The first match-week of the 2024-25 Championship season wraps up with a highly anticipated clash between two relegated Premier League sides as Luton Town take on Burnley on Monday.
Both clubs have undergone substantial rebuild during offseason, with the Clarets facing the additional challenge of appointing a new manager following the departure of Vincent Kompany.
The Hatters struggled for consistency during their Premier League campaign, often relying on defensive resilience to salvage points. Their pre-season form, characterized by a single victory in five matches, raises concerns about their preparedness for the Championship.
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Burnley, despite exhibiting an attractive style of play under Kompany, was unable to secure a place in the Premier League. However, they had a better pre-season run, ending it with a 1-1 score against Cadiz.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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Luton Town vs. Burnley live stream, TV channel in US
Here's how to watch this EFL Championship match in the US:
- TV channel: —
- Live stream: Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo
In the United States (US), the game will be available to watch and stream live on CBS Sports Golazo and Paramount+, who are currently offering a FREE trial to new users.
What time does Luton Town vs. Burnley kick off in US?
This Championship clash takes place at Kenilworth Road stadium in Luton City, England, and kicks off on Monday, August 12 at 8:00 p.m. local time (BST).
Here's how that time translates to US time:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Mon, Aug. 12 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Mon, Aug. 12 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Mon, Aug. 12 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Mon, Aug. 12 | 12:00 p.m. |
Luton Town vs. Burnley lineups, team news
Luton Town manager Rob Edwards faces a significant creative void as the Hatters prepare to face Burnley in their Championship opener.
The departures of midfield maestro Ross Barkley and influential winger Ryan Giles to Aston Villa and Hull City respectively have left a noticeable gap in the team's attacking arsenal. The duo's contributions were pivotal to Luton's playmaking and goal-scoring output last season.
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
While, in Burnley, the Swiss international striker Zeki Amdouni has returned to the club following his participation in Euro 2024 and is expected to be assessed for potential involvement in the upcoming match against Luton Town.
The Clarets have exercised their option to make the loan deals of Mike Tresor and Maxime Esteve permanent, securing their services beyond this season. Additionally, winger Anass Zaroury has returned from his loan spell at Hull City to rejoin the first-team squad.
To further strengthen the squad, Burnley have acquired Benin striker Andreas Hountondji from Caen and goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky from Ipswich Town. The latter replaces Arijanet Muric, who has moved in the opposite direction.
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 opening clash of the Championship season between Luton Town and Burnley promises to be a closely contested affair. Given the razor-thin margin of two points that separated these sides in the Premier League last season, a competitive match is to be expected.
Historical data suggests a high-scoring encounter, with three of the last four meetings producing goals for both teams. While Luton will be eager to capitalize on home advantage, Burnley’s squad continuity and their recent victory at Kenilworth Road give them a slight edge.