Luton v Cardiff Big-match guide
Cardiff City hope to get back to winning ways this afternoon as they take on Luton Town at Kenilworth Road. The Bluebirds’ two-match winning run was halted at home in midweek with a disappointing defeat by Hull City, but Steve Morison and Co will hope to get back on track today.Here’s is everything you need to know about the match.
What time does Luton Town v Cardiff City kick-off?
The game kicks off today at 3pm.
Is Luton Town v Cardiff City on TV?
No, the game will NOT be shown live on TV.
What about live Streaming?
Due to EFL broadcasting rules, the game will NOT be streamed in the UK and Ireland, although fans in international areas can watch the game on Cardiff City TV for £10.
Alternatively, you can follow our live blog from Kenilworth Road right here on the Cardiff City page.
What’s the latest team news?
Luton welcome back goalkeeper Simon Sluga following a period of isolation after he was deemed a close contact of someone who had contracted Covid-19.
Luke Berry, however, remains a doubt for the hosts.
Cardiff City have reported an almost completely clean bill of health.
Sam Bowen is still out with a problem with his foot, while long-term absentee Isaac Vassell will also still be unavailable.
What have the managers said?
Luton Town boss Nathan Jones: “You know you’re going to have a tough game.
“Steve started quite well, I know they lost last night, but that can happen in the Championship. It’ll be tough game, a really tough game and any Championship game is tough, any time you come up against Cardiff it’s tough, so we know what to expect.”
Cardiff City boss Steve Morrison: “We need to get as high as possible in the table.
“We have got to believe we won’t get relegated and everything will be OK.
“We are frustrated, annoyed, gutted we’ve not got the result on Wednesday. But we will go on the grass in a minute and work on what we’ve got to do.
“We will go to Luton and give it our all. If we keep producing our numbers, there is no doubt in my mind we will get more positive results.”
What are the latest betting odds?
Luton Town - 10/11
Draw - 5/2
Cardiff City - 3/1
(Odds courtesy of SkyBet and correct at time of publication)
Who are the officials
?The referee for the game will be Oliver Langford and he will be assisted by George Byrne and Richard Wild. The fourth official will be Gavin Ward.
Match Facts
■■ Luton Town have lost their last four league games against Cardiff, their joint-worst losing run against the Bluebirds, also four in a row between April 1979 and November 1980.
■■ Cardiff have kept a clean sheet in their last three away league matches against Luton (W2 D1).