Brighton and Luton face each other tomorrow at the Amex to kick off historic campaigns for both clubs.

For Albion, that is competing in the Europa League for the first time ever. While Rob Edwards’ side are back in the top flight for the first time since 1992 after beating Coventry 6-5 on penalties in the play-off final.

The Hatters have been through quite the ride in those 31 years which include controversial owners and massive points deductions.

They are the first team to return to the top tier of English football after successive relegations to the fifth tier.

People who watched Luton last season would broadly describe them as a direct, hard-working and defensively strong team.

We spoke to Luton fan group and podcast Oak Road Hatter on what Brighton can expect from the Premier League new boys.

Luton Town's Jordan Clark, left, and Luke Berry celebrate after their side win during the Sky Bet Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium (Image: PA)

What can we expect from Luton Town?

Jamie Castle, season ticket holder for 22 years, told The Argus: “We developed a reputation for being a direct side in last season's Championship, going quickly up to our big forwards who can hold it up and bring others into play.

“But if people pigeon-hole us into that one style of play then they'll be in for a shock. Since Edwards came in to replace former Seagull Nathan Jones, he's transitioned our style of play to be more flexible.

“We still understand when the right time is to go direct, but Edwards has given the players the confidence and bravery to keep hold of the ball a little longer and bring the ball up the pitch in a ‘more attractive’ way. 

“Regardless of how we play with the ball, however, the one non-negotiable comes when we're without it.

Rob Edwards took over The Hatters in November (Image: PA)

“We'll be one of the hardest-working teams in the Premier League, trying to adopt a high-press (although only at the right times) and put players under pressure.

“Our defensive structure last season was in my opinion one of the main reasons we got promoted. We went through a long period of time around February/March last season without conceding a goal and that will only serve us well going into the tough season ahead.”

Luton Town primarily played with a 3-5-2 or 3-4-1-2 formation. Out of possession, they become a 5-3-2 with a focus on denying space around the box.

Last season Luton were known for chasing down their opponents all over the pitch to give them the chance to attack in dangerous areas.

Luton Town's Amari'i Bell, left, and Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Nunes battle for the ball during the pre-season friendly match at the Molineux Stadium (Image: PA)

They ranked second for their average height up the pitch for ball wins and were third for tackles.

Luton are also a team that capitalise on set pieces, scoring 22 per cent of their goals last season from them.

When Albion were promoted in 16/17, Chris Hughton tweaked the highly successful 4-4-2 for a 4-4-1-1 formation to cater for Pascal Gross and give Brighton more control in midfield.

Jamie thinks Luton will not need to adapt their style of play too much in the Premier League this season when asked.

Luton Town's Gabriel Osho, right, celebrates with the trophy following victory during the Sky Bet Championship play-off final (Image: PA)

He said: “Honestly, not really. I appreciate cup games are a little different, but our performances against Premier League opposition in recent seasons have been reasonably good despite not winning so keeping to the same style, but with better players, on the face of it would make sense.

“Having said that, I know Rob Edwards stylistically isn't as direct as we played last season, so there's a part of him that will want to transition our playing style to be more in his mould.

“We've recruited a calibre of player this summer with a higher technical ability than we had in our squad last season so that lends itself towards a possible change over the course of the season, but I certainly don't expect any drastic changes early on.”

Signings this summer

Luton Town have made nine signings this summer so far.

Marvelous Nakamba has joined permanently following a highly-successful loan with Luton from Aston Villa last season.

Former Manchester United winger Tahith Chong joined from Championship side Birmingham last month.

The Hatters also signed former Chelsea and Everton midfielder Ross Barkley on a free transfer following a season at Ligue 1 team OGC Nice.

Albion take on Luton at 3pm tomorrow.

Albion and Luton's first teams last played eachother in the southern final of the Johnstone Paints Trophy in 2008/09.

Click here to watch Oak Road Hatter's preview ahead of tomorrow's match.