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2013–14 Luton Town F.C. season
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The 2013–14 season was the 128th in the history of Luton Town Football Club and the club's fifth consecutive season in non-League football following a seventh-place finish in the 2012–13 campaign. In manager John Still's first full season in charge, Luton won promotion to the Football League and were crowned Conference Premier champions.
Luton started their 2013–14 campaign slowly, scoring only two goals from open play in their first eight games to leave the club in the lower reaches of mid-table. However, performances and results soon picked up, resulting in a club-record 27-match unbeaten run in which the team scored 78 goals. Luton reached the top of the table just before the turn of the year and remained in that position for the rest of the campaign. Promotion to League Two was confirmed on 15 April 2014 after nearest rivals Cambridge United failed to win; Luton eventually ended the season 19 points ahead of them. Luton accumulated 101 points and kept 23 clean sheets, both club records, while also equalling the club record for the fewest goals conceded over a season (35).
This article covers the period from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014.
Background
History of Luton Town F.C. (1970–present) List of Luton Town F.C. seasons 2012–13 Luton Town F.C. season
After two unsuccessful attempts for promotion back to the Football League in the 2009–10 and 2010–11 seasons, Luton dismissed manager Gary Brabin and appointed Paul Buckle in April 2012 in an attempt to reach the play-offs as the 2011–12 campaign drew to a close. Buckle oversaw five wins in eight games as Luton reached the play-off final, though ultimately lost to York City. Paul Buckle is named as new Luton Town manager https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17638073 BBC Sport 6 April 2012 13 May 2013 Luton 1–2 York (POF) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18049175 BBC Sport 20 May 2012 13 May 2013 Buckle quickly began moulding his own team for the 2012–13 season, releasing 14 players and signing eight new ones, although two signings in the form of Garry Richards and Danny Spiller did not play a single game as they both suffered long-term injuries. The club started the season well, and was one point from the top of the table after the first third of the season. However, the club's league form soon nosedived and they went on to win only three league games over the course of the next four months. Victories over higher-league opponents Wolverhampton Wanderers and Norwich City in the FA Cup gave some respite, but "genuine personal reasons" saw Paul Buckle leave the club in February. Under his replacement, John Still, performances and results gradually picked up to culminate in a late five-game unbeaten run, but the club could not challenge for a play-off finish and ended the season in a club-record low of seventh place. Southport 1–3 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22133365 BBC Sport 20 April 2013 13 May 2013
Still began his own rebuilding of the squad a month before the last game of the season by releasing six players. Luton Town: John Still confirms summer squad clear-out https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21970033 BBC Sport 28 March 2013 14 May 2013 He later released three more, transfer listed five others, and then signed players he had either worked with or scouted previously at Dagenham & Redbridge in the form of Solomon Taiwo, Scott Griffiths, Alex Wall and Elliot Justham. Two more leave Hatters http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/two-more-leave-hatters-1-5091558 Luton Today 15 May 2013 15 May 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Quartet transfer listed http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/quarter-transfer-listed-781246.aspx Luton Town F.C. 19 April 2013 14 May 2013 Taiwo signs new Hatters deal http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/taiwo-signs-new-hatters-deal-1-5059333 Luton Today 7 May 2013 14 May 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Town tie up deals for Wall and Griffiths http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/town-tie-up-deals-for-wall-and-griffiths-1-5031864 Luton Today 24 April 2013 14 May 2013 Luton Town sign East Thurrock keeper Elliot Justham https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22515519 BBC Sport 13 May 2013 14 May 2013 Defender Anthony Charles, who had won the Conference with two other clubs, and Hull City striker Mark Cullen also joined the club in the close-season. Hatters snap up defender Charles http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-snap-up-defender-charles-1-5203743 Luton Today 19 June 2013 25 June 2013 29 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140429045112/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-snap-up-defender-charles-1-5203743 dead Hatters snap up Hull striker Cullen http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/hatters-snap-up-hull-striker-cullen-1-5106148 Luton Today 17 May 2013 25 June 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Still committed existing players to new contracts, with goalkeeper Mark Tyler, defender Steve McNulty, midfielders Matt Robinson and Dave Martin, and player of the season Alex Lawless signing new deals. Tyler signs one-year deal http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/tyler-signs-new-contract-826447.aspx Luton Town F.C. 17 May 2013 17 May 2013 McNulty signs new Hatters deal http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/mcnulty-signs-new-hatters-deal-1-5043709 Luton Today 29 April 2013 14 May 2013 18 May 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130518091538/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/mcnulty-signs-new-hatters-deal-1-5043709 dead Robinson pens new Hatters deal http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/robinson-pens-new-hatters-deal-1-5161351 Luton Today 5 June 2013 25 June 2013 21 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130621161227/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/robinson-pens-new-hatters-deal-1-5161351 dead Martin agrees new Hatters deal http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/martin-agrees-new-hatters-deal-1-5181020 Luton Today 11 June 2013 25 June 2013 10 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150610225304/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/martin-agrees-new-hatters-deal-1-5181020 dead Alex Lawless: Midfielder commits future to Luton Town https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22481486 BBC Sport 10 May 2013 14 May 2013
Review
July
The opening of the transfer window on 1 July saw Southport players Andy Parry and Shaun Whalley sign for undisclosed fees, and out-of-contract Histon duo Danny Fitzsimons and Jim Stevenson also join the club. Hatters confirm double signing http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/hatters-confirm-double-signing-1-5046908 Luton Today 1 May 2013 1 May 2013 August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Hatters sign Histon duo http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/hatters-sign-histon-duo-1-5109136 Luton Today 20 May 2013 21 May 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Striker Dan Walker joined Hereford United on a free transfer. Walker wanted first team football as he signs for Bulls http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/walker-wanted-first-team-football-as-he-signs-for-bulls-1-5169022 Luton Today 7 June 2013 25 June 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Transfer-listed goalkeeper Dean Brill moved on loan to Scottish Premier League club Inverness Caledonian Thistle on 2 July until January 2014. Keeper Brill moves to Inverness on loan http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/keeper-brill-moves-to-inverness-on-loan-1-5242506 Luton Today 2 July 2013 4 July 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Injured midfielder Danny Spiller and transfer-listed defender Simon Ainge both had their contracts terminated by the club on 4 July. Spiller and Ainge depart Hatters http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/spiller-and-ainge-depart-hatters-1-5249588 Luton Today 4 July 2013 4 July 2013 7 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130707141309/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/spiller-and-ainge-depart-hatters-1-5249588 dead In addition to changes in the playing staff, there were also alterations to the backroom team, as first team coach Alan Neilson left to be replaced by Grays Athletic manager Hakan Hayrettin on 5 July. Long-serving goalkeeping coach Dmitri Kharine also left the club. Neilson and Kharine leave Town http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/neilson-and-kharine-leave-town-1-5250813 Luton Today 4 July 2013 5 July 2013 6 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006101435/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/neilson-and-kharine-leave-town-1-5250813 dead Luton Town appoint Hayrettin as coach http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/Sport/Luton-Town-FC/Football-Luton-Town-appoint-Hayretten-as-coach-20130705100332.htm Bedfordshire on Sunday LSN Media Ltd 5 July 2013 5 July 2013 Kharine was ultimately replaced in the role by Jeff Wood. Hatters appoint Wood as goalkeeping coach http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-appoint-wood-as-goalkeeping-coach-1-5334432 Luton Today 30 July 2013 30 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20140429045606/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-appoint-wood-as-goalkeeping-coach-1-5334432 29 April 2014 dead Later in the month, Luton signed former Northampton Town midfielder Luke Guttridge on a free transfer. The 31-year-old signed a two-year contract. Luke Guttridge: Luton Town sign ex-Northampton Town midfielder https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23204150 BBC Sport 5 July 2013 6 July 2013
Luton's first team played a number of local friendly matches, winning two and losing one, before hosting Premier League club Aston Villa at Kenilworth Road on 23 July. Luton beat their higher-level opponents 2–0 with goals from Jon Shaw and Jake Howells. Hatters heroes vanquish Villains with encouraging victory http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-heroes-vanquish-villains-with-encouraging-victory-1-5313943 Luton Today 23 July 2013 24 July 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot This was followed up with a 3–0 win four days later over League Two club Dagenham & Redbridge. Town earn deserved victory over Dagenham & Redbridge http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/match-report-town-v-dagenham-redbridge-948650.aspx Luton Town F.C. 27 July 2013 28 July 2013
August
Luton's first team ended pre-season with a 7–0 win over Arsenal Reserves on 3 August. Luton stun Arsenal as they hit Gunners for seven http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/luton-stun-arsenal-as-they-hit-gunners-for-seven-1-5352729 Luton Today 3 August 2013 3 August 2013 6 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130806124145/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/luton-stun-arsenal-as-they-hit-gunners-for-seven-1-5352729 dead Ronnie Henry was confirmed as the club's captain for the second season in a row. Luton Town boss thrilled with firepower after Arsenal demolition http://www.luton-dunstable.co.uk/Sport/Luton-Town-FC/Football-Luton-Town-boss-thrilled-with-firepower-after-Arsenal-demolition-20130804131433.htm Bedfordshire on Sunday LSN Media Ltd 4 August 2013 5 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20140222170416/http://www.luton-dunstable.co.uk/Sport/Luton-Town-FC/Football-Luton-Town-boss-thrilled-with-firepower-after-Arsenal-demolition-20130804131433.htm 22 February 2014 dead dmy-all
Luton lost 1–0 to Southport on the opening day of the season on 10 August, with Shaun Whalley missing a penalty and Steve McNulty being sent off in the second half. Southport 1–0 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23558533 BBC Sport 10 August 2013 12 August 2013 After video evidence contradicted the referee's assessment of violent conduct, McNulty's red card was overturned on appeal in time for the match against Salisbury City three days later. McNulty cleared to face Salisbury after his red card is overturned http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-skipper-mcnulty-cleared-to-face-salisbury-after-his-red-card-is-overturned-1-5382819 Luton Today 13 August 2013 14 August 2013 21 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130821044404/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-skipper-mcnulty-cleared-to-face-salisbury-after-his-red-card-is-overturned-1-5382819 dead Luton won the game 2–0, which was then followed by a 1–1 draw with Macclesfield Town on 17 August where Luke Guttridge scored deep into injury time. Luton 2–0 Salisbury https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23584422 BBC Sport 13 August 2013 14 August 2013 Luton 1–1 Macclesfield https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23644784 BBC Sport 17 August 2013 19 August 2013 Luton then drew 0–0 in consecutive matches with title favourites Forest Green Rovers and league leaders Cambridge United to leave themselves in 14th place in the table. John Still acknowledged his team's lack of goals in their opening five games and, combined with injuries to strikers Mark Cullen, Jon Shaw and Alex Wall, he signed prolific forward Paul Benson on a season-long loan from League One club Swindon Town on 26 August. Hatters net Benson as 'imminent' deal comes to fruition http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-net-benson-as-imminent-deal-comes-to-fruition-1-5425867 Luton Today 26 August 2013 27 August 2013 30 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130830094412/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-net-benson-as-imminent-deal-comes-to-fruition-1-5425867 dead Still building from the back after United stalemate http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/still-building-from-the-back-after-united-stalemate-1-5426791 Luton Today 26 August 2013 27 August 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Shaw underwent an operation for a hernia a few days after Benson signed, ruling him out for six weeks. Luton Town striker Shaw faces six weeks out as he goes in for hernia op http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/Sport/Luton-Town-FC/Football-Luton-Town-striker-Shaw-faces-six-weeks-out-as-he-goes-in-for-hernia-op-20130829153522.htm Bedfordshire on Sunday LSN Media Ltd 29 August 2013 29 August 2013 Luton ended August with a 2–0 win away to Kidderminster Harriers, Jake Howells scoring two penalties, placing the club into eleventh in the table. Kidderminster 0–2 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23822833 BBC Sport 31 August 2013 31 August 2013
September
Transfer-listed defender Lathaniel Rowe-Turner joined fellow-Conference team Alfreton Town on loan until January 2014 on the day of the transfer deadline. Hatters defender Rowe-Turner seals Alfreton loan move http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-defender-rowe-turner-seals-alfreton-loan-move-1-5448043 Luton Today 2 September 2013 3 September 2013 12 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131212193311/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-defender-rowe-turner-seals-alfreton-loan-move-1-5448043 dead Youth team graduates Jerome Jibodu and Jake Woolley both joined Conference South club Boreham Wood on three-month loans on 6 September. Hatters duo depart on loan http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-duo-depart-on-loan-1-5467993 Luton Today 6 September 2013 8 September 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Scott Rendell then joined Woking on loan a week later. Rendell leaves Hatters for Woking http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/rendell-leaves-hatters-for-woking-1-5489472 Luton Today 13 September 2013 16 September 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot
Luton drew 0–0 for the third time in four games on 7 September with a stalemate against Grimsby Town. Luton 0–0 Grimsby https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23909876 BBC Sport 7 September 2013 8 September 2013 They then lost 2–0 at Wrexham on 13 September with Alex Wall sent off late on. Wrexham 2–0 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23983167 BBC Sport 13 September 2013 16 September 2013 The previous season's player of the year Alex Lawless made his first start on 17 September upon returning from injury, inspiring Luton to a 3–0 win over Dartford in which he scored one goal and set up another. Luton 3–0 Dartford https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24028024 BBC Sport 17 September 2013 18 September 2013
After impressing in youth team and development squad games, 17-year-old striker Zane Banton signed a two-year professional contract with the club on 19 September. Talented Town starlet Banton signs his first pro deal with the Hatters http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/talented-town-starlet-banton-signs-his-first-pro-deal-with-the-hatters-1-5509732 Luton Today 19 September 2013 19 September 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Striker Mark Cullen scored his first two goals for the club in a 3–2 home win over Lincoln City on 21 September. Luton 3–2 Lincoln https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24089950 BBC Sport 21 September 2013 21 September 2013 Cullen scored two more, with Alex Lacey scoring his first for the club and Andre Gray his first of the season, in a 4–0 win over Woking on 24 September. Woking 0–4 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24122091 BBC Sport 24 September 2013 25 September 2013 Luton ended the month with a 0–0 draw away to Hereford United, putting the club into sixth place in the table. Hereford 0–0 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24185246 BBC Sport 28 September 2013 30 September 2013 The club signed French-Portuguese midfielder David Viana on a contract until the end of the season on 30 September. Viana had impressed John Still while on trial, scoring two goals in development games. Hatters snap up midfielder Viana http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-snap-up-midfielder-viana-1-5542941 Luton Today 30 September 2013 1 October 2013 2 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131002081414/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-snap-up-midfielder-viana-1-5542941 dead
October
On 4 October, young defender Brett Longden joined Boreham Wood on a one-month loan. Striker Jake Woolley returned from his own loan at Boreham Wood after less than a month. Hatters full-back Longden joins Boreham Wood on loan as Woolley returns http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-full-back-longden-joins-boreham-wood-on-loan-as-woolley-returns-1-5559035 Luton Today 4 October 2013 4 October 2013 5 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131005204541/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-full-back-longden-joins-boreham-wood-on-loan-as-woolley-returns-1-5559035 dead Luton beat F.C. Halifax Town 4–3 on 5 October, coming from 3–1 down to win the game with a 25-yard goal from Alex Wall late on. Luton 4–3 Halifax https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24350480 BBC Sport 5 October 2013 7 October 2013 The team then drew 3–3 away at Aldershot Town on 8 October to move into fourth position in the table. Aldershot 3–3 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24350555 BBC Sport 8 October 2013 9 October 2013 A hat-trick from Andre Gray and a goal from Luke Guttridge saw Luton beat basement club Hyde 4–1 on 12 October to extend their unbeaten run to seven games. Luton 4–1 Hyde https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24408571 BBC Sport 12 October 2013 14 October 2013 Injured defender Garry Richards, who was yet to make an appearance for the club since signing in the summer of 2012, was released from his contract on 14 October and announced his retirement from football soon after. Richards leaves Hatters http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/richards-leaves-kenilworth-road-1114229.aspx Luton Town F.C. 14 October 2013 15 October 2013 Jake Woolley joined Southern League Premier Division club St Neots Town on a one-month loan the same day. Woolley loaned to St Neots Town http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/woolley-loaned-to-st-neots-town-1-5583514 Luton Today 14 October 2013 15 October 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot The club were involved in another high-scoring game on 19 October, winning 4–3 away to Tamworth with two goals from Paul Benson and long-range strikes from Jonathan Smith and Andy Parry. Tamworth 3–4 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24504107 BBC Sport 19 October 2013 19 October 2013
Luton progressed into the first round of the FA Cup on 26 October with a 1–0 away win over Woking. Cullen header sees Hatters through in controversial cup tie http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/cullen-header-sees-hatters-through-in-controversial-cup-tie-1-5629548 Luton Today 26 October 2013 29 October 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot
November
The club returned to league games on 2 November, drawing 0–0 with Gateshead in weather described by manager John Still as "as bad conditions as I can remember a team playing in". Still praises Hatters' resilience at rain-lashed Gateshead http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/still-praises-hatters-resilience-at-rain-lashed-gateshead-1-5640870 Luton Today 3 November 2013 4 November 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Luton were knocked out of the FA Cup on 9 November at the first round stage, going down 2–1 away to Welling United. Welling 2–1 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24782740 BBC Sport 9 November 2013 11 November 2013 On-loan goalkeeper Dean Brill was released from his Luton contract on 12 November in order to join Inverness Caledonian Thistle on a permanent deal. Caley Jags make Brill signing http://ictfc.com/news/club-news/1096-caley-jags-make-brill-signing Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C. 12 November 2013 12 November 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131112150041/http://ictfc.com/news/club-news/1096-caley-jags-make-brill-signing 12 November 2013 dead The same day saw Luton move to second in the table, seven points behind leaders Cambridge United, with a 2–1 victory over Braintree Town. Braintree 1–2 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24814506 BBC Sport 12 November 2013 13 November 2013 The club then extended their unbeaten league run to 11 games as they drew 1–1 away to Chester on 16 November. Chester 1–1 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24878734 BBC Sport 16 November 2013 17 November 2013
Winger Dave Martin joined Dartford on a one-month loan on 18 November. Dartford sign winger Dave Martin on loan from Skrill Premier rivals Luton Town http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford_messenger/sport/martin-back-with-darts-9048/ Dartford Messenger KM Group 18 November 2013 19 November 2013 Luton played their first home game in seven matches on 23 November, winning 2–1 against Welling United after Andre Gray scored both goals. Luton 2–1 Welling https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24969030 BBC Sport 23 November 2013 24 November 2013 This was followed up with a 3–0 home win over Southport on 26 November, with defender Steve McNulty scoring a "spectacular" 25-yard volley. Luton 3–0 Southport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24783147 BBC Sport 26 November 2013 27 November 2013
On 28 November, injuries to defenders Anthony Charles, Alex Lacey, Andy Parry and Steve McNulty, coupled with the impending closure of the loan transfer window, saw the club act to sign three defenders on loan: Joe Davis arrived from Port Vale, Alfie Mawson from Brentford, and Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu, who was also able to play in midfield, from West Ham United. In addition, midfielders JJ O'Donnell and Jim Stevenson, who had featured in only a handful of games, were sent on loan to Hyde and Dartford respectively. All five loans were agreed until 4 January. Hatters loan defensive trio http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/town-loan-defensive-trio-1202928.aspx Luton Town F.C. 28 November 2013 29 November 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20161026080208/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/town-loan-defensive-trio-1202928.aspx 26 October 2016 dead A youthful Luton team, which included Davis and Mpanzu alongside four youth team players, drew 0–0 with Staines Town in the first round of the FA Trophy on 30 November. Keeper Turner excels as 10-man Staines hold Hatters to goalless FA Trophy draw http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/keeper-turner-excels-as-10-man-staines-hold-hatters-to-goalless-fa-trophy-draw-1-5720048 Luton Today 30 November 2013 4 December 2013 4 November 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181104062615/https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town/keeper-turner-excels-as-10-man-staines-hold-hatters-to-goalless-fa-trophy-draw-1-5720048 dead
December
Luton won their FA Trophy replay against Staines Town on 3 December, setting up a second round tie at home to Wrexham. Goals from Parry and Whalley see Luton remove stubborn Staines http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/goals-from-parry-and-whalley-see-luton-remove-stubborn-staines-1-5726302 Luton Today 3 December 2013 4 December 2013 30 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131230235907/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/goals-from-parry-and-whalley-see-luton-remove-stubborn-staines-1-5726302 dead The club then equalled their biggest ever away win with a 5–0 victory at Alfreton Town in the league on 7 December. Four goals in just eight minutes, two from Andre Gray and one each from Paul Benson and Luke Guttridge, left Luton 4–0 up at half-time, and an Alex Lawless goal in the second half completed the scoring. Alfreton 0–5 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25164371 BBC Sport 7 December 2013 9 December 2013 A Luton team featuring a number of youth team players beat FA Trophy holders Wrexham 2–0 on 14 December to progress to the third round. Impressive Hatters knock out holders Wrexham http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/impressive-hatters-knock-out-holders-wrexham-1-5750657 Luton Today 13 December 2013 14 December 2013 18 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131218045254/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/impressive-hatters-knock-out-holders-wrexham-1-5750657 dead The club then won their ninth home game in a row on 21 December, beating Gateshead 4–2 to move just one point behind league leaders Cambridge United. Luton 4–2 Gateshead https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25377264 BBC Sport 21 December 2013 21 December 2013 Managing director Gary Sweet confirmed the same day that John Still had signed a contract extension to 2015 with the condition that, for each promotion the club won, an additional year would be added to the contract. Still signs contract extension http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/still-deal-1248795.aspx Luton Town F.C. 21 December 2013 21 December 2013
The club made it 16 league games unbeaten with a 2–1 away victory over Barnet on Boxing Day. The win was, however, overshadowed by a serious injury to Jonathan Smith, who fractured both his right tibia and fibula. Barnet 1–2 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25442312 BBC Sport 26 December 2013 27 December 2013 Out of favour midfielder Arnaud Mendy was released by the club on 27 December. Mendy given free transfer http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/mendy-released-1258234.aspx Luton Town F.C. 27 December 2013 27 December 2013
Despite the setback of potentially losing Smith for the rest of the campaign, Luton went on to record their then-biggest victory of the season on 28 December by defeating Kidderminster Harriers 6–0 in front of 8,488 people at Kenilworth Road, which moved the club into first place in the table. Luke Guttridge and substitute Jake Howells scored two apiece, with goals also coming from Paul Benson and a first for the club by full-back Scott Griffiths. Luton 6–0 Kidderminster https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25474989 BBC Sport 28 December 2013 29 December 2013 Luton's run of six victories throughout December was recognised with John Still winning the Manager of the Month award and striker Paul Benson winning Player of the Month. Hatters duo pick up monthly awards http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-duo-pick-up-monthly-awards-1-5777346 Luton Today 30 December 2013 2 January 2014 31 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131231083659/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-duo-pick-up-monthly-awards-1-5777346 dead On 30 December, midfield loanee Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu was recalled early by his parent club West Ham United to cover their injury crisis. Hammers recall Ruddock Mpanzu http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hammers-recall-ruddock-mpanzu-1-5777004 Luton Today 30 December 2013 2 January 2014 2 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140102192230/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hammers-recall-ruddock-mpanzu-1-5777004 dead
January
Luton began 2014 with a 2–1 home victory over Barnet, their seventh consecutive league win, in wet conditions on New Year's Day that almost saw the game abandoned. Leaders Luton make a splash as they beat Barnet and the weather to stretch their lead at the top http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/leaders-luton-make-a-splash-as-they-beat-barnet-and-the-weather-to-stretch-their-lead-at-the-top-1-5780878 Luton Today 1 January 2014 2 January 2014 2 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140102192318/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/leaders-luton-make-a-splash-as-they-beat-barnet-and-the-weather-to-stretch-their-lead-at-the-top-1-5780878 dead With midfielders in short supply at the club, John Still moved on 3 January to sign Peterborough United's Kane Ferdinand on loan until the end of the season. Kane Ferdinand joins on loan http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/kane-ferdinand-1273410.aspx Luton Town F.C. 3 January 2014 3 January 2014 Luton equalled a long-standing club record of 19 league games unbeaten after drawing 0–0 away to Lincoln City on 4 January. Hatters equal unbeaten league record with hard-earned Lincoln draw http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-equal-unbeaten-league-record-with-hard-earned-lincoln-draw-1-5786946 Luton Today 4 January 2014 5 January 2014 6 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140106040539/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-equal-unbeaten-league-record-with-hard-earned-lincoln-draw-1-5786946 dead
Following the completion of the loans of defenders Joe Davis and Alfie Mawson, Luton moved to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Ryan Inniss on a one-month loan on 10 January. Hatters loan Palace's Inniss http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/inniss-signs-100114-1285815.aspx Luton Town F.C. 10 January 2014 10 January 2014 Inniss scored five minutes into his debut as Luton drew 2–2 with Cambridge United in the FA Trophy on 11 January. Hatters denied Trophy victory by Cambridge United fightback http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-denied-trophy-victory-by-cambridge-united-fightback-1-5802450 Luton Today 11 January 2014 15 January 2014 15 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140215101526/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-denied-trophy-victory-by-cambridge-united-fightback-1-5802450 dead In the replay three days later, Luton lost 1–0 – their first home defeat of the season – and were knocked out of the competition at the third round. Own goal sees battling Hatters bow out of the FA Trophy http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/own-goal-sees-battling-hatters-bow-out-of-the-fa-trophy-1-5808229 Luton Today 14 January 2014 15 January 2014 16 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140116132039/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/own-goal-sees-battling-hatters-bow-out-of-the-fa-trophy-1-5808229 dead The club signed Norwich City's FA Youth Cup winning captain Cameron McGeehan on a 28-day youth loan on 16 January. Luton Town sign Norwich City's Cameron McGeehan on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25758244 BBC Sport 16 January 2014 16 January 2014 The next day saw a busy period of transfer activity, as Welling United defender Fraser Franks was signed for an undisclosed fee on a contract until July 2015, while fringe players Alex Wall and JJ O'Donnell were loaned out to Dartford and Gateshead respectively for one month. Luton land defender Franks http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/town-sign-defender-1301484.aspx Luton Town F.C. 17 January 2014 17 January 2014 Dartford sign Luton's Alex Wall on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25777665 BBC Sport 17 January 2014 17 January 2014 Luton's JJ O'Donnell joins Gateshead https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25781903 BBC Sport 17 January 2014 17 January 2014
Luton's home game against Wrexham on 18 January was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Wrexham game postponed http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/wrexham-game-off-1301610.aspx Luton Town F.C. 18 January 2014 19 January 2014 Winger Shaun Whalley joined Conference North club A.F.C. Telford United on a one-month loan on 23 January. Shaun Whalley: AFC Telford sign Luton Town winger on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25852796 BBC Sport 23 January 2014 24 January 2014 Luton played their first league game in three weeks on 25 January, winning 3–0 against Nuneaton Town courtesy of an Andre Gray hat-trick and stretching their unbeaten league run to 20 games; a new club record. Gray hat-trick inspires Luton Town to make history http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/gray-hat-trick-inspires-luton-town-to-make-history-1-5833523 Luton Today 25 January 2014 26 January 2014 28 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140128084814/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/gray-hat-trick-inspires-luton-town-to-make-history-1-5833523 dead
On 28 January, former loanee Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu signed permanently for Luton from West Ham United on a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee, in a transfer described as a "major coup". Pelly eyes promotion after returning to Luton http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/pelly-eyes-promotion-afte-returning-to-luton-1-5839654 Luton Today 28 January 2014 29 January 2014 August 2026 InternetArchiveBot On the same day, Luton signed versatile left-sided player Jernade Meade on loan until the end of the season from Swansea City. Jernade Meade signs on loan http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/jernade-meade-signs-on-loan-1322552.aspx Luton Town F.C. 28 January 2014 29 January 2014 Transfer-listed striker Scott Rendell mutually agreed for his contract to be terminated on 30 January, and he later joined Woking. Scott Rendell released http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/rendell-released-1327498.aspx Luton Town F.C. 30 January 2014 30 January 2014 JJ O'Donnell and Jim Stevenson extended their loans at Gateshead and Dartford until the end of the season later that day. O'Donnell loan move extended http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/jj-gateshead-loan-1327886.aspx Luton Town F.C. 30 January 2014 30 January 2014 Stevenson extends Darts stay http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/stevenson-dartford-loan-1328620.aspx Luton Town F.C. 30 January 2014 30 January 2014 The last day of the transfer window saw midfielder Solomon Taiwo, who had struggled with injury throughout the season, join Aldershot Town on a one-month loan. Transfer Deadline Day: Aldershot sign Luton's Taiwo on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25982569 BBC Sport 31 January 2014 1 February 2014
February
Luton's match away at Dartford, scheduled for 1 February, was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Dartford game off http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/dartford-game-off-1332676.aspx Luton Town F.C. 1 February 2014 1 February 2014 With no improvement in weather conditions, the club's home match against Tamworth on 8 February was also postponed. Tamworth match postponed http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/game-off-0802-1346939.aspx Luton Town F.C. 8 February 2014 10 February 2014 The club played their first game in 16 days on 11 February away at Macclesfield Town, who were behind only Luton in terms of the league's in-form teams. Luton won the match 2–1 with two goals from Andre Gray, though were indebted to goalkeeper Mark Tyler for a number of important saves. Lethal Gray sends Hatters six points clear http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/lethal-gray-sends-hatters-six-points-clear-1-5871163 Luton Today 11 February 2014 12 February 2014 22 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140222032256/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/lethal-gray-sends-hatters-six-points-clear-1-5871163 dead 2014
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On 13 February, 17-year-old midfielder Ian Rees signed a professional contract with the club until the end of the 2014–15 season. Ian Rees signs pro contract http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/ian-rees-signs-pro-deal-1302-1357881.aspx Luton Town F.C. 13 February 2014 13 February 2014
Luton recorded their biggest win of the season on 15 February, thrashing Hereford United 7–0 at Kenilworth Road. An Andre Gray hat-trick and goals from Paul Benson, Jake Howells, Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu and Alex Lawless placed the club nine points clear at the top of the table. Luton 7–0 Hereford https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26095259 BBC Sport 15 February 2014 15 February 2014 Midfielder Cameron McGeehan extended his loan from Norwich City until the end of the season on 18 February, while Alex Wall's loan at Dartford was extended for a further month. McGeehan extends loan http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/mcgeehan-loan-extension-1366836.aspx Luton Town F.C. 18 February 2014 18 February 2014 Wall extends loan spell at Dartford http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/wall-extends-loan-spell-at-dartford-1-5882710 Luton Today 17 February 2014 19 February 2014 28 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140228224115/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/wall-extends-loan-spell-at-dartford-1-5882710 dead
The club continued their goalscoring form, winning 5–0 at Nuneaton Town on 22 February and then 5–0 again at home to Wrexham three days later, which took their goal difference to +55. Nuneaton 0–5 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26203607 BBC Sport 22 February 2014 22 February 2014 Luton 5–0 Wrexham https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26134441 BBC Sport 25 February 2014 25 February 2014 Four wins from four games throughout the month, which saw nineteen goals scored and only one conceded, led to John Still winning the Manager of the Month award. Still & Gray win awards http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/double-award-for-february-1385069.aspx Luton Town F.C. 26 February 2014 27 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20160529200532/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/double-award-for-february-1385069.aspx 29 May 2016 dead Andre Gray's seven goals in four games saw him named as the Conference Premier Player of the Month.
March
The club beat play-off chasing Alfreton Town 3–0 on 1 March to maintain their 14-point lead at the top of the table. Luton 3–0 Alfreton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26301145 BBC Sport 1 March 2014 2 March 2014 Youth team graduates Zane Banton, Brett Longden and Ian Rees were loaned out to Conference South clubs in early March; Longden joined Maidenhead United, while both Banton and Rees signed for Concord Rangers. Longden moves to Maidenhead on loan http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/longden-moves-to-maidenhead-on-loan-1-5916664 Luton Today 5 March 2014 6 March 2014 6 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140306131357/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/longden-moves-to-maidenhead-on-loan-1-5916664 dead Hatters duo move to Rangers http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-duo-move-to-rangers-1-5917209 Luton Today 5 March 2014 6 March 2014 6 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140306132234/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-duo-move-to-rangers-1-5917209 dead
Luton drew 0–0 away to Salisbury City on 8 March to secure a fifth consecutive clean sheet. Salisbury 0–0 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26396426 BBC Sport 8 March 2014 10 March 2014 A short trip to nearest title challengers Cambridge United then followed on 11 March. Luton went 1–0 down – the first time they had been in a losing position in a league game since October – but a late equaliser from substitute Mark Cullen resulted in a 1–1 draw and left the club 15 points clear at the top of the table. Cambridge 1–1 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25275776 BBC Sport 11 March 2014 12 March 2014 Luton then lost their first league game in almost six months – a run stretching 27 matches – on 17 March at home to Woking. The club lost 1–0 in a game that Woking dominated for large periods. Luton 0–1 Woking https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26510468 BBC Sport 17 March 2014 18 March 2014
The club signed winger Luke Rooney on a contract until the end of the season on 21 March. Rooney had previously been playing for Maidstone United on non-contract terms following his release from League One club Swindon Town in late 2013. Luton sign Rooney http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/luton-sign-rooney-1435238.aspx Luton Town F.C. 21 March 2014 23 March 2014 The club allowed transfer-listed defender Lathaniel Rowe-Turner to rejoin Alfreton Town on loan until the end of the season, while also extending the loan of the in-form Alex Wall at Dartford by a further month. LRT rejoins Alfreton on loan http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/lrt-loan-move-1434520.aspx Luton Town F.C. 21 March 2014 23 March 2014 Wall extends Darts loan http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/wall-extends-loan-1430868.aspx Luton Town F.C. 19 March 2014 23 March 2014
Luton then won their first game for over three weeks, beating Chester 3–0 on 22 March with goals from Matt Robinson, Andre Gray and Paul Benson. Luton 3–0 Chester https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26590421 BBC Sport 22 March 2014 23 March 2014 The club made it 15 consecutive away league games unbeaten with a 2–1 win at play-off chasing Grimsby Town three days later; Robinson and Benson were again on the scoresheet. Grimsby 1–2 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26624187 BBC Sport 25 March 2014 26 March 2014 The club's away unbeaten record ended on 29 March with a 2–0 defeat to in-form F.C. Halifax Town. Halifax 2–0 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26694625 BBC Sport 29 March 2014 2 April 2014
April
Luton signed striker Andy Mangan on loan from Forest Green Rovers on 1 April; the paperwork had been completed a week before when the loan transfer window was open, but a contractual issue had prevented Mangan from signing until April. Town complete Mangan loan http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/mangan-signs-0104-1460215.aspx Luton Town F.C. 1 April 2014 2 April 2014 The club secured victory over Dartford that evening, coming from a goal behind to win 2–1 with late goals from Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu and Andre Gray. Dartford 1–2 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26135250 BBC Sport 1 April 2014 2 April 2014 The result left Luton needing three wins from their remaining six games to be assured of promotion.
On 3 April, young centre-back Alex Lacey signed a two-year contract extension. Alex Lacey signs new deal http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/lacey-pens-new-deal-0304-1465348.aspx Luton Town F.C. 3 April 2014 3 April 2014
Luton won 1–0 against Aldershot Town on 5 April, with Cameron McGeehan scoring his first goal for the club, and then followed this up with a 2–0 victory over Tamworth three days later. Luton 1–0 Aldershot https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26797315 BBC Sport 5 April 2014 9 April 2014 Luton 2–0 Tamworth https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26318973 BBC Sport 8 April 2014 9 April 2014 McGeehan netted again and Mark Cullen was also on the scoresheet, his eighth goal of the season, to leave Luton on the cusp of returning to the Football League.
thumb|200px|right|Luton Town players and staff celebrate winning the Conference Premier in the aftermath of a 4–1 victory over Forest Green Rovers
Luton missed their opportunity to confirm promotion on their own terms, losing 3–2 at home to Braintree Town on 12 April in an incident-filled game played front of the biggest number of Luton fans at Kenilworth Road in over 20 years. Luton 2–3 Braintree https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26898664 BBC Sport 12 April 2014 13 April 2014 However, on 15 April, a 2–0 defeat for nearest rivals Cambridge United to Kidderminster Harriers meant that Luton were mathematically confirmed as Conference Premier champions with three league games left to play, and would contest the next season in League Two. Luton Town win Conference Premier and Football League spot https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26978690 BBC Sport 15 April 2014 17 April 2014
A youthful Luton team beat Welling United 2–1 on 19 April, the club's eleventh away league victory of the season. Welling 1–2 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26999195 BBC Sport 19 April 2014 19 April 2014 The final home match of the season two days later saw Luton run out as 4–1 victors over Forest Green Rovers, with Andre Gray scoring his 30th goal of the campaign. Luton 4–1 Forest Green https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27017168 BBC Sport 21 April 2014 21 April 2014 The club ended the season on 26 April with a 1–0 win against bottom-of-the-table Hyde, Alex Wall scoring his fourth goal of the season, as they finished on a club-record breaking 101 points. Hyde 0–1 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27084958 BBC Sport 26 April 2014 28 April 2014 Football: 'The most remarkable season ever' – Luton Town boss John Still hails his record breakers
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May
Transfer-listed defender Lathaniel Rowe-Turner was released from his contract two months early on 7 May. Hatters release three http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-release-three-1-6043224 Luton Today 7 May 2014 7 May 2014August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Youth team graduates Jerome Jibodu and Jake Woolley were also released. On 9 May, the club confirmed that Anthony Charles, Jon Shaw and David Viana would not be offered new contracts and would leave the club in June. Shaw, Charles and Viana exit Town while Martin and Taiwo both listed http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/shaw-charles-and-viana-exit-town-while-martin-and-taiwo-both-listed-1-6050580 Luton Today 9 May 2014 16 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150713085827/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/shaw-charles-and-viana-exit-town-while-martin-and-taiwo-both-listed-1-6050580 13 July 2015 dead In addition, midfielders Dave Martin and Solomon Taiwo were placed on the transfer list.
Forward Mark Cullen signed a contract extension through to 2017 on 15 May and, later the same day, Luton made their first signing of the close-season with Lowestoft Town defender Curtley Williams signing a two-year contract. Cullen signs three year deal http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/cullen-signs-three-year-deal-1-6061669 Luton Today 15 May 2014 16 May 2014August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Hatters snap up defender Williams http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-snap-up-defender-williams-1-6062979 Luton Today 15 May 2014 16 May 2014 17 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140517121728/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-snap-up-defender-williams-1-6062979 dead
Following the completion of the play-offs and the Conference Premier season officially ending, it was announced that John Still had been awarded the Manager of the Month prize for April, while midfielder Cameron McGeehan was given the Player of the Month award. Football: Luton Town scoop manager and player of the month prizes http://www.luton-dunstable.co.uk/Sport/Luton-Town-FC/Football-Luton-Town-scoop-manager-and-player-of-the-month-prizes-20140521113958.htm Luton on Sunday LD Express Newspaper Ltd 21 May 2014 21 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140521182110/http://www.luton-dunstable.co.uk/Sport/Luton-Town-FC/Football-Luton-Town-scoop-manager-and-player-of-the-month-prizes-20140521113958.htm 21 May 2014 dead
Match results
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Legend
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Pre-season friendlies
13 July 2013 15:00 Boreham Wood 1–0 Luton Town Simmonds 5 Meadow Park, Borehamwood Report 372 L
15 July 2013 19:45 Biggleswade Town 1–1 2–3 Luton Town XI Witham 52 York Kilroy Lewis Mason Allinson Banton 60 O'Donnell Aujla C. Smith Banton Carlsberg Stadium, Biggleswade Report 130 W
16 July 2013 19:45 Hitchin Town 0–4 Luton Town Shaw 74 Whalley 79 pen. Martin 83 Smith 90 Top Field, Hitchin Report 1,103 W
20 July 2013 15:00 Maidenhead United 0–1 Luton Town Cullen 22 York Road, Maidenhead Report Unknown W
23 July 2013 19:45 Luton Town 2–0 Aston Villa Shaw 23 Howells 78 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 4,304 W
25 July 2013 19:45 Dunstable Town 2–0 Luton Town XI Nolan 24 Roache 72 Creasey Park, Dunstable Report 654 L
27 July 2013 15:00 Luton Town 3–0 Dagenham & Redbridge Cullen 3 Lacey 62 Whalley 77 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 1,508 W
30 July 2013 19:45 Maidstone United 0–2 Luton Town Woolley 50 Robinson 90 Gallagher Stadium, Maidstone Report 937 W
1 August 2013 19:45 Histon 0–1 Luton Town Banton 88 Bridge Road, Impington Report Unknown W
3 August 2013 15:00 Luton Town 7–0 Arsenal XI Cullen 19 29 Whalley 31 pen. Howells 38 52 Gray 65 89 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 2,411 W
5 August 2013 19:45 Thurrock 2–4 Luton Town Perkins 34 37 Longden 4 Banton 53 Hughes 78 Robinson 82 Ship Lane, Aveley Report Unknown W
Conference Premier
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Fixtures and results
10 August 2013 15:00 1 Southport 1–0 Luton Town Milligan 22 McNulty 0 58 Whalley 76' Haig Avenue, Southport Report 2,210 L
13 August 2013 19:45 2 Luton Town 2–0 Salisbury City Taiwo 64 pen. Guttridge 81 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 6,520 W
17 August 2013 15:00 3 Luton Town 1–1 Macclesfield Town Guttridge 90+7 Holroyd 63 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 6,216 D
24 August 2013 15:00 4 Forest Green Rovers 0–0 Luton Town The New Lawn, Nailsworth Report 1,858 D
26 August 2013 15:00 5 Luton Town 0–0 Cambridge United Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 7,517 D
31 August 2013 15:00 6 Kidderminster Harriers 0–2 Luton Town Howells 70 pen. 81 pen. Aggborough, Kidderminster Report 2,866 W
7 September 2013 17:30 7 Luton Town 0–0 Grimsby Town Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 6,131 D
13 September 2013 19:45 8 Wrexham 2–0 Luton Town Bishop 21 Hunt 58 Wall 0 80 Racecourse Ground, Wrexham Report 3,122 L
17 September 2013 19:45 9 Luton Town 3–0 Dartford Benson 30 Guttridge 33 Lawless 64 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 5,433 W
21 September 2013 15:00 10 Luton Town 3–2 Lincoln Town Cullen 46 80 Guttridge 77 Power 20 Tomlinson 51 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 6,203 W
24 September 2013 19:45 11 Woking 0–4 Luton Town Cullen 28 45+1 Lacey 35 Gray 70 Kingfield Stadium, Woking Report 1,955 W
28 September 2013 15:00 12 Hereford United 0–0 Luton Town Edgar Street, Hereford Report 2,386 D
5 October 2013 15:00 13 Luton Town 4–3 F.C. Halifax Town Guttridge 16 Benson 33 Gray 39 Wall 83 Marshall 3 Ainge 19 Gardner 23 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 6,519 W
8 October 2013 19:45 14 Aldershot Town 3–3 Luton Town Goodman 13 Roberts 24 Molesley 45 Gray 3 Parry 16 Whalley 80 pen. Recreation Ground, Aldershot Report 2,683 D
12 October 2013 15:00 15 Luton Town 4–1 Hyde Gray 16 55 79 Guttridge 51 McNulty (o.g.) 45 Ashworth 0 68 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 7,081 W
19 October 2013 15:00 16 Tamworth 3–4 Luton Town Courtney 13 76 Elford-Alliyu 64 pen. Smith 31 Parry 41 Benson 46 54 The Lamb Ground, Tamworth Report 2,066 W
2 November 2013 15:00 17 Gateshead 0–0 Luton Town Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead Report 1,080 D
12 November 2013 19:45 18 Braintree Town 1–2 Luton Town Holman 67 Benson 30 Parry 65 Cressing Road, Braintree Report 1,518 W
16 November 2013 15:00 19 Chester 1–1 Luton Town Seddon 23 Gray 11 Deva Stadium, Chester Report 3,291 D
23 November 2013 15:00 20 Luton Town 2–1 Welling United Gray 17 79 Dyer 47 Franks 0 90+4 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 6,592 W
26 November 2013 19:45 21 Luton Town 3–0 Southport McNulty 30 Smith 66 Gray 75 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 6,057 W
7 December 2013 15:00 22 Alfreton Town 0–5 Luton Town Gray 10 14 Benson 13 Guttridge 18 Lawless 67 North Street, Alfreton Report 1,279 W
21 December 2013 15:00 23 Luton Town 4–2 Gateshead Benson 16 Lawless 27 60 Gray 30 Oster 70 Hatch 84 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 6,913 W
26 December 2013 15:00 24 Barnet 1–2 Luton Town Nurse 0 45+3 Hyde 69 Benson 22 Lawless 34 The Hive Stadium, Canons Park Report 3,608 W
28 December 2013 15:00 25 Luton Town 6–0 Kidderminster Harriers Guttridge 28 86 Benson 52 Howells 56 pen.70 Griffiths 79 Dunkley 0 55 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 8,488 W
1 January 2014 12:00 26 Luton Town 2–1 Barnet Gray 2 Benson 31 Hyde 71 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 7,543 W
4 January 2014 13:00 27 Lincoln City 0–0 Luton Town Sincil Bank, Lincoln Report 2,928 D
25 January 2014 15:00 28 Luton Town 3–0 Nuneaton Town Gray 50 64 77 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 7,310 W
11 February 2014 19:45 29 Macclesfield Town 1–2 Luton Town Andrew 38 Gray 9 82 Moss Rose, Macclesfield Report 1,705 W
15 February 2014 15:00 30 Luton Town 7–0 Hereford United Gray 12 68 82 Benson 49 Howells 56 pen. Mpanzu 60 Lawless 90+3 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 7,111 W
22 February 2014 15:00 31 Nuneaton Town 0–5 Luton Town Benson 34 81 Gray 64 Guttridge 70 Howells 85 Liberty Way, Nuneaton Report 3,480 W
25 February 2014 19:45 32 Luton Town 5–0 Wrexham Guttridge 3 17 Gray 9 Benson 38 Howells 70 pen. Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 7,526 W
1 March 2014 15:00 33 Luton Town 3–0 Alfreton Town Guttridge 29 Gray 52 Benson 86 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 8,412 W
8 March 2014 15:00 34 Salisbury City 0–0 Luton Town The Raymond McEnhill Stadium, Salisbury Report 2,633 D
11 March 2014 19:45 35 Cambridge United 1–1 Luton Town Elliott 62 Cullen 90 Abbey Stadium, Cambridge Report 6,050 D
17 March 2014 19:45 36 Luton Town 0–1 Woking Sole 87 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 6,683 L
22 March 2014 15:00 37 Luton Town 3–0 Chester Robinson 70 Gray 82 Benson 90+2 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 8,475 W
25 March 2014 19:45 38 Grimsby Town 1–2 Luton Town Neilson 19 Robinson 21 Benson 61 Blundell Park, Cleethorpes Report 3,789 W
29 March 2014 15:00 39 F.C. Halifax Town 2–0 Luton Town Roberts 18 Gregory 69 The Shay, Halifax Report 3,586 L
1 April 2014 19:45 40 Dartford 1–2 Luton Town Suarez 34 Clark 0 78 Mpanzu 83 Gray 86 Princes Park, Dartford Report 2,869 W
5 April 2014 15:00 41 Luton Town 1–0 Aldershot Town McGeehan 85 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 8,558 W
8 April 2014 19:45 42 Luton Town 2–0 Tamworth McGeehan 49 Cullen 65 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 8,554 W
12 April 2014 12:52 43 Luton Town 2–3 Braintree Town Howells 62 pen. Wall 65 Wells 16 Mulley 21 Hamann 0 30 Isaac 56 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 10,020 L
19 April 2014 12:30 44 Welling United 1–2 Luton Town Lafayette 80 Cullen 28 Gray 72 Park View Road, Welling Report 2,650 W
21 April 2014 15:00 45 Luton Town 4–1 Forest Green Rovers Gray 45+1 pen.60 McGeehan 56 Cullen 90+3 Klukowski 34 pen. Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 10,044 W
26 April 2014 17:30 46 Hyde 0–1 Luton Town Wall 70 Ewen Fields, Hyde Report 2,729 W
FA Cup
information on this season's FA Cup 2013–14 FA Cup
26 October 2013 15:00 4Q Woking 0–1 Luton Town Cullen 32 Kingfield Stadium, Woking Report 1,452 W
9 November 2013 15:00 1R Welling United 2–1 Luton Town Clarke 28 Healy 44 Benson 57 Park View Road, Welling Report 1,555 L
FA Trophy
information on this season's FA Trophy 2013–14 FA Trophy
30 November 2013 15:00 1R Staines Town 0–0 Luton Town Brown 0 30 Wheatsheaf Park, Staines-upon-Thames Report 621 D
3 December 2013 19:45 1R replay Luton Town 2–0 Staines Town Parry 50 Whalley 71 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 911 W
14 December 2013 15:00 2R Luton Town 2–0 Wrexham Cullen 15 Ashton 77 o.g. Harris 56 64 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 1,617 W
11 January 2014 15:00 3R Cambridge United 2–2 Luton Town Taylor 45+3' Elliot 73 Chambers 74 Inniss 4 Wall 48 Abbey Stadium, Cambridge Report 3,194 D
14 January 2014 19:45 3R replay Luton Town 0–1 Cambridge United Chambers 39 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 2,312 L
Player statistics
No.Pos.NameLeagueFA CupFA TrophyTotalDisciplineAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals13px13px1GKENG Mark Tyler4600000460002DFENG Fraser Franks1700000170203DFIRL Danny Fitzsimons00000000004MFENG Jonathan Smith22 (2)2200024 (2)2505DFENG Steve McNulty (vice-captain)4612000481406DFENG Anthony Charles1 (3)010305 (3)0107MFWAL Alex Lawless23 (8)6100024 (8)6108MFNGR Solomon Taiwo3 (2)100205 (2)1209FWENG Jon Shaw4 (7)0001 (1)05 (8)01010FWENG Alex Wall1 (9)3004 (1)15 (10)43111MFWAL Jake Howells28 (7)8204034 (7)83012DFENG Scott Griffiths46100004615013FWENG Mark Cullen12 (17)8215119 (17)100014DF/MFENG Andy Parry18 (5)31 (1)01120 (6)43015DFENG Ryan Inniss100021310015MFENG Luke Rooney2 (4)000002 (4)00016GKENG Elliot Justham002050700017MFENG JJ O'Donnell0 (2)00 (1)0000 (3)00018MFENG Dave Martin3 (4)020005 (4)00019DFENG Joe Davis5 (1)000308 (1)00019MFNIR Cameron McGeehan18300001832020MFPOR David Viana00002 (1)02 (1)00021MFENG Luke Guttridge31 (1)13100032 (1)137022MFENG Shaun Whalley8 (8)1105114 (8)21023MFENG Matt Robinson13 (14)2103017 (14)22024DFENG Alfie Mawson100000100024MFENG Jernade Meade000000000025DFENG Ronnie Henry (captain) 43010004405026FWENG Paul Benson3617210038185027FWENG Andre Gray39 (5)300 (1)00039 (6)304028MFENG Jim Stevenson3 (2)010004 (2)00029MFIRL Kane Ferdinand0 (1)000101 (1)01029MFGNB Arnaud Mendy000010100030DFENG Alex Lacey18 (3)1100019 (3)10031FWENG Jake Woolley000000000032DFENG Brett Longden000030303033DFENG Jerome Jibodu000000000034FWENG Zane Banton0 (1)00 (1)01 (3)01 (5)00036MFENG Charlie Smith00001 (1)01 (1)00038MFENG Arel Amu000000000039MFENG Ian Rees00002 (2)02 (2)00040GKENG Ben Barnes000000000041DFENG Tinashe Chabata000020200042GKENG Craig King000000000043RuddockNumber BMFENG Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu18 (3)2003021 (3)20044FWENG Andy Mangan000000000046DFENG Luke Trotman0000101000
Managerial statistics
Only competitive games from the 2013–14 season are included.
NameNat.RecordPLDWDLGFGAGDW%John StillENG
53 33 13 7 110 40 yes 1Total
53 33 13 7 110 40 yes 1
Transfers
In
DatePlayerFromFeeNotes 1 July 2013 Ireland Danny Fitzsimons Histon UndisclosedHistonPair A 1 July 2013 England Andy Parry Southport Undisclosed 1 July 2013 England Jim Stevenson Histon UndisclosedHistonPair A 1 July 2013 England Shaun Whalley Southport Undisclosed 5 July 2013 England Luke Guttridge Unattached 30 September 2013 Portugal David Viana Unattached 14 January 2014 England Fraser Franks Welling United Undisclosed 28 January 2014 England Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu West Ham United Undisclosed 21 March 2014 England Luke Rooney Unattached 15 May 2014 England Curtley Williams Lowestoft Town FreeCurtleyWilliams F
Out
DatePlayerToFeeNotes 1 July 2013 England Dan Walker Hereford United Free 4 July 2013 England Simon Ainge Released 4 July 2013 England Danny Spiller Released 14 October 2013 England Garry Richards Released 12 November 2013 England Dean Brill Inverness Caledonian Thistle Free 27 December 2013 Guinea-Bissau Arnaud Mendy Released 1 January 2014 England Zak Stephens Released http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/young-defender-stephens-leaves-hatters-to-join-bedford-town-1-5806941 Young defender Stephens leaves Hatters to join Bedford Town Luton Today 17 January 2014 17 January 2014 August 2026 InternetArchiveBot 30 January 2014 England Scott Rendell Woking Free 29 April 2014 England Ben Barnes Released http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/town-release-three-youngsters-but-smith-expected-to-stay-1-6027089 Town release three youngsters but Smith expected to stay Luton Today 29 April 2014 29 April 2014 29 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140429205621/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/town-release-three-youngsters-but-smith-expected-to-stay-1-6027089 dead 29 April 2014 England Tinashe Chabata Released 29 April 2014 England Jemale McKenzie-Lowe Released 7 May 2014 England Jerome Jibodu Released 7 May 2014 England Lathaniel Rowe-Turner Released 7 May 2014 England Jake Woolley Released 27 June 2014 England Andre Gray Brentford Undisclosed https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28055793 Andre Gray: Brentford sign Luton Town striker for undisclosed fee BBC Sport 27 June 2014 27 July 2019 30 June 2014 England Ronnie Henry Released https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27603594 Luton Town: Ronnie Henry turns down new contract BBC Sport 28 May 2014 27 July 2019
Loans in
DatePlayerFromEnd dateNotes 26 August 2013 England Paul Benson Swindon Town 28 April 2014 28 November 2013 England Joe Davis Port Vale 4 January 2014 28 November 2013 England Alfie Mawson Brentford 4 January 2014 28 November 2013 England Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu West Ham United 30 December 2013 3 January 2014 Ireland Kane Ferdinand Peterborough United 28 April 2014 10 January 2014 England Ryan Inniss Crystal Palace 11 February 2014 16 January 2014 Northern Ireland Cameron McGeehan Norwich City 28 April 2014 28 January 2014 England Jernade Meade Swansea City 28 April 2014 1 April 2014 England Andy Mangan Forest Green Rovers 28 April 2014
Loans out
DatePlayerToEnd dateNotes 2 July 2013 England Dean Brill Inverness Caledonian Thistle 12 November 2013 9 August 2013 England Zak Stephens Bedford Town 1 January 2014 http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?&newsmode=FULL&nid=95807 https://web.archive.org/web/20130917181825/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?&newsmode=FULL&nid=95807 usurped 17 September 2013 Phillips makes Bedford return Non-League Daily Baltic Publications 10 August 2013 9 September 2013 2 September 2013 England Lathaniel Rowe-Turner Alfreton Town 30 January 2014 6 September 2013 England Jerome Jibodu Boreham Wood 6 December 2013 6 September 2013 England Jake Woolley Boreham Wood 4 October 2013 13 September 2013 England Scott Rendell Woking 26 December 2013 4 October 2013 England Brett Longden Boreham Wood 4 November 2013 14 October 2013 England Jake Woolley St Neots Town 28 April 2014 8 November 2013 England Brett Longden St Neots Town 9 December 2013 http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-send-longden-to-saints-1-5662979 Hatters send Longden to Saints Luton Today 8 November 2013 8 November 2013 14 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131214080126/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-send-longden-to-saints-1-5662979 dead 18 November 2013 England Dave Martin Dartford 19 January 2014 28 November 2013 England JJ O'Donnell Hyde 4 January 2014 28 November 2013 England Jim Stevenson Dartford 28 April 2014 14 December 2013 England Jerome Jibodu Biggleswade Town 16 January 2014 http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/loan-watch-hatters-send-defender-to-biggleswade-1-5752061 Hatters send defender to Biggleswade Luton Today 16 December 2013 20 February 2014 28 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140228233410/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/loan-watch-hatters-send-defender-to-biggleswade-1-5752061 dead 18 December 2013 England Ben Barnes Waltham Abbey 28 April 2014 http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/driver-backs-banton-to-go-on-loan-as-most-youngsters-are-likely-to-stay-1-5854949 Driver backs Banton to go on loan as most youngsters are likely to stay Luton Today 5 February 2014 20 February 2014 28 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140228234751/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/driver-backs-banton-to-go-on-loan-as-most-youngsters-are-likely-to-stay-1-5854949 dead 17 January 2014 England JJ O'Donnell Gateshead 19 May 2014 17 January 2014 England Alex Wall Dartford 2 April 2014 18 January 2014 England Charlie Smith Hitchin Town 28 April 2014 http://www.thecomet.net/sport/hitchin_sign_luton_town_youngster_1_3227641 Hitchin sign Luton Town youngster The Comet Archant Community Media Ltd 20 January 2014 20 February 2014 25 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140225163727/http://www.thecomet.net/sport/hitchin_sign_luton_town_youngster_1_3227641 dead 23 January 2014 England Shaun Whalley A.F.C. Telford United 28 April 2014 31 January 2014 Nigeria Solomon Taiwo Aldershot Town 2 April 2014 20 February 2014 England Jerome Jibodu Dunstable Town 28 April 2014 http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/jibodu-loaned-1372109.aspx Jibodu loaned to Dunstable Town Luton Town F.C. 20 February 2014 20 February 2014 21 February 2014 England Jemale McKenzie-Lowe Hitchin Town 23 March 2014 http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/loan-watch-wall-scores-again-as-darts-triumph-1-5897059 Loan watch: Wall scores again as Darts triumph Luton Today 24 February 2014 24 February 2014 3 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140303185213/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/loan-watch-wall-scores-again-as-darts-triumph-1-5897059 dead 5 March 2014 England Brett Longden Maidenhead United 28 April 2014 6 March 2014 England Zane Banton Concord Rangers 6 April 2014 6 March 2014 England Ian Rees Concord Rangers 6 April 2014 21 March 2014 England Lathaniel Rowe-Turner Alfreton Town 28 April 2014
Honours
Team
2013–14 Conference Premier Champions
Individuals
Players
No. Squad Number Name Award Month Source26 ENG Paul BensonConference Premier Player of the Month December 201327 ENG Andre Gray February 201419 NIR Cameron McGeehan April 201427 ENG Andre Gray Conference Premier Golden Boot (30 goals)April 20145 ENG Steve McNulty Luton Town Supporters' Club Player of the YearGallery: Awards Night 2014 http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/award-night-1304-1486880.aspx https://archive.today/20140414095108/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/award-night-1304-1486880.aspx dead 14 April 2014 Luton Town F.C. 14 April 2014 14 April 2014 21 ENG Luke Guttridge Luton Town Players' Player of the Year27 ENG Andre Gray Luton Town Young Player of the Year5 ENG Steve McNulty Luton Town Internet Player of the YearInternet C27 ENG Andre Gray Ian Pearce Memorial TrophyIanPearce D5 ENG Steve McNulty Luton Town Goal of the SeasonMcNultyGoal E
Manager
Name Award Month Source ENG John Still Conference Premier Manager of the Month December 2013 February 2014 April 2014
Footnotes
A. HistonPair As Danny Fitzsimons and Jim Stevenson were out of contract but under the age of 24, Histon were entitled to compensation in the form of a development fee from Luton. Jim Stevenson and Danny Fitzsimons set to sign for Luton Town http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Sport/Football/Jim-Stevenson-and-Danny-Fitzsimons-set-to-sign-for-Luton-Town-20130520171720.htm Cambridge News Cambridge Newspapers Ltd. 20 May 2013 21 May 2013
B. RuddockNumber Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu was assigned squad number 15 during the time he spent on loan at the club in November and December 2013, and took squad number 43 following his permanent transfer in January 2014.
C. Internet The Internet Player of the Season award is voted for by fans of the club through the official website.
D. IanPearce The Ian Pearce Memorial Trophy, named in honour of BBC Three Counties Radio presenter and Luton Town fan Ian Pearce, who died in March 2011, is presented to the player with the most man-of-the-match awards over the season.
E. McNultyGoal The Goal of the Season award was given to Steve McNulty for his 30-yard first-time volley against Southport in the Conference Premier on 26 November 2013. Defender Steve McNulty's wonder volley! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBvWs_8ElxM Luton Town F.C. YouTube 26 November 2013 14 April 2014
F. CurtleyWilliams While Curtley Williams was out of contract and over the age of 24, meaning no compensation was required, Luton made the decision to pay Lowestoft Town a small undisclosed fee out of recognition of its role in the player's development. Williams heads to Kenilworth Road http://www.lowestofttownfc.co.uk/s/news-50851.html?news_id=1221180 Lowestoft Town F.C. Pitch Hero Ltd 15 May 2013 16 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140517141001/http://www.lowestofttownfc.co.uk/s/news-50851.html?news_id=1221180 17 May 2014 dead dmy-all
See also
2013–14 in English football
2013–14 Football Conference
References
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