On five occasions this season, Huddersfield have endured at least two successive defeats, such form resulting in the club spending the majority of the campaign in the bottom three.
However, victories over Preston North End and Rotherham United have moved the Terriers into 22nd spot, now just three points adrift of 18th-placed Bristol City.
Although Mark Fotheringham will not be getting carried away, this is the first time this campaign where Huddersfield look like they have the quality and character to avoid what would still be regarded as a surprise relegation.
The Yorkshire outfit have not necessarily been reliant on their home form, but they have now collected 17 points from 13 games at the John Smith’s Stadium.
Huddersfield have also now gone 13 games without conceding more than twice in a fixture, yet that will be put to the test by a Luton side who are seemingly getting warmed up under Rob Edwards.
This time last week, the club’s supporters were luke-warm to the appointment of a former Watford boss, but statement wins over Norwich City and Queens Park Rangers have lifted the mood at Kenilworth Road.
Despite potentially being content with avoiding defeat at a resurgent QPR side also under new management, the Hatters stormed to a 3-0 victory in West London.
Carlton Morris ended a six-game streak without a goal by registering a double and an assist, taking him to a combined total of 15 strikes and assists this season.
At the other end, Luton also ended a four-game wait for another shutout, and they now find themselves three points adrift of third-placed Blackburn Rovers with a game in hand
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Barring any fitness issues, Fotheringham will likely want to select the same Huddersfield XI which started against Rotherham.Although the likes of Sorba Thomas, Etienne Camara and
Tyreece Simpson were all introduced as substitutes, they will remain among the replacements unless Fotheringham wishes to
introduce fresh legs.Edwards may take the same approach when naming his Luton side, although he is boosted by the return of Gabriel Osho after a one-game ban.
