Coventry vs Luton: Championship play-off last preview
Often dubbed because the ‘richest football game in the world’ given the monetary windfall top-flight soccer provides, this season’s showdown has additionally been described as a “game for the romantics” given the Sky Blues and Hatters’ rise in recent years.
For Coventry, who were playing in League Two with Luton in 2018, a return to the Premier League after 22 years is in the offing. Luton are looking to reach ‘the promised land’ for the first time, having been relegated from the top flight the season before its formation, and were playing non-league football less than a decade ago.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Coventry vs Luton is scheduled for a 4.45pm BST kick-off on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
The match will take place at Wembley Stadium.
Face off: Marvelous Nakamba and Kasey Palmer earlier this season
/ Getty ImagesWhere to watch Coventry vs Luton
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports, with coverage beginning at 4pm BST ahead of a 4.45pm kick-off time.
Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Coventry vs Luton team news
For Coventry, Gustavo Hamer will be fit after shaking off a knee injury to score the winner in the semi-final double-header against Middlesbrough. Fellow striker Tyler Walker remains a doubt.
Kasey Palmer was unable to feature in the semi-finals but has returned to training and will continue to work on his fitness this week. Callum O’Hare and Fabio Tavares are out.
Coventry manager Mark Robins
/ Getty ImagesLuton have few fitness concerns and again named an unchanged side as they beat Sunderland last week, Alfie Doughty overcoming an injury scare to play 90 minutes.
Reece Burke, Daniel Potts and Amari’i Bell are all capable back-ups should they be called upon.
Coventry vs Luton prediction
It’s third facing fifth in Championship terms, so you would expect Luton to have the edge but the bookies are backing Coventry as slight favourites.
Wembley should be treated to a close game between two direct sides, with one goal likely settling it.
Luton to win 1-0, after extra time.
Luton Town supervisor Rob Edwards
/ Getty ImagesHead to go (h2h) historical past and outcomes
Coventry wins: 41
Draws: 19
Luton wins: 28
Coventry vs Luton match odds
Coventry: 2/1
Luton: 7/5
Over 3.5 targets: 3/1
Odds by way of Betfair (topic to vary).