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Notts County vs Luton

Meadow Lane, Nottingham5 May 2018 at 15:00
00
Away

Luton

Referee: Darren Handley

Match Events

Notts County
Luton
Kick Off
45′Danny Hylton
Half Time
58′Danny Hylton
58′Danny Hylton
Daniel Jones65′
Jonathan Forte72′
M. Virtue-ThickL. Alessandra
73′
M. OConnorNoor Husin
74′
79′
E. LeeH. Cornick
Ben Hall81′
J. SteadA. Smith
81′
90′Alan Sheehan
90+4′
A. McCormackF. Downes
Full Time

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Notts County is —, compared to 7.20 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. Notts County's highest-rated starter is —, while Luton's best-rated player is J. Shea (7.20).

Defensive Solidity

Notts County deploy 4 defenders rated — 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

Notts County field 4 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

Notts County 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.

Age & Experience

The average age of Notts County's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Luton average 34.0 (youngest: J. Shea (34), oldest: J. Shea (34)). 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

Notts County's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 20 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.

Notts CountyPosition StrengthLuton
Avg Rating
7.20
Goalkeeper (1 v 1)7.20
0G 0A0G 0A
Notts County
1GoalkeeperA. Collin
16DefenderS. Brisley
23DefenderD. Jones
2DefenderM. Tootle
25DefenderB. Hall
4MidfielderE. Hewitt
10MidfielderJ. Grant
8MidfielderM. O'Connor
6MidfielderM. Virtue-Thick
30ForwardJ. Stead
14ForwardJ. Forte
Luton
36GoalkeeperJ. Shea7.2
44DefenderA. Sheehan
3DefenderD. Potts
16DefenderG. Rea
7DefenderJ. Stacey
4MidfielderA. McCormack
8MidfielderO. Lee
17MidfielderP. Ruddock
9ForwardD. Hylton
19ForwardJ. Collins
38ForwardE. Lee

Match Summary

Notts County and Luton drew 0:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. 6 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Notts County made 3 substitutions, Luton made 2.

Rivalry since 2015

Notts County vs Luton Head to Head Results

5 stretnutí
Notts County
2
wins
Drawn
2
Luton
1
wins
Total goals
12 · 2.4/match
Both scored
3/5 · 60%
Over 2.5
2/5 · 40%

Recent Form

Notts County

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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.

Notts County2wins
4draws8 meetings
Luton2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2

Average goals per game

25%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 3.8%

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 28.1%Draw 28.3%Away 47.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.303.402.10
Max3.753.612.15
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 market26.9%26.9%46.2%
Public market26.1%27.2%46.7%

Notts County vs Luton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Luton (47%)

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.

Notts CountyHalf-time:00Luton
6Shots16
1Shots 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
05/05/18Notts County0–0Luton3.55/3.54/2.12
09/12/17Luton1–1Notts County1.77/3.78/4.64
29/10/16Notts County0–0Luton3.08/3.44/2.39
22/04/17Luton2–1Notts County1.73/3.86/4.99
12/09/15Notts County3–2Luton2.69/3.28/2.79
30/01/16Luton0–2Notts County2.36/3.50/3.06
23/08/08Luton1–1Notts County1.83/3.41/3.93
10/03/09Notts County0–2Luton2.18/3.31/3.28

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: Notts County

W 211D 159L 228
Over 2.552
Goals scored789

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