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Luton’s unbeaten record sets up Forest Green FA Cup rematch
Luton have gone unbeaten in their last five meetings with Forest Green, including a 4-3 FA Cup win in their most recent encounter. Forest Green arrive with two clean sheets from two matches in this competition.
📍 Kenilworth Road
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Match report
Final result: Luton 2-0 Forest Green.
Match statistics (home team first). Shots: 8–17; Shots on target: 5–2; Corners: 4–12.
Goals
- 4' Emilio Lawrence · Jordan Clark · Luton
- 41' Jordan Clark · Dan Gore · Luton
Cards
- 14' Ryan Rydel · Forest Green
- 25' George Johnston · Luton
- 42' Bryan Ifeanyi · Forest Green
- 51' Dan Gore · Luton
Match stats
Ratings and statistics: API-Football.
Confirmed lineups
Luton
- 24Joshua KeeleyG
- 5M. AndersenD
- 6G. JohnstonD
- 12J. JohnsonD
- 33H. AshbyD
- 7J. RichardsM
- 11Emilio LawrenceM
- 16Daniel GoreM
- 18J. ClarkM
- 17T. Mendel-IdowuF
- 9C. MarshallF
Coach: J. Wilshere
Forest Green
- 1E. RossG
- 26Filozofe MabeteD
- 24T. McintyreD
- 29K. AbrefaM
- 6T. CampbellM
- 4J. ClarkeM
- 25Kyle KellyM
- 20Sean EtalukuF
- 31W. GriggF
- 18Bryan IfeanyiF
- Rydel
Coach: Jonathan Gould
Match facts
Recent form
Last 5 league games, latest on the right
Goals per game
| · | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|
| Luton | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Forest Green | 2.5 | 0.0 |
Last meetings
- 2025 Luton 4-3 Forest Green
- 2018 Luton 3-1 Forest Green
- 2017 Forest Green 0-2 Luton
- 2014 Luton 4-1 Forest Green
- 2013 Forest Green 0-0 Luton
PreviaXI model
Model confidence: Open game
- Expected goals (model)
- 1.69 – 1.40
- Double chance
- 12 · 75%1X 69% · X2 56%
- Over 2.5 goals
- 60%Over 1.5: 82% · Over 3.5: 37%
- Both teams score
- 62%
- Clean sheet
- 25% – 18%Luton–Forest Green
- Half-time result
- X · 39%1 35% · 2 26%
- Half-time / full-time
- 1/1 · 27%2/2 18% · X/1 14%
Statistical model based on expected goals (xG), results and match statistics from the last two seasons. For information only. How our model works →
A rematch with history
The most recent meeting between Luton and Forest Green delivered seven goals: Luton won 4-3 in the FA Cup in October 2025. The clubs meet again in the competition’s first round, with Luton seeking to extend an unbeaten run that has endured across five encounters.
The league positions underline the gap between the sides’ current campaigns. Luton are fourth in League One on 24 points after 14 matches, while Forest Green sit 16th in the National League on 19 points from the same number of games. Those standings come from separate divisions, but they add context to a tie in which Forest Green will look to make their cup record count.
Different league rhythms
Luton’s last five league matches have brought four wins and a draw, with a draw in their most recent outing. Forest Green’s last five in the National League have been less consistent: one win, three draws and one defeat, also ending with a draw.
Forest Green have, however, begun their FA Cup campaign with a win and a draw. Across those two matches in this competition, they have scored five goals and conceded none, keeping two clean sheets. Their away FA Cup match ended in a goalless draw, so Luton will face a side that has yet to concede in the cup.
Luton hold the head-to-head edge
Luton have won four of the last five meetings, with the other ending in a draw; they are unbeaten across that sequence. The latest 4-3 result stands out, though earlier meetings also include Luton victories of 3-1 and 2-0. Forest Green have not beaten Luton in any of those five encounters.
The cup record to test
Forest Green’s two clean sheets provide a clear challenge for Luton, while the hosts’ recent league run offers a strong foundation. The previous meeting suggests this fixture can open up, but the broader head-to-head record gives Luton reason to approach the rematch with confidence.
Our prediction
Luton’s stronger league position and four wins in their last five league matches point to the hosts having the edge. Forest Green’s perfect defensive record in two FA Cup games should make them dangerous, but Luton’s home advantage and history in this matchup make a narrow win a reasonable call.
Luton 2-1 Forest Green
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