Chelsea progressed to the next round with a 2-0 win over Luton Town in the EFL Cup. The tie was goalless at the break, but Chelsea's dominance told after the interval. Danny Welbeck opened the scoring in the 50th minute, and Hakeem Odofin sealed it late on.
7.8Cole PalmerChelsea · Midfielder7 shots · 4 key passesChelsea 2:0 Luton Town — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 0
Second half2 - 0
- 56(Foul)
- 61H. Fox
- 61B. Benagr
- 79
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Questions & Answers
What was the final score of Chelsea vs Luton Town?
Chelsea 2-0 Luton Town (EFL Cup, Round 2).
Who scored?
Danny Welbeck (50', assist Malo Gusto) for Chelsea; Hakeem Odofin (79') for Chelsea.
Was Chelsea's win deserved?
Not really — the opponent was the better side; Chelsea won on finishing.
Were there any cards in Chelsea vs Luton Town?
Yellow cards: Joseph Johnson (Luton Town).
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Head to Head meetings
Chelsea – Luton Town
Chelsea
Luton Town
- 4
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  4 | 0  |
Scored goals | 11 | 4 |
Average per game | 2.75 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 3-0 | 0 |
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Best statistical picks
Chelsea – Luton Town
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
X2 hasn't lost in 4 of the last matches
Both teams scored in 7 of the last 9 matches
Luton Town opened the score in 8 of the last 10 matches
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 2.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 10.5
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
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| 1.13 | 8.00 | 13.00 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Luton Town
Luton's bogey against Chelsea runs three meetings deep, all lost, the latest a 3-2 in December 2023. Yet the broader picture favours the visitors: their form is sharper, and CheckLive's read gives them a 69 per cent lean. History says Chelsea; the numbers say Luton.
Away win — Luton Town13.00
High confidence69%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
38
59.4
CheckSkill
49.2
57
CheckMental
28.6
75.4
CheckLive total41.2 vs 61.5+20.3
More match signals
Luton Town (DNB)83%11.00
Over 3.580%1.73
Luton Town (−1)84%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Chelsea and Luton Town?
CheckLive's read favours Luton Town, though Chelsea have won all three prior meetings. The visitors arrive in sharper form and hold the edge in the underlying numbers. The 3-2 from December 2023 shows how close this pairing can be.
Who is the favourite and who is in better form?
Form favours Luton Town, whose recent results are clearly the sharper of the two. CheckLive's overall read sides with the visitors, while Chelsea's head-to-head record is the main caution here.
Will both teams score in the EFL Cup tie?
Two of the three meetings between Chelsea and Luton Town ended with both teams scoring, including a 3-2 in December 2023. Their meetings average 4.3 goals, so both teams to score is a live angle here.
Head to Head meetings
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Victories
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Draws
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Victories
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Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
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| 1.13 | 8.00 | 13.00 |