Luton Town manager Rob Edwards has called upon his players to use the Kenilworth Road atmosphere to inspire a comeback in the second leg against Sunderland. The match is set to take place on Tuesday, 16th May 2023, with kick-off at 20:00pm.

What's at Stake?

Luton Town is looking to overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg, with the winner progressing in the league. The Hatters have no fresh injury concerns, while Sunderland's Alex Pritchard and Patrick Roberts are touch and go after picking up minor injuries.

Recent Form

Luton Town's recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of DWDDL, while Sunderland has been in good form, with a record of DWDWW.

Head-to-Head

The two teams have a closely contested head-to-head record, with Luton Town winning 1, drawing 4, and losing 5 of their last 10 matches against Sunderland.

Current Standing

As of the current season, Luton Town is 7th in League One, with 74 points from 46 games, and a recent form of WWWDW. They have scored 68 goals and conceded 56, with a goal difference of +12. The team is 29 points behind leaders Lincoln.

What the Managers Have Said

Rob Edwards has urged his players to be calm and play with fire, while Tony Mowbray has called for his team to stay calm and stick to their game plan.

Referee

Simon Hooper will take charge of the match, with Adrian Holmes and Mark Scholes as assistants, and Andrew Madley as the fourth official. The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to progress in the league. Luton Town will be looking to use the Kenilworth Road atmosphere to their advantage, while Sunderland will be seeking to hold on to their lead and progress to the next round.