Two surprise packages of the Championship season, Coventry and Luton, will meet in the play-off final.
Coventry reached the final after beating Middlesbrough 1-0 on aggregate.
Mark Robins’ side are looking to gain promotion back to the Premier League after more than 20 years.
For Luton, they beat Sunderland 3-2 on aggregate and will be looking to reach the Premier League for the first time in their history.
Mail Sport breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the Championship play-off final between Coventry and Luton.
Coventry beat Middlesbrough 1-0 on aggregate to progress to the final
Luton Town booked their place in the final after they beat Sunderland in the other semi-final
When is Coventry vs Luton?
Coventry’s clash with Luton takes place tomorrow, kicking off at 4.45pm.
The clash between the two sides will take place at Wembley Stadium.
Coventry fans may not be confident going into the game. The club are unbeaten against Luton in their last five games.
Their last win against Saturday’s opponents came in 2017, with the Sky Blues winning 3-0.
Viktor Gyokeres is Coventry’s top scorer this season, with 22 goals in all competitions. The forward has scored one goal in his last five games.
Carlton Morris is Luton’s top scorer, with 20 goals in all competitions. The Englishman has scored two goals in his last five games.
Viktor Gyokeres (Left) and Carlton Morris (Right) will compete this weekend
How to watch
Saturday’s clash between Luton and Coventry will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage starting at 4pm.
The game between the two teams will also be streamed on the Sky Go app.
Highlights will be uploaded to the official Sky Go YouTube channel after the game.
Mail Sport will also provide live coverage of Luton vs Coventry to keep you up to date with all the latest developments here.
Tomorrow’s showdown between Coventry and Luton will take place at Wembley Stadium
Team news
For Coventry, Gustavo Hamer is set to feature from the off after scoring the winner in the second leg against Middlesbrough.
There were question marks over his fitness heading into the game, but trained with the side this week.
Kasey Palmer also returned to training this week following a hamstring injury. It is unlikely that he will play an important part tomorrow as the midfielder has not featured since February.
Callum O’Hare and Fabio Tavares remain out long-term, while Tyler Walker is set to miss the final.
As for Luton, they are set to have a fully fit squad to choose from before the final.
Morris is again expected to lead the line with Elijah Adebayo.
The impressive Nakamba is in line to partner Pelly Ruddock in the center of midfield.
Predicted Coventry XI (3-5-1-1): Wilson; McNally, McFadzean, Doyle; Norton-Cuffy, Allen, Kelly, Hamer, Bidwell; bundle; Gyokeres
Predicted Luton XI (3-5-2): Horvarth; Osho, Lockyer, Bell; Drameh, Clark, Nakamba, Mpanzu, Doughty; Morris, Adebayo
Gustavo Hamer is set to feature from the off after question marks over his fitness
Elijah Adebayo looks set to join Carlton Morris in attack this weekend against Coventry
What was said?
Heading into the play-off final, Robins declared that the game was ‘one for the romantics.’
‘People talk about journeys, where we come from,’ Robins told BBC CWR.
‘It’s for romantics. Luton come from the National League. I remember it well; Mick Harford was in charge, 30-point deductions, it’s been a tough road for them but it’s been a tough road for us and we’ve had our own woes over the years.
‘Hopefully we can come up with a game and take a good step back into the Premier League. We’re just a game, they’re just a game. To be a part of that game was incredible.’
Robins revealed the game was ‘one for the romantics’ ahead of the clash with Luton
Rob Edwards hopes the fans can make a big difference and follow the team from the start
As for Luton, Rob Edwards hopes the fans can make a big difference and get behind the team from the first whistle.
‘Our away form is as good as our home form and we will have over 36,000 people behind us, I feel we will be supported more,’ said Edwards in his pre-match press conference.
‘I know Coventry will have the same, but it will make for a great atmosphere and so far this season, the lads have really stepped up in big games and big occasions, it’s brought out the best in them.
‘Last week was a good example of that, Watford here or Sheffield United away, they’ve done well in big games and hopefully we can do one more, in the biggest of them all.’
Odds
Coventry to win – 21/10
Luton to win – 29/20
Coventry to win each half, Viktor Gyokeres to score and Coventry to have most corners in each half – 125/1
All odds by Paddy Power and correct at time of publication.
Coventry will be looking to gain promotion back to the Premier League after more than 20 years
Prediction
Heading into the play-offs, many expected Sunderland to play Middlesbrough in the final.
Both Coventry and Luton have proved to be the true underdog stories of the Championship this season.
If Coventry can get Gyokeres off from the off, it will be enough to send the Sky Blues to the Premier League.
Morris has proven to be Luton’s saving grace many times this season and could be the deciding factor this weekend.
Prediction: 1-0 Coventry
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