Watch: Luton Town boss Rob Edwards in hot seat interview with BBC Three Counties Radio

George Litchfield
BBC Three Counties sport

This season holds higher levels of
pressure and expectations than in recent memory for the Hatters.

When first promoted to the second tier
in 2018 the aim was survival and this was secured on the final day of the
season with a wage bill vastly smaller than most other Championship
clubs.

This time Luton Town have a squad with
Premier League experience, and with access to far greater financial resources
than before, including parachute payments.

While questions linger over injuries
and recruitment, there will be pressure on manager Rob Edwards to get his side
competing for an instant return to the division that many thought it impossible for the
Hatters to get to in the first place.

There are still clubs in the division
with greater resources, and arguably better squads.

But not many will look at Luton and
write off their chances of finishing in the playoff places, or even potentially
going one step further this season.