Yehovah Kelvin
Two of last season’s three sides relegated from the Premier League meet on Monday night in the final game of the Championship’s opening round.
Luton and Burnley were both sent straight back down to the second tier, but the pair are eyeing promotion this time around. Can either side claim a statement victory at Kenilworth Road?
Luton boss Rob Edwards has a couple of injury headaches going into this clash. Midfielder Marvelous Nakamba is one of five absentees and he’ll be a huge miss.
Scott Parker has a large but full-strength Burnley side to choose from for this clash.
The former Fulham and Bournemouth boss looks set to line up his side in a 4-4-2 shape.
Luton’s Carlton Morris returns to the second tier after scoring 20 times during their last promotion campaign
These two sides were in the top five in terms of shots conceded in the Premier League last season
Despite their struggles last term, Burnley scored 1.16 goals per away game in the top-flight
Over 2.5 goals landed in 71% of the Hatters’ matches last term
The hosts scored 1.47 goals per game at Kenilworth Road despite suffering relegation
Luton’s preseason has delivered goals, with four of their five games seeing at least three scored.
The Hatters were routinely picked apart by Premier League opposition last term, while the same can be said for opponents Burnley.
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