Luton
Coventry
Kick Off
Danny Hylton6′
17′
M. McNulty

assist: J. Jones

Oliver Lee41′
Half Time
J. MullinsP. Ruddock
58′
H. CornickA. Shinnie
74′
J. CollinsE. Lee
80′
81′
J. PonticelliD. Nazon
82′
P. VincentiM. Biamou
Scott Cuthbert90′
Glen Rea90′
90′Mark McNulty
90′
J. JonesJ. Shipley
90+2′
J. Shipley
90+6′
D. Nazon

assist: M. Biamou

Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal5
6Shots off Goal2
10Total Shots9
1Blocked Shots2
8Shots insidebox5
2Shots outsidebox4
8Fouls19
6Corner Kicks6
5Offsides1
52%Ball Possession48%
3Yellow Cards1
1Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves3
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Luton deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Coventry's 3-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

Luton field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Coventry'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 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Coventry 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.

Luton4-4-24-2-3-1Coventry
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Štěch6Cuthbert5Mullins3Potts16Rea18Berry8Lee7Stacey9Hylton19Collins14Cornick1Burge2Grimmer5McDonald4Willis24Haynes8Doyle7Vincenti6Kelly10McNulty11Jones38Pontice.

Substitutes

Coach: N. Jones

Substitutes

Coach: M. Robins

LutonPosition StrengthCoventry
Luton4-4-2
1GoalkeeperM. Štěch
6DefenderS. Cuthbert
5DefenderJ. Mullins
3DefenderD. Potts
16DefenderG. Rea
18MidfielderL. Berry
8MidfielderO. Lee
7MidfielderJ. Stacey
9ForwardD. Hylton
19ForwardJ. Collins
14ForwardH. Cornick
Coventry4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperL. Burge
5DefenderR. McDonald
4DefenderJ. Willis
24DefenderR. Haynes
2MidfielderJ. Grimmer
8MidfielderM. Doyle
7MidfielderP. Vincenti
6MidfielderL. Kelly
11MidfielderJ. Jones
10ForwardM. McNulty
38ForwardJ. Ponticelli

Match Summary

Coventry defeated Luton 3:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by M. McNulty 17′, J. Shipley 90′, D. Nazon 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Luton had 52% possession while Coventry held 48%. Luton had 10 shots (3 on target) compared to 9 (5 on target) for Coventry. Luton made 3 substitutions, Coventry made 3.

Rivalry since 2018

Luton vs Coventry Head to Head Results

12 stretnutí
Luton
5
wins
Drawn
5
Coventry
2
wins
Total goals
30 · 2.5/match
Both scored
6/12 · 50%
Over 2.5
5/12 · 42%

Recent Form

Luton

WWWDWW

Coventry

WWWDDD

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

Even record

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

Luton0wins
1draws2 meetings
Coventry1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.5

Average goals per game

100%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (48%) — the odds may underestimate Coventry.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.9%

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 49.5%Draw 26.9%Away 27.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.003.503.50
Max2.053.863.75
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 market48.5%25.2%26.3%
Public market48.5%25.6%25.9%

Luton vs Coventry — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Coventry
Result vs. Market: Luton (50%)

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.

LutonHalf-time:01Coventry
10Shots9
3Shots on target5

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
13/03/18Coventry2–2Luton3.53/3.29/2.22
28/10/17Luton0–3Coventry2.02/3.72/3.65

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: Coventry

W 22D 9L 15
Over 2.544
Goals scored64

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026