Luton Town have two games on the road this week, kicking off with a visit to Bloomfield Road to face Blackpool (Tuesday, 7.45pm).
Matt Bloomfield’s Hatters started the three-game week as they mean to go on with victory against Doncaster last Saturday.
Steve Bruce’s Tangerines have had an underwhelming start to the season, compounded with defeat at table-topping Bradford City on the weekend.
Where to watch/follow
Not with us at Bloomfield Road? If you are located abroad, you can watch the game live on LTFC+ by either purchasing a Global Hatters membership or an individual match pass.
Our UK and Ireland based fans can watch the game live on Sky Sports+ or listen to Simon Pitts’ live commentary by purchasing an LTFC+ audio pass.
Our dedicated match centre will be providing written coverage on Tuesday night, with the match centre starting on our website around two hours before kick-off.
The opposition
It has been a tough start to the season for Blackpool, who sit in the relegation zone going into Tuesday night.
The Tangerines have only won two games so far this term, both coming at home against play-off hopefuls Huddersfield and Barnsley.
It is a big week for Blackpool, who also host AFC Wimbledon on Saturday and will want to bounce back from their defeat at Bradford.
What the managers said
Matt Bloomfield
“Saturday was just one game, but it felt massive for us because if it had gone the other way it wouldn’t have been pretty.
“We have to get ourselves back together, travel up to Blackpool as a group and stand shoulder-to-shoulder again on Tuesday evening and put on another display.
“If we can do that, we believe we can pick up some more points this week.”
Steve Bruce
“I’m pleased we have a game again on Tuesday so we can try to get back on the board again.
“When you get off to a poor start like we have, confidence can only come back into the team when they put some sort of run together.
“We need to go back-to-back with results and go a month without getting beat - it’s amazing what can happen after that, so that’s what we need to aim for.”
Last time we met
It was an Easter Monday to remember when we came from behind to beat Blackpool on our run to the Championship play-offs in 2023.
A Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu brace was backed up by top scorer Carlton Morris as we took all three points at Kenilworth Road.
Kit colours
We will be back in our new third shirt at Blackpool on Tuesday, which you can purchase here!
Officials
Referee: Martin Woods
Assistant Referees: Thomas Cooke & Danny Guest
Fourth Official: Thomas Parsons
League One fixtures
Cardiff City vs Burton Albion
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