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Match Preview | Rotherham United (H)

Mick Harford will take interim charge of Luton Town for the final game before the World Cup break against Rotherham United.

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The Hatters suffered a first defeat in four matches with a 2-0 midweek defeat against Stoke City and they will be looking to get back to winning ways to go into the month-long break on a positive.

The opposition:

Promoted back to the Sky Bet Championship at the first time of asking as runners-up last season, Rotherham have made a steady start to the league campaign.

After manager Paul Warne left to take charge at Derby County, Matt Taylor was the man brought in to take over - swapping Exeter City for the AESSEAL New York Stadium.

Following a 16-year playing career, which included spells with City, Charlton Athletic and Cheltenham Town, Taylor first went into management with Exeter in 2018, replacing long-serving boss, Paul Tisdale.

The Millers ended a winless run of five matches with a derby victory against Sheffield United in midweek, with former Hatter Peter Kioso making his second appearance in succession after missing the majority of the season so far through injury.

Chiedozie Ogbene is Rotherham's leading scorer so far this term with six goals in all competitions, whilst midfielder Dan Barlaser has six assists to his name.

Last time we met:

The last meeting between the two sides was a goalless draw in one of the final matches of the 2020/21 Sky Bet Championship campaign.

Earlier in the season, James Collins volleyed home Luke Berry's pinpoint delivery as the Hatters edged out Rotherham United. It was the first time the two teams had shared the pitch since 2009 in the fourth tier.

Ticket information:

The Ticket Office advise that a limited amount of tickets are back on sale for Saturday's home match against Rotherham United.

These are available for supporters who have a previous purchase history with the club.

The returned buy-back tickets will be available online, or from the Ticket Office by phone or in person.

Supporter information:

There will be a beer festival on the Kenilworth apron in the build-up to the match for supporters to enjoy as part of our fanzone from 12-3pm.

Kelchner Brewery and Leighton Buzzard Brewery will be supplying the beer but please remember to drink responsibly - over 18's only.

How to follow:

For supporters who want to watch or listen to all available iFollow matches this season and have access to exclusive content, including pre-match press conferences and player interviews, subscription details can be found HERE.

Simon Pitts is on iFollow Hatters commentary and audio match passes are available for every match for £2.50.

Match passes are available for international supporters anywhere outside of the UK costing £10 each.

The officials:

Referee: Stephen Martin

Assistant Referees: Jonathan Hunt and Nigel Lugg

Fourth Official: Neil Hair

The man in the middle on Saturday afternoon is Stephen Martin who refereed Luton's 4-0 win over Preston North End in March.

This season, Martin has officiated 12 games in total, the majority in the Championship, and has dished out 46 yellow cards and two reds.

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