Luton Town were incredibly unfortunate to miss out on the play-offs on the final day of last season following a run of just one defeat in 17 matches, a stark contrast to their struggles earlier in the campaign. The Hatters were 7th in League One last season, earning 74 points from 46 games, with a recent form record of WWWDW. This season, they have already scored 68 goals and conceded 56, with a +12 goal difference. However, they face a significant challenge in the title race, sitting 29 points behind leaders Lincoln. In their opening match of the new season, Luton Town thrived in a 4-3 win over Reading. ## What happened? Luton Town's attacking prowess was on full display as they took the lead early on, but Reading fought back to level the score. The visitors eventually took the lead, but Luton Town's determination paid off as they scored two more goals to seal the win. ## Why it matters for Luton Town The Hatters' victory is a promising start to the new season, but they will need to maintain this level of performance if they are to challenge for the title. With a 29-point deficit to make up, it will be a tough task, but Luton Town's squad has shown its potential in the past. ## What comes next? Luton Town's next match is against Lincoln, who currently lead the table. The Hatters will need to be at their best if they are to take points off the leaders and close the gap in the title race.