Hatters' clash with U's rearranged as Town announce new date for Terriers trip

Luton Town have announced their trip to League Two side Colchester in the Vertu Trophy group stages has been brought forward to Saturday, October 3.

The Hatters were due to head to Essex on Tuesday, October 6, but with neither side in action due to the international break, then the clubs have agreed to play the contest a few days earlier instead. A statement on the official Luton website said: “We can advise supporters that following discussions between the two clubs and in agreement with the EFL, the date for our Trophy group stage fixture away to Colchester has been moved.

“The Hatters will now travel to Essex to take on the Sky Bet League Two club on Saturday 3rd October, with a 3pm kick-off, rather than Tuesday 6th as originally scheduled. All ticketing arrangements remain the same for the Southern Group D game, with Town fans in the Achilleus Security North Stand at the JobServe Community Stadium.

“Colchester United have progressive pricing and a Matchday price. They encourage booking early to avoid queues and/or disappointment on the day, and so that visiting fans get the best price possible, as there is only 1 self-serve ticket machine in the club shop when buying on the day, and this can get very busy.”

Meanwhile, Luton will also now head to Huddersfield Town on Tuesday, November 3, after a new date for the contest was confirmed. A Town statement added: “We can confirm the rearranged date and kick-off time for the Hatters' trip to Huddersfield, which has been postponed due to international call-ups.

“Jack Wilshere and his squad will now travel to Yorkshire on Tuesday 3rd November for a 7:45pm kick-off. The original fixture was scheduled to take place on Saturday 26th September. Ticket details will be released in due course, along with a new date for the home game with Doncaster Rovers when that has been agreed.”