Gillingham 0-3 Luton
Updated
Luton won: Gillingham 0-3 Luton in the EFL Cup (Round 1) on Sat, 8 Aug 2026 at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent. Luton goals: Nahki Wells 43', Benedict Benagr 59', Gideon Kodua 78'. Expected goals: 0.26-3.12. Possession: 34-66. Player of the match: Jordan Clark (8.2).
Match report
Luton rout Gillingham 3-0
Luton ran riot against Gillingham 3-0 away from home at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday 8 August in EFL Cup.
Nahki Wells put Luton ahead on 43' (0-1), Benedict Benagr made it 0-2 on 59' and Gideon Kodua made it 0-3 on 78'.
Gillingham had 34% of the ball, shots were 7-17 (2-11 on target) and expected goals finished 0.26-3.12. Luton were the better side on chances, too.
Jordan Clark (Luton Town) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 4,015. Referee: Stephen Parkinson.
Match stats
| Gillingham | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 34 | 66 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.26 | 3.12 |
| Total shots | 7 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 11 |
| Touches in opposition box | 13 | 30 |
| Big chances | 0 | 6 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 152 (60%) | 392 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 9 |
| Total shots | 7 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 11 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 16 |
Lineups
Gillingham (3-4-2-1): Owen Mason, Logan Dobbs, Andrew Smith, Omar Beckles, James Brophy, Robbie McKenzie, Nick Freeman, Kadeem Harris, Zane Albarus, Ronan Hale, Seb Palmer Houlden
Luton (4-1-4-1): Josh Keeley, Isaiah Jones, Hakeem Odoffin, George Johnston, Kal Naismith, Liam Walsh, Jayden Luker, Jordan Clark, Jake Richards, Benedict Benagr, Nahki Wells
Key events
- 43' · Goal · Nahki Wells (Luton)
- 48' · Substitution · Kasey Palmer for Jayden Luker (Luton)
- 49' · Yellow card · Zane Albarus (Gillingham)
- 59' · Goal · Benedict Benagr (Luton)
- 67' · Substitution · Sullivan Booth for Ronan Hale (Gillingham)
- 67' · Substitution · Harry Waldock for Zane Albarus (Gillingham)
- 67' · Substitution · Sheldon Kendall for Kadeem Harris (Gillingham)
- 67' · Substitution · Will Goodwin for Seb Palmer Houlden (Gillingham)
- 68' · Substitution · Conor McManus for Logan Dobbs (Gillingham)
- 68' · Substitution · Shayden Morris for Jake Richards (Luton)
- 69' · Substitution · Sverre Hakami Sandal for Liam Walsh (Luton)
- 69' · Substitution · Harrison Ashby for Isaiah Jones (Luton)
- 69' · Substitution · Gideon Kodua for Benedict Benagr (Luton)
- 78' · Goal · Gideon Kodua (Luton)
- 88' · Yellow card · Shayden Morris (Luton)
All-time head-to-head
14 league meetings since 1996: Gillingham 4, draws 3, Luton 7.
Questions
Who won Gillingham vs Luton?
Luton won, 0-3 (EFL Cup) on Sat, 8 Aug 2026.
When and where is Gillingham vs Luton?
Sat, 8 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham, Kent, EFL Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Gillingham and Luton?
In 14 league meetings since 1996: Gillingham 4 wins, 3 draws, Luton 7 wins (goals 16-21).