Luton 2-1 Northampton
Updated
Luton won: Luton 2-1 Northampton in the League One (Round 43) on Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. Luton goals: Liam Walsh 43', Kal Naismith 85'. Northampton goals: Sam Hoskins 31'. Expected goals: 1.72-1.16. Possession: 59-41. Player of the match: Liam Walsh (8.9).
Match report
Luton beat Northampton 2-1
Luton came from behind to beat Northampton 2-1 at Kenilworth Road on Wednesday 15 April in the League One.
Sam Hoskins put Northampton ahead on 31' (0-1), Liam Walsh levelled for Luton on 43' (1-1) and Kal Naismith restored Luton's lead on 85' (2-1).
Kal Naismith's 85' strike proved decisive.
Luton had 59% of the ball, shots were 25-12 (5-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.72-1.16.
Liam Walsh (Luton Town) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 9,638. Referee: James Durkin.
Match stats
| Luton | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 59 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.72 | 1.16 |
| Total shots | 25 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 36 | 24 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 368 (83%) | 235 (73%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 11 | 5 |
| Total shots | 25 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 12 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 16 | 10 |
Lineups
Luton (4-4-2): Josh Keeley, Nigel Lonwijk, Mads Juel Andersen, Kal Naismith, Joseph Johnson, Jake Richards, Liam Walsh, Jordan Clark, Emilio Lawrence, Kasey Palmer, Nahki Wells
Northampton (4-4-2): Lee Burge, Jack Burroughs, John Guthrie, Max Dyche, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Tyrese Fornah, Cameron McGeehan, Dean Campbell, Michael Jacobs, Tom Eaves, Sam Hoskins
Key events
- 31' · Goal · Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
- 43' · Goal · Liam Walsh (Luton)
- 46' · Substitution · Shayden Morris for Jake Richards (Luton)
- 62' · Yellow card · Cameron McGeehan (Northampton)
- 66' · Substitution · Ali Al Hamadi for Nahki Wells (Luton)
- 71' · Substitution · Conor McCarthy for Jack Burroughs (Northampton)
- 72' · Substitution · Kamarai Simon-Swyer for Tyrese Fornah (Northampton)
- 72' · Substitution · Elliott List for Michael Jacobs (Northampton)
- 76' · Yellow card · Conor McCarthy (Northampton)
- 77' · Yellow card · John Guthrie (Northampton)
- 82' · Substitution · Davy van den Berg for Jordan Clark (Luton)
- 82' · Substitution · Gideon Kodua for Emilio Lawrence (Luton)
- 82' · Substitution · Terry Taylor for Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
- 82' · Substitution · Jake Evans for Tom Eaves (Northampton)
- 85' · Goal · Kal Naismith (Luton)
- 90' · Substitution · George Saville for Liam Walsh (Luton)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Nigel Lonwijk (Luton)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Josh Keeley (Luton)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 1997: Luton 7, draws 1, Northampton 8.
Questions
Who won Luton vs Northampton?
Luton won, 2-1 (League One) on Wed, 15 Apr 2026.
When and where is Luton vs Northampton?
Wed, 15 Apr 2026, 18:45 UTC at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Luton and Northampton?
In 16 league meetings since 1997: Luton 7 wins, 1 draws, Northampton 8 wins (goals 20-23).