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Luton draw away to League Two team in the FA Cup second round

November 3, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton draw away to League Two team in the FA Cup second round

Luton have been drawn away to Fleetwood Town in the second round of the FA Cup after Gideon Kodua’s late winner saw off a spirited fightback from National League side Forest Green Rovers in a […]

Teden Mengi
Luton Town news

Luton Town condemn racist abuse aimed at defender Teden Mengi after FA Cup win

November 2, 2025 Sportsdesk 1

Luton Town have issued a powerful statement condemning the racist abuse directed at defender Teden Mengi following their 4–3 FA Cup victory over Forest Green Rovers. The 23-year-old centre-back was targeted on Instagram after Friday […]

Jack Wilshere praised debutant Fin Evans
Luton match reaction

Luton 3 Brighton U21s 1: ‘Surreal feeling’ as Fin Evans becomes Hatters’ youngest ever scorer

October 29, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton 3 Brighton U21s 1: ‘Surreal feeling’ as Fin Evans becomes Hatters’ youngest ever scorer

Finley Evans had a dream debut becoming Luton Town’s youngest ever goalscorer as the Hatters despatched Brighton Under-21s to progress to the knockout stages of the Vertu Trophy. Jerry Yates’ first half double put Town […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

Northampton 0 Luton 1: Fanne fires Wilshere to first win as new boss hails Hatters’ ‘unity’

October 25, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Northampton 0 Luton 1: Fanne fires Wilshere to first win as new boss hails Hatters’ ‘unity’

Jack Wilshere praised the “unity” running through his Luton Town side after they earned their first win of his reign as Lamine Fanne’s first Football League goal for the club proved the difference and a […]

Chris Powell has joined Luton Town as new manager Jack Wilshere's second in command
Luton Town news

‘It’s his team, his club’ – Chris Powell on why Jack Wilshere can thrive at Luton

October 14, 2025 Sportsdesk 1

Chris Powell’s new managerial partnership with Jack Wilshere will be built on mutual respect and shared values — with the new assistant believing their combination of youthful energy and experience can help Luton Town thrive […]

Luton Town
Luton Town news

Luton promised ‘basketball match’ as Forest Green boss Robbie Savage eyes FA Cup shock

October 14, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton promised ‘basketball match’ as Forest Green boss Robbie Savage eyes FA Cup shock

Luton Town’s new boss Jack Wilshere has been promised a “basketball match” in his first FA Cup test as a manager with Forest Green Rovers chief Robbie Savage saying his National League promotion hopefuls will […]

Jack Wilshere in his first press conference as Luton Town manager
Luton Town news

New Luton boss Jack Wilshere reveals the Nathan Jones moment that sparked his coaching dream

October 13, 2025 Sportsdesk 3

Jack Wilshere says taking charge of Luton Town feels like a “full circle” moment, while revealing a pivotal part that one of his predecessors played in becoming a coach and vowing to reconnect the club […]

Luton Town CEO Gary Sweet (right), with new manager Jack Wilshere
Luton Town news

Gary Sweet explains why Luton settled on Jack Wilshere over an experienced manager

October 13, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Gary Sweet explains why Luton settled on Jack Wilshere over an experienced manager

Appointing first-time boss Jack Wilshere as Luton Town manager may look like a risk, but his “maturity” and “knowledge” mirrored with the club’s track record in pairing with energetic, ambitious young coaches gave chief executive […]

Boxing

Sam King digs deep for bloody win as he eyes title shot after baby joy

October 13, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Sam King digs deep for bloody win as he eyes title shot after baby joy

Luton’s super middleweight Sam King battled through a nasty cut to claim a hard-earned points victory over Panama’s Omir Rodriguez at York Hall on Saturday night – then revealed he’s preparing for another big test […]

James Shea
Luton match reaction

‘It’s like we’re up against 13 men in every game,’ says Shea after ‘low’ Luton slump at Cambridge

October 8, 2025 Sportsdesk 1

James Shea admitted Luton Town’s players are “low” and “have no confidence” after their 3-1 Vertu Trophy defeat at lower league Cambridge United. Speaking after a game where the Hatters took the lead but self […]

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