Statistical Preview: Luton Town vs. Stoke City

Luton Town’s documented challenges in readapting to the Championship are evident, yet their performance at Kenilworth Road offers supporters optimism for future improvements. “The Hatters” have recorded only one defeat in their last eight Championship home fixtures, though they remain just two points above the relegation zone. Stoke City has netted five away goals in the Championship this season, a figure only Plymouth (three) has fallen short of. They approach this game without having secured a victory in their preceding five matches. Luton Town has emerged victorious in two of their last three league encounters against Stoke City (L1). This number of wins equals their combined total from the previous 18 such meetings (D3 L13). Stoke City has suffered merely one loss in their last seven away league games when facing Luton Town (W4 D2). However, this solitary defeat occurred during their most recent visit to Kenilworth Road in February 2023, ending 0-1. Luton has achieved only one win in their last seven midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) league games (D1 L5). Notably, this victory was in their most recent home match, where they defeated Cardiff 1-0 in November. Stoke has incurred only two losses in their last nine midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Championship games (W4 D3). They also maintain an unbeaten record in all four such matches played this season (W2 D2). Since a 1-1 draw in February 2020, the team that scored first has won each of the past six league meetings between Luton (2 wins) and Stoke (4). Sandi Toksvig is joined by Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi and Alan Davies Grab the mic for Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry and more… Ben Fogle and Kate Humble are back for the festivities at Longleat Safari Park From micro plastics in our air, soil, and waterways, to the extent of food waste at this time of year © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.