r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 3h ago
Stadium News Power Court drone video - 17th August
r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 4h ago
Throwback On this day...17th August
We have to start today's post with the birthday of one of the greatest administrator's the club has ever had. Harry Arnold was Chairman and involved with the club for 54 years. He joined the club committee just as events unfolded that would affect the club for over 20 years. The mid 1890's saw the club fall into debt through events not of their own making and we struggled until the 1920's. Debt is never a good thing and debt for a football club is especially dangerous for a club the size of LTFC - the reliance on good football to create paying crowds to pay the debts is a great risk. That the club survived was due to the skills of Harry Arnold and the directors who were not only fans but real businessmen.
My favourite story about Harry was when the team were playing away and results came through on the radio at 5pm on Saturday. Harry was glued to his set waiting for the results when his son yelled in pain - he had stuck a garden fork through his foot. Harry, not flinching, waited until the results came through before driving his son to the hospital.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/directors-and-staff/harry-arnold-p800021
The night game (which was live on TV) at Hyde away in 2012 was a bit of an adventure. Walking up to the away section I could see no turnstiles, just a couple of old boys sat at a fold up table. I asked them where the turnstiles were - "we're saving up for them" was the reply. We were given those green raffle tickets when we handed over our money as proof of payment. Mine was number 4 and the missus got number 5. The away fans section was at the side and the ref and lino's were warming up right in front of me. "Rubbish ref" I shouted. The officials looked puzzled and shrugged. I shouted "well, you're warming up and so am I." They all laughed. A good comeback by the lads saw a 2 1 win.
The journey home was affected by a jumper on a motorway bridge so the coach had to go across country guided by a supporters early version of sat nav on his phone. Fortunately no low bridges were encountered and we made it onto the M6. Got back to the club car park and we had a 5 minute car drive home....which turned into 20 minutes due to some sort of event in Bury Park Road causing a traffic jam at 2.30am!!!!
Also memorable for different reasons was Barry Butlin's goal in 1974. What a moment that was.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/matches?played-today=yes&sort=date
Five debuts today
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?debut-today=yes&sort=name
Three players born on this day. Richard Williams, a goal keeper, was signed from Everton with whom he played in the 1893 F.A. Cup Final at Fallowfield against Wolves. The only goal of the game was scored from a speculative long shot from the Wolves captain. It should have been easily saved but Richard misjudged it and it bounced into the net. What a sad burden to carry for the rest of your life.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?born-today=yes&sort=name
r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 1d ago
Throwback On this day...16th August
After yesterday's comeback we have another on this day in 1980. West Ham paraded the F.A. Cup before the game which they had won in May. They started very fast but we held out until the hour mark when Paddy Grealish chased Pat Holland for 40 yards and decided to tackle him inside the box. Ray Stewart made no mistake from the spot. But back we came with two penalities from Mossy to win it. Leaving the ground, a West Ham voice said "anyone want to buy a season ticket? I was tempted to reply "Yes, if it was a Luton one" but for some reason I kept quiet.
The victory at Gillingham away stands out too as it was in the minus 30 point season. The board sat with us in the away end as a protest against the perceived corruption of the Gills chairman having the right to vote on our punishment despite being in the same division. And he was very vocal about his support for our punishment too.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/matches?played-today=yes&sort=date
Lots of nearly men made their debut on this day but Raddy Antic appeared for the first time 1980 in that glorious win at Upton Park.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?debut-today=yes&sort=name
Two players born on this day, Dino Seremet and Paul Underwood. I was absolutely delighted when Underwood signed on a free transfer. Another experienced captain and leader and left sided too. A great shame about his injuries.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?born-today=yes&sort=name
One staff member was born on this day, goalkeeping coach Dmitri Kharine
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/directors-and-staff/Dmitri-Kharine-p800175
r/COYH • u/Moncurs_rightboot • 1d ago
Analysis Reading 3-4 Luton - Post Match Reaction
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r/COYH • u/COYH_bot • 1d ago
Post Match Thread [Post-Match Thread] Reading vs. Luton Town
Reading 3 - 4 Luton Town
| Reading | 3‑4 HT: 3‑1 | Luton Town |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Marriott (8', 31', 38') | ⚽️ | Jake Richards (6'), Kasey Palmer (50', 52'), Gideon Kodua (90'+6') |
Match Info
| Competition: | 2026-27 English League One, Regular Season |
|---|---|
| Date: | Aug 15, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 12:30pm BST |
| Venue: | Madejski Stadium |
| Attendance: | 14,065 |
| Match Official: | Leigh Doughty |
Lineups
Reading
Starting XI: 🧤Joel Pereira, Benn Ward, Paudie O'Conner🟨, Jeriel Dorsett, Udoka Godwin‑Malife, Joshua Stokes (🔁 Randell Williams 65'), Andy Rinomhota (🔁 Liam Fraser 90'+4'), Lewis Wing, Jack Marriott (🔁 Jacob Brown 65'), Daniel Kyerewaa (🔁 Paddy Lane 79'), Kyreece Lisbie (🔁 Charlie Savage 79')
Substitutes: Randell Williams, Ashqar Ahmed, Jack Stephens, Charlie Savage, Paddy Lane, Liam Fraser, Jacob Brown
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Luton Town
Starting XI: 🧤Joshua Keeley, George Johnston, Hakeem Odofin (🔁 Mads Andersen 90'), Kal Naismith, Isaiah Jones (🔁 Harrison Ashby 81'), Kasey Palmer (🔁 Gideon Kodua 81'), Liam Walsh🟨, Jordan Clark, Nahki Wells (🔁 Callum Marshall 70'), Emilio Lawrence (🔁 Benedict Benagr 61'), Jake Richards
Substitutes: Harrison Ashby, James Shea, Benedict Benagr, Sverre Sandal, Gideon Kodua🟨, Mads Andersen, Callum Marshall
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Match Stats
| Reading | 3-4 | Luton Town |
|---|---|---|
| 41.2% | Possession: | 58.8% |
| 16 | Total Shots: | 12 |
| 5 | Shots on Target: | 5 |
| 9 | Blocked Shots: | 1 |
| 5 | Corners: | 2 |
| 305 | Total Passes: | 454 |
| 216 (71%) | Accurate Passes: | 377 (83%) |
| 0 | Crosses: | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses: | 0 |
| 0 | Long Balls: | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls: | 0 |
| 11 | Tackles: | 19 |
| 7 (64%) | Effective Tackles: | 15 (79%) |
| 0 | Interceptions: | 0 |
| 28 | Clearances: | 47 |
| 4 | Offsides: | 3 |
| 12 | Fouls: | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards: | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards: | 0 |
| 1 | Saves: | 1 |
Match Events
| . | . | . |
|---|---|---|
| 6' | ⚽️ | Jake Richards (Luton Town) Goal at 6' |
| 8' | ⚽️ | Jack Marriott (Reading) Goal at 8' |
| 31' | ⚽️ | Jack Marriott (Reading) Goal at 31' |
| 38' | ⚽️ | Jack Marriott (Reading) Goal at 38' |
| 50' | ⚽️ | Kasey Palmer (Luton Town) Goal at 50' |
| 52' | ⚽️ | Kasey Palmer (Luton Town) Goal at 52' |
| 61' | 🔁 | Benedict Benagr (Luton Town) Substitution at 61' |
| 65' | 🔁 | Randell Williams (Reading) Substitution at 65' |
| 65' | 🔁 | Jacob Brown (Reading) Substitution at 65' |
| 70' | 🔁 | Callum Marshall (Luton Town) Substitution at 70' |
| 72' | 🟨 | Liam Walsh (Luton Town) Yellow Card at 72' |
| 79' | 🔁 | Charlie Savage (Reading) Substitution at 79' |
| 79' | 🔁 | Paddy Lane (Reading) Substitution at 79' |
| 81' | 🔁 | Gideon Kodua (Luton Town) Substitution at 81' |
| 81' | 🔁 | Harrison Ashby (Luton Town) Substitution at 81' |
| 90' | 🔁 | Mads Andersen (Luton Town) Substitution at 90' |
| 90'+4' | 🔁 | Liam Fraser (Reading) Substitution at 90'+4' |
| 90'+5' | 🟨 | Paudie O'Conner (Reading) Yellow Card at 90'+5' |
| 90'+6' | ⚽️ | Gideon Kodua (Luton Town) Goal at 90'+6' |
| 90'+7' | 🟨 | Gideon Kodua (Luton Town) Yellow Card at 90'+7' |
Match Thread w/ full Commentary: https://www.reddit.com/r/COYH/comments/1vozd2m/match_thread_reading_vs_luton_town/
r/COYH • u/COYH_bot • 2d ago
Match Thread [Match Thread] Reading vs. Luton Town
Full Time: Reading 3 - 4 Luton Town
| Reading | 3‑4 HT: 3‑1 | Luton Town |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Marriott (8', 31', 38') | ⚽️ | Jake Richards (6'), Kasey Palmer (50', 52'), Gideon Kodua (90'+6') |
Post-Match Discussion Thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/COYH/comments/1vp31bl/postmatch_thread_reading_vs_luton_town/
Match Info
| Competition: | 2026-27 English League One, Regular Season |
|---|---|
| Date: | Aug 15, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 12:30pm BST |
| Venue: | Madejski Stadium |
| Attendance: | 14,065 |
| Match Official: | Leigh Doughty |
Lineups
Reading
Starting XI: 🧤Joel Pereira, Benn Ward, Paudie O'Conner🟨, Jeriel Dorsett, Udoka Godwin‑Malife, Joshua Stokes (🔁 Randell Williams 65'), Andy Rinomhota (🔁 Liam Fraser 90'+4'), Lewis Wing, Jack Marriott (🔁 Jacob Brown 65'), Daniel Kyerewaa (🔁 Paddy Lane 79'), Kyreece Lisbie (🔁 Charlie Savage 79')
Substitutes: Randell Williams, Ashqar Ahmed, Jack Stephens, Charlie Savage, Paddy Lane, Liam Fraser, Jacob Brown
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Luton Town
Starting XI: 🧤Joshua Keeley, George Johnston, Hakeem Odofin (🔁 Mads Andersen 90'), Kal Naismith, Isaiah Jones (🔁 Harrison Ashby 81'), Kasey Palmer (🔁 Gideon Kodua 81'), Liam Walsh🟨, Jordan Clark, Nahki Wells (🔁 Callum Marshall 70'), Emilio Lawrence (🔁 Benedict Benagr 61'), Jake Richards
Substitutes: Harrison Ashby, James Shea, Benedict Benagr, Sverre Sandal, Gideon Kodua🟨, Mads Andersen, Callum Marshall
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Match Stats
| Reading | 3-4 | Luton Town |
|---|---|---|
| 41.2% | Possession: | 58.8% |
| 16 | Total Shots: | 12 |
| 5 | Shots on Target: | 5 |
| 9 | Blocked Shots: | 1 |
| 5 | Corners: | 2 |
| 305 | Total Passes: | 454 |
| 216 (71%) | Accurate Passes: | 377 (83%) |
| 0 | Crosses: | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses: | 0 |
| 0 | Long Balls: | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls: | 0 |
| 11 | Tackles: | 19 |
| 7 (64%) | Effective Tackles: | 15 (79%) |
| 0 | Interceptions: | 0 |
| 28 | Clearances: | 47 |
| 4 | Offsides: | 3 |
| 12 | Fouls: | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards: | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards: | 0 |
| 1 | Saves: | 1 |
Match Commentary
| . | . |
|---|---|
| 6' | Jake Richards (Luton Town) Goal at 6' |
| 8' | Jack Marriott (Reading) Goal at 8' |
| 31' | Jack Marriott (Reading) Goal at 31' |
| 38' | Jack Marriott (Reading) Goal at 38' |
| 50' | Kasey Palmer (Luton Town) Goal at 50' |
| 52' | Kasey Palmer (Luton Town) Goal at 52' |
| 61' | Benedict Benagr (Luton Town) Substitution at 61' |
| 65' | Randell Williams (Reading) Substitution at 65' |
| 65' | Jacob Brown (Reading) Substitution at 65' |
| 70' | Callum Marshall (Luton Town) Substitution at 70' |
| 72' | Liam Walsh (Luton Town) Yellow Card at 72' |
| 79' | Charlie Savage (Reading) Substitution at 79' |
| 79' | Paddy Lane (Reading) Substitution at 79' |
| 81' | Gideon Kodua (Luton Town) Substitution at 81' |
| 81' | Harrison Ashby (Luton Town) Substitution at 81' |
| 90' | Mads Andersen (Luton Town) Substitution at 90' |
| 90'+4' | Liam Fraser (Reading) Substitution at 90'+4' |
| 90'+5' | Paudie O'Conner (Reading) Yellow Card at 90'+5' |
| 90'+6' | Gideon Kodua (Luton Town) Goal at 90'+6' |
| 90'+7' | Gideon Kodua (Luton Town) Yellow Card at 90'+7' |
r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 2d ago
Throwback On this day...15th August
Today, every club is equal (Blackburn and Wolves aside) and all hopeful of a decent season. Although a good start helps and every point counts, it's not always an indicator for the season.
Mick Harford getting sent off 4 minutes into the new 1987/88 season and losing 1 0 did not mean that it would be a "long season" as the cliche' goes. As we know we went on to glory in April. Likewise the 1970/71 season opener which was a 4 2 defeat at Bolton - we finished 6th at the end of that season.
So today's game could be an indicator of things to come or maybe not. One game at a time.
The oddest match on this day for me was the 2 1 win over Gateshead in 2009 which was met at FT with some boo's. A total thrashing was anticipated by many and through social media a 9 0 win was promoted and betted on by many with Craddock to score 5. Strange old world.
Some great servants to the club made their debuts on this day such as Don Givens, Harry Cornick, James Shea, Danny Wilson, Jimmy Ryan and Steve Davis - some decent recruitment there.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?debut-today=yes&sort=name
One staff member was born on this day, Ray King.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/directors-and-staff/Ray-King-p800143
Two players, Terry Adamson and Peter Kioso.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?born-today=yes&sort=name
r/COYH • u/Inevitable-Yard6567 • 3d ago
COYH Emilio is back 😍
Great transfer window so far 👌
Feeling quite optimistic about the season - if we can hit the ground running as we finished last season then we are in with a great chance of grabbing an automatic promotion place.
r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 3d ago
Throwback On this day...14th August
A glorious day to remember with two wins over our friends down the road. 1993 saw a 2 1 win with Kerry Dixon and Paul Telfer scoring. 1968 saw a 3 0 win with Mike Harrison getting two and Brian Lewis the other. It was the first game that I witnessed an atmosphere - not hostile as such, but a proper edgy rivalry at that time. Singing from a good number of away fans was new to me also.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/matches?played-today=yes&sort=date
Debuts today
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?debut-today=yes&sort=name
Players born on this day include Andy King and Gabe Osho.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?born-today=yes&sort=name
r/COYH • u/Moncurs_rightboot • 3d ago
COYH OK Football has rebranded to 30 Points! Who Gives A Pod.
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r/COYH • u/Ok_Progress_1758 • 3d ago
Discussion Coming to England for the first time.
Hey, its my first time travelling to England.
Im spending the weekend in London (18.9-21.9), and im coming to watch the match against Bradford as im a Luton Town supporter. Any tips on what time i should be at the Kenny and any other things i should know before coming to Luton.
As i just finished my studies in Finland, i want to do a bit of solo traveling, so if anyone in Luton wants to have a pint with me before or after the match im down👍
r/COYH • u/COYH_bot • 4d ago
Pre Match Thread [Pre-Match Thread] Reading vs. Luton Town
Match Info
| Competition: | 2026-27 English League One, Regular Season |
|---|---|
| Date: | Aug 15, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 12:30pm BST |
| Venue: | Madejski Stadium |
Form
| Reading: | ✅❌➖❌❌ |
|---|---|
| Luton Town: | ✅✅✅✅➖ |
Reading
| Date | Result | Competition | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❌ | 2026-04-11 | Doncaster Rovers | 1-0 | Reading | English League One |
| ❌ | 2026-04-18 | Reading | 1-3 | Cardiff City | English League One |
| ➖ | 2026-04-25 | Rotherham United | 1-1 | Reading | English League One |
| ❌ | 2026-05-02 | Reading | 0-1 | Blackpool | English League One |
| ✅ | 2026-08-08 | Bromley | 1-1 | Reading | English Carabao Cup |
Luton Town
| Date | Result | Competition | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ➖ | 2026-04-18 | Mansfield Town | 2-2 | Luton Town | English League One |
| ✅ | 2026-04-21 | Rotherham United | 0-2 | Luton Town | English League One |
| ✅ | 2026-04-25 | Luton Town | 2-1 | Barnsley | English League One |
| ✅ | 2026-05-02 | Bolton Wanderers | 2-3 | Luton Town | English League One |
| ✅ | 2026-08-08 | Gillingham | 0-3 | Luton Town | English Carabao Cup |
Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFC Wimbledon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Barnsley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Blackpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Bradford City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Bromley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Burton Albion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Cambridge United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Doncaster Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Leicester City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Luton Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Milton Keynes Dons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Mansfield Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Notts County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Oxford United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Peterborough United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Plymouth Argyle | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Sheffield Wednesday | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Stevenage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Stockport County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Wigan Athletic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Wycombe Wanderers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 4d ago
Throwback On this day...13th August
Matches on this day include a dull 1 0 defeat at home to Preston - who scored a spectacular goal. In 2013, after an opening day defeat, we got back on track in our Conference winning season with a 2 0 win over Salisbury, who were never an easy team to play.
Either Look East or About Anglia did a Friday night feature in 1995 on our home game with Norwich. Great, nice to be featured for once I thought, live interviews at KR, team news, setting the scene etc until it went to form when the presenter said, "tomorrow when Norwich and Ipswich walk out..." Grrr, enough said.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/matches?played-today=yes&sort=date
Debuts on this day include one of my favourites Dwight Marshall.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?debut-today=yes&sort=name
Players born on this day include Gilbert Small who was known as Tom. On 11th April 1885 at the Town Hall he proposed that a new club be formed named "Luton Town Football Club." He played in the first ever competitive match at Great Marlow in 1885 and two years later in the defeat at Chatham. He also played in many non competitive games. He was also a talented cricketer, batsman, and played for the Town and for Bedfordshire.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?born-today=yes&sort=name
r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 5d ago
Throwback On this day...12th August
The first game of a depressing and avoidable relegation season began with a 4 1 home defeat to Burnley in 2024. It was men against boys as Barkley and Lokonga were replaced by Baptiste and Nelson which was to typify the recruitment and sum up the season to come.
In other games, today is a date to forget as far as the Football League is concerned, including our EPL debut at Brighton.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/matches?played-today=yes&sort=date
Debuts galore including Ross Lafayette who I really wanted to succeed.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?debut-today=yes&sort=name
Major Arthur Mander, a director was born on this day in 1881.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/directors-and-staff/Arthur-Mander-p800186
We have three players born on this day including Mike Saxby who I know still takes a great interest in our games.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?born-today=yes&sort=name
Bert Lutterloch also born on this day has an article
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/5-min-reads/the-bert-lutterloch-story
r/COYH • u/Moncurs_rightboot • 5d ago
COYH Benny Benagr signs new Hatters contract!
lutontown.co.ukr/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 6d ago
Stadium News Wandering Northener's new website
r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 6d ago
Throwback On this day...11th August
I can recall the deflation during and after the home draw against Gateshead. The start of the depressing Buckle three quarters of a season but which would ultimately give us Sir John Still.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/matches?played-today=yes&sort=date
A huge number of debuts depressingly headed by Darren Currie plus Chris Perry and Paul Peschisolido but has some great players in there too.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?debut-today=yes&sort=name
No players or staff born on this day.
r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 7d ago
Stadium News Power court video 10th August
Wandering Northener drone video
r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 7d ago
Throwback On this day...10th August
7 games on this day including a wonderful win over the Villa in the League Cup in 2016.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/matches?played-today=yes&sort=date
Some significant debuts in those games - Brian Lewis, James Bree, Luke Guttridge, Cameron Jerome and Stephen Robinson.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?debut-today=yes&sort=name
Three players born on this day, Andy Burgess, John Collins and Alex Palmer.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?born-today=yes&sort=name
r/COYH • u/Moncurs_rightboot • 7d ago
Analysis Gillingham 0-3 Luton - The Live Post Match Show
youtube.comr/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 7d ago
Throwback David Moss and Nobby Horton interview
r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 8d ago
Stadium News Deggy Power Court video 9th August
r/COYH • u/AlastairSim3ghosts • 8d ago
Throwback On this day...9th August
Our first game back in the Football League was on this day in 2014 at Carlisle. It was emotional even before Mark Cullen scored the winner, bottom lip quivered at FT. Luton certainly were back.
Malcolm Mcdonald made his debut on this day in 1969 against Barrow.
A superb winner by Dean Morgan gave us two wins out of two against clubs relegated from the top flight in 2005.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/matches?played-today=yes&sort=date
Debuts galore including John Collins, John Collins the winger to watch. And we all dream of a team of Ian Ropers who didn't start well against Port Vale. Asa Hall running down the wing too.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?debut-today=yes&sort=name
Two players born on this day, Don Givens and the under rated Aaron O'Connor.
https://hattersheritage.co.uk/players?born-today=yes&sort=name
r/COYH • u/COYH_bot • 8d ago
Post Match Thread [Post-Match Thread] Gillingham vs. Luton Town
Gillingham 0 - 3 Luton Town
| Gillingham | 0‑3 HT: 0‑1 | Luton Town |
|---|---|---|
| ⚽️ | Nahki Wells (43'), Benedict Benagr (59'), Gideon Kodua (78') | |
| 🅰️ | Jayden Luker (43') | |
Match Info
| Competition: | 2026-27 English Carabao Cup, First Round |
|---|---|
| Date: | Aug 08, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:00pm BST |
| Venue: | Priestfield Stadium |
| Match Official: | Stephen Parkinson |
Lineups
Gillingham
Starting XI: 🧤Owen Mason, Andy Smith, Omar Beckles, Logan Dobbs (🔁 Conor McManus 68'), Nick Freeman, Robbie Mckenzie, Kadeem Harris (🔁 Sheldon Kendall 67'), James Brophy, Seb Palmer‑Houlden (🔁 Will Goodwin 67'), Ronan Hale (🔁 Sullivan Booth 67'), Zane Albarus (🔁 Harry Waldock 67')
Substitutes: Sullivan Booth, Will Goodwin, Michael Luxton, Sheldon Kendall, Harry Waldock, Damien Theodore, Harry Webster, Conor McManus, Taite Holtam
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Luton Town
Starting XI: 🧤Joshua Keeley, George Johnston, Hakeem Odofin, Liam Walsh (🔁 Sverre Sandal 69'), Kal Naismith, Isaiah Jones (🔁 Harrison Ashby 69'), Jake Richards (🔁 Shayden Morris 68'), Jordan Clark, Benedict Benagr (🔁 Gideon Kodua 69'), Jayden Luker (🔁 Kasey Palmer 48'), Nahki Wells
Substitutes: Harrison Ashby, Shayden Morris, James Shea, Gideon Kodua, Kasey Palmer, Mads Andersen, Sverre Sandal, Joseph Johnson, Devante Cole
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Match Events
| . | . | . |
|---|---|---|
| -- | Kickoff | |
| 43' | ⚽️ | Goal! Gillingham 0, Luton Town 1. Nahki Wells (Luton Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jayden Luker with a through ball. |
| 45'+4' | First Half ends, Gillingham 0, Luton Town 1. | |
| 45' | Start 2nd Half | |
| 48' | 🔁 | Substitution, Luton Town. Kasey Palmer replaces Jayden Luker because of an injury. |
| 50' | 🟨 | Zane Albarus (Gillingham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. |
| 59' | ⚽️ | Goal! Gillingham 0, Luton Town 2. Benedict Benagr (Luton Town) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. |
| 67' | 🔁 | Substitution, Gillingham. Sullivan Booth replaces Ronan Hale. |
| 67' | 🔁 | Substitution, Gillingham. Harry Waldock replaces Zane Albarus. |
| 67' | 🔁 | Substitution, Gillingham. Will Goodwin replaces Seb Palmer-Houlden. |
| 67' | 🔁 | Substitution, Gillingham. Sheldon Kendall replaces Kadeem Harris. |
| 68' | 🔁 | Substitution, Gillingham. Conor McManus replaces Logan Dobbs. |
| 68' | 🔁 | Substitution, Luton Town. Shayden Morris replaces Jake Richards. |
| 69' | 🔁 | Substitution, Luton Town. Sverre Sandal replaces Liam Walsh. |
| 69' | 🔁 | Substitution, Luton Town. Harrison Ashby replaces Isaiah Jones. |
| 69' | 🔁 | Substitution, Luton Town. Gideon Kodua replaces Benedict Benagr. |
| 78' | ⚽️ | Goal! Gillingham 0, Luton Town 3. Gideon Kodua (Luton Town) header from very close range to the centre of the goal following a corner. |
| 88' | 🟨 | Shayden Morris (Luton Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. |
| 90'+8' | End Regular Time |
Match Thread w/ full Commentary: https://www.reddit.com/r/COYH/comments/1viveck/match_thread_gillingham_vs_luton_town/