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Luton vs Colchester

Kenilworth Road Stadium (Luton, Bedfordshire)26 December 2016 at 15:00
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Match Events

Luton
Colchester
Kick Off
Half Time
J. MarriottI. Vassell
66′
A. GillieadP. Ruddock
81′
81′
D. JohnstoneC. Porter
83′
C. Slater
O. LeeJ. Cook
87′
88′
C. SlaterD. Wright
90′
R. BrindleyK. Vincent-Young
Full Time

Lineups

Midfield Control

Luton field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Colchester'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 StrengthColchester
Luton
1MidfielderC. Walton
6MidfielderS. Cuthbert
5MidfielderJ. Mullins
2MidfielderS. O'Donnell
16MidfielderG. Rea
19MidfielderO. Lee
8MidfielderC. McGeehan
36MidfielderJ. Justin
9MidfielderD. Hylton
15MidfielderA. Gilliead
14MidfielderJ. Marriott
Colchester
1MidfielderS. Walker
15MidfielderG. Elokobi
18MidfielderT. Eastman
2MidfielderR. Brindley
6MidfielderF. Kent
22MidfielderO. Garvan
24MidfielderC. Slater
4MidfielderT. Lapslie
28MidfielderK. Guthrie
11MidfielderB. Dickenson
17MidfielderD. Johnstone

Match Summary

Colchester defeated Luton 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2016. Goals were scored by C. Slater 83′. Luton made 3 substitutions, Colchester made 3.

Rivalry since 2017

Luton vs Colchester Head to Head Results

3 stretnutí
Luton
1
wins
Drawn
0
Colchester
2
wins
Total goals
9 · 3.0/match
Both scored
2/3 · 67%
Over 2.5
3/3 · 100%

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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

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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: 5.3%

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 52.4%Draw 27.6%Away 25.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.853.503.75
Max1.953.754.20
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 market50.8%26.0%23.2%
Public market50.6%26.0%23.4%

Luton vs Colchester — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Colchester
Result vs. Market: Luton (52%)

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:00Colchester
10Shots14
5Shots on target8

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