Match report

Luton Stuns Bolton 3-2 in League One Thriller

Bolton

2–3

Luton

May 2, 2026

Bolton

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Match

May 2, 2026 · FT

Luton

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In a gripping League One encounter, Luton managed to overcome Bolton with a narrow 3-2 victory, thanks to a resilient performance and key goals. Bolton took the lead with goals from J. Osei-Tutu and I. Cissoko, but Luton fought back with a penalty by J. Clark and further strikes from H. Odoffin and S. Morris. Despite a missed penalty by Nahki Wells, Luton's persistence paid off in the end.

Key Facts

• Luton's J. Clark scored a penalty goal in the 15th minute.
• Bolton's J. Osei-Tutu equalized in the 20th minute with an assist from A. Cozier-Duberry.
• I. Cissoko put Bolton ahead from an assist by R. Rodrigues in the 45+3 minutes.
• H. Odoffin brought Luton level in the 62nd minute with an assist from L. Walsh.
• S. Morris sealed the win for Luton in the 90+3 minutes.

Lineups

Bolton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 Jack Bonham (G)
14 Jordi Osei-Tutu (D)
18 Eoin Toal (D)
3 Chris Forino (D)
25 Max Conway (D)
8 Josh Sheehan (M)
27 Rúben Rodrigues (M)
19 Amario Cozier-Duberry (M)
9 Johnny Kenny (M)
20 Ibrahim Cissoko (M)
48 Mason Burstow (F)

Substitutes

11 Thierry Gale
22 Kyle Dempsey
29 Cyrus Christie
45 John McAtee
23 David Harrington
4 Xavier Simons
15 Robert Apter

Luton

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

24 Josh Keeley (G)
25 Isaiah Jones (D)
16 Hakeem Odofin (D)
5 Mads Andersen (D)
3 Kal Naismith (D)
8 Liam Walsh (M)
27 Jake Richards (M)
18 Jordan Clark (M)
54 Kasey Palmer (M)
32 Emilio Lawrence (M)
21 Nahki Wells (F)

Substitutes

14 Shayden Morris
30 Gideon Kodua
6 Davy van den Berg
12 Ali Al-Hamadi
1 James Shea
17 Nigel Lonwijk
23 George Saville

Timeline

13' Bolton Card · Yellow Card

M. Conway

Foul
15' Luton Goal · Penalty

J. Clark
20' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal

J. Osei-Tutu · Assist: A. Cozier-Duberry
35' Luton Card · Yellow Card

L. Walsh

Foul
45'+3 Bolton Goal · Normal Goal

I. Cissoko · Assist: R. Rodrigues
60' Bolton Card · Yellow Card

I. Cissoko

Foul
61' Luton subst · Substitution 1

Off: J. Richards · On: S. Morris
62' Luton Goal · Normal Goal

H. Odoffin · Assist: L. Walsh
63' Luton Card · Yellow Card

K. Palmer

Argument
73' Bolton subst · Substitution 1

Off: I. Cissoko · On: T. Gale
73' Luton subst · Substitution 2

Off: E. Lawrence · On: G. Kodua
78' Bolton Card · Yellow Card

J. Sheehan

Foul
79' Bolton subst · Substitution 2

Off: R. Rodrigues · On: K. Dempsey
81' Luton subst · Substitution 3

Off: M. Andersen · On: A. Al Hamadi
81' Luton subst · Substitution 4

Off: K. Palmer · On: D. van den Berg
86' Bolton subst · Substitution 3

Off: M. Burstow · On: John McAtee
86' Bolton subst · Substitution 4

Off: M. Conway · On: C. Christie
88' Luton Card · Yellow Card

D. van den Berg

Foul
90'+3 Luton Goal · Normal Goal

S. Morris
90'+7 Luton Goal · Missed Penalty

Nahki Wells

Match Stats

Stat	Bolton	Luton
Fouls	17	17
Pass Accuracy	83%	78%
Offsides	1	2
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	24	12
Corners	5	3
Total Passes	417	318
Yellow Cards	4	3
Blocked Shots	6	1
Shots on Target	12	6
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	6	5
Possession	56%	44%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	348	248
Shots Inside Box	15	10
Saves	3	10
Shots Outside Box	9	2

Key Match Notes

▸ Luton's early penalty goal by J. Clark set the stage for a dominant start, but Bolton's quick response with two goals put them in the lead.
▸ The turning point came in the second half when H. Odoffin's goal brought Luton level, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.
▸ S. Morris' goal in the 90+3 minutes was the decisive moment that secured Luton's victory in this thrilling League One match.