Luton Town issue statement after fire breaks out at Kenilworth Road ahead of Coventry clash

Luton Town's clash against Coventry City in is set to go ahead on Saturday despite a fire at Kenilworth Road on the previous evening.

The incident, which involved a fire in the club's laundry room, was reported shortly after 8pm, and emergency services were quickly on the scene to tackle the situation. By 10pm, it was confirmed that the fire was under control and had been put out.

Luton Town reassured fans that there would be no changes to the upcoming match schedule. They released a statement confirming: "We would like to advise supporters that following reports of an incident at Kenilworth Road this evening, there is no disruption to tomorrow's fixture with Coventry City taking place."

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Further details clarified that the fire originated from a small appliance in the laundry room but was promptly contained and addressed to avoid significant damage.

The club expressed its gratitude towards the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and onsite staff who contributed to the speedy resolution, ensuring safety for all: "We would like to offer a huge thank you to Beds Fire and Rescue for their quick intervention, along with club partners and staff who are also on site to help resolve the issue and ensure that everything is now safe."

The upcoming game at 12.30pm on Saturday holds substantial weight for both sides. Coventry City, currently positioned sixth, aims to snag a victory to secure their spot in the play-off race as they sit just three points above Middlesbrough and Millwall leading into the season finale.

Luton remain in the relegation zone, aiming to dodge back-to-back relegations after their exit last year. A win in tomorrow's match will guarantee that their fight for survival extends into the final weekend of the season.