CHERRIES supporters are aiming to raise funds to help fans of upcoming opponents Luton travel down to Dorset for the rearranged clash between the two teams.

Luton’s first visit to Vitality Stadium this season saw the match abandoned at 1-1 in the 59th minute following Hatters’ captain Tom Lockyer’s collapse on the field of play.

After receiving medical treatment, it was confirmed that Lockyer had suffered a cardiac arrest, the Welsh international later fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator.

It was confirmed earlier this month that the game will be replayed in full at Dean Court on Wednesday, March 13 (7.30pm).

Cherries Trust, the independent supporters trust linked to the club, have joined forces with Talking Cherries to raise funds to help Luton fans with travel arrangements for the rearranged game.

A statement on the fundraising website read: “The Cherries Trust and Talking Cherries are running a joint fundraising campaign to fund the supporters coaches for the fans of Luton Town FC, on their rescheduled match with AFC Bournemouth, to be played on 13th March at 19.30.

“We are looking to assist the Luton fans with the cost of having to repeat the journey back to us, for a second time this season following the abandoned game in December 2023.

“We understand that this match will be a difficult time for all fans, players, coaches and staff from both clubs.

"As we come together in support of each other and of Tom Lockyer, we are looking at any way we can to make this match easier to attend.

“We hope to raise enough funds to cover the required number of coaches for the evening and any funds left over will be donated the British Heart Foundation.”

Donations can be made by visiting https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/cherries-trust-talking-cherries-Luton.