Luton Town were beaten away from home yet again after a 1-0 defeat by Bristol City at Ashton Gate.

Scott Twine’s goal just after half-time was the difference as the Hatters were beaten by the Robins in their Boxing Day assignment, meaning that Luton have now lost 8 consecutive Championship matches away from home.

Defeat sees Luton drop a few places down the league table, with the Hatters initially falling to 17th position in the Championship, which became 18th after Derby beat West Brom in a late kick-off.

A low quality first half saw neither side create many opportunities. Bristol City started off looking likelier to make a breakthrough but a Fally Mayulu strike denied by Thomas Kaminski was the best opportunity they provided.

Luton had a decent chance in the final minutes of the first half, as Tom Krauß flicked wide from Elijah Adebayo’s low cross.

In the opening minutes of the second half, it was Bristol City that found a way through. Max Bird played a pass through to Twine, who advanced before crashing a fine strike into the back of the net.

Both sides would see penalty appeals declined by the referee as the game continued to be a scrappy affair, while Bristol City saw a second goal disallowed as Sam Bell was ruled to have strayed offside before meeting Yu Hirakawa’s pass and scoring.

Luton had some late opportunities to equalise, with Carlton Morris heading over before Cauley Woodrow was denied by Max O’Leary.

But time ran out for Rob Edwards’ outfit as their away day malaise continued in Bristol.

The Hatters will have one final opportunity to pick up a final win of 2024, when they visit Swansea City on Sunday.