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Forest Green vs Luton

The New Lawn, Nailsworth16 December 2017 at 15:00
02
Away

Luton

Referee: Lee Swabey

Match Events

Forest Green
Luton
Kick Off
20′Daniel Potts
22′Johnny Mullins
45+1′
A. Sheehan

assist: A. Shinnie

Half Time
R. BrownD. Traoré
58′
60′Jack Stacey
63′
E. LeeJ. Justin
63′
O. LeeH. Cornick
68′
D. Hylton
J. StevensToni Gomes
71′
Scott Laird81′
K. Marsh-BrownL. James
83′
84′
A. ShinnieJ. Collins
Christian Doidge90′
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Forest Green deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Luton's 5-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

Forest Green field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Luton's 3 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

Forest Green 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.

Forest GreenPosition StrengthLuton
Forest Green
1GoalkeeperB. Collins
3DefenderS. Laird
5DefenderL. Collins
16DefenderJ. Fitzwater
7DefenderK. Marsh-Brown
10MidfielderR. Brown
15MidfielderC. Cooper
12MidfielderJ. Simpson
35MidfielderJ. Stevens
17ForwardD. Wishart
9ForwardC. Doidge
Luton
1GoalkeeperM. Štěch
44DefenderA. Sheehan
5DefenderJ. Mullins
3DefenderD. Potts
16DefenderG. Rea
7DefenderJ. Stacey
11MidfielderA. Shinnie
18MidfielderL. Berry
8MidfielderO. Lee
9ForwardD. Hylton
38ForwardE. Lee

Match Summary

Luton defeated Forest Green 2:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by A. Sheehan 45′, D. Hylton 68′. 4 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Forest Green made 3 substitutions, Luton made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Forest Green vs Luton Head to Head Results

8 stretnutí
Forest Green
1
wins
Drawn
3
Luton
4
wins
Total goals
26 · 3.3/match
Both scored
6/8 · 75%
Over 2.5
5/8 · 63%

Recent Form

Forest Green

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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.

Forest Green0wins
0draws2 meetings
Luton2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (15%) — the odds may underestimate Luton.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.1%

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 16.3%Draw 23.7%Away 64.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min5.504.001.55
Max6.624.351.57
Market favourite:Luton · Heavy 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 market14.7%22.4%62.9%
Public market15.6%22.5%62.0%

Forest Green vs Luton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Luton
Result vs. Market: Luton (64%)

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.

Forest GreenHalf-time:01Luton
11Shots13
6Shots on target6

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
28/04/18Luton3–1Forest Green1.44/4.55/7.77
16/12/17Forest Green0–2Luton6.12/4.23/1.56

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: Forest Green

W 100D 69L 97
Over 2.546
Goals scored343

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