Match report

Luton Defeats Hull City 1-0 in Championship Clash

Hull City
Hull City
0–1
FT
Luton
Luton
Jul 18, 2020

Luton Town secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Hull City in a closely contested Championship match. The game, played at the KCOM Stadium, saw Luton's K. LuaLua scoring the match-winning goal in the 85th minute, which proved decisive. Hull City, despite showing determination, failed to find the equalizer against a resilient Luton defense.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Hull City 0–1 Luton
  • • Goal: K. LuaLua (Luton) in the 85th minute
  • • Yellow cards: J. Collins (Luton), Leonardo Lopes (Hull City), G. Rea (Luton)
  • • Substitutions: D. Hylton for J. Collins (Luton), K. LuaLua for H. Cornick (Luton), James Scott for T. Eaves (Hull City), G. Moncur for E. Lee (Luton), K. Lewis-Potter for D. Batty (Hull City), P. Kioso for M. Cranie (Luton)

Lineups

Hull City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Ingram (G)
  • 3 R. Tafazolli (D)
  • 15 A. MacDonald (D)
  • 26 C. Elder (D)
  • 6 K. Stewart (M)
  • 37 Leonardo Lopes (D)
  • 18 G. Honeyman (M)
  • 8 D. Batty (M)
  • 27 J. Magennis (M)
  • 9 T. Eaves (F)
  • 43 M. Wilks (M)

Substitutes

  • 44 J. Scott
  • 31 K. Lewis-Potter
  • 42 M. Samuelsen
  • 38 E. Bonds
  • 1 G. Long
  • 4 J. de Wijs
  • 10 Jon Toral
  • 5 R. Burke
  • 46 C. Jones

Luton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 S. Sluga (G)
  • 2 M. Cranie (D)
  • 5 S. Bradley (D)
  • 16 G. Rea (M)
  • 26 J. Bree (D)
  • 18 C. Carter-Vickers (D)
  • 8 L. Berry (M)
  • 17 P. Ruddock (M)
  • 19 J. Collins (F)
  • 10 E. Lee (M)
  • 14 H. Cornick (M)

Substitutes

  • 9 D. Hylton
  • 25 K. LuaLua
  • 20 G. Moncur
  • 30 P. Kioso
  • 4 R. Tunnicliffe
  • 36 J. Shea
  • 11 A. Shinnie
  • 7 C. McManaman
  • 29 J. Butterfield

Timeline

  1. Luton
    56' Luton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Collins
  2. Hull City
    60' Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    Leonardo Lopes
  3. Luton
    70' Luton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Collins · On: D. Hylton
  4. Luton
    70' Luton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Cornick · On: K. LuaLua
  5. Luton
    73' Luton Card · Yellow Card
    G. Rea
  6. Hull City
    76' Hull City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Eaves · On: James Scott
  7. Luton
    79' Luton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Lee · On: G. Moncur
  8. Luton
    85' Luton Goal · Normal Goal
    K. LuaLua · Assist: Cameron Carter-Vickers
  9. Hull City
    88' Hull City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Batty · On: K. Lewis-Potter
  10. Luton
    90'+6 Luton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Cranie · On: P. Kioso

Match Stats

Stat Hull City Luton
Fouls 25 11
Pass Accuracy 53% 76%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 16
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 224 390
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 2 4
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 37% 63%
Accurate Passes 119 298
Shots Inside Box 5 11
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match was a tight affair until the 85th minute when K. LuaLua scored the crucial goal for Luton, giving them a narrow lead.
  • ▸ Hull City's failure to convert several chances in the earlier stages of the game, especially after Leonardo Lopes was booked in the 60th minute, became a turning point that allowed Luton to maintain their defensive integrity and secure the win.