Match report

Manchester City Defeats Luton 6-2 in FA Cup Thriller

Luton
Luton
2–6
FT
Manchester City
Manchester City
Feb 27, 2024

Manchester City secured their place in the next round of the FA Cup with a commanding 6-2 win over Luton Town. Erling Haaland scored an impressive four goals, showcasing his form and helping City maintain momentum in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Luton 2–6 Manchester City
  • • Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick by the half-hour mark, including goals at 3', 18', and 40' minutes.
  • • James Clark netted both of Luton's goals from R. Barkley assists at 45' and 52'.
  • • Manchester City saw five substitutions throughout the game, with Erling Haaland coming off in the 77th minute.

Lineups

Luton

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 23 T. Krul (G)
  • 16 R. Burke (D)
  • 15 T. Mengi (D)
  • 29 A. Bell (D)
  • 7 C. Ogbene (M)
  • 18 J. Clark (M)
  • 6 R. Barkley (M)
  • 45 A. Doughty (M)
  • 9 C. Morris (F)
  • 14 T. Chong (F)
  • 10 C. Woodrow (F)

Substitutes

  • 38 J. Johnson
  • 30 A. Townsend
  • 17 P. Mpanzu
  • 27 D. Hashioka
  • 43 Z. Nelson
  • 1 J. Shea
  • 44 A. Piesold
  • 8 L. Berry
  • 2 G. Osho

Manchester City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 18 S. Ortega (G)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (D)
  • 25 M. Akanji (D)
  • 6 N. Aké (D)
  • 8 M. Kovačić (M)
  • 27 Matheus Nunes (M)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (M)
  • 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 10 J. Grealish (M)
  • 9 E. Haaland (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 J. Doku
  • 52 O. Bobb
  • 21 Sergio Gómez
  • 19 J. Álvarez
  • 82 R. Lewis
  • 3 Rúben Dias
  • 31 Ederson
  • 16 Rodri
  • 47 P. Foden

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    3' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Haaland · Assist: K. De Bruyne
  2. Manchester City
    18' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Haaland · Assist: K. De Bruyne
  3. Manchester City
    38' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Grealish · On: J. Doku
  4. Luton
    39' Luton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Amari'i Bell · On: J. Johnson
  5. Manchester City
    40' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Haaland · Assist: K. De Bruyne
  6. Luton
    45' Luton Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Clark · Assist: R. Barkley
  7. Luton
    52' Luton Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Clark · Assist: R. Barkley
  8. Manchester City
    55' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Haaland · Assist: K. De Bruyne
  9. Luton
    56' Luton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Woodrow · On: A. Townsend
  10. Manchester City
    58' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Haaland · Assist: Bernardo Silva
  11. Luton
    62' Luton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Clark · On: P. Mpanzu
  12. Luton
    62' Luton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Ogbene · On: D. Hashioka
  13. Manchester City
    72' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Kovačić · Assist: J. Stones
  14. Manchester City
    77' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Stones · On: O. Bobb
  15. Manchester City
    77' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Aké · On: Sergio Gómez
  16. Manchester City
    77' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Haaland · On: J. Álvarez
  17. Manchester City
    77' Manchester City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Bernardo Silva · On: R. Lewis

Match Stats

Stat Luton Manchester City
Fouls 7 4
Pass Accuracy 82% 87%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 17
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 377 521
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 7 15
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 311 453
Shots Inside Box 9 16
Saves 9 4
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Erling Haaland's early hat-trick (3', 18', and 40') put Manchester City firmly in control of the game, silencing Luton's home crowd.
  • ▸ Despite James Clark's brace for Luton at 45' and 52', a further three goals from Manchester City players ensured their commanding victory.