Luton Town vs Blackpool: match statistics
Luton Town displays significantly better home form with a 50% win rate at home and an impressive goal difference of +8 in home matches. Blackpool, on the other hand, performs very poorly away, losing as many as 69% of their away matches and failing to score in 46% of cases. The hosts have an advantage in possession (57% vs 50%), higher shot accuracy, and a significantly better xG ratio (1.64 vs 1.12). The form from the last five matches also speaks in favor of Luton Town, who average 0.8 points per game compared to Blackpool's 0.6. Additionally, the visitors concede an average of 1.54 goals away, which, combined with the hosts' solid offense (averaging 1.5 goals in home matches), gives Luton Town a clear advantage.
Luton Town vs Blackpool: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Luton Town played against Blackpool in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Luton Town has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Blackpool has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Luton Town scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 1.21. Blackpool scores 1.25 and allows 1.46. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 39% of Luton Town's games and 50% of Blackpool's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Luton Town has the higher season xG average, 1.46 to 1.19 per game. Luton Town takes 12.5 shots per game, while Blackpool takes 10.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Luton Town leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Blackpool leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Luton Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Blackpool, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Luton Town displays significantly better home form with a 50% win rate at home and an impressive goal difference of +8 in home matches. Blackpool, on the other hand, performs very poorly away, losing as many as 69% of their away matches and failing to score in 46% of cases. The hosts have an advantage in possession (57% vs 50%), higher shot accuracy, and a significantly better xG ratio (1.64 vs 1.12). The form from the last five matches also speaks in favor of Luton Town, who average 0.8 points per game compared to Blackpool's 0.6. Additionally, the visitors concede an average of 1.54 goals away, which, combined with the hosts' solid offense (averaging 1.5 goals in home matches), gives Luton Town a clear advantage.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Luton Town | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Luton Town is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Luton Town · 0.6 pts / game - Blackpool
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Luton Town is 6% better for: goals scored per game.
1.32 goals / game - Luton Town · 1.25 goals / game - Blackpool
Luton Town is 21% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.21 goals / game - Luton Town · 1.46 goals / game - Blackpool
Luton Town scores in 71% of games (20 of 28 meczów), while Blackpool keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 28 meczów).
Blackpool scores in 71% of games (20 of 28 meczów), while Luton Town keeps a clean sheet in 36% (10 of 28 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Luton Town
Over / Under - Blackpool
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Blackpool is 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.18 pts / game - Luton Town · 1.32 pts / game - Blackpool
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Luton Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Blackpool - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Luton Town
Blackpool
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Luton Town | Liga | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.54 | 2.54 | ▲ 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 39% | 50% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 27% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 68% | • 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 79% | 81% | ▲ 93% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Luton Town's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Blackpool. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Luton Town vs Blackpool?
The EFL League One match finished Luton Town 1:0 Blackpool. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Luton Town vs Blackpool?
Luton Town score 1.32 goals per game on average and Blackpool 1.25. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Luton Town's matches and 50% of Blackpool's.
What form are Luton Town and Blackpool in?
Over the last 5 games Luton Town have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Blackpool 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Luton Town vs Blackpool?
The statistical background for Luton Town vs Blackpool — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.