King’s coronation means final day Hull game switched to avoid clash

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Luton’s final game of the Championship season at home to Hull City has been moved due to the coronation of King Charles III, the EFL has confirmed.

The Hatters had been scheduled to face the Tigers on Saturday, May 6, but it will now kick-off on Bank Holiday Monday, May 8 at 3pm to avoid clashing with the Westminster Abbey ceremony.

The whole EFL programme has been moved due to the coronation, with League One games switched to Sunday, May 7 and League Two games moved to Monday, May 8.

A statement on the EFL website said: “The confirmed schedule was approved by the EFL Board at its recent meeting and follows consultation with stakeholders.”