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Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu celebrates his brace against Blackpool
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5 things we learned from Luton 3 Blackpool 1

April 12, 2023 James Cunliffe 3

Luton came from a goal down against basement battlers Blackpool on Easter Monday, with Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu bagging a brace. Here are our takeaways from the victory. Pelly saves the day Even Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu thought, for […]

Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu wins the ball in the derby clash against Watford
Luton match reaction

Pelly finally gives Watford verdict of ‘crazy’ day, ‘Harry Potter buses’ and ‘electric’ fans

April 12, 2023 James Cunliffe 42

Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu has played in four different divisions for Luton and been part of so much success across nine glorious years, but even for the midfielder, the derby day victory over Watford was a day […]

Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu celebrates the first of his brace against Blackpool with Alfie Doughty
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Luton 3 Blackpool 1: Edwards hails two-goal Pelly as Town come through ‘dangerous’ game

April 10, 2023 James Cunliffe 29

Rob Edwards praised two-goal Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu as Luton came from behind in what the manager earmarked as a “dangerous” game against Championship basement boys Blackpool.  Last time at Kenilworth Road was one for the ages […]

Ethan Horvath
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4 things we learned from Millwall 0 Luton 0

April 9, 2023 Kevin Harper 27

The Hatters moved up to third in the Championship table with a 0-0 draw at Millwall on Good Friday. Here are our takeaways from the game. Hatters’ defence could give them the promotion edge Whether […]

Rob Edwards
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Millwall 0 Luton 0: Edwards hails ‘big point’ as Town move up to third

April 7, 2023 James Cunliffe 18

Rob Edwards’ claim of a “big point” at play-off rivals Millwall was justified after Burnley beat Middlesbrough to win promotion and keep Luton third in the Championship.  The Hatters leapfrogged Boro with their earnings from […]

Luton players celebrate in front of the Kenilworth Road end after beating Watford
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10 things we learned from Luton 2 Watford 0: Miracles, revenge, redemption and Nakamba

April 3, 2023 James Cunliffe 8

It started with a miracle and took a tour through glorious revenge, redemption and record-breaking as Luton claimed a derby day glory against their arch-rivals Watford that had been 17 years in the making. Was […]

The stronger the team, the stronger the team: Delirious Luton fans go crazy after Gabriel Osho's opener
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Wilder home truths show difference between Luton and Watford

April 1, 2023 James Cunliffe 2

Luton heaped misery on their arch-rivals Watford with such a dominant demolition that Hornets boss Chris Wilder admitted Luton deserved victory and then claimed that his side do not play as a team.  Goals from […]

Gabriel Osho strokes in the opening goal against Watford
Luton match reaction

Luton 2 Watford 0: Edwards ’emotional’ as derby brings redemption and revenge

April 1, 2023 James Cunliffe 9

Rob Edwards admitted that Luton’s 2-0 derby day victory over former side Watford made him “emotional” as he urged Hatters fans to have a good night celebrating. Gabriel Osho put Town ahead in the first […]

Amari'i Bell
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6 things we learned from Sunderland 1 Luton 1 – and yes, THAT penalty is one of them!

March 21, 2023 Kevin Harper 2

Luton were denied a perfect week ahead of the international break after a controversial 1-1 draw against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon. Here are our takeaways from the match: Lockyer shines […]

Luton manager Rob Edwards was left to rue a "wrong decision" that cost Luton all three points at Sunderland
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Sunderland 1 Luton 1: ‘A wrong decision has cost us,’ says Edwards over penalty blow

March 18, 2023 James Cunliffe 23

Boss Rob Edwards said the decision to award Sunderland a controversial late penalty cost his Luton side as he accused Manchester United loan winger Amad Diallo of diving to win the spot-kick.  In a season […]

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