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Hakeem Odoffin
Luton match preview

Odoffin injury blow opens door for Mengi as Wilshere provides Luton fitness update for other injured Hatters

October 23, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Jack Wilshere has confirmed Hakeem Odoffin will be out for several weeks with a muscle strain, potentially opening the door for Teden Mengi to force his way back into the Luton Town squad. Mengi has […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

Wilshere praises Luton’s ‘courage’ to overcome ‘anxiety’ and beat Barnsley

October 21, 2026 Sportsdesk 1

Manager Jack Wilshere praised his Luton players’ “courage” for coping well with what he called the “anxiety” inside Kenilworth Road during last night’s 2-1 League One victory over Barnsley. The Hatters headed into battle against […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

Wilshere plays down post-match fracas as ‘just passion’ after Luton victory over Barnsley

October 21, 2026 Sportsdesk 1

Jack Wilshere has played down the post-match confrontation with his Barnsley counterpart Daniel Stendel after the Hatters won 2-1 at Kenilworth Road last night, describing the incident as a reflection of both teams’ desire to […]

Kal Naismith
Luton match preview

‘Step up’: Naismith sends firm message to Luton ahead of Barnsley battle

October 20, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Kal Naismith says Luton must be more ruthless in front of goal when they host Barnsley tonight, but insists the quality is already within the squad as the Hatters look to respond to Saturday’s disappointing […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match preview

Luton defender a doubt as Wilshere warns Barnsley are ‘fighting for their life’

October 20, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Jack Wilshere will “wait and see” if defender Harrison Ashby will be available for tonight’s League One clash against Barnsley, with the manager warning Luton they cannot afford to underestimate the Tykes despite the visitors […]

Kal Naismith
Luton match reaction

Naismith insists Luton had no nerves before MK Dons defeat over history talk and size of travelling Town support

October 20, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Kal Naismith insists Luton’s players were excited rather than nervous ahead of their historic trip to MK Dons, but admits the 2-1 defeat was a sore one after the Hatters created so many chances. The […]

Kenilworth Road
Luton Town news

Luton handed FA Cup tie against Forest Green or Chesham

October 19, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Luton Town have been drawn at home against either Forest Green Rovers or Chesham United in the first round of the FA Cup. The Hatters will welcome one of the non-league sides to Kenilworth Road […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match preview

Wilshere says Luton must respect fans’ feelings over history with Milton Keynes

October 16, 2026 Sportsdesk 1

Wilshere says he understands the strength of feeling among Luton supporters over the club’s history with Milton Keynes, insisting the Hatters must respect differing opinions as some will boycott the fixture, but more than 6,000 […]

Harrison Ashby (far right of the picture) is available for the MK Dons game, but Dan Gore (number 16) will miss out
Luton match preview

Wilshere provides Luton team news ahead of MK Dons clash and November returns for two of injured hamstring quartet

October 16, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Wilshere has welcomed the return of two Hatters as Luton prepare for their first-ever visit to Stadium MK tomorrow, but one Town player is likely to remain unavailable, while the sidelined foursome of hamstrung midfielders […]

Kasey Palmer
Luton match preview

‘It’s a big one for the fans’ – Palmer knows the history with MK Dons but says Luton must deliver for the 6K travelling

October 15, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Luton face their first ever trip to Stadium MK on Saturday, but even playmaker Kasey Palmer is aware of the chequered history between Luton Town and Milton Keynes.  Town will take just over 6,000 Hatters […]

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