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Swansea City’s stadium
Luton Town news

Welsh Government orders Swansea v Luton behind closed doors due to Covid

December 21, 2021 Sportsdesk 1

Luton’s Championship fixture at Swansea will be played behind closed doors after the Welsh Government ruled that sporting matches will see a return to Covid-19 restrictions to help control the spread of the new Omicron […]

Luton Town news

Xmas clashes to continue as EFL’s Birch hopes fans will ‘feel confident’ going to football

December 20, 2021 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Xmas clashes to continue as EFL’s Birch hopes fans will ‘feel confident’ going to football

The prospect of Luton’s Boxing Day clash with Bristol City going ahead has been boosted after the EFL has confirmed that its programme of games in the League and Carabao Cup will continue amid the […]

Reading's Select Car Leasing Stadium
Luton Town news

Royals ‘apologise unreservedly’ as Hatters’ trip to Reading postponed over Covid cases

December 15, 2021 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Royals ‘apologise unreservedly’ as Hatters’ trip to Reading postponed over Covid cases

Luton Town’s Championship trip to Reading this Saturday has been suspended after the Royals told the EFL that they would be unable to fulfil the fixture due to a number of positive COVID-19 cases in […]

Nathan Jones hopes new restrictions won't lead to further lockdowns last last season when matches at Kenilworth Road were played in front of cardboard cutouts instead of real supporters
Luton Town news

Hatters Xmas party plans changed as new virus variant leads to fresh fan restrictions

December 9, 2021 Sportsdesk 1

Luton Town have changed their Christmas party plans amid to the emergence of the new Omicron variant of Covid-19, but boss Nathan Jones says his squad is currently free from coronavirus, as football waits to […]

Nathan Jones
Luton Town news

‘It’s a wonderful draw on every level,’ says Jones of Harrogate FA Cup clash

December 9, 2021 Sportsdesk Comments Off on ‘It’s a wonderful draw on every level,’ says Jones of Harrogate FA Cup clash

Nathan Jones has said the FA Cup draw with League Two Harrogate Town inject some romance back into the competition for Luton after recent early round knockout matches saw them pitted against Championship Reading. Monday […]

An artist's impression of Luton's Power Court stadium
Luton Town news

Watch a sneak peek of Luton’s Town’s Power Court stadium and its two key features

November 30, 2021 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Watch a sneak peek of Luton’s Town’s Power Court stadium and its two key features

A tantalising first glimpse of what is to come with Luton Town Football Club’s Power Court stadium plans have emerged, highlighting the efforts the club have gone to in creating a new 17,500-seat home that […]

Mick Harford (centre) stands in support of Prostate Cancer UK with Elijah Adebayo and Luke Berry (right)
Luton Town news

Harford ‘overwhelmed’ by support as Hatters give shirt sponsorship to Prostate Cancer UK for Cardiff clash

November 26, 2021 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Harford ‘overwhelmed’ by support as Hatters give shirt sponsorship to Prostate Cancer UK for Cardiff clash

Luton legend Mick Harford says he’s overwhelmed by the support for him and Prostate Cancer UK as the Hatters prepare to mark the end of a busy month of fundraising, with the charity becoming their […]

James Collins is congratulated by boss Nathan Jones after his winning penalty against Watford
Luton match preview

Jones expects good welcome for Collins – ‘but that’s as far as it goes’ for Cardiff clash

November 25, 2021 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Jones expects good welcome for Collins – ‘but that’s as far as it goes’ for Cardiff clash

Nathan Jones expects James Collins to get a warm welcome when he returns to Kenilworth Road with Cardiff on Saturday – but not too much in case he comes back to haunt his old side.  […]

Nathan Jones
Luton Town news

Jones: Derby and Reading points penalties needed to avoid ‘anarchy’ in the EFL

November 18, 2021 Sportsdesk 1

Nathan Jones has that there should be no leniency for clubs breaking Football League rules as it could lead to “anarchy” after Derby and Reading were both slapped with points deductions this week.  The Rams, […]

Nathan Jones celebrates in front of Luton fans after the victory over Middlesbrough
Luton match preview

Jones has ‘no malice’ against Stoke but says ‘but I’m back where I love being’

November 4, 2021 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Jones has ‘no malice’ against Stoke but says ‘but I’m back where I love being’

Nathan Jones says he’s got no malice towards Stoke City or their fans but insists he and Luton Town are now reaping the benefit of his short-lived managerial spell at the Potters.  Saturday visit to […]

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