Match report

Luton Falls Short Against Chelsea: FA Cup Drama

Luton
Luton
2–3
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
Mar 2, 2022

Chelsea secured their place in the next round of the FA Cup with a hard-fought victory over Luton. Despite a strong start from Luton, goals from Saúl Ñíguez, Timo Werner, and Romelu Lukaku ensured Chelsea's progression.

Key Facts

  • • Luton took the lead through R. Burke (2') with an assist from L. Berry.
  • • Saúl Ñíguez equalized for Chelsea (27') assisted by Timo Werner.
  • • H. Cornick scored again for Luton (40'), aided by C. Mendes.
  • • Timo Werner put Chelsea ahead (68') with an assist from R. Loftus-Cheek.
  • • Romelu Lukaku sealed the victory for Chelsea (78').

Lineups

Luton

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 25 J. Steer (G)
  • 3 D. Potts (D)
  • 15 T. Lockyer (D)
  • 29 A. Bell (M)
  • 16 R. Burke (D)
  • 32 G. Osho (M)
  • 20 P. Kioso (M)
  • 8 L. Berry (M)
  • 7 H. Cornick (F)
  • 26 A. Muskwe (F)
  • 14 Carlos Gomes (M)

Substitutes

  • 21 H. Isted
  • 35 C. Jerome
  • 22 A. Campbell
  • 12 R. Snodgrass
  • 9 D. Hylton
  • 2 J. Bree
  • 18 J. Clark
  • 28 E. Thorpe
  • 4 K. Naismith

Chelsea

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Kepa (G)
  • 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 31 M. Sarr (D)
  • 17 Saúl (M)
  • 5 Jorginho (M)
  • 12 R. Loftus-Cheek (D)
  • 23 Kenedy (M)
  • 19 M. Mount (F)
  • 9 R. Lukaku (F)
  • 11 T. Werner (F)
  • 20 C. Hudson-Odoi (M)

Substitutes

  • 10 C. Pulisic
  • 68 H. Vale
  • 24 R. James
  • 16 É. Mendy
  • 7 N. Kanté
  • 38 D. Williams
  • 8 M. Kovačić
  • 18 R. Barkley
  • 75 L. Hall

Timeline

  1. Luton
    2' Luton Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Burke · Assist: L. Berry
  2. Luton
    14' Luton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Steer · On: H. Isted
  3. Chelsea
    27' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    Saúl Ñíguez · Assist: T. Werner
  4. Luton
    40' Luton Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Cornick · Assist: C. Mendes
  5. Chelsea
    61' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kenedy · On: C. Pulisic
  6. Chelsea
    62' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Hudson-Odoi · On: H. Vale
  7. Luton
    63' Luton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Berry · On: Allan Campbell
  8. Luton
    67' Luton Card · Yellow Card
    A. Muskwe

    Foul

  9. Chelsea
    68' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Werner · Assist: R. Loftus-Cheek
  10. Luton
    76' Luton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Muskwe · On: R. Snodgrass
  11. Luton
    76' Luton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Mendes · On: D. Hylton
  12. Chelsea
    76' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Filho · On: R. James
  13. Chelsea
    78' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lukaku · Assist: T. Werner

Match Stats

Stat Luton Chelsea
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy 51% 83%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 17
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 192 609
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 0 4
Shots on Target 3 9
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 25% 75%
Accurate Passes 97 507
Shots Inside Box 4 11
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chelsea's equalizer by Saúl Ñíguez just before half-time reversed the momentum in favor of the Premier League side.
  • ▸ Timo Werner's goal in the second half provided Chelsea with a crucial lead that they never relinquished.