Match report

Fulham Defeats Luton 4-2 in Premier League Clash

Luton
Luton
2–4
FT
Fulham
Fulham
May 19, 2024

Fulham emerged victorious against Luton with a convincing 4-2 win, showcasing strong performances from players like Adama Traoré and Raul Jiménez. Despite an early substitution for Teden Mengi in the first half and a penalty goal by C. Morris to level the score temporarily, Fulham's quick response saw them surge ahead. The victory is crucial as both teams navigate through the latter stages of the Premier League season.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Luton 2–4 Fulham
  • • Goals for Fulham by Adama Traoré (43') and Raul Jiménez (45'+3', 49')
  • • Luton goals scored by C. Morris from a penalty (45'+1') and A. Doughty (55')
  • • Multiple yellow cards issued to both teams, affecting game momentum

Lineups

Luton

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 24 T. Kaminski (G)
  • 27 D. Hashioka (D)
  • 15 T. Mengi (D)
  • 2 G. Osho (D)
  • 7 C. Ogbene (M)
  • 28 A. Sambi Lokonga (M)
  • 18 J. Clark (M)
  • 45 A. Doughty (M)
  • 9 C. Morris (F)
  • 11 E. Adebayo (F)
  • 14 T. Chong (F)

Substitutes

  • 38 J. Johnson
  • 17 P. Mpanzu
  • 1 J. Shea
  • 10 C. Woodrow
  • 30 A. Townsend
  • 44 A. Piesold
  • 23 T. Krul
  • 32 F. Onyedinma
  • 8 L. Berry

Fulham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 17 B. Leno (G)
  • 2 K. Tete (D)
  • 13 T. Ream (D)
  • 3 C. Bassey (D)
  • 33 A. Robinson (D)
  • 6 H. Reed (M)
  • 26 João Palhinha (M)
  • 8 H. Wilson (M)
  • 22 A. Iwobi (M)
  • 11 Adama Traoré (M)
  • 7 R. Jiménez (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 T. Cairney
  • 12 F. Ballo-Touré
  • 14 B. De Cordova-Reid
  • 21 T. Castagne
  • 19 Rodrigo Muniz
  • 18 Andreas Pereira
  • 20 Willian
  • 1 M. Rodák
  • 9 A. Broja

Timeline

  1. Luton
    17' Luton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Teden Mengi · On: J. Johnson
  2. Fulham
    22' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    H. Reed

    Foul

  3. Luton
    34' Luton Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lokonga

    Foul

  4. Fulham
    43' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    Adama Traoré · Assist: H. Wilson
  5. Luton
    45'+1 Luton Goal · Penalty
    C. Morris
  6. Fulham
    45'+3 Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Jiménez · Assist: H. Wilson
  7. Luton
    48' Luton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Clark

    Foul

  8. Fulham
    49' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Jiménez · Assist: H. Reed
  9. Fulham
    54' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    Antonee Robinson

    Foul

  10. Luton
    55' Luton Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Doughty
  11. Luton
    59' Luton Card · Yellow Card
    A. Doughty

    Foul

  12. Fulham
    69' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Wilson · Assist: Adama Traoré
  13. Luton
    70' Luton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Clark · On: P. Mpanzu
  14. Fulham
    73' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    Adama Traoré

    Argument

  15. Luton
    75' Luton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Johnson

    Foul

  16. Fulham
    75' Fulham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Reed · On: T. Cairney
  17. Luton
    76' Luton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Thomas Kaminski · On: J. Shea
  18. Luton
    76' Luton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Adebayo · On: C. Woodrow
  19. Luton
    76' Luton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Ogbene · On: A. Townsend
  20. Fulham
    78' Fulham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Antonee Robinson · On: F. Ballo-Toure
  21. Fulham
    79' Fulham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Adama Traoré · On: B. De Cordova-Reid
  22. Fulham
    88' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    T. Cairney

    Foul

  23. Fulham
    90'+1 Fulham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Palhinha · On: T. Castagne
  24. Fulham
    90'+1 Fulham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Jiménez · On: Rodrigo Muniz

Match Stats

Stat Luton Fulham
Fouls 15 20
Pass Accuracy 81% 85%
Offsides 8 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 16
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 304 460
Yellow Cards 5 4
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 6 8
xG 2.10 1.09
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 246 391
Shots Inside Box 9 8
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 6 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fulham's quick response goal by Raul Jiménez just two minutes after Luton equalized from a penalty, putting them back in the lead and boosting morale.
  • ▸ The red card scenario for Fulham was narrowly avoided as Adama Traoré received a yellow card (73') but kept his composure, maintaining team stability.