Match report

Luton Defeats Reading 1-0 in Championship Clash

Luton
Luton
1–0
FT
Reading
Reading
May 7, 2022

Luton held off a determined Reading side to secure a 1-0 win at the Kenilworth Road stadium. The Hatters capitalized on an early goal from Harry Cornick in the 45th minute, which proved decisive as they withstood significant pressure from the Royals for the remainder of the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Luton 1-0 Reading
  • • Goal Scorer: Harry Cornick (Luton) - 45th minute
  • • Reading's A. R. Baba received a yellow card for a foul at the 41st minute
  • • Luton made one substitution, replacing H. Cornick with A. Muskwe at the 67th minute
  • • Reading made three substitutions: Y. Meité replaced by R. Scott (74'), J. Hoilett by T. Dele-Bashiru (78'), and T. Holmes by K. Abrefa (84')

Lineups

Luton

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 27 M. Ingram (G)
  • 5 S. Bradley (D)
  • 29 A. Bell (M)
  • 16 R. Burke (D)
  • 2 J. Bree (M)
  • 23 H. Lansbury (M)
  • 18 J. Clark (M)
  • 4 K. Naismith (D)
  • 22 A. Campbell (M)
  • 35 C. Jerome (F)
  • 7 H. Cornick (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 A. Muskwe
  • 12 R. Snodgrass
  • 9 D. Hylton
  • 3 D. Potts
  • 14 Carlos Gomes
  • 15 T. Lockyer
  • 21 H. Isted

Reading

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Ø. Nyland (G)
  • 4 M. Morrison (D)
  • 21 A. Baba (D)
  • 5 T. Mcintyre (M)
  • 12 T. Thomas (D)
  • 3 T. Holmes (D)
  • 28 J. Laurent (M)
  • 14 O. Ejaria (M)
  • 23 J. Hoilett (M)
  • 18 Lucas João (F)
  • 11 Y. Meïté (M)

Substitutes

  • 52 R. Scott
  • 19 T. Dele-Bashiru
  • 49 K. Abrefa
  • 22 L. Southwood
  • 16 D. Tetek
  • 43 N. Abbey
  • 35 K. Ehibhatiomhan

Timeline

  1. Reading
    41' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    A. R. Baba

    Foul

  2. Luton
    45'+1 Luton Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Cornick
  3. Luton
    67' Luton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Cornick · On: A. Muskwe
  4. Reading
    74' Reading subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Meïté · On: R. Scott
  5. Reading
    78' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hoilett · On: T. Dele-Bashiru
  6. Reading
    84' Reading subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Holmes · On: K. Abrefa
  7. Luton
    90' Luton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Jerome · On: D. Hylton

Match Stats

Stat Luton Reading
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 67% 73%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 8
Corners 1 4
Total Passes 312 415
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 208 301
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal from Harry Cornick at the 45th minute set the tone for Luton, giving them a crucial lead going into halftime.
  • ▸ Reading's aggressive substitutions in the second half aimed to break down the Hatters' defense but failed to find an equalizer despite their efforts.