Luton head to Sunderland in their Championship play-off semi-final first leg this weekend, following a season in which they finished third in the Championship, some 11 points above the Black Cats in sixth.
Since the second tier was rebranded back in 2004-05, there have been 18 play-off campaigns, and the Luton News takes a special look at whether being third has turned out to be a good or bad omen for those sides in their quest for the Premier League.
5. 2017-18: Fulham - promoted
The Cottagers finished third in the table as they beat a Derby side 2-1 on aggregate after losing the away leg 1-0, ex-Hatter Cameron Jerome scoring for the Rams. At Wembley, Tom Cairney was on target for Fulham to defeat Aston Villa 1-0 and reach the top flight. Photo: Clive Mason
6. 2016-17: Reading - beaten in final
The Royals knocked Fulham out 2-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals and then took on Huddersfield, containing ex-Luton midfielder Izzy Brown, in the final. With no scorers during 120 minutes, It as the Terriers who won it4-3 on penalties. Photo: Ian Walton
7. 2015-16: Brighton & Hove Albion - beaten in semi-final
The Seagulls finished 15 points clear of Sheffield Wednesday in sixth, but lost 2-0 at Hillsborough and could then only draw 1-1 at the Amex to go out 3-1 on aggregate. Photo: Mike Hewitt
8. 2014-15: Norwich City - promoted
The Canaries beat fierce rivals Ipswich Town 4-2 on aggregate to reach Wembley and came up against Middlesbrough in the final. Former Luton forward Cameron Jerome opened the scoring on 12 minutes, Nathan Redmond adding a quickfire second as City won 2-0. Photo: Tom Dulat