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Colchester United make the short trip to Bedfordshire on Tuesday as they visit Luton Town in their latest Championship fixture.

The U’s will be looking to continue their recent good form, following their 2-1 victory over Burnley at the weekend.

Vital Quotes:

‘We’ve proved we can compete in this league and be successful as well.’

Colchester Manager Geraint Williams after he watched his side win at Burnley 2-1 on Saturday.

Luton Town Team News:

Manager Mike Newell has no new injury worries, although duo Chris Coyne and Russell Perrett both miss out.

Newell is expected to name the same side that beat Crystal Palace last Saturday.

Player to watch: Rowan Vine

A familiar face to the U’s supporters. Spent time on loan at the U’s and made himself a hit with an FA Cup hat trick at home to Coventry City.

A natural goalscorer who scored against the U’s last time they visited Kenilworth road.

Colchester Team News:

Manager Geraint Williams will wait until the last minute to assess the injuries to Kem Izzet and John White, who both sustained injuries during Saturday’s 2-1 win at Burnley.

Player to watch: Kevin Watson

Watson scored his first league goal in over a year on Saturday. He keeps the U’s ticking over from midfield and will be vital in bringing others into the game against very organised Hatters.

Match Facts & Stats

LAST SIX MATCHES
Colchester: LLLLWW
Luton Town: WWLDLW

TOP SCORERS
Colchester: Jamie Cureton 3
Luton Town: Carlos Edwards 2

LAST RESULTS
Colchester: Burnley 1-2 Colchester
Luton Town: Luton 2-1 Crystal Palace

Ref Watch:

REFEREE: K A Friend
ASSISTANTS: P W Barnes and M Ball
FOUTRH OFFIICIAL: M W Mc Phearson

Match Prediction:

Luton will be a tough place to go and a point would be a good result however Colchester have proved they can compete at this level and will be confident they can get a result.

SCORE PREDICTION: Luton Town 0-1 Colchester

Next Fixtures:

COLCHESTER: Home V QPR Sat 16th September
LUTON TOWN: Away V Cardiff Sat 16th September