Luton Town

Luton Town is a professional football club based in Luton, England. The club was founded in 1885 and currently plays in the English Football League (EFL) Championship, the second tier of English football. Nicknamed "The Hatters", Luton Town plays their home matches at Kenilworth Road Stadium, which has a capacity of over 10,000 spectators.

The history of Luton Town is filled with many ups and downs. In the early years, the club played in various local leagues before joining the Football League Second Division in 1897. However, financial difficulties led to the club being expelled from the league in 1900. Luton Town then played in non-league football for several decades before finally being readmitted to the Football League in 1920.

The 1950s and 60s were the most successful period for Luton Town, with the club winning their first major trophy, the Football League Cup in 1959. In the 1980s, the club enjoyed their most successful era under the management of David Pleat, winning the Football League Cup again in 1988 and gaining promotion to the First Division, now known as the Premier League, in 1982.

However, the 1990s saw a decline in the club's fortunes, and they were relegated to the Third Division, now known as League One, in 2001. After several seasons in the lower divisions, Luton Town finally gained promotion back to the EFL Championship in 2019.

One of the most iconic figures in the history of Luton Town is Mick Harford, who played for the club in the 1980s and 90s and later served as manager. Harford is the club's all-time top scorer with 92 goals and is also the only Luton Town player to have been capped for England's national team.

Another notable figure associated with Luton Town is Eric Morecambe, the famous comedian who was a devoted fan of the club. After his death in 1984, a stand at Kenilworth Road Stadium was named in his honor.

Today, Luton Town continues to compete in the EFL Championship and has a loyal fan base known for their passionate support. The club has a fierce rivalry with nearby team Watford FC, with matches between the two often referred to as the M1 derby.

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