Match Preview | Derby County (H)

25 February 2022

The Hatters are back at home for the visit of Derby County on Saturday afternoon.

Looking for a place in the play-offs after victory against Stoke City took them to within two points of the top six, Nathan Jones' side will rely on their strong home form of late to carry them through against relegation-threatened Derby.

The opposition:

Derby are fighting to keep their place in the Sky bet Championship but currently find themselves eight points adrift of safety.

The Rams have won twice in their last five league matches but are unable to call upon top scorer Tom Lawrence, who is suspended for this fixture.

Last time we met:

The Hatters came from behind twice to earn a point at Pride Park thanks to goals from Fred Onyedinma and a towering header from Elijah Adebayo.

Highlights from that night can be found on our YouTube channel below...

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Ref watch

Referee: Andy Woolmer

Assistant Referees: Adrian Waters and James Wilson

Fourth Official: Tom Reeves

The man in the middle on Saturday is Andy Woolmer who refereed the Hatters during the opening day win against Peterborough United, and later in the Carabao Cup defeat versus Stevenage.

Woolmer has taken charge of 24 matches in total this season, dishing out 82 yellow cards and one red in the process.

Match Reports

Match Report | Luton Town 1-0 Derby County

26 February 2022

Luton Town moved into the Sky Bet Championship play-off places with a 1-0 win over Derby County at Kenilworth Road on Saturday.

After a quiet first half, Danny Hylton came off the bench to give the Hatters their third win of the week.

The victory sees Town leapfrog Sheffield United into sixth place, and the final play-off spot in the Championship.

Nathan Jones made one change from the win at Stoke City during midweek. Henri Lansbury came into the Town starting line-up, with Hylton dropping to the bench. New signing Robert Snodgrass was amongst the substitutes after joining the club yesterday.

Derby were the first side to have a sight on goal. Nathan Byrne broke into the Town area and found Colin Kazim-Richards, whose effort was well over the crossbar.

The first half saw chances at a premium, with the Hatters registering their first opportunity just after the half hour mark. Kal Naismith’s cross into the box was met by the head of Elijah Adebayo, but his header didn’t find the target.

Town were forced into their first substitution five minutes into the second half, after Lansbury was unable to continue, with Hyton coming on as a replacement.

A superb save from Jed Steer kept the game level. Max Bird’s curling effort looked destined for the top corner, but the goalkeeper got fingertips on the ball to tip it onto the crossbar.

Cameron Jerome was introduced as the Hatters made a second switch, coming on in the place of Harry Cornick and to great effect too.

Town would go in front through Hylton. Jerome’s header was perfect for Hylton, who found the bottom corner with a fantastic finish.

Reece Burke was next to threaten for Luton. Amari’i Bell’s cross found the defender, whose volley hit the side-netting.

Fred Onyedinma was Town’s third and final substitution, replacing Adebayo with just over ten minutes to go.

The lead should’ve been doubled when Onyedinma found James Bree with time and space in the Derby area. His shot, however, was straight at Ryan Allsop.

Allsop was called into action again from the resulting corner, keeping out Jerome’s headed flick.

Town were able to see out the game and record their third victory in a week, climbing into the Championship play-off places.

Goals:

Town: Hylton (67’)

Att: 10,070 (1,032 away)

Ticket News

Ticket Information | Derby County (H)

2 February 2022

Tickets will be on sale from Thursday 3rd February to Diamond Season Ticket holders (to use their vouchers).

Diamond Season Ticket holders will need to order via phone on 01582 416976 or email ticketoffice@lutontown.co.uk.

The Ticket Office hold a list of all Diamond Season Ticket holders and the number of vouchers they have. We will adjust your available vouchers as used. A maximum of two vouchers can be used per game.

From Monday 7^th February tickets will be available on General Sale.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.eticketing.co.uk/lutontown or via phone on 01582 416976. You can choose to receive your tickets either digitally to enable you to print at home or send to any smartphone. You can also choose to collect a matchday ticket on the day of the game.

Tickets can also be purchased in person from the Ticket Office between 10am and 3pm weekdays. (except Wednesday’s)

The Price Category for this fixture is a category B:

Adult: £26.00

Over 65 / Under 22: £20.00

Over 75 / Under 19: £17.00

Youth Under 17: £9.00

Acc Junior Under 10: £6.00

Season Ticket holders who are not able to attend can take advantage of the buyback process and receive vouchers for catering units or either Club Shop. (Requests to cancel your seats must be received at least 24 hours prior to the date of the game.)