Reading vs Luton

15 August 2026 · League One · 2026/27 · Referee Leigh Doughty

Full time 3 – 4

Half-time: 3–1

Jack Marriott 8’, 31’, 38’

Jake Richards 6’
Kasey Palmer 50’, 52’
Gideon Kodua 90+6’

Match summary

Luton came back from 2 goals down to win 4-3 away at Reading, with the winner arriving in stoppage time. Reading led 3-1 at half-time.

In the first half, Jake Richards put Luton ahead in the 6th minute, Jack Marriott equalised in the 8th minute, Marriott put Reading in front in the 31st minute, and Marriott made it 3-1 in the 38th minute. In the second half, Kasey Palmer pulled one back to make it 3-2 in the 50th minute, Palmer equalised in the 52nd minute, and Gideon Kodua won it in stoppage time.

There was little between the sides on chances: Reading created 1.82 expected goals (xG) from 17 shots, Luton 1.60 from 12.

Match stats

41% Possession 59%

17 Shots 12

5 Shots on target 5

5 Corners 2

102 Attacks 110

32 Dangerous attacks 24

304 Passes 455

71.1% Pass accuracy 82.9%

11 Tackles 19

12 Fouls 11

1 Yellow cards 2

4 Offsides 3

Key events

Reading Luton

Kick-off

6’

Jake RichardsLeft foot shot

0-1

Jack MarriottRight foot shot

1-1

8’

16’

Jordan ClarkShot on target

Jack MarriottLeft foot shot

2-1

31’

Jack MarriottLeft foot shot

3-1

38’

39’

J. WilshereManagerArgument

Half-time3-1

Daniel KyerewaaShot on target

47’

Daniel KyerewaaShot on target

47’

50’

Kasey PalmerRight foot shot

3-2

Second half underway

52’

Kasey PalmerLeft foot shot

3-3

61’

Benedict BenagrEmilio Lawrence

Jacob BrownJack Marriott

65’

Randell WilliamsJosh Stokes

65’

70’

Callum MarshallNahki Wells

72’

Liam WalshArgument

Paddy LaneDaniel Kyerewaa

79’

Charlie SavageKyreece Lisbie

79’

81’

Harrison AshbyIsaiah Jones

81’

Gideon KoduaKasey Palmer

90’

Mads AndersenHakeem Odofin

Liam FraserAndy Rinomhota

90+4’

Paudie O’ConnorFoul

90+5’

90+6’

Gideon KoduaRight foot shot

3-4

90+7’

Gideon Kodua

Full-time3-4

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

Reading 1.82 xGLuton 1.60 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

Luton attacking Reading attacking

Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

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Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player


Joel Pereira	90′	1	4	27	2	–	–	–	–

Defenders4 players


Udoka Godwin-Malife	90′	1	–	1	4	1	30	–	–	–	–
Paudie O’Connor	90′	3	–	–	10	6	41	3	–	–
Benn Ward	90′	1	2	–	6	5	46	–	–	–	–
Jeriel Dorsett	90′	1	1	–	7	5	28	2	–	–	–

Midfielders8 players


Lewis Wing	90′	–	–	32	–	0.11	2	2	3	1	1	–
Andy Rinomhota Taken off	89′	–	–	28	–	0.01	–	1	4	3	2	–
Kyreece Lisbie Taken off	79′	–	1	12	2	0.11	1	–	1	–	–	–
Josh Stokes Taken off	65′	–	–	16	2	0.05	–	–	1	–	–	–
Daniel Kyerewaa Taken off	79′	–	–	13	–	0.01	1	2	4	–	1	–
Randell Williams Came on as a substitute	25′	–	–	5	1	0.02	–	1	1	1	1	–
Charlie Savage Came on as a substitute	11′	–	–	10	1	0.01	1	–	2	–	–	–
Paddy Lane Came on as a substitute	11′	–	–	4	–	0.00	–	–	–	–	–	–

Forwards2 players


Jack Marriott Taken off	65′	3	–	4	3	1.11	0.29	2	3	2	7	–
Jacob Brown Came on as a substitute	25′	–	–	1	–	0.03	0.01	–	2	–	4	–

Goalkeeper1 player


Josh Keeley	90′	1	3	28	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders5 players


Hakeem Odofin Taken off	89′	1	4	–	4	3	77	2	–	–	–
George Johnston	90′	–	2	3	3	3	81	–	–	–	–
Kal Naismith	90′	10	–	1	13	1	49	–	–	–	–
Benedict Benagr Came on as a substitute	29′	–	–	–	–	–	5	1	–	–	–
Harrison Ashby Came on as a substitute	9′	–	–	–	–	–	3	–	–	–	–

Midfielders7 players


Isaiah Jones Taken off	81′	–	–	39	1	0.03	–	1	4	2	1	–
Jordan Clark	90′	–	1	30	1	0.20	3	2	6	1	2	–
Liam Walsh	90′	–	–	55	–	0.02	3	–	5	1	1
Jake Richards	90′	1	1	22	3	0.10	–	–	4	–	4	–
Kasey Palmer Taken off	81′	2	–	29	–	0.01	–	1	2	1	1	–
Emilio Lawrence Taken off	61′	–	–	7	–	0.01	1	–	2	–	–	–
Gideon Kodua Came on as a substitute	9′	1	–	2	–	0.00	1	–	3	1	2

Forwards2 players


Nahki Wells Taken off	70′	–	1	2	–	0.24	0.43	2	–	–	19	–
Callum Marshall Came on as a substitute	20′	–	–	–	–	–	0.00	–	1	–	5	–

Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

Before kick-off

Reading win 32% Avg odds 2.93

Draw 27% Avg odds 3.44

Luton win 41% Avg odds 2.28

Chances implied by the average closing odds, with the bookmaker margin removed.

Form going into the game

Reading L L L D L

Luton W D W W W

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Previous and next meeting

Previous meeting: Luton 2-3 Reading, 07 Mar 26 Next meeting: Luton vs Reading, 06 Mar 27 (upcoming) All Reading vs Luton meetings

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