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EFL Cup | First Round
Aug 9, 2022 at 7.45pm UK
Kenilworth Road Stadium
NC

Luton
2 - 3
Newport

Mendes Gomes (30'), Lockyer (50')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Collins (36'), Zimba (52'), Waite (76')
Drysdale (6'), Bowen (47'), Willmott (81'), Lewis (88')

Preview: Luton Town vs. Newport County - prediction, team news, lineups

:Headline: Preview: Luton Town vs. Newport County - prediction, team news, lineups:
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Luton Town and Newport County, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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After drawing their opening two games of the season, Luton Town will look to clinch their first victory of the campaign when they play host to Newport County in the first round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday.

The visitors, meanwhile, are also searching for their first win of the season after taking only a point from their first two matches.


Match preview

After reaching the playoffs last season, Luton will be dreaming of another push for the Championship top six this time around.

They began the campaign with a goalless home draw against Birmingham City before travelling to Turf Moor on Saturday for their first away encounter of the season.

Dan Potts got the Hatters off to a perfect start, grabbing the opening goal in the fifth minute, however, a second-half equaliser from Josh Brownhill ensured that Luton had to settle for a point.

Following consecutive draws, Luton will now turn their attention to Tuesday's cup game, with the hosts looking to avoid a first-round exit for the second straight season.

Luton can take inspiration from the fact that before last term they progressed from the first round in the previous two campaigns.

Newport County, meanwhile, will be looking to improve upon last season's 11th-placed finish this time around as they attempt to make a League Two playoff push.

Like Tuesday's hosts, the Exiles are also yet to win this season, with their opening two league games yielding a single point.

They fell behind in the 24th minute in their season opener against Sutton United, but Omar Bogle equalised before half time to clinch a point for his side.

However, there was to be no equaliser on Saturday when Newport played host to a Walsall side managed by former Exiles boss Michael Flynn, with a Mickey Demetriou own goal condemning the hosts to a 1-0 defeat.

After failing to win any of their opening two games, Newport will now attempt to pull off an EFL Cup upset against a Championship side as they look to progress from the first round for the second straight season.

Luton Town form (all competitions):
  • D
  • D

Newport County form (all competitions):
  • D
  • L


Team News

Luton Town are unable to call upon the services of Louie Watson and Fred Onyedinma, who are both sidelined with injury issues.

Jones may opt to rest a number of players for Tuesday's EFL Cup tie, which could result in Tom Lockyer and Reece Burke being given starting places.

Cauley Woodrow is also in contention to feature in the front two, while Carlton Morris may also come into the forward line.

As for the visitors, they could continue with a back three featuring Declan Drysdale, Matt Dolan and Demetriou.

However, James Rowberry may make a couple of changes, with Joe Day set to replace Nick Townsend in goal, while James Waite could start in midfield.

Although he failed to find the net on Saturday, Bogle may retain his place in the frontline after scoring in the opening league game.

Luton Town possible starting lineup:
Macey; Lockyer, Bradley, Burke; Bree, Lansbury, Berry, Clark, Bell; Morris, Woodrow

Newport County possible starting lineup:
Day; Drysdale, Dolan, Demetriou; Norman, Bennett, Waite, Wildig, Evans; Bogle, Zanzala


We say: Luton Town 3-1 Newport County

Luton have already demonstrated in their opening two league games that they are a tough team to beat, and we think that they will use their extra quality to brush aside their League Two opponents on Tuesday.


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Top tip

Our expert tipster partners at Sporita.com are predicting under 3.5 goals in this match. Click here to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Under 3.5:curl


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