On 18 February, one of the matches of the 25th round of the English Football Championship took place. Luton Town (England) and Man United (England) met.
English Championship, 25th round
Luton Town (England) - Man.United (England) - 1:2 ( 1:2)
Goals: C. Morris (14) - R. Morris (14) - R. Hoylund (1), R. Hoylund (7)
Warnings: C. Woodrow (17), Shaw (20), Casemiro (34), Harry Maguire (42), A. Townsend (70), K. Mainoo (75), V. Lindelof (81), G. Osho (87).
The Premier League match between Luton Town and Manchester United was played at Kenilworth Road Stadium, with both teams looking to pick up three points. The score was 1-2 in favour of Manchester United at half-time and the score remained the same in regulation time. The game started with a quick goal from Manchester United's R. Høilund in the 1st minute, followed by another goal from the same player in the 7th minute. However, Luton managed to get back on track thanks to a goal from K. Morris in the 14th minute. The first half saw a few sharp moments, with both teams receiving yellow cards - K. Woodrow for Luton. Woodrow for Luton in the 17th minute, and L. Shaw, Casemiro and H. Maguire for Manchester United in the 20th, 34th and 42nd minutes respectively.
Manchester United made several substitutions at half-time, with L. Shaw replacing V. Lindelof, Casemiro replacing S. McTominay, and H. Maguire replacing J. Luton. Luton also made changes, replacing J. Clarke with T. Chong and A. Townsend with K. Woodrow in the 68th minute. As the game progressed, tensions mounted, with Luton's A. Townsend receiving a yellow card in the 70th minute and Manchester United's K. Mainu, V. Lindelof and R. Hoylund receiving yellow cards in the 75th, 81st and 87th minutes respectively. In the 82nd minute Luton made another substitution: A. Doughty came on in place of L. Berry. The last change in the match took place in the 86th minute: R. Hoylund from Manchester City came on in place of L. Berry. Hoylund from Manchester United was replaced by S. Amrabat. Despite the fact that both teams were keen to score more goals, the match ended with Manchester United winning 1-2. Overall it was a hard fought match between Luton and Manchester United, with both teams showing determination and skill on the pitch. In the end, Manchester United took three points and continued their campaign in the Premier League.
In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Liverpool - Luton Town, Man United - Fulham.
| Luton Town | Manchester United | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Shots on goal | 10 |
| 21 | Kicks | 21 |
| 8 | Blocked shots | 6 |
| 12 | Penalty kicks | 12 |
| 9 | Penalty kicks | 9 |
| 7 | Offences | 21 |
| 7 | Corners | 6 |
| 4 | Offsides | 1 |
| 58% | Ball possession | 42% |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 6 | Keeper saves | 3 |
| 515 | Total assists | 389 |
| 431 | Accurate assists | 298 |
| 84% | Accuracy of passes | 77% |