SportsMall previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Luton Town and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aiming to record consecutive wins for the second time this season, luton city Welcome the first pioneers SunderlandEdit in Wednesday night's championship clash at Kenilworth Road.
The Hatters enjoyed a commanding victory over local rivals Watford at the weekend, while the Black Cats took all three points at home to Hull City in Humberside.
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Following a two-goal defeat to Sheffield United before the October international break, it sparked criticism from fans towards the head coach. Rob Edwards – Luton responded in style on Saturday afternoon, comfortably beating local rivals Watford.
In their best performance of the 2024-25 campaign to date, the Hatters inflicted a triple dose of pain on goal. Tom CleverleyHornets, with the midfielder Jordan ClarkeStriker Carlton Morris and alternative Jacob Brown Everyone violates the network Daniel Bachmann.
Loudon is currently ranked 17th after earning his third win of his second term. championship table After 10 games, they are three points ahead of 22nd-place Cardiff City, but are already seven points behind Blackburn Rovers.
Having picked up seven of their 11 Championship points at home so far in 2024-25, the Hatters will be delighted to return to Kenilworth Road after thrashing Watford on Saturday, with Wednesday's hosts looking for their first home win since April of 2023. .
Many of Luton's star players in the Premier League last season have struggled to make a seismic impact in the second division so far under the striker. Elias Adebayo Despite scoring 10 top-flight goals in 2023-24, he has failed to find the net in 10 Championship starts to date.
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Sunderland currently lead the promotion-chasing group, 41 points behind Championship champions Leicester City at the end of the 46-match schedule. Section HeadLeeds are three points ahead of third-placed United after 10 games.
On Sunday afternoon, the Black Cats showed off their powers on the road as they completed a tremendous solo run from summer newcomers. Wilson Isidoro A goal sealed victory over Hull at the MKM Stadium as the visitors restricted the Tigers to just one shot on target in 90 minutes.
Since the 2-1 defeat at Vicarage Road and Watford on September 28, Sunderland have taken seven points from three Championship games against newly promoted Derby County, title-chasing Leeds and Tim WalterIn Hull, the October calendar to date is impeccable.
The Black Cats' two secondary defeats so far have come away from the Stadium of Light. Regis Le BrisIn the games against Plymouth Argyle and the aforementioned Hornets nothing concrete was achieved.
Chris Rick AND Romaine Mundle One of the new stars to arrive at Sunderland but he arrives in 2022 Patrick Roberts After providing two assists in 32 Championship appearances last season, the former Manchester City attacker deserves plenty of praise for returning to his best form.
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Luton is left without the services of a centre-back AndersonHe has only played in one championship game this season due to a leg injury.
The haters in the center are further reduced by their lack of options mengi weekThe 22-year-old missed Saturday's win over Watford with a knock.
After an assist in the first half, the defender Tom Holmes Forced means it can be replaced Taiki Hashioka Wednesday night at XI.
Sunderland on the right Niall Huggins He is expected to be sidelined until after the New Year, hence the Northern Ireland international. Troy Humes In that case it will continue to be the undisputed choice.
Black Cats centre-back returns from injury Dan Ballard It may be difficult to return to the page immediately due to events. Lucas O'Nion AND Chris Mebham.
Possible Loudon Town starting line-up:
Kaminsky; Burke, McGuinness, Johnson; Moses, Cross, Clarke, Doughty; Chong, Adebayo, Morris
Sunderland's probable starting line-up:
Patterson; Hume, Mebham, O'Nion, Sarkin; Rick, Neil, Bellingham; Roberts, Mundle, Isidore
We say: Luton Town 1-1 Sunderland
Luton should be confident of recording a positive result again under the lights at Kenilworth Road, despite the league leaders being in town, following their defeat to Watford at the weekend.
Sunderland won against Hull last time, although we think the Hatters will cause more problems and take a share of the spoils in Bedfordshire.
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