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Will Matt Bloomfield Break the Curse? Sunderland Eyes Victory in Looming Showdown with Struggling Luton!

Match Preview: Sunderland vs Luton Town – A Closer Look at the Stats

Historical Dominance and Current Form

As Luton Town gears up to visit the Stadium of Light this Wednesday at 19:45 GMT, all eyes are on the under-pressure new manager Matt Bloomfield, who is eagerly seeking his first managerial win. Luton's recent form has been less than impressive, with the team scraping only a single point against Sheffield Wednesday last weekend, positioning them precariously just two points clear of the bottom dwellers Plymouth Argyle.

Meanwhile, Sunderland continues to show resilience. Despite a draw last Saturday, they remain a formidable team, especially against Luton, with an unbeaten streak stretching over their last 10 encounters against the Hatters. This includes five wins and five draws, underpinning Sunderland’s strong historical performance against tonight’s rivals. Specifically, the reverse fixture in October saw Sunderland triumph with a 2-1 victory.

Luton's Away-Day Blues

Luton's challenges are magnified in away games, particularly at Sunderland, where they haven’t tasted victory in 15 consecutive matches since a narrow 1-0 win way back in September 1973 at Roker Park. The Hatters' away record against Sunderland, standing at 9 draws and 6 losses, adds to the psychological barrier they must overcome.

Sunderland's Midweek Mastery

Sunderland seems to have a particular penchant for midweek fixtures, having won 12 out of their last 18 league games played on Wednesdays. This season alone, their Wednesday performances have seen them victorious in two out of three such games, drawing one. This trend suggests another potentially strong performance in tonight's clash.

Troubling Times for Bloomfield and Luton

Since Christmas, Luton Town’s performance has hit a noticeable slump, being the only team in the Championship not to have registered a win during this period. Accumulating the fewest points since the festive season, their struggle under Bloomfield's leadership continues, reminiscent of Mick Harford's challenging 2007-08 season start.

Upcoming Clash – A Foregone Conclusion?

Given Sunderland's historic and recent form, particularly in comparison to Luton's ongoing struggles and lacklustre away record, there's every reason to expect that the home side will keep their unbeaten streak against Luton unbroken. For Sunderland's loyal supporters, it seems likely that another memorable chapter will be added to the rich tapestry of their club's illustrious history tonight.

Final Whistle Joke

Why did the Luton fan bring a ladder to the match? Because they heard the gap between them and a win at the Stadium of Light just keeps getting higher!