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Historical Significance For Luton
Luton's potential promotion to the top flight carries historical significance, as it would see them equal Wimbledon's record of ascending from non-league to the top flight in just nine years.
It has been an impressive journey for the Hatters, including a stint in non-league and the fifth tier of English football, before three promotions in seven seasons propelled them back to the Championship in 2019-20.
Now, after 31 years since their relegation from the Premier League, Luton finds themselves on the cusp of a return to the pinnacle of English football.
Robbins Could Join Illustrious Club
Coventry City, once a Premier League club, endured a prolonged absence from the top flight after relegation in 2000-01. However, under the guidance of manager Mark Robins, the Sky Blues have enjoyed a resurgence. With two promotions in three seasons, Coventry now finds themselves in their third consecutive campaign in the Championship.
A victory in this match would see Robins become only the eighth manager in history to win promotions from the fourth, third, and second tiers with the same club, joining an illustrious group of accomplished managers.
Coventry finished the regular season in fifth place, spending the fewest days inside the top six among the playoff semi-finalists. However, they draw inspiration from Nottingham Forest's triumph last season, who spent just 35 days in the top six but still clinched promotion through the playoffs.
Coventry aims to break the record for the fewest days spent in the top six to secure promotion from the Championship to the Premier League since the rebrand in 2004-05.
Recent Form
In their previous encounter during the 2022-23 Championship campaign, Coventry and Luton played out a 1-1 draw, with Tom Lockyer and Matt Godden scoring for their respective teams.
Luton holds an unbeaten record against Coventry in their last nine meetings across all competitions. However, Coventry has lost only once in their last 19 matches, highlighting their resilience and form heading into this crucial final.
Luton's away form has been commendable throughout the season, accumulating 41 points on the road, second only to champions Burnley in the Championship.
They also boast an impressive defensive record, keeping 20 clean sheets, the highest in the league. However, Luton's tendency to drop points from winning positions and Coventry's struggles to come from behind add interesting dynamics to the final.
Coventry enters the play-off final with an undefeated record in EFL play-off matches, having won their only previous final against Exeter City in 2017-18. On the other hand, this is Luton's first appearance in a Football League play-off final, aiming to build on their recent victory against Sunderland in the semi-final.
Luton v Coventry Team News
Coventry's Gustavo Hamer, who scored the winner in the semi-final double-header against Middlesbrough, is fit after recovering from a knee injury. However, striker Tyler Walker remains a doubt.
Luton, on the other hand, have minimal fitness concerns and named an unchanged side in their victory over Sunderland. Alfie Doughty overcame an injury scare and is set to feature.
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