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Luton vs Newport County

Kenilworth Road, Luton30 September 2017 at 15:00
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Referee: Mark Heywood

Match Events

Luton
Newport County
Kick Off
A. Sheehan
12′
D. Hylton

assist: J. Collins

22′
D. Hylton

Penalty

35′
42′Ben White
Half Time
James Collins49′
55′
J. Labadie
Daniel Potts66′
68′Mark O'Brien
L. GambinJ. Cook
72′
72′
R. WillmottL. Reynolds
76′
P. AmondJ. Quigley
78′
J. LabadieS. McCoulsky
H. CornickJ. Justin
85′
Full Time

Match Statistics

8Shots on Goal2
13Shots off Goal4
24Total Shots10
3Blocked Shots4
16Shots insidebox7
8Shots outsidebox3
9Fouls11
6Corner Kicks8
1Offsides0
57%Ball Possession43%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves5
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Luton deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Newport County's 4-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 Newport County's 4 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 Newport County 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.

Luton4-3-1-24-4-2Newport County
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Štěch6Cuthbert44Sheehan3Potts16Rea8Lee22Gambin7Stacey9Hylton19Collins14Cornick1Day12Tozer25O'Brien28Demetri.6White7Willmott2Pipe27Rigg4Labadie9Amond10Nouble

Substitutes

Coach: N. Jones

Substitutes

Coach: M. Flynn

LutonPosition StrengthNewport County
Luton4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperM. Štěch
6DefenderS. Cuthbert
44DefenderA. Sheehan
3DefenderD. Potts
16DefenderG. Rea
8MidfielderO. Lee
22MidfielderL. Gambin
7MidfielderJ. Stacey
9ForwardD. Hylton
19ForwardJ. Collins
14ForwardH. Cornick
Newport County4-4-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Day
12DefenderB. Tozer
25DefenderM. O'Brien
28DefenderM. Demetriou
6DefenderB. White
7MidfielderR. Willmott
2MidfielderD. Pipe
27MidfielderS. Rigg
4MidfielderJ. Labadie
9ForwardP. Amond
10ForwardF. Nouble

Match Summary

Luton defeated Newport County 3:1. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by A. Sheehan 12′, D. Hylton 22′, D. Hylton 35′ (pen.), J. Labadie 55′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Luton had 57% possession while Newport County held 43%. Luton had 24 shots (8 on target) compared to 10 (2 on target) for Newport County. 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
41 · 3.2/match
Both scored
8/13 · 62%
Over 2.5
7/13 · 54%

Recent Form

Luton

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Newport County

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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 (53%) — the odds may underestimate Luton.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.9%

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 55.0%Draw 27.6%Away 23.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.803.504.00
Max1.853.874.50
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 market52.8%25.3%21.9%
Public market52.2%26.9%20.9%
Δ0.6%1.6%1.0%

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:30Newport County
24Shots10
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