Sheffield Wednesday is set to face Luton Town at Kenilworth Road this Saturday, with Luton eager to move past a disappointing start to the season.

Following their relegation from the Premier League last season, the Hatters were expected to be contenders for a quick return. However, their campaign has been lackluster so far. After four league matches, Luton managed to acquire only one point and suffered an early exit in the Carabao Cup, losing to Queens Park Rangers in a penalty shootout.

However, hope surfaced for Luton as former Manchester United defender Teden Mengi scored the sole goal in a tight victory against Millwall, marking their first win of the season. This victory lifted Luton out of the relegation zone, setting the stage for their clash with Sheffield Wednesday, where both teams currently have only one league win each. Wednesday’s lone triumph came on the opening day of the season with a resounding 4-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle, featuring goals from Jamal Lowe, Josh Windass, and Michael Smith.

Luton’s matchwinner expressed optimism ahead of Saturday’s matchup, emphasizing that they have drawn a line under their shaky start. He stated to BBC Sport: “It was a great effort from the team. We absolutely needed those three points. We’ve had a rocky beginning, but we’ve left that behind us. We don’t plan to dwell on it; instead, we’re focused on moving forward and achieving what we know we can.”

He added, “It’s a turning point for us, and our focus is solely ahead. There are aspects to analyze from the Millwall game—what worked and areas we can improve on—and our coaching staff excels at that.”

As both teams head into this crucial fixture, it’s clear that they will be keen to build momentum and push for a stronger campaign as the season progresses.