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Reading vs Luton result, stats & H2H

Reading

3–2

Luton

Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
Jack Marriott
Lewis Wing

Nigel Cello Lonwijk
Jordan Clark

18/12/2025 22:00 · Select Car Leasing Stadium

Reading3–2Luton

Key events

Goals, cards and substitutions, minute by minute

Key events

Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
Jack Marriott
Lewis Wing
Andy Yiadom
Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan

Nigel Cello Lonwijk
Jordan Clark
Jacob Brown

Key stats

The main team numbers from the match feed; all of them are in the Stats tab

Key stats

ReadingLuton

4Shots on target4

9Fouls8

2Yellow cards1

0Red cards0

All stats (8)

Top-rated players

Highest player ratings from the official match data feed

Top 5

Reading

Luton

Lewis WingMF · 90′Player of the match8.0
Kelvin EhibhatiomhanFW · 25′7.3
Nigel Cello LonwijkDF · 90′7.3
Charlie SavageMF · 90′7.2
Randell WilliamsMF · 90′7.2

Lewis WingMF · 90′Player of the match8.0
Kelvin EhibhatiomhanFW · 25′7.3
Charlie SavageMF · 90′7.2

Nigel Cello LonwijkDF · 90′7.3
Liam WalshMF · 86′7.2
Jordan ClarkMF · 64′7.0

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Match information

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Match information

Competition: League One
Kick-off: Thu 18 Dec 22:00 EET
Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Capacity: 24,200
City: Reading, Berkshire

Head-to-head

Results between the two teams and each team's latest matches. W win · D draw · L loss

Head-to-head

13Reading wins

6Draws

8Luton wins

Last matches: Reading

24.10.26League OneReadingBarnsley21W
21.10.26League OneReadingLeyton Orient10W
17.10.26League OneWiganReading10L
13.10.26EFL TrophyReadingChelsea U2102L
10.10.26League OneMK DonsReading15W

Last matches: Luton

27.10.26League OneLutonDoncaster31W
24.10.26League OneLutonLeicester21W
20.10.26League OneLutonBarnsley21W
17.10.26League OneMK DonsLuton21L
10.10.26League OneWycombeLuton14W

Head-to-head matches

15.08.26League OneReadingLuton34L
07.03.26League OneLutonReading23W
18.12.25League OneReadingLuton32W
19.04.23ChampionshipReadingLuton11D
01.11.22ChampionshipLutonReading00D
07.05.22ChampionshipLutonReading10L

2.85Avg goals52%Both scored56%Over 2.5

W/D/L from the perspective of the team in the list title (mutual games: the home team of this match).

Reading vs Luton: head-to-head record

27 meetings since 1994: results, goals, BTTS and over/under.

13Reading wins

6Draws

8Luton wins

48:29Goals (Reading : Luton)

2.85Goals per match

52%BTTS

70%Over 1.5

56%Over 2.5

33%Over 3.5

Reading at home: 9-2-432:16 goals in 15 games
Luton at home: 4-4-413:16 goals in 12 games
Reading's biggest win: 0–5Luton 0–5 Reading, 4 Jul 2020
Luton's biggest win: 0–2Reading 0–2 Luton, 19 Jan 2022

Meetings (20 most recent)

Date	Competition	Home	Score	Away
15 Aug 2026	League One	Reading	3–4	Luton
7 Mar 2026	League One	Luton	2–3	Reading
18 Dec 2025	League One	Reading	3–2	Luton
19 Apr 2023	Championship	Reading	1–1	Luton
1 Nov 2022	Championship	Luton	0–0	Reading
7 May 2022	Championship	Luton	1–0	Reading
19 Jan 2022	Championship	Reading	0–2	Luton
21 Apr 2021	Championship	Luton	0–0	Reading
9 Jan 2021	FA Cup	Luton	1–0	Reading
26 Dec 2020	Championship	Reading	2–1	Luton
15 Sept 2020	Carling Cup	Reading	0–1	Luton
4 Jul 2020	Championship	Luton	0–5	Reading
9 Nov 2019	Championship	Reading	3–0	Luton
26 Aug 2008	Carling Cup	Reading	5–1	Luton
16 Feb 2006	Championship	Luton	3–2	Reading
2 Dec 2005	Championship	Reading	3–0	Luton
19 Sept 2005	Carling Cup	Reading	1–0	Luton
2 Apr 2001	League One	Luton	1–1	Reading
22 Dec 2000	League One	Reading	4–1	Luton
21 Jan 2000	League One	Luton	3–1	Reading

Every meeting we have on record: our match archive plus the head-to-head feed.

Form, last 5 matches

Newest first: result, date and competition, opponent, score. H = home, A = away

Reading3W 0D 2L · goals 8–5

W24.10League OneHBarnsley2–1
W21.10League OneHLeyton Orient1–0
L17.10League OneAWigan0–1
L13.10EFL TrophyHChelsea U210–2
W10.10League OneAMK Dons5–1

Luton4W 0D 1L · goals 12–6

W27.10League OneHDoncaster3–1
W24.10League OneHLeicester2–1
W20.10League OneHBarnsley2–1
L17.10League OneAMK Dons1–2
W10.10League OneAWycombe4–1

Goals and trends · last 10

Averages and shares from each team's latest matches, all competitions

ReadingLuton

1.5Goals scored per game2.2

1.2Goals conceded per game1.1

60%Both teams scored80%

50%Over 2.5 goals80%

2Clean sheets1

20%Failed to score10%

3-1-2Home team at home · away team away (W-D-L)2-0-2

Season stats

Per game this season, each team in its own league

ReadingLuton

League One 2026/2027 · 7 gamesLeague One 2025/2026 · 45 games

2.1Goals scored1.5

1.1Goals conceded1.2

5.6Corners6.1

16.4Shots13.1

50%Possession55%

1.4Yellow cards1.6

43%Clean sheets29%

14%Failed to score20%

3-1-1Home / away record (W-D-L)8-5-10

Match stats

Team and player statistics from the match feed

Match statistics

ReadingLuton

Top stats

4Shots on target4

Passes

294Passes543

193Accurate passes450

66%Pass accuracy83%

Defence

9Fouls8

3Goalkeeper saves1

Discipline

2Yellow cards1

0Red cards0

Player statistics

Top-rated players

8.0Lewis WingReading
7.3Kelvin EhibhatiomhanReading
7.3Nigel Cello LonwijkLuton
7.2Charlie SavageReading
7.2Randell WilliamsReading

Reading (16)

Luton (16)

Ratings and per-player numbers come from the official match data feed. Hover or long-press a column header for its full name.

Standings

Both teams highlighted, with the clubs around them

Table · League One

#	Team	P	GD	Pts	Form
5	Plymouth	13	+2	22	WLLWW
6	Reading	12	+12	21	WWLWD
7	Cambridge Utd	13	+3	21	DLDWW
8	Luton	12	+4	20	WWWLW
9	Sheffield Wed	12	+8	19	DLLWD

Line-ups

Starting XI and formations, with ratings, goals, cards and substitutions when the feed has them

Line-ups

ReadingFormationLuton

Reading

Luton

Goal
Yellow card
Captain
Player rating (match feed)

Substitutes

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About this match

Reading vs Luton preview

Final score in the League One on Thu, 18 Dec 2025: Reading 3–2 Luton.

Form · last 5 matches

ReadingWWLLW8 scored · 5 conceded

LutonWWWLW12 scored · 6 conceded

Key facts · last 5

ReadingLuton

1.5Goals scored per game2.2

1.2Goals conceded per game1.1

60%Both teams scored80%

50%Over 2.5 goals80%

2Clean sheets1

Head-to-head in numbers

13Reading wins

6Draws

8Luton wins

27 meetings · 2.9 goals per game · both teams scored in 52%

League table

Reading6th21 pts · 12 played

Luton8th20 pts · 12 played

Reading lead by 1 pts

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Reading come into the game with WWLLW in their last 5 (8 scored, 5 conceded), while Luton have WWWLW (12 scored, 6 conceded).

Over 2.5 goals came in 50% of Reading's recent games and 80% of Luton's, with both teams scoring in 60% and 80%.

Per game, Reading average 1.5 goals scored and 1.2 conceded (clean sheets: 2), Luton 2.2 and 1.1 (clean sheets: 1).

Head-to-head over 27 previous meetings: Reading 13 wins, Luton 8 wins, draws 6.

Those 27 games averaged 2.9 goals, with both teams scoring in 52% of them.

In the table, Reading are 6th (21 pts from 12 games) and Luton are 8th (20 pts from 12).

Nito explains: Reading vs Luton

What the numbers on this page mean, in plain words. Every figure comes from our match data.

How often do Reading and Luton matches see both teams score?

Both teams to score (BTTS) pays on "Yes" when each side scores at least once. It happened in 60% of Reading's last 10 matches and 80% of Luton's last 10. In their 27 recorded meetings it was 52%. In this match it landed (Reading 3-2 Luton).

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

Over 2.5 goals wins when the match has 3 or more goals. Reading reached that in 50% of their last 10 matches, Luton in 80% of their last 10. Their 27 meetings averaged 2.9 goals (56% over 2.5). This match had 5 goals: over.

What does the form guide WWLLW mean?

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, newest result first. Reading, last 5: 3 W · 0 D · 2 L (8 scored, 5 conceded). Luton, last 5: 4 W · 0 D · 1 L (12 scored, 6 conceded).

Where do Reading and Luton stand in the table?

Reading are 6th with 21 points from 12 games. Luton are 8th with 20 points from 12 games. The gap between them is 1 points.

Reading vs Luton: questions & answers

Who won Reading vs Luton?

Reading won 3–2.

Did both teams score in Reading vs Luton?

Yes, the match finished 3–2.

When was Reading vs Luton played?

Reading vs Luton was played on Thu, 18 Dec 2025 at 22:00 (GMT+2) at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

What is the head-to-head record between Reading and Luton?

27 meetings: Reading 13 wins, 6 draws, Luton 8 wins. Those 27 games averaged 2.9 goals, with both teams scoring in 52% of them.

Reading vs Luton result, stats & H2H

Reading

Luton

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Match information

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Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Reading

Last matches: Luton

Head-to-head matches

Meetings (20 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Season stats

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Match statistics

Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · League One

Line-ups

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Substitutes

Comments

Reading vs Luton preview

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Nito explains: Reading vs Luton

How often do Reading and Luton matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide WWLLW mean?

Where do Reading and Luton stand in the table?

Reading vs Luton: questions & answers

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Key stats

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Top-rated players

Meetings (20 most recent)

Season stats

Match stats

Match statistics

Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · League One

Line-ups

Line-ups

Substitutes

More on this match

Form, last 5 matches

Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Reading

Last matches: Luton

Head-to-head matches

Key facts

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Reading vs Luton: questions & answers

Nito explains: Reading vs Luton

How often do Reading and Luton matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide WWLLW mean?