Match report

Luton and Middlesbrough Draw 1-1 in Championship Clash

Luton
Luton
1–1
FT
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
May 1, 2021

Luton and Middlesbrough shared the spoils in a thrilling Championship encounter, with G. Rea opening the scoring for Luton in the 19th minute, only to be answered by D. Watmore for Middlesbrough just two minutes later, securing a 1-1 draw.

Key Facts

  • • G. Rea scored for Luton in the 19th minute
  • • D. Watmore equalized for Middlesbrough in the 21st minute
  • • G. Rea received a yellow card for Luton in the 75th minute
  • • H. Cornick substituted G. Moncur for Luton in the 72nd minute
  • • J. Collins replaced S. Nombe for Luton in the 83rd minute
  • • Y. Bolasie came on for J. Coburn for Middlesbrough in the 83rd minute

Lineups

Luton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 S. Sluga (G)
  • 5 S. Bradley (D)
  • 6 M. Pearson (D)
  • 16 G. Rea (M)
  • 26 J. Bree (D)
  • 24 K. Naismith (D)
  • 17 P. Ruddock (M)
  • 22 K. Dewsbury-Hall (M)
  • 19 J. Collins (F)
  • 7 H. Cornick (M)
  • 29 E. Adebayo (M)

Substitutes

  • 14 G. Moncur
  • 27 S. Nombe
  • 28 J. Morrell
  • 25 K. LuaLua
  • 2 M. Cranie
  • 3 D. Potts
  • 30 D. Pereira
  • 1 J. Shea
  • 4 R. Tunnicliffe

Middlesbrough

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Archer (G)
  • 4 G. Hall (D)
  • 27 M. Bola (D)
  • 33 H. Coulson (M)
  • 16 J. Howson (M)
  • 3 M. Johnson (M)
  • 21 N. Kebano (M)
  • 17 P. McNair (D)
  • 18 D. Watmore (F)
  • 22 G. Saville (M)
  • 14 Y. Bolasie (F)

Substitutes

  • 45 J. Coburn
  • 34 H. Hackney
  • 29 D. Spence
  • 47 J. Robinson
  • 1 M. Bettinelli
  • 46 C. Malley
  • 40 W. Kokolo

Timeline

  1. Luton
    19' Luton Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Rea
  2. Middlesbrough
    21' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Watmore
  3. Luton
    72' Luton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Cornick · On: G. Moncur
  4. Luton
    75' Luton Card · Yellow Card
    G. Rea

    Foul

  5. Luton
    83' Luton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Collins · On: S. Nombe
  6. Middlesbrough
    83' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Bolasie · On: J. Coburn

Match Stats

Stat Luton Middlesbrough
Fouls 20 14
Pass Accuracy 78% 58%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 9
Corners 10 5
Total Passes 412 249
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 2 1
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 323 145
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by G. Rea in the 19th minute briefly put Luton ahead, but Middlesbrough quickly equalized through D. Watmore in the 21st minute, setting the tone for an evenly contested match.
  • ▸ The substitution of Y. Bolasie for J. Coburn by Middlesbrough in the 83rd minute was a late attempt to change the game's momentum, but it ultimately ended in a well-fought draw.