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Accrington St vs Luton

The Crown Ground, Accrington7 October 2017 at 15:00
02
Away

Luton

Referee: Martin Coy

Match Events

Accrington ST
Luton
Kick Off
22′
J. Collins

assist: O. Lee

33′Daniel Potts
Janoi Donacien44′
44′
D. Hylton

Penalty

Seamus Conneely45′
Half Time
J. ClarkM. Leacock-McLeod
58′
S. McConvilleM. Wilks
58′
76′
L. BerryL. D'Ath
S. BrownÉrico Sousa
78′
86′
H. CornickJ. Justin
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal6
3Shots off Goal3
9Total Shots12
2Blocked Shots3
4Shots insidebox7
5Shots outsidebox5
13Fouls16
4Corner Kicks12
4Offsides1
58%Ball Possession42%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves4
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Accrington ST is 6.94, compared to — for Luton. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Accrington ST's highest-rated starter is F. Rawson (7.05), while Luton's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Accrington ST have contributed 3 goals and 0 assists this season, led by F. Rawson (2G). Luton's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Accrington ST deploy 5 defenders rated 6.94 on average, against Luton'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

Accrington ST field 3 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

Accrington ST start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 69% for Accrington ST and —% for Luton. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Accrington ST's starters have collected 10 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Luton. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Accrington ST's starting XI is 33.0 (youngest: F. Rawson (29), oldest: S. Conneely (37)), while Luton average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Accrington ST's starters average 34 league appearances each, versus 0 for Luton. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Accrington ST4-5-14-4-2Luton
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Chapman3Hughes28Conneely4Donacien6Nolan27Rawson12Thornil.8Brown11McConvi.29Kee7Clark1Štěch6Cuthbert44Sheehan3Potts16Rea18Berry8Lee7Stacey9Hylton19Collins14Cornick

Substitutes

Coach: J. Coleman

Substitutes

Coach: N. Jones

Accrington STPosition StrengthLuton
6.94
Avg Rating
6.94Defender (5 v 4)
3G 0A0G 0A
Accrington ST4-5-1
1GoalkeeperA. Chapman
3DefenderM. Hughes
28DefenderS. Conneely6.81G
4DefenderJ. Donacien
6DefenderL. Nolan
27DefenderF. Rawson7.02G
12MidfielderJ. Thorniley
8MidfielderS. Brown
11MidfielderS. McConville
29ForwardB. Kee
7ForwardJ. Clark
Luton4-4-2
1GoalkeeperM. Štěch
6DefenderS. Cuthbert
44DefenderA. Sheehan
3DefenderD. Potts
16DefenderG. Rea
18MidfielderL. Berry
8MidfielderO. Lee
7MidfielderJ. Stacey
9ForwardD. Hylton
19ForwardJ. Collins
14ForwardH. Cornick

Match Summary

Luton defeated Accrington ST 2:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by J. Collins 22′, D. Hylton 44′ (pen.). 3 yellow cards were shown. Accrington ST had 58% possession while Luton held 42%. Accrington ST had 9 shots (4 on target) compared to 12 (6 on target) for Luton. Accrington ST made 3 substitutions, Luton made 2.

Rivalry since 2014

Accrington ST vs Luton Head to Head Results

10 stretnutí
Accrington ST
3
wins
Drawn
2
Luton
5
wins
Total goals
30 · 3.0/match
Both scored
6/10 · 60%
Over 2.5
6/10 · 60%

Recent Form

Accrington ST

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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

Even record

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

Accrington ST3wins
3draws10 meetings
Luton4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.4

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (33%) — 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 33.3%Draw 28.5%Away 41.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.903.402.38
Max3.103.602.46
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 market32.5%27.8%39.7%
Public market31.6%27.2%41.2%
Δ0.9%0.6%1.5%

Accrington ST vs Luton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Luton
Result vs. Market: Luton (42%)

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.

Accrington STHalf-time:02Luton
9Shots12
4Shots 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
10/03/18Luton1–2Accrington ST1.74/3.75/5.01
07/10/17Accrington ST0–2Luton3.00/3.50/2.41
12/11/16Luton1–0Accrington ST2.20/3.44/3.43
29/04/17Accrington ST1–4Luton2.64/3.35/2.69
08/08/15Accrington ST1–1Luton3.06/3.31/2.45
09/04/16Luton0–2Accrington ST3.22/3.36/2.24
23/08/14Accrington ST2–2Luton2.99/3.33/2.46
28/02/15Luton2–0Accrington ST1.96/3.54/4.13
24/02/09Accrington ST0–0Luton2.58/3.27/2.63
18/10/08Luton1–2Accrington ST1.79/3.37/4.19

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: Accrington ST

W 247D 171L 272
Over 2.550
Goals scored885

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