Luton 2-3 Reading
League One · Matchweek 36Model accuracy
Match stats
Standouts: K. Ehibhatiomhan 9.9 · L. Wing 7.6 · M. Ritchie 7.6
Match analysis
5 sections02:34Luton lost to Reading 2-3 in the League One matchday 36 on 7 March 2026.
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Result and story of the match
It was 1-1 at half-time. The decisive goals came after the interval. Reading scored first, in the 5th minute.
Goals and key moments
Goals: 5' K. Ehibhatiomhan → 0-1; 45' N. Lonwijk, assisted by E. Lawrence → 1-1; 53' G. Saville, assisted by J. Clark → 2-1; 81' K. Ehibhatiomhan, assisted by M. Ritchie → 2-2; 84' K. Ehibhatiomhan, assisted by M. Ritchie → 2-3.
Yellow cards: Luton 1, Reading 4.
Statistical comparison
Expected goals (xG) Luton 1.83, Reading 1.98; shots 19-10 (2-6 on target); possession 56%-44%; corners 10-4; pass accuracy 81%-78%.
Goals by half: 1-1 in the first, 1-2 in the second.
Standout players
G. Saville was Luton's highest-rated player at 7.3 in 90 minutes: 1 goal, 1 shot on target, 1 key pass, 1 tackle, won 3 of 8 duels.
K. Ehibhatiomhan was Reading's highest-rated player at 9.9 in 89 minutes: 3 goals, 3 shots on target, 1 key pass, 2 tackles, won 7 of 14 duels.
How the model did
There was no model estimate locked before kick-off for this match, so it is not part of the track record.
Statistical model estimate; for information and entertainment only.
Match summary
Luton lost to Reading 2-3 in the League One matchday 36 on 7 March 2026. Goals: K. Ehibhatiomhan 5', N. Lonwijk 45', G. Saville 53', K. Ehibhatiomhan 81', K. Ehibhatiomhan 84'. Match stats: possession Luton 56%, Reading 44%; shots on target 2-6; expected goals (xG) 1.83-1.98.
Updated: · Sources: Methodology
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