Frank Christian
The upcoming Championship season kicks off with a thrilling match between two recently relegated Premier League teams, Luton Town and Burnley, set to face off on Monday.
Both clubs have seen significant changes in their squads, with Burnley also dealing with a managerial change following Vincent Kompany’s departure. Luton’s struggle for consistency and Burnley’s inability to secure Premier League survival add an extra layer of intrigue to this matchup.
Despite Luton’s lackluster pre-season form, Burnley’s more positive campaign and recent performances indicate they may be better equipped for the challenges of the Championship.
Here’s how to catch all the action, including when and where to watch the game and the latest lineup updates.
Luton Town vs. Burnley Live Stream and TV Channel
If you’re in the UK, you can watch the EFL Championship match between Luton Town and Burnley on:
- TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, Sky Ultra HD
- Live stream: Sky Go UK, NOW, SKY GO Extra
The match will be available for live streaming on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, Sky Ultra HD, Sky Go UK, NOW, and SKY GO Extra.
Match Details
| Date | Monday, August 12 |
| Kick-off Time | 8:00 p.m. BST |
| Venue | Kenilworth Road stadium |
| Location | Luton City, England |
The game is scheduled to take place at Kenilworth Road stadium in Luton City, England, on Monday, August 12, at 8:00 p.m. local time (BST).
Luton Town vs. Burnley Lineups and Team News
Luton Town’s manager, Rob Edwards, faces challenges in filling the void left by departed key players like Ross Barkley and Ryan Giles. The predicted lineup for Luton Town and some injury updates are as follows:
Luton Town predicted XI (5-3-2, right to left): Kaminski; Ogbene, Doughty, Walters, Mengi, Johnson; Clark, Chong, Baptiste; Morris, Adebayo
Injured: Lockyer (heart), Brown (knee), Bell (peroneus tendon), Campbell (back)
Suspended: N/A
Burnley’s squad sees the return of Zeki Amdouni and additions like Andreas Hountondji and Vaclav Hladky. The predicted Burnley lineup and injury updates are as follows:
Burnley predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Hladky (GK) — Egan-Riley, Esteve, O’Shea, Pires — Cullen, Berge — Tresor, Brownhill, Odobert — Foster
Injured: Koleosho (knee), Beyer (hamstring)
Suspended: N/A
Luton Town vs. Burnley Prediction
Prediction: Luton Town 1-2 Burnley
The match between Luton Town and Burnley is expected to be closely contested, with both teams eager for a strong start to the season. Recent encounters suggest a high-scoring game, but Burnley’s squad depth and recent form could give them a slight advantage in this matchup.
