Luton vs Reading result
Luton 1–0 Reading — Luton won this FA Cup match.
The numbers
- Result: Luton 1–0 Reading · FA Cup
- Venue: Kenilworth Road · Luton, Bedfordshire
- Referee: Darren Bond, England
- Head-to-head (last 4): Luton 1 · draws 0 · Reading 3 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Luton 2W 1D 2L · Reading 2W 1D 2L
Luton 1–0 Reading (FA Cup): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 12 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
The model’s pre-match pick
The TACTIX model has priced Luton vs Reading across every betting markets. The model’s pre-match pick for this fixture:
No model pick was recorded for this fixture.
Match statistics & details
| Luton | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 46% | Possession | 54% |
| 8 | Shots | 18 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 7 |
| 2 | Shots off target | 5 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 6 |
| 6 | Shots inside the box | 9 |
| 4 | Corners | 4 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 9 | Fouls | 9 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 7 | Saves | 3 |
| 399 | Passes | 465 |
| 74% | Pass accuracy | 74% |
Luton player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Sluga | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 |
| G. Osho | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.7 |
| D. Potts | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| R. Tunnicliffe | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Morrell | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7.7 |
| G. Moncur | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| D. Hylton | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.3 |
| S. Nombe | 81 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| B. Galloway | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| E. Lee | 74 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| James Bree | 58 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Clark sub | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| R. Norrington-Davies sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| L. Berry sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| K. LuaLua sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
Reading player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Southwood | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Tomás Esteves | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| T. Mcintyre | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Dorsett | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| E. Bristow | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.6 |
| O. Pendlebury | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Onen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| M. Olise | 78 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Baldock | 78 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Alfa Semedo | 77 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Aluko | 72 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.2 |
| D. Tetek sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Lawless sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Mamadi Camará sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| N. Lambert sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Luton v Reading — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2020-12-26 Reading 2–1 Luton
- 2020-09-15 Reading 0–1 Luton
- 2020-07-04 Luton 0–5 Reading
- 2019-11-09 Reading 3–0 Luton
The full post-match picture
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Luton and Reading?
- In their last 4 meetings, Luton won 1, Reading won 3 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Luton and Reading?
- Recent form — Luton 2W 1D 2L; Reading 2W 1D 2L.
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