2010–11 Luton Town F.C. season

English football club season December 2017 February 2015 Luton Town 2010–11 2009–10 2011–12 Richard Money (until 28 March 2011)Gary Brabin (from 28 March 2011) Nick Owen Conference Premier 3rd (play-off finalists) FA Cup Second round FA Trophy Semi-final Matthew Barnes-Homer (16) Matthew Barnes-Homer (19) 9,078 vs Wrexham (Conference Premier play-off semi-final, 10 May 2011) 1,639 vs Welling United (FA Trophy First Round, 12 December 2010) 5,732 _whiteborder _vneckwhite _whiteborder _orangetop F28500 F28500 F28500 ffffff ffffff _whiteshoulders _orangecollar _whiteshoulders _sides_on_white _orangetop 000033 000033 000033 000033 ffffff _orange_border _orangecollar _orange_border _whitetop 000033 ffffff 000033 000033 000033 The 2010–11 season was the 125th season in the history of Luton Town Football Club. The club finished the season in third place, 21 points behind runaway league winners Crawley Town and 6 points behind second placed AFC Wimbledon. This meant Luton would contest promotion to The Football League through the play-offs for the second consecutive year. A 5–1 aggregate win over Wrexham in the play-off semi-final set up a final at the City of Manchester Stadium against AFC Wimbledon. The two clubs drew 0–0 after extra time to force a penalty shootout, which Luton lost 4–3. Luton also missed out on the chance of a Wembley final and potential silverware, losing to Mansfield Town in the FA Trophy semi-finals. Manager Richard Money, who had experienced a tempestuous relationship with Luton fans, left the club by mutual consent on 28 March 2011 following a 2–1 loss to relegation-threatened Southport. He was replaced by assistant manager Gary Brabin.Fan spat galvanises Luton Town boss Richard Money https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/luton_town/8956695.stm BBC Sport 31 August 2010 6 May 2011 This article covers the period from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011. Background History of Luton Town F.C. (1970–present) List of Luton Town F.C. seasons Luton Town F.C. season 2009–10 A 30-point deduction imposed upon Luton Town for financial irregularities effectively crippled their chances of escaping relegation from The Football League in the 2008–09 season. Luton 0–0 Chesterfield https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/7979729.stm BBC Sport 13 April 2009 13 April 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090415104114/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/7979729.stm 15 April 2009 live As a result, the club played the next season in a division outside The Football League for the first time in 89 years. Their campaign in the Conference Premier ended in dashed hopes – Luton were favourites for promotion at the start of the year and, although the club rarely ventured any lower than the play-off positions for the entire duration of the season, it required a change in management for the club to begin actively challenging for the title. Richard Money replaced Mick Harford in October 2009, eventually leading the club on a winning run of games throughout the final third of the season that almost saw them topple ultimate victors Stevenage. Ex-League quartet chase return https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8632182.stm BBC Sport 27 April 2010 18 May 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100430194627/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8632182.stm 30 April 2010 live In the end, the club had to settle for second place in the league, and faced fifth-placed side York City in the play-off semi-final. Luton lost both legs of the semi-final 1–0, consigning them to another year in non-League football. Luton Town 0–1 York City (agg 0–2) https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8643892.stm BBC Sport 3 May 2010 18 May 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100506041650/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8643892.stm 6 May 2010 live The end of the previous season had seen Luton sign three players on free transfers; Cambridge United top scorer Danny Crow and teammate Dan Gleeson joined, as well as Notts County goalkeeper and former Luton loanee Kevin Pilkington. Review July Stevenage winger Andy Drury joined the club on 1 July on a free transfer, after an agreement to sign the player was reached towards the end of May. https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/luton_town/8709897.stm Luton Town sign Stevenage winger Andy Drury BBC Sport 28 May 2010 28 May 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100531191253/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/luton_town/8709897.stm 31 May 2010 live Assistant manager Gary Brabin confirmed on 2 July that Kenyan striker Taiwo Atieno had not been retained by the club. Gary Brabin expects more Luton deals https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/luton_town/8783789.stm BBC Sport 2 July 2010 29 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100817161950/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/luton_town/8783789.stm 17 August 2010 live On 6 July, former Oxford United captain Adam Murray joined Luton on a two-year contract after his release. https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/luton_town/8796585.stm Luton Town sign ex-Oxford United midfielder Adam Murray BBC Sport 6 July 2010 7 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100710201614/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/luton_town/8796585.stm 10 July 2010 live Home friendlies were arranged against Premier League teams Liverpool and Newcastle United, while Scottish Premier League side Kilmarnock were also scheduled to visit Kenilworth Road.Luton Town pre-season friendlies 2010–11 http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/Fixtures/0,,10372,00.html Luton Town F.C. 2 June 2010 2 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100528121005/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/Fixtures/0%2C%2C10372%2C00.html 28 May 2010 dead dmy-all A friendly game against Marlow was arranged to mark the 125th anniversary of Luton Town; Marlow being Luton's first ever opponents in the year of the club's formation in 1885.http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2098351,00.html Anniversary Celebrated at Marlow Luton Town F.C. 22 July 2010 22 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100725085604/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10372~2098351%2C00.html 25 July 2010 live Luton won the game 3–1, and commemorated the occasion by wearing the blue and pink club colours used in 1885.http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/MatchAction/0,,10372~2100212,00.html Commemorative Shirt Gallery Luton Town F.C. 23 July 2010 23 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100817221843/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/MatchAction/0%2C%2C10372~2100212%2C00.html 17 August 2010 live Three trialists, midfielders Stefan Bailey and Ciarán Toner, and Hungarian goalkeeper Matyas Estherhazy, joined Luton for pre-season training. All played in a 5–1 victory over near-neighbours Hitchin Town on 15 July.Money on Hitchin Triumph http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2093758,00.html Luton Town F.C. 16 July 2010 18 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100719223253/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10372~2093758%2C00.html 19 July 2010 live On 16 July, it was announced that defender Lewis Emanuel had not joined the club for pre-season training and had subsequently been released after four seasons as a Luton player.James Cunliffe Emanuel pre-season no-show spells end to Luton career http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/emanuel-preseason-noshow-spells-end-luton-career/story-22982905-detail/story.html Bedfordshire on Sunday Bedford 15 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20170830231515/http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/emanuel-preseason-noshow-spells-end-luton-career/story-22982905-detail/story.html 30 August 2017 dead Dan Walker and Zdeněk Kroča, two further trialists, joined Luton for the latter stages of pre-season. Kroča scored the winning goal in a 1–0 friendly victory over Kilmarnock, while Walker, who had previously been playing for Bedford Town, impressed enough to be offered a one-year contract. He signed for the club on 31 July.Walker impresses to earn deal http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2105785,00.html Luton Town F.C. 31 July 2010 31 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100804015636/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10372~2105785%2C00.html 4 August 2010 live August Following a second impressive appearance in a 4–1 victory over a Newcastle United XI, Czech defender Kroča signed a one-year contract. His fellow countryman, defensive midfielder Pavel Besta, also played in the game. Manager Richard Money confirmed that he was finalising a deal to sign Besta and, on 6 August, he too signed a one-year contract. Money banks two Czechs http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2111187,00.html Luton Town F.C. 6 August 2010 6 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101008161322/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2111187,00.html 8 October 2010 dead dmy-all Luton began the season on 14 August with a 2–1 win against Altrincham. Kroča scored on his competitive debut to give Luton the lead, and Matthew Barnes-Homer grabbed the winner in the 88th minute after Altrincham pulled a goal back midway through the second half. Luton 2–1 Altrincham https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8897823.stm BBC Sport 14 August 2010 14 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100814194033/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8897823.stm 14 August 2010 live Barnes-Homer scored a hat-trick in a 3–1 away victory over Kettering Town on 17 August. He scored two penalties as Kettering finished the match with nine men. Kettering 1–3 Luton https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8898613.stm BBC Sport 17 August 2010 17 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100817194727/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8898613.stm 17 August 2010 live Four days later Luton secured a third consecutive victory over Fleetwood Town. Fleetwood 0–3 Luton https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8916020.stm BBC Sport 21 August 2010 21 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100822202239/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8916020.stm 22 August 2010 live The club's 100% record was ended with a 1–1 home draw against newly promoted Newport County on 24 August in a game that saw Keith Keane sent off late on. However, results elsewhere meant Luton remained top of the table with 10 points from their opening four matches. Luton Town 1–1 Newport County https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8921951.stm BBC Sport 24 August 2010 25 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100824211917/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8921951.stm 24 August 2010 live On 27 August, it was confirmed that midfielder Kevin Nicholls had left the club by "respectful, mutual consent", after volunteering to be released from his contract. He had been recovering from knee surgery, and stated that he did not want to drain the club's resources while not contributing on the pitch.http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2137074,00.html Nicholls exits Kenilworth Road Luton Town F.C. 27 August 2010 27 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100829082558/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10372~2137074%2C00.html 29 August 2010 dead dmy The same day, veteran defender Alan White left the club by mutual consent. White had not played a game for Luton since December 2009.White leaves Town http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2136901,00.html Luton Town F.C 27 August 2010 27 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100829142900/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10372~2136901%2C00.html 29 August 2010 dead Tamworth inflicted Luton's first defeat of the season on 28 August with a 3–1 victory at The Lamb Ground, and two days later Luton drew 1–1 at home with Hayes & Yeading United. Tamworth 3–1 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8932881.stm BBC Sport 28 August 2010 28 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100828191215/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8932881.stm 28 August 2010 live Luton Town 1–1 Hayes & Yeading United https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8950947.stm BBC Sport 30 August 2010 31 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100901190755/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8950947.stm 1 September 2010 live This result left the club in fourth place in the table at the end of the month, two points behind leaders Mansfield Town. On 31 August Tom Craddock, Luton's top scorer the previous season, signed for League Two side Oxford United for an undisclosed fee. Oxford United sign Tom Craddock https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8957037.stm BBC Sport 31 August 2010 31 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100903000413/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8957037.stm 3 September 2010 live September On 2 September, striker Taiwo Atieno, who had been released from Luton in July and had subsequently been training with South African champions Supersport United, re-signed for the club on a contract until January 2011.Atieno back for second spell http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2143093,00.html Luton Town F.C. 2 September 2010 2 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100905194338/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10372~2143093%2C00.html 5 September 2010 dead dmy Grimsby Town inflicted Luton's second defeat of the season on 4 September, leaving the club searching for their first win in four games. Grimsby Town 2–0 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8933002.stm BBC Sport 4 September 2010 13 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100909075229/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8933002.stm 9 September 2010 live This was soon achieved in the next game, with a 2–0 home victory against Cambridge United. Luton Town 2–0 Cambridge United https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8967614.stm BBC Sport 11 September 2010 13 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100913044433/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8967614.stm 13 September 2010 live On 15 September, youth team midfielders Taylor Nathaniel and Adam Watkins, who had made their debuts for Luton the previous season, were sent on loan to Southern Football League Division One Central sides Barton Rovers and Arlesey Town, respectively. On 17 September, Luton beat league leaders AFC Wimbledon 3–0 with goals from George Pilkington, Zdeněk Kroča and Matthew Barnes-Homer. Young striker Dan Walker also made his debut for the club. Luton Town 3–0 AFC Wimbledon https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8988811.stm BBC Sport 17 September 2010 18 September 2010 Four days later, Luton came from behind to secure a 2–2 draw with recently relegated Darlington; Claude Gnakpa and Jake Howells scoring the Hatters' goals. Darlington 2–2 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8989616.stm BBC Sport 21 September 2010 22 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100923075231/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8989616.stm 23 September 2010 live Luton faced another trip to North East England four days later to face Gateshead, in a game they lost 1–0 and had striker Taiwo Atieno sent off in the first half. Gateshead 1–0 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9015787.stm BBC Sport 25 September 2010 29 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100927030951/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9015787.stm 27 September 2010 live Atieno's red card was later rescinded by the Football Association. The club signed 21-year-old striker Amari Morgan-Smith on a free transfer on 28 September. Luton Town sign striker Amari Morgan-Smith https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/luton_town/9041769.stm BBC Sport 28 September 2010 29 September 2010 Morgan-Smith was out of contract having previously been released from Ilkeston Town when the club went out of business earlier in September. He scored on his Luton debut the same day as they won 2–0 against Mansfield Town. Danny Crow also scored his first goal for the club in a game that saw Luton miss three penalties. Luton Town 2–0 Mansfield Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9032071.stm BBC Sport 28 September 2010 29 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101002035708/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9032071.stm 2 October 2010 live October Summer signing Adam Murray signed for Mansfield Town on a three-month loan on 1 October, with a view to a permanent transfer on 1 January 2011.Adam Murray joins Stags http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2171546,00.html Luton Town F.C. 1 October 2010 1 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101003102320/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10372~2171546%2C00.html 3 October 2010 dead dmy-all Luton won their first away game since mid-August a day later with a 1–0 victory over Barrow. Barrow 0–1 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9037075.stm BBC Sport 2 October 2010 2 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101005051504/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9037075.stm 5 October 2010 live A 2–1 home loss to league leaders Crawley Town on 5 October left Luton eight points behind them. An Andy Drury penalty had given Luton the lead midway through the second half, though Crawley hit back in the closing stages to snatch a win, with Craig McAllister eventually scoring the winner two minutes into added time. Luton Town 1–2 Crawley Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9041454.stm BBC Sport 5 October 2010 6 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101008032458/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9041454.stm 8 October 2010 live An 11-day break without a game ended on 16 October with a 4–2 victory at Eastbourne Borough, Danny Crow scoring two goals. Eastbourne Borough 2–4 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9075423.stm BBC Sport 16 October 2010 17 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101018140639/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9075423.stm 18 October 2010 live Three days later, Luton recorded their biggest win of the season so far with a 6–1 home victory over Forest Green Rovers. Crow continued his recent scoring run with two further goals, while Barnes-Homer netted his ninth of the season. The game also saw young striker Dan Walker score his first goal for the club with a 25-yard strike. Luton Town 6–1 Forest Green https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9075567.stm BBC Sport 16 October 2010 17 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101021065910/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9075567.stm 21 October 2010 live On 22 October, striker Kevin Gallen, who had not played for Luton since the beginning of September, signed for League Two club Barnet on loan until 8 January 2011.Gallen joins Bees http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2193617,00.html Luton Town F.C. 22 October 2010 23 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101024205532/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10372~2193617%2C00.html 24 October 2010 dead dmy Luton's goalscoring continued on 23 October with a 4–0 victory in the FA Cup 4th qualifying round against Conference South side St Albans City. Amari Morgan-Smith scored a hat-trick, with Danny Crow scoring once again. Luton Town 4–0 St Albans City http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10372~54697,00.html Luton Town F.C. 23 October 2010 23 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101026063501/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10372~54697%2C00.html 26 October 2010 dead dmy-all Goalkeeper Kevin Pilkington joined his former club Mansfield Town on loan for three months on 28 October.Kevin Pilkington loaned to Stags http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2199825,00.html Luton Town F.C. 28 October 2010 28 October 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120820074432/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10372~2199825%2C00.html 20 August 2012 dmy Luton celebrated their 125th anniversary on 30 October with a 3–1 victory over struggling Bath City. Goals from Danny Crow, George Pilkington and a first Luton goal from Taiwo Atieno lifted Luton to third in the table, three points behind Crawley Town. Luton Town 3–1 Bath City https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9107547.stm BBC Sport 30 October 2010 31 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101101115450/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9107547.stm 1 November 2010 live November On 5 November, young duo Dan Walker and Godfrey Poku signed contract extensions until June 2012. Youth team defender Alex Lacey also signed his first professional contract with the club the same day. Dan Walker and Godfrey Poku sign new Luton Town deals https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/luton_town/9163070.stm BBC Sport 5 November 2010 6 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101109094424/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/luton_town/9163070.stm 9 November 2010 liveYoung defender nets pro deal http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2209540,00.html Luton Town F.C. 5 November 2010 6 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101107190102/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10372~2209540%2C00.html 7 November 2010 dead dmy-all Luton drew 1–1 with Conference North side Corby Town in the FA Cup first round on 6 November. The result meant the two teams would play a replay at Kenilworth Road on 17 November. Corby Town 1–1 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/9140194.stm BBC Sport 6 November 2010 6 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101108092350/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9140194.stm 8 November 2010 live York City and former Wales under-21 international midfielder Alex Lawless joined Luton on 8 November. Lawless initially joined on loan, with a permanent transfer taking place in January 2011.Town land Lawless http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2212410,00.html Luton Town F.C. 8 November 2010 8 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101111091430/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10372~2212410%2C00.html 11 November 2010 live A 1–0 loss to Wrexham on 11 November was swiftly followed up two days later with a 1–0 win over Altrincham. This game saw Lawless score his first goal for the club. Wrexham 1–0 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9156565.stm BBC Sport 11 November 2010 14 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101113062158/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9156565.stm 13 November 2010 live Altrincham 0–1 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9175258.stm BBC Sport 13 November 2010 14 November 2010 Barrow striker Jason Walker signed for Luton on 17 November on a similar deal to Alex Lawless – a loan deal until January 2011, in which the transfer would then become permanent. Luton Town swoop for frontman Jason Walker https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/luton_town/9202755.stm BBC Sport 18 November 2010 18 November 2010 Walker had scored 45 league goals for Barrow over the course of four seasons, including the winning goal in the club's FA Trophy victory the previous season. 17 November also saw Luton play their FA Cup replay against Corby Town – the game ended in a 4–2 victory to the Hatters, with Matthew Barnes-Homer, Taiwo Atieno and Claude Gnakpa scoring the goals. Luton Town 4–2 Corby Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9191290.stm BBC Sport 17 November 2010 17 November 2010 This win set up a Second Round tie away to League One side Charlton Athletic. Luton's run of four games in ten days ended in a 5–1 win at home to struggling Histon on 20 November. Jason Walker scored a debut goal as the club moved to one point behind league leaders Crawley Town in the table. Luton Town 5–1 Histon https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9205859.stm BBC Sport 20 November 2010 20 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101125075510/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9205859.stm 25 November 2010 live On 25 November 19-year-old midfielder Jake Howells signed a new two-year contract with the club. Jake Howells rewarded with Luton Town deal https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/luton_town/9228240.stm BBC Sport 25 November 2010 25 November 2010 The day of the loan transfer deadline, 26 November, saw Luton make two further signings to bolster their squad. Northampton Town defender Craig Hinton was drafted in on loan until 4 January 2011 as cover for the injured Shane Blackett, while 24-year-old Newport County winger Charlie Henry was signed on an initial loan with a permanent transfer arranged for January 2011. Henry had previously been part of the Luton youth set-up as a 15-year-old. Luton Town swoop for Charlie Henry and Craig Hinton https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/luton_town/9232708.stm BBC Sport 26 November 2010 27 November 2010 A day later, Luton drew 2–2 with Charlton Athletic in the FA Cup; a team 49 places above them in the league hierarchy. Two goals from midfielder Andy Drury ensured a replay at Kenilworth Road on 9 December. Charlton 2–2 Luton https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/9206742.stm BBC Sport 27 November 2010 28 November 2010 A top-of-the-table clash against AFC Wimbledon had to be postponed on 30 November due to a frozen pitch at Kingsmeadow. AFC Wimbledon P–P Luton https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9233018.stm BBC Sport 30 November 2010 10 December 2010 December The severe winter weather continued from November, resulting in Luton's next league game against Forest Green Rovers on 4 December also being postponed. Forest Green P–P Luton https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9247823.stm BBC Sport 2 December 2010 10 December 2010 On 8 December, it was announced that defender Fred Murray was to be out of action for up to four weeks due to a hernia operation, adding to the injuries to fellow defenders Shane Blackett and long-term victim Adam Newton. Luton's Fred Murray ruled out after hernia operation https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/luton_town/9271975.stm BBC Sport 9 December 2010 10 December 2010 Six out for Charlton http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2239505,00.html Luton Town F.C. 8 December 2010 10 December 2010 Luton fell to a 3–1 home defeat to Charlton Athletic on 9 December, putting them out of the FA Cup. Zdeněk Kroča opened the scoring in the first half, but goals from Scott Wagstaff, Joe Anyinsah and Johnnie Jackson saw Charlton progress. Luton 1–3 Charlton https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/9254778.stm BBC Sport 9 December 2010 10 December 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101210045021/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9254778.stm 10 December 2010 live Injuries continued to mount as it was announced Danny Crow had injured his ankle and Amari Morgan-Smith had fractured his cheekbone during the game. Changes afoot http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2241226,00.html Luton Town F.C. 10 December 2010 10 December 2010 An FA Trophy First Round tie against Welling United on 12 December finished in a 0–0 draw, with a youthful Luton side having to travel to Park View Road on 14 December for a replay.Ian Ryan Hatters fail to get off the ground against Wings http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/hatters-fail-ground-wings/story-22982997-detail/story.html Bedfordshire on Sunday Bedford 12 December 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20171006180158/http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/hatters-fail-ground-wings/story-22982997-detail/story.html 6 October 2017 dead Luton won the replay 2–1 in a game that resulted in the lowest ever crowd for a competitive match featuring the club; 404 fans were in attendance at Welling, beating the previous low of 469 set at Thames on 6 December 1930. Youth team players Cauley Woodrow and Newman Carney made their Luton debuts during the victory. Welling United 1–2 Luton Town http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2244197,00.html Luton Town F.C. 14 December 2010 14 December 2010 A midday kick-off against York City on 18 December was abandoned after 55 minutes with the score at 0–0 due to heavy snow. Luton A-A York https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9255632.stm BBC Sport 18 December 2010 20 December 2010 The traditional footballing Christmas period was also hit by the weather; Luton's Boxing Day game at Rushden & Diamonds and home game on 28 December against Tamworth were both postponed due to frozen pitches. This meant the club had not played a single league game since 20 November, leaving them with a total of six games to re-arrange for the New Year. Rushden & Diamonds P–P Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9306401.stm BBC Sport 24 December 2010 29 December 2010 Luton Town P–P Tamworth https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9305851.stm BBC Sport 27 December 2010 28 December 2010 This left Luton in fourth place in the table at the end of December, albeit with up to three games more to play than their rivals. Young striker Dan Walker was sent on a one-month loan to divisional rivals Eastbourne Borough on 31 December. Eastbourne Borough sign Hutchinson, Walker and Norwood https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/e/eastbourne_borough/9331253.stm BBC Sport 31 December 2010 1 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110125152933/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/e/eastbourne_borough/9331253.stm 25 January 2011 live January Luton started 2011 with a 3–0 home win over Rushden & Diamonds on New Year's Day. Matthew Barnes-Homer scored his twelfth and thirteenth goals of the season, with Claude Gnakpa adding the final goal in what was the club's first league game in 42 days. Luton Town 3–0 Rushden & Diamonds https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9310623.stm BBC Sport 1 January 2011 1 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110101045747/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9310623.stm 1 January 2011 live Three days later, Gnakpa scored the only goal of the game in a 1–0 away win against Hayes & Yeading United. Hayes & Yeading 0–1 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9313953.stm BBC Sport 4 January 2011 4 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110125153340/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9313953.stm 25 January 2011 live The loan transfers of Charlie Henry, Alex Lawless and Jason Walker all became permanent on 4 January, while on-loan defender Craig Hinton returned to Northampton Town after playing in just two FA Trophy games. Midfielder Adam Murray completed his permanent transfer to Mansfield Town the same day. Luton drew 0–0 with Bath City on 8 January, and followed this result up with another goalless draw away to league leaders AFC Wimbledon four days later. Bath City 0–0 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9344506.stm BBC Sport 8 January 2011 14 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110125081529/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9344506.stm 25 January 2011 live AFC Wimbledon 0–0 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9354433.stm BBC Sport 12 January 2011 14 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110113042329/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9354433.stm 13 January 2011 live These two results saw the club move into second place in the league. Luton progressed into the third round of the FA Trophy with a 4–0 victory over Uxbridge on 15 January. Taiwo Atieno and youth team product Adam Watkins scored two goals apiece which set up another home tie against Conference North side Gloucester City in early February. Youth team players Christian Tavernier and Alasan Ann also made their Luton debuts during the game.Ian Ryan Watkins and Atieno double up in cup cruise for Hatters http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/watkins-atieno-double-cup-cruise-hatters/story-22982982-detail/story.html Bedfordshire on Sunday Bedford 15 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20170830231638/http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/watkins-atieno-double-cup-cruise-hatters/story-22982982-detail/story.html 30 August 2017 dead On 18 January, Luton signed out-of-contract 34-year-old Ghanaian striker Lloyd Owusu on a deal running until May 2011. Luton Town sign up striker Lloyd Owusu until May https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/luton_town/9365325.stm BBC Sport 18 January 2011 18 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110125081524/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/luton_town/9365325.stm 25 January 2011 live Owusu scored on his debut on the same day as Luton secured a comprehensive 5–0 win over York City. York had goalkeeper Michael Ingham sent off early in the first half, which saw Andy Drury open the scoring from the resulting free-kick. Goals from Claude Gnakpa, Zdeněk Kroča and Taiwo Atieno followed, as York had Jonathan Smith also shown a red card late on. Luton Town 5–0 York City https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9361932.stm BBC Sport 18 January 2011 18 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110124225153/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9361932.stm 24 January 2011 live Injury problems began to mount at the club; winger Charlie Henry, who had yet to play a game for Luton, was ruled out for the rest of the season with a foot ligament problem. Amari Morgan-Smith and Jason Walker suffered ankle and hamstring injuries respectively, defender Dan Gleeson picked up an ankle injury in the game against York City, and long-term defensive absentees Fred Murray, Shane Blackett and Adam Newton were still no closer to full fitness. No go for Gleeson http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2272697,00.html Luton Town F.C. 21 January 2011 21 January 2011 On 22 January, Luton drew 2–2 at home with Gateshead. Gateshead took a 2–0 lead early in the first half before goals from Danny Crow and Claude Gnakpa put the clubs back on level footing, though Gateshead played the second half with only 10 men after Ben Clark was sent off. Luton Town 2–2 Gateshead https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9367790.stm BBC Sport 22 January 2011 22 January 2011 Three days later, Gnakpa scored his eighth goal of the season as Luton emerged as 1–0 victors in a close game with Grimsby Town. Luton Town 1–0 Grimsby Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9369830.stm BBC Sport 25 January 2011 26 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110125092238/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9369830.stm 25 January 2011 live This meant the club ended January in third place in the league having gone through the month unbeaten. Twenty-year-old Cambridge United winger Robbie Willmott signed for Luton for £50,000 on an 18-month contract on 28 January. Luton Town sign Cambridge United's Robbie Willmott https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/luton_town/9380130.stm BBC Sport 28 January 2011 28 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110201162419/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/luton_town/9380130.stm 1 February 2011 live On 31 January, transfer deadline day, midfielder Andy Drury was bought by Championship side Ipswich Town for £150,000. Ipswich Town swoop for Luton Town winger Andy Drury https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/i/ipswich_town/9382573.stm BBC Sport 31 January 2011 31 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110201025031/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/i/ipswich_town/9382573.stm 1 February 2011 live Drury had scored 8 goals in his 26 games for Luton. Striker Taiwo Atieno and midfielder Pavel Besta were released from the club the same day. Both had found regular first-team places difficult to hold down, making only 17 starts between them.James Cunliffe Money thanks Drury for the memories after Ipswich switch http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/money-thanks-drury-memories-ipswich-switch/story-22983169-detail/story.html Bedfordshire on Sunday Bedford 31 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20171006181238/http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/money-thanks-drury-memories-ipswich-switch/story-22983169-detail/story.html 6 October 2017 dead Later that day, Kevin Gallen and youth-team graduate Taylor Nathaniel were also both released.Quartet released http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2281280,00.html Luton Town F.C. 31 January 2011 31 January 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110202081839/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10372~2281280%2C00.html 2 February 2011 dmy Half an hour before the transfer window shut, Luton confirmed the loan signing of defender Luke Graham from Kettering Town until the end of the season. Luke Graham signs for Luton as four others are released https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/luton_town/9382973.stm BBC Sport 31 January 2011 1 February 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110202035632/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/luton_town/9382973.stm 2 February 2011 live February Four goals in the last twenty minutes from Claude Gnakpa, Alex Lawless and two from Lloyd Owusu secured a 4–0 home victory over Darlington on 1 February. Robbie Willmott and Luke Graham made their debuts as substitutes during the match. Luton Town 4–0 Darlington https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9377874.stm BBC Sport 1 February 2011 2 February 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110201090649/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9377874.stm 1 February 2011 live Graham scored the winning goal on his full debut, a 1–0 victory over Gloucester City on 4 February, that put Luton into the quarter-final of the FA Trophy.James Cunliffe Graham grabs late winner to tame Tigers http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/graham-grabs-late-winner-tame-tigers/story-22983091-detail/story.html Bedfordshire on Sunday Bedford 4 February 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20170830232042/http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/graham-grabs-late-winner-tame-tigers/story-22983091-detail/story.html 30 August 2017 dead Luton were defeated for the first time in 11 league games as Fleetwood Town beat them 3–1 at Kenilworth Road on 12 February. Luton Town 1–3 Fleetwood Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9387955.stm BBC Sport 12 February 2011 13 February 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110212055517/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9387955.stm 12 February 2011 live On 18 February, with the loan transfer window opened, Cambridge United midfielder Paul Carden signed for Luton on loan until the end of the season. Young striker Dan Walker went in the opposite direction, signing for Cambridge on a one-month loan. Paul Carden and Dan Walker switch between Luton and U's https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/cambridge_utd/9401499.stm BBC Sport 18 February 2011 18 February 2011 The same day, Carden made his debut in a 1–1 draw with Newport County. Luton took the lead in the first-half through Willmott, but were pegged back via a last-minute Newport penalty. Newport County 1–1 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9394790.stm BBC Sport 18 February 2011 21 February 2011 Luton beat Guiseley 1–0 on 26 February to earn a place in the FA Trophy semi-final, Matthew Barnes-Homer scoring the winner. Guiseley 0–1 Luton Town http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2303008,00.html Luton Town F.C. 26 February 2011 26 February 2011 March On 1 March a goal from Lloyd Owusu gave Luton a 1–0 away win against Forest Green Rovers. Forest Green 0–1 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9407355.stm BBC Sport 1 March 2011 1 March 2011 Four days later, Luton drew 1–1 at home to in-form Kidderminster Harriers. Luton Town 1–1 Kidderminster https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9407735.stm BBC Sport 5 March 2011 7 March 2011 This was then followed up three days later with a 2–0 victory over Tamworth. Luton Town 2–0 Tamworth https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9414857.stm BBC Sport 8 March 2011 8 March 2011 On 13 March, Luton lost the first leg of the FA Trophy semi-final 1–0 at Mansfield Town. Mansfield Town 1–0 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9422040.stm BBC Sport 13 March 2011 14 March 2011 Two days later, Luton drew 0–0 away to Cambridge United in the league. Cambridge United 0–0 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9422304.stm BBC Sport 15 March 2011 16 March 2011 On 19 March, Luton were knocked out of the FA Trophy after a 1–1 draw at home to Mansfield. Alex Lawless and Claude Gnakpa were sent off during the game. Luton Town 1–1 Mansfield Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9429939.stm BBC Sport 19 March 2011 22 March 2011 With the league now their priority, Luton secured a 1–0 away win over Rushden & Diamonds on 22 March, Robbie Willmott scoring the only goal. Rushden & Diamonds 0–1 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9429104.stm BBC Sport 22 March 2011 22 March 2011 On 25 March, defender Ed Asafu-Adjaye joined Histon on loan until the end of the season. Histon sign Foderingham, Asafu-Adjaye and Cox on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/12865587 BBC Sport 25 March 2011 26 March 2011 Later that day, 16-year-old striker Cauley Woodrow, who had made three Luton appearances, was signed by Premier League side Fulham for an undisclosed six-figure fee. Fulham sign Luton Town teenager Cauley Woodrow https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/f/fulham/9436572.stm BBC Sport 25 March 2011 26 March 2011 Luton lost 2–1 to relegation-threatened Southport on 26 March, producing a result and performance that caused manager Richard Money to apologise to the fans. Southport 2–1 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9429151.stm BBC Sport 26 March 2011 28 March 2011 Not Good Enough http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/PostMatchReaction/0,,10372~2324722,00.html Luton Town F.C. 26 March 2011 28 March 2011 The result, and run of form that had seen Luton slip to 15 points behind leaders Crawley Town, led to Money being replaced as manager by his assistant Gary Brabin on 28 March. Luton Town replace Richard Money with Gary Brabin https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/12881087 BBC Sport 28 March 2011 28 March 2011 Brabin's first game in charge, on 29 March, ended in a 0–0 home draw against Barrow. Luton Town 0–0 Barrow https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9436428.stm BBC Sport 29 March 2011 30 March 2011 April Luton drew 3–3 with Kidderminster Harriers on 2 April in an attacking display of football, marking the first time in over two months, and over the course of 13 games, that the club had scored more than two goals in a match. Robbie Willmott, Claude Gnakpa and Jason Walker were on the scoresheet. Kidderminster 3–3 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9436617.stm BBC Sport 2 April 2011 2 April 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110402042022/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9436617.stm 2 April 2011 live A third consecutive draw followed on 5 April, the club drawing 2–2 with Kettering Town with Jake Howells and Amari Morgan-Smith scoring the goals. Luton Town 2–2 Kettering Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9443477.stm BBC Sport 5 April 2011 6 April 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110405035112/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9443477.stm 5 April 2011 live Luton claimed their first win under Gary Brabin's management with a 6–0 home victory over Southport. Luton Town 6–0 Southport https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9451163.stm BBC Sport 9 April 2011 10 April 2011 Luton were forced to settle for, at most, a play-off place, as a win for league leaders Crawley Town the same afternoon meant they claimed the Conference Premier title with five games left of the season. Crawley then hosted Luton three days later, resulting in a 1–1 draw. Crawley Town 1–1 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9451273.stm BBC Sport 12 April 2011 13 April 2011 Another draw followed on 16 April, with Luton gaining a point from a 0–0 stalemate at Mansfield Town. Mansfield Town 0–0 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9451324.stm BBC Sport 16 April 2011 16 April 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110416035952/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9451324.stm 16 April 2011 live Luton lost their first game under Brabin's tenure on 19 April, losing 1–0 away to York City. This left the club needing just one point from their remaining 3 games to secure a place in the play-offs. York City 1–0 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9456050.stm BBC Sport 19 April 2011 23 April 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110422095824/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9456050.stm 22 April 2011 live This was duly achieved on 23 April, as a dominant 3–0 win over already-relegated Eastbourne Borough cemented their play-off place. Luton Town 3–0 Eastbourne https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9456074.stm BBC Sport 23 April 2011 23 April 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110423035245/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9456074.stm 23 April 2011 live The goals continued to flow, as a 4–0 victory over Histon on 25 April guaranteed Luton would play fourth-placed Wrexham in the play-off semi-finals. The game saw goals from Matthew Barnes-Homer, his 18th and 19th of the season, Amari Morgan-Smith and Claude Gnakpa. Histon 0–4 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9465648.stm BBC Sport 19 April 2011 23 April 2011 Coincidentally, the final league game of the season on 30 April was also against Wrexham, which ended in a 1–1 draw. Luton Town 1–1 Wrexham https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9465794.stm BBC Sport 30 April 2011 1 May 2011 May The first leg of the play-off semi-final on 5 May was won by Luton in emphatic fashion as they registered a 3–0 away victory against Wrexham. All goals came during a 20-minute barrage in the first half, beginning with a 25-yard strike from Alex Lawless, then a powerful rising shot into the top-corner from Claude Gnakpa, finished by an 18-yard half-volley from defender Ed Asafu-Adjaye, his first senior goal for the club. Wrexham 0–3 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9475718.stm BBC Sport 5 May 2011 6 May 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110506035504/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9475718.stm 6 May 2011 live The club sealed their place in the play-off final with a 2–1 home win in the second leg on 10 May. Wrexham scored first, dominating the opening of the game, with Luton indebted to Mark Tyler for not going further behind by saving a penalty. However, Luton hit back with goals from Zdeněk Kroča and Jason Walker to register a 5–1 aggregate win. Luton Town 2–1 Wrexham https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/9475888.stm BBC Sport 10 May 2011 10 May 2011 Luton's opponents for the play-off final at the City of Manchester Stadium on 21 May were AFC Wimbledon. A tight game, which saw both clubs hit the post, saw the clubs play a goalless draw into extra time. No goals in this period led to a penalty shootout, which Wimbledon emerged victorious from with a 4–3 shootout win after penalty misses from Alex Lawless and Jason Walker. AFC Wimbledon 0–0 Luton Town (4–3 on pens) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13418508 BBC Sport 21 May 2011 24 May 2011 This meant Luton would contest a third successive non-League season in 2011–12. Gary Brabin, contracted as manager only until the end of the season, received the full support from the Luton board despite the defeat and, on 27 May, he signed a two-year contract to continue as permanent manager. Luton Town keen to keep Gary Brabin as boss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13503158 BBC Sport 23 May 2011 27 May 2011 Gary Brabin to stay on as Luton Town boss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13578680 BBC Sport 27 May 2011 2 June 2011 June On 2 June, it was announced that utility player Adam Newton and striker Lloyd Owusu had been released by the club after not being offered new contracts. Luton Town to release Lloyd Owusu and Adam Newton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13629473 Luton Town F.C. 2 June 2011 2 June 2011 Luton made their first signing of the close season on 6 June, picking up Rushden & Diamonds striker Aaron O'Connor on a free transfer. Luton Town swoop for striker Aaron O'Connor https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13666347 BBC Sport 6 June 2011 6 June 2011 On 10 June, the club secured goalkeepers Mark Tyler and Kevin Pilkington to one-year contract extensions. Luton Town give deals to Pilkington and Tyler https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13730729 BBC Sport 10 June 2011 10 June 2011 Former Northampton Town defender Dean Beckwith signed for Luton on a free transfer on 14 June. Luton Town sign ex-Northampton defender Dean Beckwith https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13770500 BBC Sport 14 June 2011 24 June 2011 Luton striker Jason Walker, who had missed a penalty in the shoot-out against AFC Wimbledon in the previous month, was sold to York City on 20 June for a fee of £60,000. Walker had indicated that he and his family had found it hard to settle in Bedfordshire, and would prefer a move to the North of England. Jason Walker and Paul Musselwhite join York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13809215 BBC Sport 17 June 2011 24 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110728211017/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13809215.stm 28 July 2011 liveWalker text spells £60K Hatters exit http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/walker-spells60k-hatters-exit/story-22983332-detail/story.html Bedfordshire on Sunday Bedford 19 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20170830232225/http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/walker-spells60k-hatters-exit/story-22983332-detail/story.html 30 August 2017 dead Later that week, Luton tied defenders Shane Blackett and Jonathan O'Donnell to one-year contract extensions. Shane Blackett signs new Luton Town contract https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13861121 BBC Sport 21 June 2011 24 June 2011 Luton Town defender O'Donnell gets one-year deal https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13841761 BBC Sport 20 June 2011 24 June 2011 On 30 June, the last day of the season, central defender Zdeněk Kroča signed for Scottish Premier League side Kilmarnock on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract. Killie capture Kroca http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11781_7011553,00.html Sky Sports 30 June 2011 30 June 2011 Match results Luton Town results given first. Legend WinDrawLoss Pre-season friendlies +DateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorersNotes14 July 2010Dunstable TownAway 2–2 756 Watkins, Patrick Luton XI15 July 2010Hitchin TownAway 5–1 878 Crow, Newton, Drury, Bailey, Gallen 17 July 2010Bedford TownAway 1–0 845 Crow 20 July 2010Cambridge CityAway 1–1 309 Barnes-Homer 22 July 2010MarlowAway 3–1 252 Howells, Gallen, Keane 24 July 2010Alfreton TownAway 0–3 392 – 27 July 2010Liverpool XIHome 3–0 2,769 Barnes-Homer, Crow, Gleeson 30 July 2010KilmarnockHome 1–0 1,428 Kroča 4 August 2010Newcastle United XIHome 4–1 2,036 Barnes-Homer (2), Crow, Newton 5 August 2010Brackley TownAway 1–1 – Craddock Luton XI 7 August 2010WokingAway 2–1 618 Gallen, A. Murray 10 August 2010Arlesey TownAway 3–1 258 Gnakpa, D. Walker, Watkins Luton XIBedfordshire Premier Cup Final Hatters win Beds Premier Cup http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2117828,00.html Luton Town F.C. 10 August 2010 11 August 2010 Conference Premier information on this season's Conference Premier 2010–11 Football Conference Conference Premier LUT +DateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorersNotes|14 August 2010 |Altrincham |align="center"|Home |align="center"|2–1 |align="center"|6,665 |align="center"|Kroča, Barnes-Homer |align="center"||17 August 2010 |Kettering Town |align="center"|Away |align="center"|3–1 |align="center"|2,906 |align="center"|Barnes-Homer (3) |align="center"||21 August 2010 |Fleetwood Town |align="center"|Away |align="center"|3–0 |align="center"|2,831 |align="center"|Barnes-Homer, Gnakpa, Craddock |align="center"||24 August 2010 |Newport County |align="center"|Home |align="center"|1–1 |align="center"|6,945 |align="center"|Kroča |align="center"||28 August 2010 |Tamworth |align="center"|Away |align="center"|1–3 |align="center"|1,694 |align="center"|Craddock |align="center"||30 August 2010 |Hayes & Yeading United |align="center"|Home |align="center"|1–1 |align="center"|6,354 |align="center"|Drury |align="center"||4 September 2010 |Grimsby Town |align="center"|Away |align="center"|0–2 |align="center"|3,822 |align="center"|– |align="center"||11 September 2010 |Cambridge United |align="center"|Home |align="center"|2–0 |align="center"|6,691 |align="center"|Drury, G. Pilkington |align="center"||17 September 2010 |AFC Wimbledon |align="center"|Home |align="center"|3–0 |align="center"|7,283 |align="center"|G. Pilkington, Kroča, Barnes-Homer |align="center"||21 September 2010 |Darlington |align="center"|Away |align="center"|2–2 |align="center"|1,665 |align="center"|Gnakpa, Howells |align="center"||25 September 2010 |Gateshead |align="center"|Away |align="center"|0–1 |align="center"|1,075 |align="center"|– |align="center"||28 September 2010 |Mansfield Town |align="center"|Home |align="center"|2–0 |align="center"|6,024 |align="center"|Crow, Morgan-Smith |align="center"||2 October 2010 |Barrow |align="center"|Away |align="center"|1–0 |align="center"|1,416 |align="center"|Barnes-Homer |align="center"||5 October 2010 |Crawley Town |align="center"|Home |align="center"|1–2 |align="center"|6,895 |align="center"|Drury (pen) |align="center"||16 October 2010 |Eastbourne Borough |align="center"|Away |align="center"|4–2 |align="center"|2,518 |align="center"|G. Pilkington, Barnes-Homer, Crow (2) |align="center"||19 October 2010 |Forest Green Rovers |align="center"|Home |align="center"|6–1 |align="center"|5,704 |align="center"|Drury, Morgan-Smith, Crow (2), Barnes-Homer, D. Walker |align="center"||30 October 2010 |Bath City |align="center"|Home |align="center"|3–1 |align="center"|7,003 |align="center"|Crow, G. Pilkington, Atieno |align="center"||11 November 2010 |Wrexham |align="center"|Away |align="center"|0–1 |align="center"|2,733 |align="center"|– |align="center"||13 November 2010 |Altrincham |align="center"|Away |align="center"|1–0 |align="center"|1,416 |align="center"|Lawless |align="center"||20 November 2010 |Histon |align="center"|Home |align="center"|5–1 |align="center"|5,963 |align="center"|Gnakpa, Howells, J. Walker, Drury, Atieno |align="center"||1 January 2011 |Rushden & Diamonds |align="center"|Home |align="center"|3–0 |align="center"|6,928 |align="center"|Barnes-Homer (2), Gnakpa |align="center"||4 January 2011 |Hayes & Yeading United |align="center"|Away |align="center"|1–0 |align="center"|801 |align="center"|Gnakpa |align="center"||8 January 2011 |Bath City |align="center"|Away |align="center"|0–0 |align="center"|2,301 |align="center"|– |align="center"||12 January 2011 |AFC Wimbledon |align="center"|Away |align="center"|0–0 |align="center"|4,287 |align="center"|– |align="center"||18 January 2011 |York City |align="center"|Home |align="center"|5–0 |align="center"|5,997 |align="center"|Drury, Gnakpa, Owusu, Kroča, Atieno |align="center"||22 January 2011 |Gateshead |align="center"|Home |align="center"|2–2 |align="center"|5,958 |align="center"|Crow, Gnakpa |align="center"||25 January 2011 |Grimsby Town |align="center"|Home |align="center"|1–0 |align="center"|5,609 |align="center"|Gnakpa |align="center"||1 February 2011 |Darlington |align="center"|Home |align="center"|4–0 |align="center"|5,770 |align="center"|Gnakpa, Owusu (2), Lawless |align="center"||12 February 2011 |Fleetwood Town |align="center"|Home |align="center"|1–3 |align="center"|6,227 |align="center"|Owusu |align="center"||18 February 2011 |Newport County |align="center"|Away |align="center"|1–1 |align="center"|2,834 |align="center"|Willmott |align="center"||1 March 2011 |Forest Green Rovers |align="center"|Away |align="center"|1–0 |align="center"|1,015 |align="center"|Owusu |align="center"||5 March 2011 |Kidderminster Harriers |align="center"|Home |align="center"|1–1 |align="center"|6,108 |align="center"|Barnes-Homer |align="center"||8 March 2011 |Tamworth |align="center"|Home |align="center"|2–0 |align="center"|5,737 |align="center"|Owusu, Barnes-Homer |align="center"||15 March 2011 |Cambridge United |align="center"|Away |align="center"|0–0 |align="center"|2,831 |align="center"|– |align="center"||22 March 2011 |Rushden & Diamonds |align="center"|Away |align="center"|1–0 |align="center"|2,459 |align="center"|Willmott |align="center"||26 March 2011 |Southport |align="center"|Away |align="center"|1–2 |align="center"|1,695 |align="center"|Barnes-Homer |align="center"||29 March 2011 |Barrow |align="center"|Home |align="center"|0–0 |align="center"|5,528 |align="center"|– |align="center"||2 April 2011 |Kidderminster Harriers |align="center"|Away |align="center"|3–3 |align="center"|2,756 |align="center"|Willmott, Gnakpa, J. Walker |align="center"||5 April 2011 |Kettering Town |align="center"|Home |align="center"|2–2 |align="center"|5,715 |align="center"|Howells, Morgan-Smith |align="center"||9 April 2011 |Southport |align="center"|Home |align="center"|6–0 |align="center"|5,844 |align="center"|Morgan-Smith, Willmott, F. Murray, J. Walker, Kroča, Gnakpa |align="center"||12 April 2011 |Crawley Town |align="center"|Away |align="center"|1–1 |align="center"|3,326 |align="center"|Lawless |align="center"||16 April 2011 |Mansfield Town |align="center"|Away |align="center"|0–0 |align="center"|2,203 |align="center"|– |align="center"||19 April 2011 |York City |align="center"|Away |align="center"|0–1 |align="center"|2,955 |align="center"|– |align="center"||23 April 2011 |Eastbourne Borough |align="center"|Home |align="center"|3–0 |align="center"|6,171 |align="center"|Willmott (2), Gnakpa |align="center"||25 April 2011 |Histon |align="center"|Away |align="center"|4–0 |align="center"|1,159 |align="center"|Morgan-Smith, Barnes-Homer (2), Gnakpa |align="center"||30 April 2011 |Wrexham |align="center"|Home |align="center"|1–1 |align="center"|6,443 |align="center"|J. Walker (pen) |align="center"| Conference Premier play-offs +RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorersNotes|Semi-final First Leg |5 May 2011 |Wrexham |align="center"|Away |align="center"|3–0 |align="center"|7,211 |align="center"|Lawless, Gnakpa, Asafu-Adjaye |align="center"||Semi-final Second Leg |10 May 2011 |Wrexham |align="center"|Home |align="center"|2–1 |align="center"|9,078 |align="center"|Kroča, J. Walker |align="center"||Final |21 May 2011 |AFC Wimbledon |align="center"|Neutral |align="center"|0–0 |align="center"|18,195 |align="center"|– |align="center"|Luton lost 4–3 on pens FA Cup information on this season's FA Cup 2010–11 FA Cup +RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorersNotes|4th Qualifying Round |23 October 2010 |St Albans City |align="center"|Home |align="center"|4–0 |align="center"|4,144 |align="center"|Morgan-Smith (3), Crow |align="center"||First round |6 November 2010 |Corby Town |align="center"|Away |align="center"|1–1 |align="center"|2,000 |align="center"|Barnes-Homer |align="center"||First round replay |17 November 2010 |Corby Town |align="center"|Home |align="center"|4–2 |align="center"|3,050 |align="center"|Barnes-Homer, Atieno (2), Gnakpa |align="center"||Second round |27 November 2010 |Charlton Athletic |align="center"|Away |align="center"|2–2 |align="center"|8,682 |align="center"|Drury (2) |align="center"||Second round replay |9 December 2010 |Charlton Athletic |align="center"|Home |align="center"|1–3 |align="center"|5,914 |align="center"|Kroča |align="center"| FA Trophy information on this season's FA Trophy 2010–11 FA Trophy +RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorersNotes|First round |12 December 2010 |Welling United |align="center"|Home |align="center"|0–0 |align="center"|1,639 |align="center"|– |align="center"||First round replay |14 December 2010 |Welling United |align="center"|Away |align="center"|2–1 |align="center"|404 |align="center"|J. Walker, Lawless |align="center"||Second round |15 January 2011 |Uxbridge |align="center"|Home |align="center"|4–0 |align="center"|1,958 |align="center"|Atieno (2), Watkins (2) |align="center"||Third round |4 February 2011 |Gloucester City |align="center"|Home |align="center"|1–0 |align="center"|2,212 |align="center"|Graham |align="center"||Quarter-final |26 February 2011 |Guiseley |align="center"|Away |align="center"|1–0 |align="center"|1,152 |align="center"|Barnes-Homer |align="center"||Semi-final First Leg |13 March 2011 |Mansfield Town |align="center"|Away |align="center"|0–1 |align="center"|3,208 |align="center"|– |align="center"||Semi-final Second Leg |19 March 2011 |Mansfield Town |align="center"|Home |align="center"|1–1 |align="center"|6,133 |align="center"|Owusu |align="center"| Player statistics Correct as of 24 May 2011. Numbers in parentheses indicate substitute appearances. No.Pos.NameLeague*FA CupFA TrophyTotalDisciplineAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals13px13px1GKENG Mark Tyler4605030540002DFENG Dan Gleeson36 (1)0500041 (1)0303DFIRL Fred Murray2813020331304MFIRL Keith Keane4205030500815DFWAL Luke Graham6 (4)0004110 (4)1205DFENG Craig Hinton00002020006DFENG George Pilkington4845030564507MFSKN Adam Newton14 (7)0001015 (7)0108FWENG Amari Morgan-Smith15 (5)5332 (2)020 (7)8009FWENG Matthew Barnes-Homer39 (8)16523147 (8)196010FWKEN Taiwo Atieno6 (7)32 (2)23211 (9)71110FWENG Tom Craddock1 (3)200001 (3)21011MFENG Andy Drury23632002684111MFENG Robbie Willmott15 (3)6000015 (3)62012DFENG Shane Blackett7 (1)000007 (1)01013DFCZE Zdeněk Kroča48631405579014MFWAL Alex Lawless18 (5)4006124 (5)52114MFENG Adam Murray6 (1)000006 (1)02015MFENG Jake Howells37 (8)3505047 (8)31016DFENG Ed Asafu-Adjaye6 (2)12 (1)04012 (3)12017MFCZE Pavel Besta3 (3)000306 (3)00017MFENG Paul Carden8 (2)000008 (2)01018MFFRA Claude Gnakpa36 (9)14513 (1)044 (10)1510119FWENG Danny Crow17 (11)7311 (3)021 (14)85020FWENG Kevin Gallen4 (2)000004 (2)00021MFENG Charlie Henry000000000023FWENG Jason Walker11 (12)5005 (1)116 (13)62024DFENG Alex Lacey0 (1)000303 (1)00025MFENG Godfrey Poku2 (7)00 (4)04 (2)06 (13)03026DFENG Jonathan O'Donnell000 (1)03 (1)03 (2)00027MFENG Taylor Nathaniel000000000028MFENG Adam Watkins0 (3)0001 (1)21 (4)20029FWENG Dan Walker1 (11)11 (3)02 (1)04 (15)10030GKENG Kevin Pilkington300030600031GKENG Lewis Kidd000000000032FWENG Jordan Patrick00000 (1)00 (1)00033FWENG Cauley Woodrow00000 (3)00 (3)00034FWGHA Lloyd Owusu13600211571035MFENG Christian Tavernier000010101036DFENG Newman Carney00000 (2)00 (2)00037MFENG Alasan Ann 00000 (1)00 (1)00038DFENG Michael Cain0000000000 *The league column also includes play-off matches. Managerial statistics Only competitive games from the 2010–11 season are included. Correct as of 24 May 2011. NameNat.FromToRecordHonoursPLDWDLGFGAGDW%Richard MoneyENG30 October 200928 March 2011 48 26 13 9 86 40 yes 1–Gary Brabin ENG28 March 2011Present 13 5 7 1 25 9 yes 1Play-off finalistsTotal 61 31 20 10 111 49 yes 1Play-off finalists Awards Awarded on 1 May 2011.Two trophies for Tyler http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2351061,00.html Luton Town F.C. 2 May 2011 2 May 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110828105955/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10372~2351061%2C00.html 28 August 2011 dmy AwardNameNo.Pos.NotesLuton Town Supporters Club Player of the YearENG Mark Tyler1GKPlayers' Player of the YearENG George Pilkington6DFYoung Player of the YearENG Jake Howells15MFLuton Town F.C. Website Player of the YearENG Mark Tyler1GKLTSC Junior Members' Player of the YearENG Matthew Barnes-Homer9FWGoal of the SeasonENG Dan Walker 29FWwalkergoal A Transfers In DatePlayerFromFeeNotes 1 July 2010 England Andy Drury Stevenage Free 6 July 2010 England Adam Murray Oxford United Free 31 July 2010 England Dan Walker Bedford Town Free 5 August 2010 Czech Republic Zdeněk Kroča Unattached 6 August 2010 Czech Republic Pavel Besta Unattached 2 September 2010 Kenya Taiwo Atieno Unattached 28 September 2010 England Amari Morgan-Smith Unattached 4 January 2011 England Charlie Henry Newport County Undisclosed 4 January 2011 Wales Alex Lawless York City Undisclosed 4 January 2011 England Jason Walker Barrow Undisclosed 18 January 2011 Ghana Lloyd Owusu Unattached 28 January 2011 England Robbie Willmott Cambridge United £50,000 6 June 2011 England Aaron O'Connor Rushden & Diamonds Free 14 June 2011 England Dean Beckwith Northampton Town Free Out DatePlayerToFeeNotes 2 July 2010 Kenya Taiwo Atieno Released 16 July 2010 Ireland Lewis Emanuel Released 27 August 2010 England Kevin Nicholls Retired 27 August 2010 England Alan White Stalybridge Celtic Stalybridge Celtic – Alan White – Player information http://www.stalybridgeceltic.co.uk/player.php?code=WHITA Stalybridge Celtic F.C 9 February 2011 Free 31 August 2010 England Tom Craddock Oxford United Undisclosed 4 January 2011 England Adam Murray Mansfield Town Undisclosed 31 January 2011 Kenya Taiwo Atieno Released 31 January 2011 Czech Republic Pavel Besta Released 31 January 2011 England Andy Drury Ipswich Town £150,000 31 January 2011 England Kevin Gallen Released 31 January 2011 England Taylor Nathaniel Released 26 March 2011 England Cauley Woodrow Fulham Undisclosed 2 June 2011 Saint Kitts and Nevis Adam Newton Released 2 June 2011 Ghana Lloyd Owusu Released 20 June 2011 England Jason Walker York City £60,000 30 June 2011 Czech Republic Zdeněk Kroča Kilmarnock Free Loans in DatePlayerFromEnd dateNotes 8 November 2010 Wales Alex Lawless York City 4 January 2011 17 November 2010 England Jason Walker Barrow 4 January 2011 26 November 2010 England Charlie Henry Newport County 4 January 2011 26 November 2010 England Craig Hinton Northampton Town 4 January 2011 31 January 2011 Wales Luke Graham Kettering Town 31 May 2011 18 February 2011 England Paul Carden Cambridge United 23 May 2011 Loans out DatePlayerToEnd dateNotes 15 September 2010 England Taylor Nathaniel Barton Rovers 15 October 2010 Young stars out on loan http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2154517,00.html Luton Town F.C. 15 September 2010 15 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100922222735/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10372~2154517%2C00.html 22 September 2010 live 15 September 2010 England Adam Watkins Arlesey Town 15 October 2010 1 October 2010 England Adam Murray Mansfield Town 4 January 2011 22 October 2010 England Kevin Gallen Barnet 8 January 2011 28 October 2010 England Kevin Pilkington Mansfield Town 28 January 2011 6 December 2010 England Adam Watkins Arlesey Town 12 January 2011 James Cunliffe Money's got no interest in January sales http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/moneys-got-january-sales/story-22983045-detail/story.html Bedfordshire on Sunday Bedford 2 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20171006181327/http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/moneys-got-january-sales/story-22983045-detail/story.html 6 October 2017 dead 31 December 2010 England Dan Walker Eastbourne Borough 31 January 2011 18 February 2011 England Dan Walker Cambridge United 21 March 2011 11 March 2011 England Jonathan O'Donnell St Albans City 11 April 2011 Duo head out on loan http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2313773,00.html Luton Town F.C. 11 March 2011 12 March 2011 11 March 2011 England Adam Watkins Harrow Borough 11 April 2011 25 March 2011 England Ed Asafu-Adjaye Histon 20 April 2011 Footnotes A. walkergoal The goal of the season was chosen as Dan Walker's long-range strike on 19 October 2010 in a 6–1 victory against Forest Green Rovers. See also 2010–11 in English football 2010–11 Football Conference References General Luton Town F.C. Official Website Specific 2010-11 Category:2010–11 Football Conference by team