The Lutonian
  • Home
  • News
  • Hatters
    • Luton Town news
    • Transfer news
    • Match previews
    • Match reports
    • Opinion
    • Interviews
    • Features
  • Sport
    • Luton Town
    • Boxing
  • Culture
    • Music
    • Art
    • Film
    • Theatre
    • Things to do
  • Lifestyle
    • Food and drink
    • Parks and outdoors
HomeWigan Athletic

Wigan Athletic

Rob Edward (centre) will pit his wits against Wigan boss Kolo Toure for the second of three times this month
Luton match preview

Edwards’ focus on Wigan despite Grimsby FA Cup prize for the winner

January 17, 2023 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Edwards’ focus on Wigan despite Grimsby FA Cup prize for the winner

Luton have been handed a “great opportunity” to go on an FA Cup run with a fourth-round tie against Grimsby the prize for beating Wigan tonight, but boss Rob Edwards won’t allow himself to think […]

Harry Cornick celebrates his leveller with Carlton Morris
Luton comment

5 things we learned from Luton 1 Wigan 1

January 9, 2023 Kevin Harper Comments Off on 5 things we learned from Luton 1 Wigan 1

Luton Town will host Grimsby in the FA Cup fourth-round draw if they can beat Wigan in a third-round replay after a 1-1 stalemate at Kenilworth Road on Saturday. Here are our takeaways from the […]

Rob Edwards
Luton match preview

Don’t give Wigan ‘a sniff’ of FA Cup ‘reset’, urges Luton boss Edwards

January 6, 2023 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Don’t give Wigan ‘a sniff’ of FA Cup ‘reset’, urges Luton boss Edwards

Rob Edwards wants Luton to take their fine Christmas league momentum into the FA Cup, but insists Luton can’t be complacent by paying any consideration to Wigan’s dreadful run of Championship results. The Hatters go […]

Rob Edwards celebrates his first victory as Luton boss
Luton Town interviews

‘He’s been class’ – Watson explains what has gone right for boss Edwards

January 6, 2023 Sportsdesk Comments Off on ‘He’s been class’ – Watson explains what has gone right for boss Edwards

Louie Watson says manager Rob Edwards is trying to play more football and that a new identity is already starting to emerge, as they take a three-game victorious league streak into the FA Cup against […]

Nathan Jones
Luton Town news

Jones surprised and shocked at fan ‘cheap shot’ over tactics

September 13, 2022 James Cunliffe 4

Nathan Jones admitted being more honest than he should have been about the Wigan defeat, revealing he was affected by some fans’ comments that questioned his tactics. believes he was more honest than he should’ve […]

A baffled Nathan Jones looks on
Luton match reaction

Luton 1 Wigan 2: Jones admits subs didn’t work in late smash-and-grab defeat

September 3, 2022 James Cunliffe 5

Nathan Jones admitted his substitutes didn’t work as Luton snatched defeat from the jaws of victory at home to Wigan, conceding two sickeners in the last ten minutes.  Carlton Morris’ third goal in four games […]

Luton match preview

‘ I haven’t got a headache! It’s just good choices,’ says Jones ahead of Wigan visit

September 3, 2022 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘ I haven’t got a headache! It’s just good choices,’ says Jones ahead of Wigan visit

Nathan Jones is relishing in the options he has to pick from for today’s visit of Wigan Athletic and says he doesn’t view it as a selection headache.  Luton are on a three-game unbeaten streak […]

Elliot Thorpe
Luton transfer news

‘Elliot Thorpe will get opportunities to step up,’ says Jones after Luton’s quiet transfer window

February 3, 2022 Sportsdesk 1

Midfield prospect Elliot Thorpe will get an opportunity to step up to Luton’s first team after the club couldn’t sign any players on transfer deadline day, manager Nathan Jones has said. The Hatters had tried […]

Glen Rea
Luton transfer news

‘We didn’t want Glen to go,’ says Jones over Rea’s loan switch to Wigan Athletic

February 1, 2022 Sportsdesk 2

Luton did not want Glen Rea to leave on loan, but couldn’t guarantee the midfielder game time so allowed him to leave for Wigan Athletic, boss Nathan Jones has said.  The 27-year-old was one of […]

Glen Rea
Luton transfer news

Confirmed transfer: Glen Rea joins Wigan Athletic on loan with Luton chasing Sheffield United ace

January 31, 2022 Sportsdesk 4

Luton midfielder Glen Rea has joined League One promotion chasers Wigan Athletic on loan until the end of the season. The 27-year-old has been a Hatter since 2016, when he was one of manager Nathan […]

Posts pagination

« 1 2 3 4 5 »

More Luton stories

  • Luton Town Hall
    News

    Luton wants cleaner shops, better parks and more flowers as £1.5m ‘Pride in Place’ plans approved

    May 12, 2026 0
    Cleaner shopping parades, brighter gateways into town and upgraded play parks are among the first improvements residents could begin seeing across Luton after councillors approved plans for a £1.5million government-funded regeneration programme. Luton Council’s executive [...]
  • Bussing Out
    News

    New exhibition shines light on hidden history of school dispersal

    April 21, 2026 Comments Off on New exhibition shines light on hidden history of school dispersal
    A powerful new installation exploring a little-known chapter of British history has arrived in Luton, bringing with it stories that many in the town may recognise on a deeply personal level. Bussing Out, an immersive [...]
  • Vauxhall workers
    News

    New Vauxhall exhibition to celebrate Luton’s industrial past after factory closure

    April 20, 2026 Comments Off on New Vauxhall exhibition to celebrate Luton’s industrial past after factory closure
    A major new exhibition charting more than a century of car manufacturing in Luton is set to open next month, offering a poignant look at the town’s industrial heritage following the closure of the Vauxhall [...]
Articles you might have missed
  • Cheers as young skateboarder opens revamped Wigmore park in front of hundreds
    May 6, 2026 0
  • Pothole surge hits Luton as new ‘jet patcher’ rolled out to tackle road repairs faster
    April 30, 2026 0
  • Luton Airport ground staff secure 7.5 per cent pay rise after union negotiations
    April 28, 2026 0
  • Radio LaB wins seven national awards after standout year for students
    April 22, 2026 Comments Off on Radio LaB wins seven national awards after standout year for students
  • New exhibition shines light on hidden history of school dispersal
    April 21, 2026 Comments Off on New exhibition shines light on hidden history of school dispersal
  • New Vauxhall exhibition to celebrate Luton’s industrial past after factory closure
    April 20, 2026 Comments Off on New Vauxhall exhibition to celebrate Luton’s industrial past after factory closure
  • Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’
    April 20, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’
About The Lutonian

The Lutonian is a 21st century independent news desk for a modern, forward-thinking Luton.

We are here to report on the news, sport and culture that matters to you, with journalism by Lutonians for Lutonians.

Our town is changing for the better, so it’s time to start shouting about it while also celebrating more of the things, places and people that bring us together and make life worth living.

You don’t need to have been born here, you don’t need to live here, but if you carry Luton and, more importantly, its people in your heart, then you are a Lutonian and you are in the right place. Welcome.

Copyright © 2026 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes