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:

5. Fulham target Torino defender
Fulham are rivalling the likes of Sporting CP and Olimpiacos for the signing of Torino defender Koffi Djidji (The 72) | Getty Images

6. Britton set for Bristol exit
Louis Britton will be released by Bristol City at the of the season with Barnsley and Port Vale interested in the striker (Bristol Live) | Getty Images

7. Hatters considered loan for Ipswich keeper
Luton Town considered Ipswich Town goalkeeper Christian Walton as an emergency loan option prior to Matt Ingram’s temporary arrival (FLW/East Anglian Daily Times) | Getty Images

8. Boro interested in Boetius
Netherlands international Jean-Paul Boetius is a man in-demand on British shores this summer, with Championship play-off contenders Middlesbrough one of the clubs interested (FLW/The Telegraph) | Getty Images


