Luton Town progressed in the EFL Cup with a 3-0 win over Gillingham. They controlled the tie from early on, holding 66 per cent possession and outshooting their hosts 17-7, and the breakthrough came just before half-time.
7.0Liam WalshLuton Town · Midfielder1 key passGillingham 0:3 Luton Town — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 1
Second half0 - 2
- 50(Foul)
- 59B. Benagr
- 67S. Booth
- 67S. Kendall
- 68L. Dobbs
- 69B. Benagr
- 78
- 88(Foul)
Live Prediction
Luton Town to winWon1.13
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WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Gillingham vs Luton Town?
Gillingham 0-3 Luton Town (EFL Cup, Round 1).
Who scored?
Nahki Wells (43', assist Jayden Luker) for Luton Town; Benedict Benagr (59') for Luton Town; Gideon Kodua (78') for Luton Town.
Was Luton Town's win deserved?
Yes — Luton Town were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Gillingham vs Luton Town?
Yellow cards: Zane Albarus (Gillingham); Shayden Morris (Luton Town).
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Head to Head meetings
Gillingham – Luton Town
Gillingham
Luton Town
- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 3
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 3  |
Scored goals | 2 | 8 |
Average per game | 0.67 | 2.67 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0-3 |
Gillingham
Luton Town
Best statistical picks
Gillingham – Luton Town
Luton Town opened the score in 5 of the last 7 matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
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Model verdict, form, head-to-head and live pressure for this match. Ask anything in Telegram.
Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.75 | 3.80 | 1.61 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Luton Town
Luton Town have won both meetings with Gillingham, the latest a 2-0 result, and arrive with the sharper form. CheckLive's read gives the visitors a 68% lean — solid, not commanding, and backed by a clear edge in composure.
Away win — Luton Town1.61
High confidence68%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
38
59
CheckSkill
51.2
57.3
CheckMental
28.6
75.4
CheckLive total42.1 vs 61.5+19.4
More match signals
Luton Town (DNB)82%1.29
Over 2.581%1.85
Luton Town (−1)82%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Gillingham and Luton Town?
Luton Town are the clear pick. They have won both prior meetings, including a 2-0 result at Gillingham, and arrive with better recent form. CheckLive's lean favours the visitors across the board.
Are Luton Town the favourites for this cup tie?
Yes, Luton Town are favourites. Their recent results are good and they outclass Gillingham in the underlying numbers, with a notable gap in composure and game management. Gillingham's two-game winning run tempers it slightly.
Will both teams score in this EFL Cup tie?
Both teams scoring looks unlikely. Gillingham have conceded just two goals in their last five matches, and the most recent meeting finished 0-2. Luton Town can keep a clean sheet while scoring themselves.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.75 | 3.80 | 1.61 |