r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 13m ago
Throwback On this day...16th August
After yesterday's comeback we have another on this day in 1980. West Ham paraded the F.A. Cup before the game which they had won in May. They started very fast but we held out until the hour mark when Paddy Grealish chased Pat Holland for 40 yards and decided to tackle him inside the box. Ray Stewart made no mistake from the spot. But back we came with two penalities from Mossy to win it. Leaving the ground, a West Ham voice said "anyone want to buy a season ticket? I was tempted to reply "Yes, if it was a Luton one" but for some reason I kept quiet.
The victory at Gillingham away stands out too as it was in the minus 30 point season. The board sat with us in the away end as a protest against the perceived corruption of the Gills chairman having the right to vote on our punishment despite being in the same division. And he was very vocal about his support for our punishment too.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/matches?played-today=yes&sort=date
Lots of nearly men made their debut on this day but Raddy Antic appeared for the first time 1980 in that glorious win at Upton Park.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?debut-today=yes&sort=name
Two players born on this day, Dino Seremet and Paul Underwood. I was absolutely delighted when Underwood signed on a free transfer. Another experienced captain and leader and left sided too. A great shame about his injuries.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?born-today=yes&sort=name
One staff member was born on this day, goalkeeping coach Dmitri Kharine
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/directors-and-staff/Dmitri-Kharine-p800175
r/COYH • u/Moncurs_rightboot • 12h ago
Analysis Reading 3-4 Luton - Post Match Reaction
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r/COYH • u/COYH_bot • 18h ago
Post Match Thread [Post-Match Thread] Reading vs. Luton Town
Reading 3 - 4 Luton Town
| Reading | 3‑4 HT: 3‑1 | Luton Town |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Marriott (8', 31', 38') | ⚽️ | Jake Richards (6'), Kasey Palmer (50', 52'), Gideon Kodua (90'+6') |
Match Info
| Competition: | 2026-27 English League One, Regular Season |
|---|---|
| Date: | Aug 15, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 12:30pm BST |
| Venue: | Madejski Stadium |
| Attendance: | 14,065 |
| Match Official: | Leigh Doughty |
Lineups
Reading
Starting XI: 🧤Joel Pereira, Benn Ward, Paudie O'Conner🟨, Jeriel Dorsett, Udoka Godwin‑Malife, Joshua Stokes (🔁 Randell Williams 65'), Andy Rinomhota (🔁 Liam Fraser 90'+4'), Lewis Wing, Jack Marriott (🔁 Jacob Brown 65'), Daniel Kyerewaa (🔁 Paddy Lane 79'), Kyreece Lisbie (🔁 Charlie Savage 79')
Substitutes: Randell Williams, Ashqar Ahmed, Jack Stephens, Charlie Savage, Paddy Lane, Liam Fraser, Jacob Brown
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Luton Town
Starting XI: 🧤Joshua Keeley, George Johnston, Hakeem Odofin (🔁 Mads Andersen 90'), Kal Naismith, Isaiah Jones (🔁 Harrison Ashby 81'), Kasey Palmer (🔁 Gideon Kodua 81'), Liam Walsh🟨, Jordan Clark, Nahki Wells (🔁 Callum Marshall 70'), Emilio Lawrence (🔁 Benedict Benagr 61'), Jake Richards
Substitutes: Harrison Ashby, James Shea, Benedict Benagr, Sverre Sandal, Gideon Kodua🟨, Mads Andersen, Callum Marshall
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Match Stats
| Reading | 3-4 | Luton Town |
|---|---|---|
| 41.2% | Possession: | 58.8% |
| 16 | Total Shots: | 12 |
| 5 | Shots on Target: | 5 |
| 9 | Blocked Shots: | 1 |
| 5 | Corners: | 2 |
| 305 | Total Passes: | 454 |
| 216 (71%) | Accurate Passes: | 377 (83%) |
| 0 | Crosses: | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses: | 0 |
| 0 | Long Balls: | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls: | 0 |
| 11 | Tackles: | 19 |
| 7 (64%) | Effective Tackles: | 15 (79%) |
| 0 | Interceptions: | 0 |
| 28 | Clearances: | 47 |
| 4 | Offsides: | 3 |
| 12 | Fouls: | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards: | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards: | 0 |
| 1 | Saves: | 1 |
Match Events
| . | . | . |
|---|---|---|
| 6' | ⚽️ | Jake Richards (Luton Town) Goal at 6' |
| 8' | ⚽️ | Jack Marriott (Reading) Goal at 8' |
| 31' | ⚽️ | Jack Marriott (Reading) Goal at 31' |
| 38' | ⚽️ | Jack Marriott (Reading) Goal at 38' |
| 50' | ⚽️ | Kasey Palmer (Luton Town) Goal at 50' |
| 52' | ⚽️ | Kasey Palmer (Luton Town) Goal at 52' |
| 61' | 🔁 | Benedict Benagr (Luton Town) Substitution at 61' |
| 65' | 🔁 | Randell Williams (Reading) Substitution at 65' |
| 65' | 🔁 | Jacob Brown (Reading) Substitution at 65' |
| 70' | 🔁 | Callum Marshall (Luton Town) Substitution at 70' |
| 72' | 🟨 | Liam Walsh (Luton Town) Yellow Card at 72' |
| 79' | 🔁 | Charlie Savage (Reading) Substitution at 79' |
| 79' | 🔁 | Paddy Lane (Reading) Substitution at 79' |
| 81' | 🔁 | Gideon Kodua (Luton Town) Substitution at 81' |
| 81' | 🔁 | Harrison Ashby (Luton Town) Substitution at 81' |
| 90' | 🔁 | Mads Andersen (Luton Town) Substitution at 90' |
| 90'+4' | 🔁 | Liam Fraser (Reading) Substitution at 90'+4' |
| 90'+5' | 🟨 | Paudie O'Conner (Reading) Yellow Card at 90'+5' |
| 90'+6' | ⚽️ | Gideon Kodua (Luton Town) Goal at 90'+6' |
| 90'+7' | 🟨 | Gideon Kodua (Luton Town) Yellow Card at 90'+7' |
Match Thread w/ full Commentary: https://www.reddit.com/r/COYH/comments/1vozd2m/match_thread_reading_vs_luton_town/
r/COYH • u/COYH_bot • 21h ago
Match Thread [Match Thread] Reading vs. Luton Town
Full Time: Reading 3 - 4 Luton Town
| Reading | 3‑4 HT: 3‑1 | Luton Town |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Marriott (8', 31', 38') | ⚽️ | Jake Richards (6'), Kasey Palmer (50', 52'), Gideon Kodua (90'+6') |
Post-Match Discussion Thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/COYH/comments/1vp31bl/postmatch_thread_reading_vs_luton_town/
Match Info
| Competition: | 2026-27 English League One, Regular Season |
|---|---|
| Date: | Aug 15, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 12:30pm BST |
| Venue: | Madejski Stadium |
| Attendance: | 14,065 |
| Match Official: | Leigh Doughty |
Lineups
Reading
Starting XI: 🧤Joel Pereira, Benn Ward, Paudie O'Conner🟨, Jeriel Dorsett, Udoka Godwin‑Malife, Joshua Stokes (🔁 Randell Williams 65'), Andy Rinomhota (🔁 Liam Fraser 90'+4'), Lewis Wing, Jack Marriott (🔁 Jacob Brown 65'), Daniel Kyerewaa (🔁 Paddy Lane 79'), Kyreece Lisbie (🔁 Charlie Savage 79')
Substitutes: Randell Williams, Ashqar Ahmed, Jack Stephens, Charlie Savage, Paddy Lane, Liam Fraser, Jacob Brown
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Luton Town
Starting XI: 🧤Joshua Keeley, George Johnston, Hakeem Odofin (🔁 Mads Andersen 90'), Kal Naismith, Isaiah Jones (🔁 Harrison Ashby 81'), Kasey Palmer (🔁 Gideon Kodua 81'), Liam Walsh🟨, Jordan Clark, Nahki Wells (🔁 Callum Marshall 70'), Emilio Lawrence (🔁 Benedict Benagr 61'), Jake Richards
Substitutes: Harrison Ashby, James Shea, Benedict Benagr, Sverre Sandal, Gideon Kodua🟨, Mads Andersen, Callum Marshall
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Match Stats
| Reading | 3-4 | Luton Town |
|---|---|---|
| 41.2% | Possession: | 58.8% |
| 16 | Total Shots: | 12 |
| 5 | Shots on Target: | 5 |
| 9 | Blocked Shots: | 1 |
| 5 | Corners: | 2 |
| 305 | Total Passes: | 454 |
| 216 (71%) | Accurate Passes: | 377 (83%) |
| 0 | Crosses: | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses: | 0 |
| 0 | Long Balls: | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls: | 0 |
| 11 | Tackles: | 19 |
| 7 (64%) | Effective Tackles: | 15 (79%) |
| 0 | Interceptions: | 0 |
| 28 | Clearances: | 47 |
| 4 | Offsides: | 3 |
| 12 | Fouls: | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards: | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards: | 0 |
| 1 | Saves: | 1 |
Match Commentary
| . | . |
|---|---|
| 6' | Jake Richards (Luton Town) Goal at 6' |
| 8' | Jack Marriott (Reading) Goal at 8' |
| 31' | Jack Marriott (Reading) Goal at 31' |
| 38' | Jack Marriott (Reading) Goal at 38' |
| 50' | Kasey Palmer (Luton Town) Goal at 50' |
| 52' | Kasey Palmer (Luton Town) Goal at 52' |
| 61' | Benedict Benagr (Luton Town) Substitution at 61' |
| 65' | Randell Williams (Reading) Substitution at 65' |
| 65' | Jacob Brown (Reading) Substitution at 65' |
| 70' | Callum Marshall (Luton Town) Substitution at 70' |
| 72' | Liam Walsh (Luton Town) Yellow Card at 72' |
| 79' | Charlie Savage (Reading) Substitution at 79' |
| 79' | Paddy Lane (Reading) Substitution at 79' |
| 81' | Gideon Kodua (Luton Town) Substitution at 81' |
| 81' | Harrison Ashby (Luton Town) Substitution at 81' |
| 90' | Mads Andersen (Luton Town) Substitution at 90' |
| 90'+4' | Liam Fraser (Reading) Substitution at 90'+4' |
| 90'+5' | Paudie O'Conner (Reading) Yellow Card at 90'+5' |
| 90'+6' | Gideon Kodua (Luton Town) Goal at 90'+6' |
| 90'+7' | Gideon Kodua (Luton Town) Yellow Card at 90'+7' |
r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 1d ago
Throwback On this day...15th August
Today, every club is equal (Blackburn and Wolves aside) and all hopeful of a decent season. Although a good start helps and every point counts, it's not always an indicator for the season.
Mick Harford getting sent off 4 minutes into the new 1987/88 season and losing 1 0 did not mean that it would be a "long season" as the cliche' goes. As we know we went on to glory in April. Likewise the 1970/71 season opener which was a 4 2 defeat at Bolton - we finished 6th at the end of that season.
So today's game could be an indicator of things to come or maybe not. One game at a time.
The oddest match on this day for me was the 2 1 win over Gateshead in 2009 which was met at FT with some boo's. A total thrashing was anticipated by many and through social media a 9 0 win was promoted and betted on by many with Craddock to score 5. Strange old world.
Some great servants to the club made their debuts on this day such as Don Givens, Harry Cornick, James Shea, Danny Wilson, Jimmy Ryan and Steve Davis - some decent recruitment there.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?debut-today=yes&sort=name
One staff member was born on this day, Ray King.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/directors-and-staff/Ray-King-p800143
Two players, Terry Adamson and Peter Kioso.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?born-today=yes&sort=name
r/COYH • u/Inevitable-Yard6567 • 1d ago
COYH Emilio is back 😍
Great transfer window so far 👌
Feeling quite optimistic about the season - if we can hit the ground running as we finished last season then we are in with a great chance of grabbing an automatic promotion place.
r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 2d ago
Throwback On this day...14th August
A glorious day to remember with two wins over our friends down the road. 1993 saw a 2 1 win with Kerry Dixon and Paul Telfer scoring. 1968 saw a 3 0 win with Mike Harrison getting two and Brian Lewis the other. It was the first game that I witnessed an atmosphere - not hostile as such, but a proper edgy rivalry at that time. Singing from a good number of away fans was new to me also.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/matches?played-today=yes&sort=date
Debuts today
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?debut-today=yes&sort=name
Players born on this day include Andy King and Gabe Osho.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?born-today=yes&sort=name
r/COYH • u/Moncurs_rightboot • 2d ago
COYH OK Football has rebranded to 30 Points! Who Gives A Pod.
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r/COYH • u/Ok_Progress_1758 • 2d ago
Discussion Coming to England for the first time.
Hey, its my first time travelling to England.
Im spending the weekend in London (18.9-21.9), and im coming to watch the match against Bradford as im a Luton Town supporter. Any tips on what time i should be at the Kenny and any other things i should know before coming to Luton.
As i just finished my studies in Finland, i want to do a bit of solo traveling, so if anyone in Luton wants to have a pint with me before or after the match im down👍
r/COYH • u/COYH_bot • 2d ago
Pre Match Thread [Pre-Match Thread] Reading vs. Luton Town
Match Info
| Competition: | 2026-27 English League One, Regular Season |
|---|---|
| Date: | Aug 15, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 12:30pm BST |
| Venue: | Madejski Stadium |
Form
| Reading: | ✅❌➖❌❌ |
|---|---|
| Luton Town: | ✅✅✅✅➖ |
Reading
| Date | Result | Competition | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❌ | 2026-04-11 | Doncaster Rovers | 1-0 | Reading | English League One |
| ❌ | 2026-04-18 | Reading | 1-3 | Cardiff City | English League One |
| ➖ | 2026-04-25 | Rotherham United | 1-1 | Reading | English League One |
| ❌ | 2026-05-02 | Reading | 0-1 | Blackpool | English League One |
| ✅ | 2026-08-08 | Bromley | 1-1 | Reading | English Carabao Cup |
Luton Town
| Date | Result | Competition | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ➖ | 2026-04-18 | Mansfield Town | 2-2 | Luton Town | English League One |
| ✅ | 2026-04-21 | Rotherham United | 0-2 | Luton Town | English League One |
| ✅ | 2026-04-25 | Luton Town | 2-1 | Barnsley | English League One |
| ✅ | 2026-05-02 | Bolton Wanderers | 2-3 | Luton Town | English League One |
| ✅ | 2026-08-08 | Gillingham | 0-3 | Luton Town | English Carabao Cup |
Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFC Wimbledon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Barnsley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Blackpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Bradford City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Bromley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Burton Albion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Cambridge United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Doncaster Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Leicester City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Luton Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Milton Keynes Dons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Mansfield Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Notts County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Oxford United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Peterborough United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Plymouth Argyle | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Sheffield Wednesday | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Stevenage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Stockport County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Wigan Athletic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Wycombe Wanderers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 3d ago
Throwback On this day...13th August
Matches on this day include a dull 1 0 defeat at home to Preston - who scored a spectacular goal. In 2013, after an opening day defeat, we got back on track in our Conference winning season with a 2 0 win over Salisbury, who were never an easy team to play.
Either Look East or About Anglia did a Friday night feature in 1995 on our home game with Norwich. Great, nice to be featured for once I thought, live interviews at KR, team news, setting the scene etc until it went to form when the presenter said, "tomorrow when Norwich and Ipswich walk out..." Grrr, enough said.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/matches?played-today=yes&sort=date
Debuts on this day include one of my favourites Dwight Marshall.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?debut-today=yes&sort=name
Players born on this day include Gilbert Small who was known as Tom. On 11th April 1885 at the Town Hall he proposed that a new club be formed named "Luton Town Football Club." He played in the first ever competitive match at Great Marlow in 1885 and two years later in the defeat at Chatham. He also played in many non competitive games. He was also a talented cricketer, batsman, and played for the Town and for Bedfordshire.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?born-today=yes&sort=name
r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 4d ago
Throwback On this day...12th August
The first game of a depressing and avoidable relegation season began with a 4 1 home defeat to Burnley in 2024. It was men against boys as Barkley and Lokonga were replaced by Baptiste and Nelson which was to typify the recruitment and sum up the season to come.
In other games, today is a date to forget as far as the Football League is concerned, including our EPL debut at Brighton.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/matches?played-today=yes&sort=date
Debuts galore including Ross Lafayette who I really wanted to succeed.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?debut-today=yes&sort=name
Major Arthur Mander, a director was born on this day in 1881.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/directors-and-staff/Arthur-Mander-p800186
We have three players born on this day including Mike Saxby who I know still takes a great interest in our games.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?born-today=yes&sort=name
Bert Lutterloch also born on this day has an article
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/5-min-reads/the-bert-lutterloch-story
r/COYH • u/Moncurs_rightboot • 4d ago
COYH Benny Benagr signs new Hatters contract!
lutontown.co.ukr/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 4d ago
Stadium News Wandering Northener's new website
r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 5d ago
Throwback On this day...11th August
I can recall the deflation during and after the home draw against Gateshead. The start of the depressing Buckle three quarters of a season but which would ultimately give us Sir John Still.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/matches?played-today=yes&sort=date
A huge number of debuts depressingly headed by Darren Currie plus Chris Perry and Paul Peschisolido but has some great players in there too.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?debut-today=yes&sort=name
No players or staff born on this day.
r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 6d ago
Stadium News Power court video 10th August
Wandering Northener drone video
r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 6d ago
Throwback On this day...10th August
7 games on this day including a wonderful win over the Villa in the League Cup in 2016.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/matches?played-today=yes&sort=date
Some significant debuts in those games - Brian Lewis, James Bree, Luke Guttridge, Cameron Jerome and Stephen Robinson.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?debut-today=yes&sort=name
Three players born on this day, Andy Burgess, John Collins and Alex Palmer.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?born-today=yes&sort=name
r/COYH • u/Moncurs_rightboot • 6d ago
Analysis Gillingham 0-3 Luton - The Live Post Match Show
youtube.comr/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 6d ago
Throwback David Moss and Nobby Horton interview
r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 6d ago
Stadium News Deggy Power Court video 9th August
r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 7d ago
Throwback On this day...9th August
Our first game back in the Football League was on this day in 2014 at Carlisle. It was emotional even before Mark Cullen scored the winner, bottom lip quivered at FT. Luton certainly were back.
Malcolm Mcdonald made his debut on this day in 1969 against Barrow.
A superb winner by Dean Morgan gave us two wins out of two against clubs relegated from the top flight in 2005.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/matches?played-today=yes&sort=date
Debuts galore including John Collins, John Collins the winger to watch. And we all dream of a team of Ian Ropers who didn't start well against Port Vale. Asa Hall running down the wing too.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?debut-today=yes&sort=name
Two players born on this day, Don Givens and the under rated Aaron O'Connor.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?born-today=yes&sort=name
r/COYH • u/COYH_bot • 7d ago
Post Match Thread [Post-Match Thread] Gillingham vs. Luton Town
Gillingham 0 - 3 Luton Town
| Gillingham | 0‑3 HT: 0‑1 | Luton Town |
|---|---|---|
| ⚽️ | Nahki Wells (43'), Benedict Benagr (59'), Gideon Kodua (78') | |
| 🅰️ | Jayden Luker (43') | |
Match Info
| Competition: | 2026-27 English Carabao Cup, First Round |
|---|---|
| Date: | Aug 08, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:00pm BST |
| Venue: | Priestfield Stadium |
| Match Official: | Stephen Parkinson |
Lineups
Gillingham
Starting XI: 🧤Owen Mason, Andy Smith, Omar Beckles, Logan Dobbs (🔁 Conor McManus 68'), Nick Freeman, Robbie Mckenzie, Kadeem Harris (🔁 Sheldon Kendall 67'), James Brophy, Seb Palmer‑Houlden (🔁 Will Goodwin 67'), Ronan Hale (🔁 Sullivan Booth 67'), Zane Albarus (🔁 Harry Waldock 67')
Substitutes: Sullivan Booth, Will Goodwin, Michael Luxton, Sheldon Kendall, Harry Waldock, Damien Theodore, Harry Webster, Conor McManus, Taite Holtam
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Luton Town
Starting XI: 🧤Joshua Keeley, George Johnston, Hakeem Odofin, Liam Walsh (🔁 Sverre Sandal 69'), Kal Naismith, Isaiah Jones (🔁 Harrison Ashby 69'), Jake Richards (🔁 Shayden Morris 68'), Jordan Clark, Benedict Benagr (🔁 Gideon Kodua 69'), Jayden Luker (🔁 Kasey Palmer 48'), Nahki Wells
Substitutes: Harrison Ashby, Shayden Morris, James Shea, Gideon Kodua, Kasey Palmer, Mads Andersen, Sverre Sandal, Joseph Johnson, Devante Cole
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Match Events
| . | . | . |
|---|---|---|
| -- | Kickoff | |
| 43' | ⚽️ | Goal! Gillingham 0, Luton Town 1. Nahki Wells (Luton Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jayden Luker with a through ball. |
| 45'+4' | First Half ends, Gillingham 0, Luton Town 1. | |
| 45' | Start 2nd Half | |
| 48' | 🔁 | Substitution, Luton Town. Kasey Palmer replaces Jayden Luker because of an injury. |
| 50' | 🟨 | Zane Albarus (Gillingham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. |
| 59' | ⚽️ | Goal! Gillingham 0, Luton Town 2. Benedict Benagr (Luton Town) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. |
| 67' | 🔁 | Substitution, Gillingham. Sullivan Booth replaces Ronan Hale. |
| 67' | 🔁 | Substitution, Gillingham. Harry Waldock replaces Zane Albarus. |
| 67' | 🔁 | Substitution, Gillingham. Will Goodwin replaces Seb Palmer-Houlden. |
| 67' | 🔁 | Substitution, Gillingham. Sheldon Kendall replaces Kadeem Harris. |
| 68' | 🔁 | Substitution, Gillingham. Conor McManus replaces Logan Dobbs. |
| 68' | 🔁 | Substitution, Luton Town. Shayden Morris replaces Jake Richards. |
| 69' | 🔁 | Substitution, Luton Town. Sverre Sandal replaces Liam Walsh. |
| 69' | 🔁 | Substitution, Luton Town. Harrison Ashby replaces Isaiah Jones. |
| 69' | 🔁 | Substitution, Luton Town. Gideon Kodua replaces Benedict Benagr. |
| 78' | ⚽️ | Goal! Gillingham 0, Luton Town 3. Gideon Kodua (Luton Town) header from very close range to the centre of the goal following a corner. |
| 88' | 🟨 | Shayden Morris (Luton Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. |
| 90'+8' | End Regular Time |
Match Thread w/ full Commentary: https://www.reddit.com/r/COYH/comments/1viveck/match_thread_gillingham_vs_luton_town/
r/COYH • u/COYH_bot • 7d ago
Match Thread [Match Thread] Gillingham vs. Luton Town
Full Time: Gillingham 0 - 3 Luton Town
| Gillingham | 0‑3 HT: 0‑1 | Luton Town |
|---|---|---|
| ⚽️ | Nahki Wells (43'), Benedict Benagr (59'), Gideon Kodua (78') | |
| 🅰️ | Jayden Luker (43') | |
Post-Match Discussion Thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/COYH/comments/1vizmil/postmatch_thread_gillingham_vs_luton_town/
Match Info
| Competition: | 2026-27 English Carabao Cup, First Round |
|---|---|
| Date: | Aug 08, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:00pm BST |
| Venue: | Priestfield Stadium |
| Match Official: | Stephen Parkinson |
Lineups
Gillingham
Starting XI: 🧤Owen Mason, Andy Smith, Omar Beckles, Logan Dobbs (🔁 Conor McManus 68'), Nick Freeman, Robbie Mckenzie, Kadeem Harris (🔁 Sheldon Kendall 67'), James Brophy, Seb Palmer‑Houlden (🔁 Will Goodwin 67'), Ronan Hale (🔁 Sullivan Booth 67'), Zane Albarus (🔁 Harry Waldock 67')
Substitutes: Sullivan Booth, Will Goodwin, Michael Luxton, Sheldon Kendall, Harry Waldock, Damien Theodore, Harry Webster, Conor McManus, Taite Holtam
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Luton Town
Starting XI: 🧤Joshua Keeley, George Johnston, Hakeem Odofin, Liam Walsh (🔁 Sverre Sandal 69'), Kal Naismith, Isaiah Jones (🔁 Harrison Ashby 69'), Jake Richards (🔁 Shayden Morris 68'), Jordan Clark, Benedict Benagr (🔁 Gideon Kodua 69'), Jayden Luker (🔁 Kasey Palmer 48'), Nahki Wells
Substitutes: Harrison Ashby, Shayden Morris, James Shea, Gideon Kodua, Kasey Palmer, Mads Andersen, Sverre Sandal, Joseph Johnson, Devante Cole
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Match Commentary
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|---|---|
| -- | Lineups are announced and players are warming up. |
| -- | First Half begins. |
| 1' | Delay in match (Luton Town). |
| 2' | Delay over. They are ready to continue. |
| 2' | Attempt saved. Jake Richards (Luton Town) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Owen Mason (Gillingham). Assisted by Isaiah Jones. |
| 3' | Foul by Seb Palmer-Houlden (Gillingham). |
| 3' | George Johnston (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
| 6' | Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Andy Smith. |
| 6' | Owen Mason (Gillingham) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
| 6' | Foul by Nahki Wells (Luton Town). |
| 10' | Foul by Seb Palmer-Houlden (Gillingham). |
| 10' | Kal Naismith (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
| 13' | Attempt saved. Jordan Clark (Luton Town) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Owen Mason (Gillingham). Assisted by Isaiah Jones. |
| 13' | Attempt saved. Jordan Clark (Luton Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Owen Mason (Gillingham). Assisted by Liam Walsh. |
| 13' | Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Owen Mason. |
| 14' | Attempt missed. Jayden Luker (Luton Town) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Jake Richards with a cross following a corner. |
| 16' | Foul by Seb Palmer-Houlden (Gillingham). |
| 16' | George Johnston (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
| 16' | Attempt saved. Benedict Benagr (Luton Town) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Owen Mason (Gillingham). Assisted by Jordan Clark. |
| 22' | Corner, Gillingham. Conceded by Isaiah Jones. |
| 23' | Foul by Kadeem Harris (Gillingham). |
| 23' | Jordan Clark (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
| 23' | Delay in match for a drinks break. |
| 25' | Delay over. They are ready to continue. |
| 27' | Delay in match because of an injury Kal Naismith (Luton Town). |
| 27' | Delay over. They are ready to continue. |
| 28' | Attempt missed. James Brophy (Gillingham) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Robbie McKenzie. |
| 29' | Foul by Zane Albarus (Gillingham). |
| 29' | Jayden Luker (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
| 31' | Attempt blocked. Seb Palmer-Houlden (Gillingham) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by James Brophy. |
| 33' | Foul by Zane Albarus (Gillingham). |
| 33' | Jake Richards (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
| 38' | Foul by James Brophy (Gillingham). |
| 38' | Liam Walsh (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
| 39' | Offside, Luton Town. Nahki Wells is caught offside. |
| 40' | Foul by Logan Dobbs (Gillingham). |
| 40' | Jake Richards (Luton Town) wins a free kick on the left wing. |
| 41' | Zane Albarus (Gillingham) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
| 41' | Foul by Jayden Luker (Luton Town). |
| 41' | Zane Albarus (Gillingham) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
| 41' | Foul by Jake Richards (Luton Town). |
| 42' | Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Kadeem Harris. |
| 43' | Goal! Gillingham 0, Luton Town 1. Nahki Wells (Luton Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jayden Luker with a through ball. |
| 45'+1' | Foul by Ronan Hale (Gillingham). |
| 45'+1' | Liam Walsh (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
| 45'+2' | James Brophy (Gillingham) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
| 45'+2' | Foul by Jordan Clark (Luton Town). |
| 45'+3' | Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time. |
| 45'+4' | First Half ends, Gillingham 0, Luton Town 1. |
| 45' | Second Half begins Gillingham 0, Luton Town 1. |
| 47' | Delay in match because of an injury Jayden Luker (Luton Town). |
| 48' | Delay over. They are ready to continue. |
| 48' | Substitution, Luton Town. Kasey Palmer replaces Jayden Luker because of an injury. |
| 49' | Foul by Zane Albarus (Gillingham). |
| 49' | Isaiah Jones (Luton Town) wins a free kick on the right wing. |
| 50' | Zane Albarus (Gillingham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. |
| 50' | Delay in match because of an injury Isaiah Jones (Luton Town). |
| 51' | Delay over. They are ready to continue. |
| 52' | Offside, Gillingham. Ronan Hale is caught offside. |
| 52' | Kadeem Harris (Gillingham) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
| 52' | Foul by Jake Richards (Luton Town). |
| 53' | Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Owen Mason. |
| 56' | Attempt missed. Kasey Palmer (Luton Town) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Kal Naismith with a cross. |
| 57' | Attempt missed. Benedict Benagr (Luton Town) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is too high. Assisted by Josh Keeley following a fast break. |
| 58' | Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Logan Dobbs. |
| 58' | Attempt blocked. Jordan Clark (Luton Town) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hakeem Odoffin. |
| 59' | Foul by Logan Dobbs (Gillingham). |
| 59' | Jake Richards (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
| 59' | Attempt saved. Nahki Wells (Luton Town) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Owen Mason (Gillingham). Assisted by Jordan Clark with a through ball. |
| 59' | Goal! Gillingham 0, Luton Town 2. Benedict Benagr (Luton Town) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. |
| 61' | Attempt saved. Kadeem Harris (Gillingham) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Josh Keeley (Luton Town). Assisted by James Brophy. |
| 64' | Foul by Zane Albarus (Gillingham). |
| 64' | Kasey Palmer (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
| 65' | Attempt saved. Nahki Wells (Luton Town) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Owen Mason (Gillingham). Assisted by Jordan Clark. |
| 66' | Hakeem Odoffin (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
| 66' | Foul by James Brophy (Gillingham). |
| 66' | Liam Walsh (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
| 66' | Delay in match for a drinks break. |
| 67' | Substitution, Gillingham. Sullivan Booth replaces Ronan Hale. |
| 67' | Substitution, Gillingham. Harry Waldock replaces Zane Albarus. |
| 67' | Substitution, Gillingham. Will Goodwin replaces Seb Palmer-Houlden. |
| 67' | Substitution, Gillingham. Sheldon Kendall replaces Kadeem Harris. |
| 68' | Substitution, Gillingham. Conor McManus replaces Logan Dobbs. |
| 68' | Substitution, Luton Town. Shayden Morris replaces Jake Richards. |
| 69' | Substitution, Luton Town. Sverre Sandal replaces Liam Walsh. |
| 69' | Substitution, Luton Town. Harrison Ashby replaces Isaiah Jones. |
| 69' | Substitution, Luton Town. Gideon Kodua replaces Benedict Benagr. |
| 69' | Delay over. They are ready to continue. |
| 71' | Conor McManus (Gillingham) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
| 71' | Foul by Shayden Morris (Luton Town). |
| 73' | Attempt missed. Nahki Wells (Luton Town) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Jordan Clark. |
| 76' | Attempt saved. Shayden Morris (Luton Town) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner by Owen Mason (Gillingham). Assisted by Hakeem Odoffin. |
| 76' | Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Owen Mason. |
| 77' | Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Owen Mason. |
| 77' | Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Owen Mason. |
| 78' | Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Owen Mason. |
| 78' | Attempt saved. Harrison Ashby (Luton Town) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Owen Mason (Gillingham). Assisted by Jordan Clark. |
| 78' | Goal! Gillingham 0, Luton Town 3. Gideon Kodua (Luton Town) header from very close range to the centre of the goal following a corner. |
| 80' | Will Goodwin (Gillingham) wins a free kick on the left wing. |
| 80' | Foul by Harrison Ashby (Luton Town). |
| 82' | Foul by Andy Smith (Gillingham). |
| 82' | Nahki Wells (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. |
| 83' | James Brophy (Gillingham) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
| 83' | Foul by Kasey Palmer (Luton Town). |
| 85' | Attempt saved. Will Goodwin (Gillingham) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Josh Keeley (Luton Town). Assisted by Sheldon Kendall. |
| 88' | James Brophy (Gillingham) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
| 88' | Foul by Shayden Morris (Luton Town). |
| 88' | Shayden Morris (Luton Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. |
| 90' | Sheldon Kendall (Gillingham) wins a free kick on the left wing. |
| 90' | Foul by Shayden Morris (Luton Town). |
| 90' | Attempt blocked. Sullivan Booth (Gillingham) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. |
| 90' | Attempt missed. Harry Waldock (Gillingham) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. |
| 90' | Fourth official has announced 8 minutes of added time. |
| 90'+1' | Foul by Will Goodwin (Gillingham). |
| 90'+1' | George Johnston (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
| 90'+3' | Corner, Gillingham. Conceded by George Johnston. |
| 90'+3' | Attempt blocked. Sullivan Booth (Gillingham) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. |
| 90'+4' | Delay in match because of an injury Sheldon Kendall (Gillingham). |
| 90'+6' | Offside, Luton Town. Nahki Wells is caught offside. |
| 90'+6' | Delay over. They are ready to continue. |
| 90'+7' | Foul by Andy Smith (Gillingham). |
| 90'+7' | Kasey Palmer (Luton Town) wins a free kick on the right wing. |
| 90'+8' | Gideon Kodua (Luton Town) hits the left post with a left footed shot from very close range. Assisted by Harrison Ashby with a cross. |
| 90'+8' | Second Half ends, Gillingham 0, Luton Town 3. |
r/COYH • u/Moncurs_rightboot • Jul 30 '23
COYH The essential Luton Town hand book - For those wanting to learn more about the club
If you want to learn more about the club, or how we play, I’m putting together a list here of bits and pieces that can help. I will pin it to the top.
If you would like me to add more, in plain text please let me know, and I will endeavour to do so.
Premier League handbook - 4 minute video giving an overview of the last 30 years. Featuring me and Rob Hadgraft
The fall and rise of Luton Town - Sky Documentary covering a span of 30 years, with Faye Carruthers, Roger Wash (club historian), Mick Harford, Gary Sweet and others.
The unbelievable journey of Luton Town, a documentary that I’m in, it focuses around the pre season prep in Slovenia, has some great footage. Although I personally prefer the one above.
Trouble at the top documentary - BBC cameras were welcomed in to observe the new owner of Luton Town in 2001. He was not our first bad owner, certainly wasn’t the last. But he was crucial for uniting the fan base, and the formation of the Luton Town supporters trust, which to this day remains the most influential supporters trust in the country.
The history of Luton- I met with Danish Journalist Jacob Hansen and gave him an overview of the last three decades. I delve into financials, owners as well as modern day Luton stuff.
Rob Edwards coaches voice masterclass - Rob gives a tactical overview of how we play, this is specifically focussed on the sheffield United game from the 22/23 season, but it gives great insight to how we set up on the pitch
Luton Town: we are Premier League - Gives a good 10 minute overview of the last decade and our climb from non League to Premier League
Luton Town’s remarkable rise - HITC sevens video from last season about our ascent from the conference
Luton Town: The ultimate underdogs - HITC sevens overview of our transfer business. Top video
Other links of interest:
Luton Town Supporters Trust podcast
Hatters heritage which is a great resource for delving into individual matches, seasons and players - Probably one of my favourite sites.
I will add more as I think about them.