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Players dejected after the final whistle in last season's clash against Barnsley. Both teams went on to avoid relegation. Photo by Liam Smith
Luton match report

Luton 1 Barnsley 1: Town look down after late drama

July 7, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton 1 Barnsley 1: Town look down after late drama

Luton succumbed to a controversial 84th Aapo Halme equaliser and then saw Harry Cornick squander a golden late chance for glory in a must-win Championship relegation showdown against Barnsley. The Tykes’ strike was bad enough, […]

Simon Sluga sits slumped on the ground after conceding the fifth against Reading
Luton match preview

‘There’s so much at stake’ in Barnsley basement battle, but Jones says Luton will be ready

July 6, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘There’s so much at stake’ in Barnsley basement battle, but Jones says Luton will be ready

Nathan Jones says his side will be ready for tonight’s must-win relegation six-pointer against Barnsley, but admits that the turnaround time is more akin to Champions League contenders. The bottom two sides in the Championship […]

Nathan Jones (left) gives out instructions to substitutes Martin Cranie and Danny Hylton as Paul Hart looks on
Luton match preview

Jones admits ‘our fate could be sealed’ if Luton don’t beat Barnsley and Huddersfield

July 5, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Jones admits ‘our fate could be sealed’ if Luton don’t beat Barnsley and Huddersfield

Nathan Jones has admitted that if Luton do not take points off relegation rivals Barnsley and Huddersfield this this that it could seal their Championship fate. Town’s promising restart came crashing down on Saturday when […]

Luton manager Nathan Jones with his coaching staff of (R-L) Paul Hart, Kevin Dearden Adrian Forbes and (standing up) Mick Harford
Luton match preview

Jones wants ‘cutting edge’ for ‘massive’ games that will decide Luton’s league fate

July 3, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Jones wants ‘cutting edge’ for ‘massive’ games that will decide Luton’s league fate

Nathan Jones wants his Luton side to turn “consistency” into “cutting edge” for the final six games of the Championship season, which he has labelled “massive” in the bid to beat the drop. The Hatters […]

Harry Cornick fires in against Barnsley
Luton Town interviews

Jones eyes relegation ‘six-pointers’ after ‘frustrating’ results for drop zone rivals

July 2, 2020 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Jones eyes relegation ‘six-pointers’ after ‘frustrating’ results for drop zone rivals

Nathan Jones admits it has been frustrating seeing Luton’s relegation rivals picking up points, but is glad that the Championship run-in features “six-pointer” against clubs in the mix. The Hatters are unbeaten since the restart […]

The Kenilworth Road end of Luton's stadium
Luton Town news

Dates for Luton’s last nine fixtures announced

June 8, 2020 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Dates for Luton’s last nine fixtures announced

Luton Town’s remaining Championship fixtures have been decided and they will kick-off their league survival bid with a home match against Preston North End on Saturday June 20 (3pm). The Hatters will have to squeeze […]

Podcasts

Luton Press Pass Podcast: Listen to Barnsley reaction and Cardiff Cup build-up

August 27, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton Press Pass Podcast: Listen to Barnsley reaction and Cardiff Cup build-up

What a weekend it was for the Hatters as they claimed their first win of the Championship season, beating Barnsley 3-1 on their own patch. In episode 5 of The Luton Press Pass, The Lutonian […]

Simon Sluga and boss Graeme Jones hug after the 3-1 win at Barnsley
Luton match reaction

Sluga ‘was brilliant’ at Barnsley, says Cornick

August 26, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Sluga ‘was brilliant’ at Barnsley, says Cornick

Harry Cornick hailed goalkeeper Simon Sluga’s most commanding performance yet to help Luton beat Barnsley 3-1 for their first win the Championship. The Hatters hit the Tykes for three in the first half, with two […]

Kazenga LuaLua applauds the Luton fans
Luton match reaction

Style change sees LuaLua reap the benefits at Barnsley

August 25, 2019 James Cunliffe 1

Kazenga LuaLua hailed Luton boss Graeme Jones’ more direct approach against Barnsley as the forward provided the creative spark that brought a first win of the Championship campaign. The Hatters hit all three of their […]

Harry Cornick celebrates his goal against Barnsley.
Luton match reaction

Hotshot Harry: I’ve got to keep scoring to stay in the team

August 25, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Hotshot Harry: I’ve got to keep scoring to stay in the team

Harry Cornick says he’s got to keep hitting the net in order to preserve his place in the team, after he bagged a goal for the second successive Saturday in the 3-1 win over Barnsley. […]

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