FootyMAD's Luton Town match preview

Last updated : 02 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Reading v Luton Town fixture

Reading prepare to entertain Luton Town at Madejski Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Royals are clearly on top, winning 58.33% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Madejski Stadium was earlier this season, the Royals carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 20 SepReading1-0Luton TownLGEC
2001/2002Tue 21 AugReading4 - 0Luton TownLGEC
2000/2001Tue 03 AprLuton Town1 - 1ReadingLGE1
2000/2001Sat 23 DecReading4 - 1Luton TownLGE1
1999/2000Sat 22 JanLuton Town3 - 1ReadingLGE1
1999/2000Sat 21 AugReading1 - 2Luton TownLGE1
1998/1999Tue 23 MarLuton Town1 - 1ReadingLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Reading are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Royals, with 3 goals against.

In complete contrast to Reading, Luton Town are having a torrid time on their travels, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. The Hatters have conceded 12 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Reading are leading the way in the Coca Cola Championship, with their 21 games giving them a return of 50 points. Luton Town's total of 34 points from their 21 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola Championship.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Reading650112515
Luton Town62048116

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Reading fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Royals. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Reading Unbeaten in the last 12 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Luton Town Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.