FootyMAD's Luton Town match preview

Last updated : 14 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Luton Town v Coventry City fixture

Coventry City travel to take on Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 35 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 11 wins, and Luton Town have come away with 17 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Luton Town was back in October 1998, over five years ago, with Luton Town running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners 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:
2005/2006Sat 29 OctCoventry City1 - 0Luton TownCHMP
1998/1999Tue 27 OctLuton Town2 - 0Coventry CityLGEC
1991/1992Fri 20 DecLuton Town1 - 0Coventry CityPREM
1991/1992Wed 21 AugCoventry City5 - 0Luton TownPREM
1990/1991Wed 13 MarCoventry City2 - 1Luton TownPREM
1990/1991Sat 22 SepLuton Town1 - 0Coventry CityPREM
1989/1990Wed 07 MarLuton Town3 - 2Coventry CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Luton Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 10.

The away form of Coventry City is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Sky Blues have hit 5 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Luton Town's 56 points from 42 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Coventry City's 53 points from 42 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Luton Town6222668
Coventry City6132796

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Hatters, as the Sky Blues have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Luton Town 5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Coventry City Not won in previous 6 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.