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2013–14 Luton Town F.C. season

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 mid-table 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 Town F.C.
2013–14 season
OwnerLuton Town Football Club 2020 Limited
ChairmanNick Owen
ManagerJohn Still
StadiumKenilworth Road
Conference Premier1st (promoted)
FA CupFirst round
FA TrophyThird round
Top goalscorerLeague: Andre Gray (30)
All: Andre Gray (30)
Highest home attendance10,044 vs Forest Green Rovers, Conference Premier, 21 April 2014
Lowest home attendance911 vs Staines Town, FA Trophy, 3 December 2013
Average home league attendance7,387[1]

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

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Main articles: History of Luton Town F.C. (1970–present), List of Luton Town F.C. seasons, and 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.[2][3] 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.[4]

Still began his own rebuilding of the squad a month before the last game of the season by releasing six players.[5] 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.[6][7][8][9][10] 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.[11][12] 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.[13][14][15][16][17]

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July

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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.[18][19] Striker Dan Walker joined Hereford United on a free transfer.[20] Transfer-listed goalkeeper Dean Brill moved on loan to Scottish Premier League club Inverness Caledonian Thistle on 2 July until January 2014.[21] Injured midfielder Danny Spiller and transfer-listed defender Simon Ainge both had their contracts terminated by the club on 4 July.[22] 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.[23][24] Kharine was ultimately replaced in the role by Jeff Wood.[25] 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.[26]

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.[27] This was followed up with a 3–0 win four days later over League Two club Dagenham & Redbridge.[28]

August

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Luton's first team ended pre-season with a 7–0 win over Arsenal Reserves on 3 August.[29] Ronnie Henry was confirmed as the club's captain for the second season in a row.[30]

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.[31] 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.[32] 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.[33][34] 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.[35][36] Shaw underwent an operation for a hernia a few days after Benson signed, ruling him out for six weeks.[37] 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.[38]

September

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Transfer-listed defender Lathaniel Rowe-Turner joined fellow-Conference team Alfreton Town on loan until January 2014 on the day of the transfer deadline.[39] Youth team graduates Jerome Jibodu and Jake Woolley both joined Conference South club Boreham Wood on three-month loans on 6 September.[40] Scott Rendell then joined Woking on loan a week later.[41]

Luton drew 0–0 for the third time in four games on 7 September with a stalemate against Grimsby Town.[42] They then lost 2–0 at Wrexham on 13 September with Alex Wall sent off late on.[43] 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.[44]

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.[45] Striker Mark Cullen scored his first two goals for the club in a 3–2 home win over Lincoln City on 21 September.[46] 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.[47] Luton ended the month with a 0–0 draw away to Hereford United, putting the club into sixth place in the table.[48] 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.[49]

October

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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.[50] 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.[51] The team then drew 3–3 away at Aldershot Town on 8 October to move into fourth position in the table.[52] 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.[53] 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.[54] Jake Woolley joined Southern League Premier Division club St Neots Town on a one-month loan the same day.[55] 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.[56]

Luton progressed into the first round of the FA Cup on 26 October with a 1–0 away win over Woking.[57]

November

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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".[58] Luton were knocked out of the FA Cup on 9 November at the first round stage, going down 2–1 away to Welling United.[59] 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.[60] 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.[61] The club then extended their unbeaten league run to 11 games as they drew 1–1 away to Chester on 16 November.[62]

Winger Dave Martin joined Dartford on a one-month loan on 18 November.[63] Luton played their first home game in seven matches on 23 November, winning 2–1 against Welling United after Andre Gray scored both goals.[64] 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.[65]

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.[66] 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.[67]

December

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Luton won their FA Trophy replay against Staines Town on 3 December, setting up a second round tie at home to Wrexham.[68] 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.[69] 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.[70] 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.[71] 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.[72]

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.[73] Out of favour midfielder Arnaud Mendy was released by the club on 27 December.[74]

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.[75] 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.[76] On 30 December, midfield loanee Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu was recalled early by his parent club West Ham United to cover their injury crisis.[77]

January

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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.[78] 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.[79] Luton equalled a long-standing club record of 19 league games unbeaten after drawing 0–0 away to Lincoln City on 4 January.[80]

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.[81] Inniss scored five minutes into his debut as Luton drew 2–2 with Cambridge United in the FA Trophy on 11 January.[82] 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.[83] The club signed Norwich City's FA Youth Cup winning captain Cameron McGeehan on a 28-day youth loan on 16 January.[84] 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.[85][86][87]

Luton's home game against Wrexham on 18 January was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.[88] Winger Shaun Whalley joined Conference North club A.F.C. Telford United on a one-month loan on 23 January.[89] 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.[90]

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".[91] On the same day, Luton signed versatile left-sided player Jernade Meade on loan until the end of the season from Swansea City.[92] Transfer-listed striker Scott Rendell mutually agreed for his contract to be terminated on 30 January, and he later joined Woking.[93] JJ O'Donnell and Jim Stevenson extended their loans at Gateshead and Dartford until the end of the season later that day.[94][95] 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.[96]

February

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Luton's match away at Dartford, scheduled for 1 February, was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.[97] With no improvement in weather conditions, the club's home match against Tamworth on 8 February was also postponed.[98] 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.[99][100]

On 13 February, 17-year-old midfielder Ian Rees signed a professional contract with the club until the end of the 2014–15 season.[101]

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.[102] 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.[103][104]

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.[105][106] 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.[107] Andre Gray's seven goals in four games saw him named as the Conference Premier Player of the Month.[107]

March

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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.[108] 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.[109][110]

Luton drew 0–0 away to Salisbury City on 8 March to secure a fifth consecutive clean sheet.[111] 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.[112] 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.[113]

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.[114] 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.[115][116]

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.[117] 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.[118] The club's away unbeaten record ended on 29 March with a 2–0 defeat to in-form F.C. Halifax Town.[119]

April

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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.[120] 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.[121] 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.[122]

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.[123][124] 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.

 
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.[125] 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.[126]

A youthful Luton team beat Welling United 2–1 on 19 April, the club's eleventh away league victory of the season.[127] 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.[128] 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.[129][130] In addition, Luton set a new club record for the most number of clean sheets in a league season (23), the largest-ever points gap in the Conference Premier between champions and second place (19), and striker Andre Gray won the Conference Premier Golden Boot as the league's top scorer with 30 goals.[130] The Hyde game also saw the return of midfielder Jonathan Smith; he entered play as a late substitute four months to the day after suffering a broken leg.[129]

May

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Transfer-listed defender Lathaniel Rowe-Turner was released from his contract two months early on 7 May.[131] Youth team graduates Jerome Jibodu and Jake Woolley were also released.[131] 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.[132] In addition, midfielders Dave Martin and Solomon Taiwo were placed on the transfer list.[132]

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.[133][134]

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.[135]

Match results

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Luton Town results given first.

Legend

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Win Draw Loss

Pre-season friendlies

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13 July 2013 Boreham Wood 1–0 Luton Town Meadow Park, Borehamwood
15:00 Simmonds   5' Report Attendance: 372
15 July 2013 Biggleswade Town 1–1
(2–3 p)		 Luton Town XI Carlsberg Stadium, Biggleswade
19:45 Witham   52' Report Banton   60' Attendance: 130
Penalties
York  
Kilroy  
Lewis  
Mason  
Allinson  		 O'Donnell  
Aujla  
C. Smith  
Banton  
16 July 2013 Hitchin Town 0–4 Luton Town Top Field, Hitchin
19:45 Report Shaw   74'
Whalley   79' (pen.)
Martin   83'
Smith   90'		 Attendance: 1,103
20 July 2013 Maidenhead United 0–1 Luton Town York Road, Maidenhead
15:00 Report Cullen   22' Attendance: Unknown
23 July 2013 Luton Town 2–0 Aston Villa Kenilworth Road, Luton
19:45 Shaw   23'
Howells   78'		 Report Attendance: 4,304
25 July 2013 Dunstable Town 2–0 Luton Town XI Creasey Park, Dunstable
19:45 Nolan   24'
Roache   72'		 Report Attendance: 654
27 July 2013 Luton Town 3–0 Dagenham & Redbridge Kenilworth Road, Luton
15:00 Cullen   3'
Lacey   62'
Whalley   77'		 Report Attendance: 1,508
30 July 2013 Maidstone United 0–2 Luton Town Gallagher Stadium, Maidstone
19:45 Report Woolley   50'
Robinson   90'		 Attendance: 937
1 August 2013 Histon 0–1 Luton Town Bridge Road, Impington
19:45 Report Banton   88' Attendance: Unknown
3 August 2013 Luton Town 7–0 Arsenal XI Kenilworth Road, Luton
15:00 Cullen   19', 29'
Whalley   31' (pen.)
Howells   38', 52'
Gray   65', 89'		 Report Attendance: 2,411
5 August 2013 Thurrock 2–4 Luton Town Ship Lane, Aveley
19:45 Perkins   34', 37' Report Longden   4'
Banton   53'
Hughes   78'
Robinson   82'		 Attendance: Unknown

Conference Premier

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Main article: 2013–14 Football Conference § Conference Premier

Table

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Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
1 Luton Town (C, P) 46 30 11 5 102 35 +67 101 Promotion to Football League Two
2 Cambridge United (P) 46 23 13 10 72 35 +37 82 Qualification for Conference Premier play-offs
3 Gateshead 46 22 13 11 72 50 +22 79
4 Grimsby Town 46 22 12 12 65 46 +19 78
5 FC Halifax Town 46 22 11 13 85 58 +27 77
Updated to match(es) played on 26 April 2014. Source: Football Conference
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted

Results by round

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Round12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546
GroundAHHAHAHAHHAAHAHAAAAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAAHHAAAHHHAHA
ResultLWDDDWDLWWWDWDWWDWDWWWWWWWDWWWWWWDDLWWLWWWLWWW
Position1712131414111314119565433323322221111111111111111111111
Updated to match(es) played on 27 April 2014. Source: lutontoday.co.uk
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Fixtures and results

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10 August 2013 1 Southport 1–0 Luton Town Haig Avenue, Southport
15:00 Milligan   22' Report McNulty   58'
Whalley   76'		 Attendance: 2,210
13 August 2013 2 Luton Town 2–0 Salisbury City Kenilworth Road, Luton
19:45 Taiwo   64' (pen.)
Guttridge   81'		 Report Attendance: 6,520
17 August 2013 3 Luton Town 1–1 Macclesfield Town Kenilworth Road, Luton
15:00 Guttridge   90+7' Report Holroyd   63' Attendance: 6,216
24 August 2013 4 Forest Green Rovers 0–0 Luton Town The New Lawn, Nailsworth
15:00 Report Attendance: 1,858
26 August 2013 5 Luton Town 0–0 Cambridge United Kenilworth Road, Luton
15:00 Report Attendance: 7,517
31 August 2013 6 Kidderminster Harriers 0–2 Luton Town Aggborough, Kidderminster
15:00 Report Howells   70' (pen.), 81' (pen.) Attendance: 2,866
7 September 2013 7 Luton Town 0–0 Grimsby Town Kenilworth Road, Luton
17:30 Report Attendance: 6,131
13 September 2013 8 Wrexham 2–0 Luton Town Racecourse Ground, Wrexham
19:45 Bishop   21'
Hunt   58'		 Report Wall   80' Attendance: 3,122
17 September 2013 9 Luton Town 3–0 Dartford Kenilworth Road, Luton
19:45 Benson   30'
Guttridge   33'
Lawless   64'		 Report Attendance: 5,433
21 September 2013 10 Luton Town 3–2 Lincoln Town Kenilworth Road, Luton
15:00 Cullen   46', 80'
Guttridge   77'		 Report Power   20'
Tomlinson   51'		 Attendance: 6,203
24 September 2013 11 Woking 0–4 Luton Town Kingfield Stadium, Woking
19:45 Report Cullen   28', 45+1'
Lacey   35'
Gray   70'		 Attendance: 1,955
28 September 2013 12 Hereford United 0–0 Luton Town Edgar Street, Hereford
15:00 Report Attendance: 2,386
5 October 2013 13 Luton Town 4–3 F.C. Halifax Town Kenilworth Road, Luton
15:00 Guttridge   16'
Benson   33'
Gray   39'
Wall   83'		 Report Marshall   3'
Ainge   19'
Gardner   23'		 Attendance: 6,519
8 October 2013 14 Aldershot Town 3–3 Luton Town Recreation Ground, Aldershot
19:45 Goodman   13'
Roberts   24'
Molesley   45'		 Report Gray   3'
Parry   16'
Whalley   80' (pen.)		 Attendance: 2,683
12 October 2013 15 Luton Town 4–1 Hyde Kenilworth Road, Luton
15:00 Gray   16', 55', 79'
Guttridge   51'		 Report McNulty (o.g.)   45'
Ashworth   68'		 Attendance: 7,081
19 October 2013 16 Tamworth 3–4 Luton Town The Lamb Ground, Tamworth
15:00 Courtney   13', 76'
Elford-Alliyu   64' (pen.)		 Report Smith   31'
Parry   41'
Benson   46', 54'		 Attendance: 2,066
2 November 2013 17 Gateshead 0–0 Luton Town Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead
15:00 Report Attendance: 1,080
12 November 2013 18 Braintree Town 1–2 Luton Town Cressing Road, Braintree
19:45 Holman   67' Report Benson   30'
Parry   65'		 Attendance: 1,518
16 November 2013 19 Chester 1–1 Luton Town Deva Stadium, Chester
15:00 Seddon   23' Report Gray   11' Attendance: 3,291
23 November 2013 20 Luton Town 2–1 Welling United Kenilworth Road, Luton
15:00 Gray   17', 79' Report Dyer   47'
Franks   90+4'		 Attendance: 6,592
26 November 2013 21 Luton Town 3–0 Southport Kenilworth Road, Luton
19:45 McNulty   30'
Smith   66'
Gray   75'		 Report Attendance: 6,057
7 December 2013 22 Alfreton Town 0–5 Luton Town North Street, Alfreton
15:00 Report Gray   10', 14'
Benson   13'
Guttridge   18'
Lawless   67'		 Attendance: 1,279
21 December 2013 23 Luton Town 4–2 Gateshead Kenilworth Road, Luton
15:00 Benson   16'
Lawless   27', 60'
Gray   30'		 Report Oster   70'
Hatch   84'		 Attendance: 6,913
26 December 2013 24 Barnet 1–2 Luton Town The Hive Stadium, Canons Park
15:00 Nurse   45+3'
Hyde   69'		 Report Benson   22'
Lawless   34'		 Attendance: 3,608
28 December 2013 25 Luton Town 6–0 Kidderminster Harriers Kenilworth Road, Luton
15:00 Guttridge   28', 86'
Benson   52'
Howells   56' (pen.)  70'
Griffiths   79'		 Report Dunkley   55' Attendance: 8,488
1 January 2014 26 Luton Town 2–1 Barnet Kenilworth Road, Luton
12:00 Gray   2'
Benson   31'		 Report Hyde   71' Attendance: 7,543
4 January 2014 27 Lincoln City 0–0 Luton Town Sincil Bank, Lincoln
13:00 Report Attendance: 2,928
25 January 2014 28 Luton Town 3–0 Nuneaton Town Kenilworth Road, Luton
15:00 Gray   50', 64', 77' Report Attendance: 7,310
11 February 2014 29 Macclesfield Town 1–2 Luton Town Moss Rose, Macclesfield
19:45 Andrew   38' Report Gray   9', 82' Attendance: 1,705
15 February 2014 30 Luton Town 7–0 Hereford United Kenilworth Road, Luton
15:00 Gray   12', 68', 82'
Benson   49'
Howells   56' (pen.)
Mpanzu   60'
Lawless   90+3'		 Report Attendance: 7,111
22 February 2014 31 Nuneaton Town 0–5 Luton Town Liberty Way, Nuneaton
15:00 Report Benson   34', 81'
Gray   64'
Guttridge   70'
Howells   85'		 Attendance: 3,480
25 February 2014 32 Luton Town 5–0 Wrexham Kenilworth Road, Luton
19:45 Guttridge   3', 17'
Gray   9'
Benson   38'
Howells   70' (pen.)		 Report Attendance: 7,526
1 March 2014 33 Luton Town 3–0 Alfreton Town Kenilworth Road, Luton
15:00 Guttridge   29'
Gray   52'
Benson   86'		 Report Attendance: 8,412
8 March 2014 34 Salisbury City 0–0 Luton Town The Raymond McEnhill Stadium, Salisbury
15:00 Report Attendance: 2,633
11 March 2014 35 Cambridge United 1–1 Luton Town Abbey Stadium, Cambridge
19:45 Elliott   62' Report Cullen   90' Attendance: 6,050
17 March 2014 36 Luton Town 0–1 Woking Kenilworth Road, Luton
19:45 Report Sole   87' Attendance: 6,683
22 March 2014 37 Luton Town 3–0 Chester Kenilworth Road, Luton
15:00 Robinson   70'
Gray   82'
Benson   90+2'		 Report Attendance: 8,475
25 March 2014 38 Grimsby Town 1–2 Luton Town Blundell Park, Cleethorpes
19:45 Neilson   19' Report Robinson   21'
Benson   61'		 Attendance: 3,789
29 March 2014 39 F.C. Halifax Town 2–0 Luton Town The Shay, Halifax
15:00 Roberts   18'
Gregory   69'		 Report Attendance: 3,586
1 April 2014 40 Dartford 1–2 Luton Town Princes Park, Dartford
19:45 Suarez   34'
Clark   78'		 Report Mpanzu   83'
Gray   86'		 Attendance: 2,869
5 April 2014 41 Luton Town 1–0 Aldershot Town Kenilworth Road, Luton
15:00 McGeehan   85' Report Attendance: 8,558
8 April 2014 42 Luton Town 2–0 Tamworth Kenilworth Road, Luton
19:45 McGeehan   49'
Cullen   65'		 Report Attendance: 8,554
12 April 2014 43 Luton Town 2–3 Braintree Town Kenilworth Road, Luton
12:52 Howells   62' (pen.)
Wall   65'		 Report Wells   16'
Mulley   21'
Hamann   30'
Isaac   56'		 Attendance: 10,020
19 April 2014 44 Welling United 1–2 Luton Town Park View Road, Welling
12:30 Lafayette   80' Report Cullen   28'
Gray   72'		 Attendance: 2,650
21 April 2014 45 Luton Town 4–1 Forest Green Rovers Kenilworth Road, Luton
15:00 Gray   45+1' (pen.)  60'
McGeehan   56'
Cullen   90+3'		 Report Klukowski   34' (pen.) Attendance: 10,044
26 April 2014 46 Hyde 0–1 Luton Town Ewen Fields, Hyde
17:30 Report Wall   70' Attendance: 2,729

FA Cup

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For information on this season's FA Cup, see 2013–14 FA Cup.
26 October 2013 4Q Woking 0–1 Luton Town Kingfield Stadium, Woking
15:00 Report Cullen   32' Attendance: 1,452
9 November 2013 1R Welling United 2–1 Luton Town Park View Road, Welling
15:00 Clarke   28'
Healy   44'		 Report Benson   57' Attendance: 1,555

FA Trophy

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For information on this season's FA Trophy, see 2013–14 FA Trophy.
30 November 2013 1R Staines Town 0–0 Luton Town Wheatsheaf Park, Staines-upon-Thames
15:00 Brown   30' Report Attendance: 621
3 December 2013 1R replay Luton Town 2–0 Staines Town Kenilworth Road, Luton
19:45 Parry   50'
Whalley   71'		 Report Attendance: 911
14 December 2013 2R Luton Town 2–0 Wrexham Kenilworth Road, Luton
15:00 Cullen   15'
Ashton   77' (o.g.)		 Report Harris   64' Attendance: 1,617
11 January 2014 3R Cambridge United 2–2 Luton Town Abbey Stadium, Cambridge
15:00 Taylor   45+3'
Elliot   73'
Chambers   74'		 Report Inniss   4'
Wall   48'		 Attendance: 3,194
14 January 2014 3R replay Luton Town 0–1 Cambridge United Kenilworth Road, Luton
19:45 Report Chambers   39' Attendance: 2,312

Player statistics

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No. Pos. Name League FA Cup FA Trophy Total Discipline
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals    
1 GK   Mark Tyler 46 0 0 0 0 0 46 0 0 0
2 DF   Fraser Franks 17 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 2 0
3 DF   Danny Fitzsimons 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 MF   Jonathan Smith 22 (2) 2 2 0 0 0 24 (2) 2 5 0
5 DF   Steve McNulty (vice-captain) 46 1 2 0 0 0 48 1 4 0
6 DF   Anthony Charles 1 (3) 0 1 0 3 0 5 (3) 0 1 0
7 MF   Alex Lawless 23 (8) 6 1 0 0 0 24 (8) 6 1 0
8 MF   Solomon Taiwo 3 (2) 1 0 0 2 0 5 (2) 1 2 0
9 FW   Jon Shaw 4 (7) 0 0 0 1 (1) 0 5 (8) 0 1 0
10 FW   Alex Wall 1 (9) 3 0 0 4 (1) 1 5 (10) 4 3 1
11 MF   Jake Howells 28 (7) 8 2 0 4 0 34 (7) 8 3 0
12 DF   Scott Griffiths 46 1 0 0 0 0 46 1 5 0
13 FW   Mark Cullen 12 (17) 8 2 1 5 1 19 (17) 10 0 0
14 DF/MF   Andy Parry 18 (5) 3 1 (1) 0 1 1 20 (6) 4 3 0
15 DF   Ryan Inniss 1 0 0 0 2 1 3 1 0 0
15 MF   Luke Rooney 2 (4) 0 0 0 0 0 2 (4) 0 0 0
16 GK   Elliot Justham 0 0 2 0 5 0 7 0 0 0
17 MF   JJ O'Donnell 0 (2) 0 0 (1) 0 0 0 0 (3) 0 0 0
18 MF   Dave Martin 3 (4) 0 2 0 0 0 5 (4) 0 0 0
19 DF   Joe Davis 5 (1) 0 0 0 3 0 8 (1) 0 0 0
19 MF   Cameron McGeehan 18 3 0 0 0 0 18 3 2 0
20 MF   David Viana 0 0 0 0 2 (1) 0 2 (1) 0 0 0
21 MF   Luke Guttridge 31 (1) 13 1 0 0 0 32 (1) 13 7 0
22 MF   Shaun Whalley 8 (8) 1 1 0 5 1 14 (8) 2 1 0
23 MF   Matt Robinson 13 (14) 2 1 0 3 0 17 (14) 2 2 0
24 DF   Alfie Mawson 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
24 MF   Jernade Meade 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
25 DF   Ronnie Henry (captain) 43 0 1 0 0 0 44 0 5 0
26 FW   Paul Benson 36 17 2 1 0 0 38 18 5 0
27 FW   Andre Gray 39 (5) 30 0 (1) 0 0 0 39 (6) 30 4 0
28 MF   Jim Stevenson 3 (2) 0 1 0 0 0 4 (2) 0 0 0
29 MF   Kane Ferdinand 0 (1) 0 0 0 1 0 1 (1) 0 1 0
29 MF   Arnaud Mendy 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0
30 DF   Alex Lacey 18 (3) 1 1 0 0 0 19 (3) 1 0 0
31 FW   Jake Woolley 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
32 DF   Brett Longden 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 3 0
33 DF   Jerome Jibodu 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
34 FW   Zane Banton 0 (1) 0 0 (1) 0 1 (3) 0 1 (5) 0 0 0
36 MF   Charlie Smith 0 0 0 0 1 (1) 0 1 (1) 0 0 0
38 MF   Arel Amu 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
39 MF   Ian Rees 0 0 0 0 2 (2) 0 2 (2) 0 0 0
40 GK   Ben Barnes 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
41 DF   Tinashe Chabata 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0
42 GK   Craig King 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
43[B] MF   Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu 18 (3) 2 0 0 3 0 21 (3) 2 0 0
44 FW   Andy Mangan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
46 DF   Luke Trotman 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0

Managerial statistics

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Only competitive games from the 2013–14 season are included.
Name Nat. Record
PLD W D L GF GA GD W%
John Still   53 33 13 7 110 40 +70 062.3
Total 53 33 13 7 110 40 +70 062.3

Transfers

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In

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Date Player From Fee Notes
1 July 2013   Danny Fitzsimons Histon Undisclosed[A] [19]
1 July 2013   Andy Parry Southport Undisclosed [18]
1 July 2013   Jim Stevenson Histon Undisclosed[A] [19]
1 July 2013   Shaun Whalley Southport Undisclosed [18]
5 July 2013   Luke Guttridge Unattached [26]
30 September 2013   David Viana Unattached [49]
14 January 2014   Fraser Franks Welling United Undisclosed [85]
28 January 2014   Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu West Ham United Undisclosed [91]
21 March 2014   Luke Rooney Unattached [114]
15 May 2014   Curtley Williams Lowestoft Town Free[F] [134]

Out

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Date Player To Fee Notes
1 July 2013   Dan Walker Hereford United Free [20]
4 July 2013   Simon Ainge Released [22]
4 July 2013   Danny Spiller Released [22]
14 October 2013   Garry Richards Released [54]
12 November 2013   Dean Brill Inverness Caledonian Thistle Free [60]
27 December 2013   Arnaud Mendy Released [74]
1 January 2014   Zak Stephens Released [136]
30 January 2014   Scott Rendell Woking Free [93]
29 April 2014   Ben Barnes Released [137]
29 April 2014   Tinashe Chabata Released [137]
29 April 2014   Jemale McKenzie-Lowe Released [137]
7 May 2014   Jerome Jibodu Released [131]
7 May 2014   Lathaniel Rowe-Turner Released [131]
7 May 2014   Jake Woolley Released [131]
27 June 2014   Andre Gray Brentford Undisclosed [138]
30 June 2014   Ronnie Henry Released [139]

Loans in

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Date Player From End date Notes
26 August 2013   Paul Benson Swindon Town 28 April 2014 [35]
28 November 2013   Joe Davis Port Vale 4 January 2014 [66]
28 November 2013   Alfie Mawson Brentford 4 January 2014 [66]
28 November 2013   Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu West Ham United 30 December 2013 [66]
3 January 2014   Kane Ferdinand Peterborough United 28 April 2014 [79]
10 January 2014   Ryan Inniss Crystal Palace 11 February 2014 [81]
16 January 2014   Cameron McGeehan Norwich City 28 April 2014 [84]
28 January 2014   Jernade Meade Swansea City 28 April 2014 [92]
1 April 2014   Andy Mangan Forest Green Rovers 28 April 2014 [120]

Loans out

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Date Player To End date Notes
2 July 2013   Dean Brill Inverness Caledonian Thistle 12 November 2013 [21]
9 August 2013   Zak Stephens Bedford Town 1 January 2014 [140]
2 September 2013   Lathaniel Rowe-Turner Alfreton Town 30 January 2014 [39]
6 September 2013   Jerome Jibodu Boreham Wood 6 December 2013 [40]
6 September 2013   Jake Woolley Boreham Wood 4 October 2013 [40]
13 September 2013   Scott Rendell Woking 26 December 2013 [41]
4 October 2013   Brett Longden Boreham Wood 4 November 2013 [50]
14 October 2013   Jake Woolley St Neots Town 28 April 2014 [55]
8 November 2013   Brett Longden St Neots Town 9 December 2013 [141]
18 November 2013   Dave Martin Dartford 19 January 2014 [63]
28 November 2013   JJ O'Donnell Hyde 4 January 2014 [66]
28 November 2013   Jim Stevenson Dartford 28 April 2014 [66]
14 December 2013   Jerome Jibodu Biggleswade Town 16 January 2014 [142]
18 December 2013   Ben Barnes Waltham Abbey 28 April 2014 [143]
17 January 2014   JJ O'Donnell Gateshead 19 May 2014 [87]
17 January 2014   Alex Wall Dartford 2 April 2014 [86][116]
18 January 2014   Charlie Smith Hitchin Town 28 April 2014 [144]
23 January 2014   Shaun Whalley A.F.C. Telford United 28 April 2014 [89]
31 January 2014   Solomon Taiwo Aldershot Town 2 April 2014 [96]
20 February 2014   Jerome Jibodu Dunstable Town 28 April 2014 [145]
21 February 2014   Jemale McKenzie-Lowe Hitchin Town 23 March 2014 [146]
5 March 2014   Brett Longden Maidenhead United 28 April 2014 [109]
6 March 2014   Zane Banton Concord Rangers 6 April 2014 [110]
6 March 2014   Ian Rees Concord Rangers 6 April 2014 [110]
21 March 2014   Lathaniel Rowe-Turner Alfreton Town 28 April 2014 [115]

Honours

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Team

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2013–14 Conference Premier Champions

Individuals

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Players

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No. Name Award Month Source
26   Paul Benson Conference Premier Player of the Month December 2013 [76]
27   Andre Gray February 2014 [107]
19   Cameron McGeehan April 2014 [135]
27   Andre Gray Conference Premier Golden Boot (30 goals) April 2014 [130]
5   Steve McNulty Luton Town Supporters' Club Player of the Year [147]
21   Luke Guttridge Luton Town Players' Player of the Year [147]
27   Andre Gray Luton Town Young Player of the Year [147]
5   Steve McNulty Luton Town Internet Player of the Year[C] [147]
27   Andre Gray Ian Pearce Memorial Trophy[D] [147]
5   Steve McNulty Luton Town Goal of the Season[E] [147]

Manager

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Name Award Month Source
  John Still Conference Premier Manager of the Month December 2013 [76][107][135]
February 2014
April 2014

Footnotes

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A. ^ 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.[148]
B. ^ 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. ^ The Internet Player of the Season award is voted for by fans of the club through the official website.[147]
D. ^ 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.[147]
E. ^ 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.[147][149]
F. ^ 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.[150]

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