FootyMAD's Luton Town match preview

Last updated : 16 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stoke City v Luton Town fixture

Stoke City prepare to entertain Luton Town at Britannia Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 19 games played, Potters have recorded 8 wins, and Luton Town have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Britannia Stadium was just last season, in August 2005, the Potters carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 19 AugLuton Town2 - 2Stoke CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 17 DecLuton Town2 - 3Stoke CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 20 AugStoke City2-1Luton TownCHMP
2000/2001Sat 07 AprLuton Town1 - 2Stoke CityLGE1
2000/2001Sat 02 DecStoke City1 - 3Luton TownLGE1
1999/2000Tue 08 FebLuton Town2 - 1Stoke CityLGE1
1999/2000Sat 08 JanStoke City2 - 1Luton TownLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Stoke City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Potters in those games, with 5 conceded.

The away form of Luton Town is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the The Hatters have hit 8 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stoke City's 49 points from 32 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Luton Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 32 points from 31 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stoke City6123485
Luton Town61144114

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Potters's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Luton Town. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Stoke City Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Luton Town Not won in previous 13 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.