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Ilkeston Town FC
Steve Turner
Luton Town FC
Mike Cabral
League Round 6
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 1 | - (n) | 2 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 4 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 2④ | - (n) | 2② | | /
| 0 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 6 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 5 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 6 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 1 | - | 2 | - | 1 |
| 7 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 2 | - | 2 | - | 1 |
| 8 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 2 | | | 3 | - | 2 | - | 1 |
| 8 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 4 | | | 4 | - | 2 | - | 1 |
| 13 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 1 | - (n) | 2 | | | 5 | - | 2 | - | 1 |
| 13 | 12 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 6 | - | 2 | - | 1 |
| 13 | 30 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| 14 | 8 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 3 | - | 2 |
| 14 | 26 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 3 | - | 3 |
| 15 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 7 | - | 3 | - | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 7 | - | 4 | - | 3 |
| 16 | 27 | AP CUP SEMIFINALS | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 8 | - | 4 | - | 3 |
| 16 | 35 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 4 | - | 3 |
| 18 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 1 | - (n) | 3 | | | 10 | - | 4 | - | 3 |
| 18 | 20 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 2 | | | 10 | - | 5 | - | 3 |
| 18 | 39 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 5 | - | 3 |
| 21 | 5 | 2nd Division | | 5 | - | 1 | | | 11 | - | 5 | - | 4 |
| 21 | 25 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 12 | - | 5 | - | 4 |
| 24 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 5 | | | 13 | - | 5 | - | 4 |
| 24 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 14 | - | 5 | - | 4 |
| 25 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 15 | - | 5 | - | 4 |
| 26 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 2 | - (n) | 0 | | | 15 | - | 5 | - | 5 |
| 27 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 0 | - (n) | 0 | | | 15 | - | 6 | - | 5 |
| 29 | 16 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 15 | - | 6 | - | 6 |
| 29 | 35 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 15 | - | 6 | - | 7 |
| 33 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 8 | - | 0 | | | 16 | - | 6 | - | 7 |
| 34 | 37 | YOUTH CUP SEMIFINALS | | 1 | - (n) | 5 | | | 17 | - | 6 | - | 7 |
| 35 | 5 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 17 | - | 6 | - | 8 |
| 35 | 25 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 18 | - | 6 | - | 8 |
| 37 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 18 | - | 6 | - | 9 |
| 38 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 3 | - | 2 | | | 19 | - | 6 | - | 9 |
| 38 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 0 | - (n) | 0 | | | 19 | - | 7 | - | 9 |
| 38 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 20 | - | 7 | - | 9 |
| 38 | 38 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 21 | - | 7 | - | 9 |
| 39 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 22 | - | 7 | - | 9 |
| 40 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 22 | - | 7 | - | 10 |
| 40 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 22 | - | 8 | - | 10 |
| 40 | 14 | FA Cup Round 2 Replay | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 23 | - | 8 | - | 10 |
| 41 | 27 | AP CUP SEMIFINALS | | 4 | - | 1 | | | 23 | - | 8 | - | 11 |
| 42 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 24 | - | 8 | - | 11 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
League• Ilkeston Town FC were the 3rd division champions last season.
• Luton Town FC placed 6th in the 2nd division in season 41.
Ilkeston Town FC
• Ilkeston Town FC are free of injuries entering today's match.
• Cole Hamilton (III/13 Fw) is in line to make his 75th appearance for Ilkeston Town FC (currently at 74).
• Cliff Cooper (II/10 Mf) has made 50 appearances for Ilkeston Town FC.
• Simon Müller (I/10 Mf) is set to make his 35th appearance for Ilkeston Town FC (currently at 34).
Luton Town FC
• Mika Neuville (I/9 Fw) is questionable (head injury) but may return today.
Head To Head Meetings
• Ilkeston Town FC and Luton Town FC have met 42 times with 22 of those occurring in the League.
• Ilkeston Town FC have won 23, lost 11 and drawn 8 of 42 matches against Luton Town FC.
• Luton Town FC haven't won a league match at New Manor Ground since season 29.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| Ilkeston Town FC | Position | Luton Town FC |
| 18 ✓ | Goalkeeper | 15 |
| — | Sweeper | ✓ 14 |
| 46 ✓ | Defenders | 43 |
| 25 | Midfielders | ✓ 44 |
| 73 ✓ | Forwards | 39 |
| 31 ✓ | Est. Attacks | 10 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: ILK 2 – 1 LUT (ILK to win) | ||
🏠 Home: Ilkeston Town FC (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:1 MF:3 FW:5
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: The forward line is the decisive area — Ilkeston's attack (FW:73) vastly outpowers Luton's defence (DF:43), giving ILK a commanding edge in the final third.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Tobias Ødegård (GK, TL:18) — ILK | Philipp Koch (DF, TL:17) — LUT
🎯 VERDICT: Ilkeston Town should take this one at home. Their forward line (73) is the standout figure on the pitch and, combined with a home advantage worth +9 and groundsman support boosting attacking areas, Luton's defence simply lacks the strength to contain the pressure. Marcos Nuñez is the player to watch — his class up front (TL:16) should be the difference-maker in what looks like a deserved 2-1 home win.
Match Notes
Luton Town rolling into the New Manor Ground today — Olmec Steve and his warriors won't be overawed. Big test, but home walls hold power.
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