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Luton vs Lincoln

Kenilworth Road, Luton1 January 2018 at 15:00
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Referee: Nick Kinseley

Match Events

Luton
Lincoln
Kick Off
Alan Sheehan4′
6′
M. Bostwick
7′Matthew Rhead
15′Elliott Whitehouse
24′Harry Anderson
J. Collins

assist: D. Hylton

32′
34′
M. Green
36′Harry Anderson
36′Harry Anderson
J. Justin
43′
Luke Berry44′
Half Time
46′
M. RheadJ. Ginnelly
A. ShinnieH. Cornick
71′
D. Hylton

assist: L. Berry

72′
80′
S. LongB. Knott
H. Cornick
82′
85′
M. GreenR. Dickie
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Luton deploy 5 defenders rated — on average, against Lincoln'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 Lincoln'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 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Lincoln 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.

LutonPosition StrengthLincoln
Luton
1GoalkeeperM. Štěch
44DefenderA. Sheehan
5DefenderJ. Mullins
16DefenderG. Rea
7DefenderJ. Stacey
2DefenderJ. Justin
11MidfielderA. Shinnie
18MidfielderL. Berry
8MidfielderO. Lee
9ForwardD. Hylton
19ForwardJ. Collins
Lincoln
21GoalkeeperJ. Vickers
5DefenderL. Waterfall
3DefenderS. Habergham
25DefenderS. Raggett
2DefenderS. Long
16MidfielderM. Bostwick
30MidfielderA. Woodyard
4MidfielderE. Whitehouse
26MidfielderH. Anderson
10ForwardM. Green
9ForwardM. Rhead

Match Summary

Luton defeated Lincoln 4:2. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by M. Bostwick 6′, J. Collins 32′, M. Green 34′, J. Justin 43′, D. Hylton 72′, H. Cornick 82′. 5 yellow cards were shown, 2 red cards. Luton made 1 substitutions, Lincoln made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Luton vs Lincoln Head to Head Results

9 stretnutí
Luton
4
wins
Drawn
4
Lincoln
1
wins
Total goals
22 · 2.4/match
Both scored
5/9 · 56%
Over 2.5
5/9 · 56%

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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

Even record

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

Luton2wins
2draws4 meetings
Lincoln0wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.8

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (52%) — the odds may underestimate Luton.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.9%

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 26.7%Away 22.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.753.604.49
Max1.873.894.60
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 market52.2%26.0%21.7%
Public market53.3%25.1%21.7%
Δ1.1%1.0%

Luton vs Lincoln — 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:22Lincoln
15Shots8
6Shots on target3

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
28/12/08Luton3–2Lincoln2.32/3.32/2.75
01/01/18Luton4–2Lincoln1.82/3.75/4.53
02/09/17Lincoln0–0Luton2.61/3.43/2.69
11/04/09Lincoln0–0Luton2.21/3.32/3.20

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: Lincoln

W 157D 115L 142
Over 2.547
Goals scored537

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026