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Luton Town V Cardiff City

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So, after the mauling at Preston, Luton return to action against play off hopefuls in the form of Cardiff City. The Town need to show bouncebackability after the 3-2 defeat against Hull and the 5-1 defeat against Preston.

This really is a must win match. Lose, and the play offs must surely be too far out of reach for this season. Luton will be hoping for a repeat of their rare away victory at Cardiff earlier this season, come full time.

Vital Quotes:

Manager quotes

Mike Newell from Luton official site

?We know that this is a crucial game for us. If someone slips up, then you want to be ahead in the queue. Cardiff are ahead in the queue at the moment, and we certainly don’t want them staying four points ahead of us or going any further ahead of us after Tuesday night.?

Dave Jones

‘It gives me another player for the squad (Koumas), I’ve now got 18 players who can travel. It gives me another player and an important one because of the size of the squad.

I’ve said all along we’re not a one-man team, but people don’t believe you as, because of Jason’s quality, they get carried away.

‘But to give him opportunities, to give him the time on the ball, other players have to do their own jobs and sometimes Jason’s responsibilities as well. But that’s the make-up of the team.’

Luton Town Team News:

Luton will have goalkeeper Marlon Beresford available, after his successful appeal against the red card he picked up against Preston.

Boss Mike Newell will be without Chris Coyne and David Bell, who both have knee injuries.

Also Keith Keane will miss out as he is on international duty, Feeney and Robinson look set to miss, Holmes and Underwood will be left till the last minute to decide if they can take some part in the match. Paul Hughes is unlikely to feature! 🙂

Player to watch: Steve Howard

Is due the 100th goal now.

Cardiff City Team News:

Cardiff City

Cardiff midfielder Jason Koumas is set to return to the starting line-up after being suspended for the win over Stoke.

But striker Steve Thompson is out after a hand operation, while defender Glen Loovens is still sidelined with injury.

Player to watch: Jason Koumas

A Quality player at this level.

Match Facts & Stats

Luton Town’s last six home games have brought 2 wins and 4 defeats scoring 13 and conceding 13.

The Bluebirds last six away games have seen the same 2 wins and 4 defeats but scoring 5 and conceding 10.

Ref Watch:

Andy Woolmer from Northamptonshire

99 yellow cards and 9 reds in 30 matches so far!

Match Prediction:

Luton 1 V Cardiff 1

At home should be able to battle for a point, but the injuries will make it a hard thought contest.

Next Fixtures:

Luton Town V Reading

Thanks for Reading

Martin

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