Yeovil Town v Luton Town match preview: 22 August 2015

The Hatters will be hoping to record their first win of the season against a team who have lost each other their three opening games by a single goal tomorrow.

Newly relegated Yeovil’s opening game of the season was away at Exeter City, which they lost 3-2. This was followed by their first home fixture against Bristol Rovers, before travelling to York, losing 1-0 in both games. Injuries have been partly responsible for their poor start and at times only 15 players have been available for selection.

Luton have also yet to register a victory this campaign, but have only lost one of their opening three matches. Opening games against Accrington (away) and Oxford United (home) resulted in 1-1 and 2-2 draws respectively. Their first defeat came at home to Bristol Rovers on Tuesday night which was decided by a single goal to the visitors.

Yeovil manager Paul Sturrock has brought in 19 new players to help them adjust to life in League 2 and arrest their slide, including Jack Compton, Alex Lacey, Ryan Dickson, Ben Tozer and Jamie Burrows. The former Plymouth boss has also brought in five players on loan, including Fulham defender Stephen Arthurworrey and Bournemouth’s Harry Cornick.

Venue: Huish Park.

Kick off time: 15:00

TV: Highlights on “Football League Tonight” – Channel 5, Saturday 22 August at 9pm.

Last Season: N/A

Referee: Simon Hooper.

Referee stats: 4 games, 5 yellow cards, 0 red cards.

Assistant referees: Mark Howes and Christopher Wade.

Fourth official: Justin Amey.

Betting Odds: Yeovil win 13/5, draw 23/10, Luton Town win 11/10.

Sports team prediction: 0-1

Injuries: Luton’s Nathan Doyle picked up a muscle injury against Bristol Rovers midweek while and Dan Potts suffered a knock during a training game with MK Dons.

For Yeovil, Ben Tozer, Kevin Dawson, Jordan Gibbons, SImon Gillett, Marc Laird and Omar Sowunmi are all doubtful. Wes Fogden suffered multiple hand injuries at York City and is expected to be out of contention for a while.Ryan Dickson is unlikely to feature, but Matt Dolan should be available after suspension.

Played for both teams: Centre half Alex Lacey made 51 appearances at Kenilworth Road, scoring once, before moving to Yeovil during the summer. Although he didn’t feature in a first team game, keeper Mark Tyler spent a month on loan at Huish Park in the 1996-97 season.