Match of the Week Championship: Financial head-to-head Luton Town v Middlesbrough

Anticipation builds for Monday night's Championship showdown, as Luton Town and Middlesbrough battle it out to secure a coveted spot in the promotion playoffs.

High stakes define the match: Luton aims to return to top-flight football after a 30-year absence, while Middlesbrough seeks its first promotion playoff since its 2017 Premier League relegation.

Financial comparisons highlight that Middlesbrough is the bigger side in recent times, despite Luton's impressive club-record turnover of €20 million during the 2021/22 season.

With Middlesbrough grappling with mounting losses and net debt, could a promotion victory be the catalyst to reverse their downward trajectory?