begin life under looking to earn their first points of the new Championship campaign against
Meanwhile, the Hatters make the trip to Deepdale bidding to improve on their winless start, currently sitting in 20th place in the
Preston would have preferred to be at this stage of the season with continuity, yet the departure of has led to a manager with a proven track record in Heckingbottom being appointed as his replacement.
With EFL promotions having been earned at Barnsley and Sheffield United, Heckingbottom has the credentials to make a difference at Deepdale, but he will equally be aware of the task in hand.
An opening-weekend 2-0 defeat at the hands of Sheffield United was followed by a one-sided 3-0 reverse at Swansea City in their second league game.
The only positive that Heckingbottom can take is from Preston beating an impressive Sunderland outfit in the EFL Cup first round, albeit with changes made to both sides.
On paper, this is a far from ideal start to Heckingbottom’s reign, yet Luton are yet to show anything that they can mount another promotion charge.
Losing 4-1 at home to fellow relegated side Burnley should perhaps be put into context when the Clarets then went on to put five goals past Cardiff City.
Nevertheless, side drew a blank at Fratton Park in their following fixture, earning a goalless draw for their first point.
Defender and midfielder have arrived this week to bolster the squad, but it is the attack that seemingly requires the most work at this stage of the season.
Luton also do not have a competitive away win on their record since back in January when they recorded a 2-1 triumph over Everton in the FA Cup fourth round.
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