Luton Town’s 2021/22 season all comes down to the final weekend as they look to secure their spot in the play-offs to compete for promotion to the Premier League.
The Hatters currently sit sixth in the Championship table and know that a win at home to 21st placed Reading will ensure they cannot drop out of the play-off positions.
However, a loss or even a draw will open the door for Middlesbrough and Millwall who can both move above Nathan Jones’ side with a win in their respective matches.
Boro head to Deepdale to face Preston North End while the Lions are away to Bournemouth, who have already secured their promotion by finishing second.
In the event that the Hatters draw, goal difference could come into play as they would finish on 73 points.
With Boro currently on 70 it means a win for them and a draw for Luton would see them snatch the last play-off spot by merit of their superior goal difference.
However, a draw could also be beneficial if fifth placed Sheffield United lose at home to Fulham as they go into the final weekend level on points.
Away from the action on the pitch, clubs are also making early plans for incomings and outgoings in the summer transfer window.
Here are the transfer news stories making the headlines on Thursday morning:
1. Rinomhota facing uncertain future
Andy Rinomhota has revealed there is a real feeling of uncertainty regarding his Reading future (FLW/Berkshire Live) | Getty Images
2. Mengi returns to Man U
Birmingham City have confirmed that Teden Mengi has returned to Manchester United as he looks to return to full fitness (FLW) | Getty Images
3. Bournemouth pay extra for Christie after promotion
Bournemouth’s promotion to the Premier League has landed Celtic and extra £2m fee as part of the deal that saw Ryan Christie move to the Cherries last summer (The Herald - Scotland) | Getty Images
4. Seagulls ‘keeping tabs’ on Hamer
Brighton & Hove Albion are keeping tabs on Coventry City midfielder Gustavo Hamer (Football Insider) | Getty Images