Luton Town host Preston North End this evening with both clubs looking to secure a play-off spot in what remains of this season.
The Hatters temporarily jumped to fourth at half time on Sunday when they found themselves 1-0 up against QPR, eventually losing out 2-1, confining them to seventh spot.
Nathan Jones’ side have defied all expectations so far this season and seem set to improve their league position for a sixth time in a row.
Preston will be looking to capitalise on Luton’s defeat to the R’s at the weekend, with Ryan Lowe’s side losing just once in their previous 11.
The Lilywhites have certainly improved under the Liverpudlian’s stewardship, and whilst they have an outside chance of reaching the top-six, they cannot be written off.
Interestingly, Lowe’s side have kept seven clean sheets in their last 11, proving to be a tough outfit to break down, whilst they also possess the attacking talent to cause even the division’s best some problems.
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The one big concern from Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to QPR was that Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu was taken off in the 15th minute and it remains to be seen if he will be available for tonight.
Henri Lansbury came on for the 27-year-old and shone in the middle of the midfield and is an obvious replacement, however, Robert Snodgrass and Luke Berry will also be pushing for inclusion.
Sonny Bradley has been Luton’s only longer-term absentee for a couple of weeks now with it also being unknown when he may return.
Ryan Lowe has suggested that Alan Browne will be assessed of tonight’s clash, in conversation with the Lancashire Post.
Lowe also confirmed that Liam Lindsay took a whack to the ankle, but it is not known if he will be available this evening.
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