Next up, the Hatters will be looking to bounce back with a positive result in midweek, when they travel to take on recently-promoted Coventry City at St Andrew's tomorrow evening. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Rooney leads Derby odds again
Following Derby County's 1-0 win over Millwall yesterday, caretaker boss Wayne Rooney has overtaken John Terry as the bookies' new favourite for the job. Steve Cooper and Sam Allardyce are among the other contenders (Sky Bet) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
2. Watford wanted Belgian boss
Watford were rumoured to have approached current Gent boss Hein Vanhaezebrouck boss before appointing Vladimir Ivic. He won the Belgian top tier in his first spell with Gent back in 2015. (Sport Witness) Photo: VIRGINIE LEFOUR
3. Ex-Robins boss tipped to thrive in new role
Jamal Campbell-Ryce has branded Sunderland's new boss Lee Johnson as an "incredible wheeler-dealer" and backed his ex-Bristol City teammate to "weed out the roots and make flowers" in a long-term project. (Football League World) Photo: Harry Trump
4. Barsnley-linked Balotelli closes in on Serie B move
Barnsley-linked superstar Mario Balotelli looks set to finally end the speculation over his future, with reports suggesting he's closing in on a move to Serie B side Monza, who are owned by Silvio Berlusconi. (Sky Sports) Photo: Marco Luzzani