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Last updated : 11 January 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Bromwich Albion v Luton Town fixture

Luton Town travel to take on West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Friday evening, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 15 out of 20 times.

The last time the two teams met at West Brom. was back in September 1997, over five years ago, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4 - 2 thriller, in a League Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 23 SepLuton Town2 - 2West Brom.CHMP
1997/1998Tue 23 SepWest Brom.4 - 2Luton TownLGEC
1997/1998Tue 16 SepLuton Town1 - 1West Brom.LGEC
1995/1996Tue 02 AprWest Brom.0 - 2Luton TownCHMP
1995/1996Sat 14 OctLuton Town1 - 2West Brom.CHMP
1994/1995Sun 18 DecWest Brom.1 - 0Luton TownCHMP
1994/1995Sat 13 AugLuton Town1 - 1West Brom.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, The Baggies have rattled up an impressive 18 goals, and conceded 3.

In complete contrast to West Brom., Luton Town are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the The Hatters have hit 7 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

West Brom.'s total of 43 points from their 27 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Luton Town are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 31 from their 27 matches played.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom.641117813
Luton Town6141897

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Hatters are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against West Brom.. Home win

Sequence statistics:
West Brom. Won 6 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Luton Town Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 10 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 3 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.