Milton Keynes Dons – Luton

Milton Keynes Dons host Luton in what could be a turning point for both sides, with the Dons languishing at the foot of the table in 20th place on five points after eight games – all of their points coming from five draws and a solitary loss, leaving them with a modest 8‑10 goal difference. Luton arrive in Milton Keynes in 12th place, having collected eight points from two wins, two draws and two defeats, and sit on a slightly negative 12‑13 goal balance. The visitors will be looking to build on their recent victories to climb further up the mid‑table, while the hosts will be desperate for their first win of the campaign to halt a string of stalemates and lift themselves out of the relegation zone. A clash between a side desperate for momentum and a team eager to consolidate its position promises a tightly contested encounter.