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Luton vs Newport County

Kenilworth Road Stadium (Luton, Bedfordshire)16 August 2016 at 19:45
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Match Events

Luton
Newport County
Kick Off
Half Time
C. McGeehan

Penalty

62′
67′
J. GreenJ. Barnum-Bobb
69′
M. JacksonJ. Parkin
70′
J. Myrie-Williams
81′
M. RandallB. Tozer
J. CookA. Famewo
86′
J. MarriottI. Vassell
90+1′
C. McGeehan

Penalty

90+6′
Full Time

Lineups

Midfield Control

Luton field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Newport County's 11 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.

LutonPosition StrengthNewport County
Luton
1MidfielderC. Walton
6MidfielderS. Cuthbert
5MidfielderJ. Mullins
2MidfielderS. O'Donnell
3MidfielderD. Potts
10MidfielderJ. Cook
19MidfielderO. Lee
8MidfielderC. McGeehan
17MidfielderP. Ruddock
9MidfielderD. Hylton
14MidfielderJ. Marriott
Newport County
1MidfielderJ. Day
4MidfielderD. Jones
5MidfielderJ. Turley
17MidfielderS. Bennett
3MidfielderD. Butler
8MidfielderM. Randall
27MidfielderS. Rigg
6MidfielderJ. Labadie
15MidfielderJ. Green
11MidfielderJ. Myrie-Williams
13MidfielderM. Jackson

Match Summary

Luton defeated Newport County 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2016. Goals were scored by C. McGeehan 62′ (pen.), J. Myrie-Williams 70′, C. McGeehan 90′ (pen.). Luton made 2 substitutions, Newport County made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Luton vs Newport County Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
Luton
5
wins
Drawn
4
Newport County
4
wins
Total goals
42 · 3.2/match
Both scored
8/13 · 62%
Over 2.5
7/13 · 54%

Recent Form

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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

Even record

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

Luton3wins
3draws8 meetings
Newport County2wins

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

50%

Games with 3+ goals

63%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (75%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (54%) — the odds may underestimate Luton.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.5%

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 55.5%Draw 27.9%Away 20.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.803.404.80
Max1.813.755.25
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 market54.0%26.1%20.0%
Public market54.3%27.1%18.6%
Δ0.3%1.1%1.4%

Luton vs Newport County — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Luton
Result vs. Market: Luton (55%)

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:00Newport County
15Shots11
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
17/03/18Newport County1–1Luton3.66/3.39/2.08
30/09/17Luton3–1Newport County1.82/3.62/4.32
16/08/16Luton2–1Newport County1.80/3.58/4.98
21/03/17Newport County1–1Luton4.05/3.46/2.01
28/11/15Newport County3–0Luton3.29/3.43/2.27
23/04/16Luton1–1Newport County2.13/3.37/3.73
20/12/14Luton3–0Newport County2.29/3.39/3.27
17/03/15Newport County1–0Luton2.59/3.18/2.94

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: Newport County

W 196D 153L 239
Over 2.547
Goals scored687

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026