Match report

Luton and Bolton Draw 1-1 in League One Match

Luton
Luton
1–1
FT
Bolton
Bolton
Nov 29, 2025

Luton and Bolton shared the spoils after an intense encounter ended in a 1-1 tie. Key moments included Bolton's early goal by Kieran Dempsey and Luton equalizing late through George Kodua, with Xavier Simons' red card for Bolton adding to the drama.

Key Facts

  • • Bolton took an 8th-minute lead through a goal by K. Dempsey (assist: J. Osei-Tutu)
  • • Xavier Simons was shown a red card for Bolton in the 70th minute after receiving his second yellow card of the game
  • • Luton equalized with a goal from George Kodua (assist: M. Alli) in the 83rd minute

Lineups

Luton

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 24 J. Keeley (G)
  • 15 T. Mengi (D)
  • 17 N. Lonwijk (D)
  • 3 K. Naismith (D)
  • 16 H. Odoffin (M)
  • 8 L. Walsh (M)
  • 23 G. Saville (M)
  • 33 C. Bramall (M)
  • 19 J. Brown (F)
  • 22 L. Fanne (F)
  • 9 J. Yates (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Shea
  • 5 M. Andersen
  • 7 M. Alli
  • 14 S. Morris
  • 28 C. Makosso
  • 30 G. Kodua
  • 37 Z. Nelson

Bolton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Sharman-Lowe (G)
  • 2 J. Dacres-Cogley (D)
  • 18 E. Toal (D)
  • 6 G. Johnston (D)
  • 25 M. Conway (D)
  • 4 X. Simons (M)
  • 16 A. Morley (M)
  • 19 A. Cozier-Duberry (M)
  • 22 K. Dempsey (M)
  • 14 J. Osei-Tutu (M)
  • 48 M. Burstow (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 T. Miller
  • 5 R. Taylor
  • 10 S. Dalby
  • 20 I. Cissoko
  • 21 E. Erhahon
  • 24 M. Forss
  • 45 J. McAtee

Timeline

  1. Bolton
    8' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Dempsey · Assist: J. Osei-Tutu
  2. Bolton
    53' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    Xavier Simons

    Foul

  3. Luton
    57' Luton Card · Yellow Card
    N. Lonwijk

    Argument

  4. Bolton
    61' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Dacres-Cogley

    Foul

  5. Luton
    64' Luton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Brown · On: G. Kodua
  6. Bolton
    70' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    Xavier Simons

    Foul

  7. Bolton
    70' Bolton Card · Red Card
    Xavier Simons

    Foul

  8. Bolton
    74' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Burstow · On: S. Dalby
  9. Bolton
    74' Bolton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Dempsey · On: E. Erhahon
  10. Bolton
    79' Bolton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Cozier-Duberry · On: M. Forss
  11. Bolton
    80' Bolton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Osei-Tutu · On: R. Taylor
  12. Luton
    82' Luton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Lonwijk · On: M. Alli
  13. Luton
    82' Luton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Fanne · On: S. Morris
  14. Luton
    83' Luton Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Kodua · Assist: M. Alli
  15. Bolton
    90'+1 Bolton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Dacres-Cogley · On: John McAtee

Match Stats

Stat Luton Bolton
Fouls 8 7
Pass Accuracy 78% 78%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 19 8
Corners 13 2
Total Passes 420 366
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 9 2
Shots on Target 4 1
xG 1.08 1.27
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 327 284
Shots Inside Box 11 5
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bolton's early lead set them on course for victory but Luton managed to level later, thanks to a well-taken goal by Kodua.
  • ▸ The dismissal of Xavier Simons for Bolton shifted momentum towards Luton, who capitalized with their equalizer shortly after.