FootyMAD's Luton Town match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Luton Town v Sheffield Wednesday fixture

Sheff. Wed. face a trip to Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 25 games played, The Owls have recorded 6 wins, and Luton Town have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2004, as the The Hatters edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 in a League Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 04 SepSheff. Wed.0 - 0Luton TownLGE1
2003/2004Sat 01 MayLuton Town3 - 2Sheff. Wed.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 22 NovSheff. Wed.0 - 0Luton TownLGE1
1991/1992Sat 01 FebSheff. Wed.3 - 2Luton TownPREM
1991/1992Sat 19 OctLuton Town2 - 2Sheff. Wed.PREM
1989/1990Sat 09 DecSheff. Wed.1 - 1Luton TownPREM
1989/1990Tue 22 AugLuton Town2 - 0Sheff. Wed.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Luton Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the The Hatters, with 6 goals against.

The The Owls have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. Those games have seen the The Owls pummel 16 goals, and let in 8.

Luton Town are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 24 games giving them a return of 52 points. Sheff. Wed. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 39 points from 24 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Luton Town64119513
Sheff. Wed.640216912

FootyMad's prediction ...

An interesting game for the The Owls to play at the moment, and one from which I believe will see Sheff. Wed. take away one point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Luton Town Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Sheff. Wed. 3 successive away victories.
8 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.