Domestic cup competitions
- FA Cup. Runners-up: 1958–59.
- Football League Cup. Winners: 1987–88.
- Southern Professional Floodlit Cup. Winners: 1956–57.
- Full Members Cup. Runners-up: 1987–88.
- Football League Trophy. Winners: 2008–09.
When did Luton win the National League?
Wembley winners
Defeat in the Simod Cup final, the Mercantile Credit Centenary Tournament and the FA Cup semi-final appeared to signal a season of glorious failure but on 24th April 1988, an army of 35,000 Luton supporters saw the Hatters win their first ever major trophy.
When were Luton last in the top division?
1992
The club stayed in the top division until 1992, before inconsistent performance and financial uncertainty saw Luton yo-yo between the divisions during the 1990s and 2000s. The 2006–07 season marked the beginning of a collapse that would make up three successive relegations.
What are Luton fans called?
By far the most common nickname of Luton Town is The Hatters, which is also used to refer to their fans.
What is Luton famous for?
The town was for many years famous for hat-making, and was also home to a large Vauxhall Motors factory; the head office of Vauxhall Motors is still situated in the town. Car production at the plant began in 1905 and continued until 2002, where commercial vehicle production remains.
Are Luton Town in debt?
Luton has no debt. And Luton made a profit last year. The £18m refers to the costs to buy the club, turn it round and the five years of losses in the conference courtesy of a 30 point deduction.
When did Luton last win a trophy?
Honours and achievements
The team have also won a Football League Trophy (in 2008–09) and finished as runners-up in the Full Members Cup and Football League Cup (in 1987–88 and 1988–89 respectively).
Are Luton a big club?
Luton are a small club, by most metrics, in the Championship these days, but under Nathan Jones, they have beaten the likes of Norwich, Bournemouth, and West Brom, and they led twice against Chelsea before narrowly losing 3-2 in the FA Cup earlier this season.
What percentage of Luton is black?
111,079 (54.66%) of the total population of 203,201 identified as white. Luton has a lower percentage white population than the average for England (85.42%).
2011 Census Data – Ethnic Groups in Luton.
| Ethnicity | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 60,952 | 30.00 |
| Black | 19,909 | 9.80 |
| Total | 203,201 | 100.00 |
Is Luton a good place to live?
As well as being a wonderful place to live, Luton has great high-speed travel into Central London, access to key roads, and easy access motorways and Luton Airport – ideal for international transport. There are lots of ways to get around.
Who are the most notorious football hooligans?
The Service Crew were one of the most notorious firms not only in England, but in Europe.
Service Crew (Leeds United)
- Milwall Bushwackers (Millwall)
- Red Army (Manchester United)
- Hull City Psychos (Hull City)
- Soul Crew (Cardiff City)
- Chelsea Headhunters (Chelsea)
- Birmingham Zulu Warriors (Birmingham)
How long is it from Luton to London?
How long does it take to travel from Luton to London by train? The average journey time from Luton to London takes 37 minutes.
Is Luton the biggest town in England?
It is the most populous town in the county, 18 miles from the County Towns of Hertford, 20 miles from Bedford and 29 miles from the Capital, London.
| Luton | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 51°52′42″N 00°24′53″W | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | England |
| Region | East of England |
Who is the most famous person from Luton?
Top Celebrities from Luton
- Colin Salmon. Colin Salmon is an English actor best known for playing Charles Robinson in three James Bond films.
- Chris Gauthier.
- Sean Gallagher.
- Neil Jackson.
- Lee Ross.
- John Badham.
- Paul Young.
- David Arnold.
Why is Luton called Luton?
Luton began when the Saxons conquered Bedfordshire in the 6th century. They created a farm or settlement called a tun by the river Lea. (Lea may be a Celtic word meaning bright river). By the 10th century, the little settlement of Lea tun had grown into a town.
Why is Luton not a city?
But we don’t have a single city in the county, despite there being almost 70 cities across the United Kingdom. Luton did apply for city status back in 2012 as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, but lost out to Chelmsford in Essex, which is still the most recent English town to win city status.
How much is Luton worth?
EFL Championship
| Club | Owner(s) | Estimated combined net worth |
|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield Town | Dean Hoyle | $500M |
| Hull City | Acun Ilıcalı | $100M |
| Luton Town | Luton Town Football Club 2020 Limited | |
| Middlesbrough | Steve Gibson | $263M |
Is Luton considered London?
Luton is home to London Luton Airport, but any Lutonian worth their salt knows the town isn’t part of London. Over in the capital, though, some Londoners beg to differ. A new study by polling agency YouGov has found that one in 10 Londoners think Luton is part of London.
What English team has won every trophy?
The Club World Cup was the only piece of silverware Chelsea had not previously won. But who else has completed a clean sweep of trophies? Chelsea fans like to sing “We’ve won it all” and now the terrace chant is 100 per cent true.
Which English club has won every trophy?
| Total | Clubs (53) | FA Cup |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | MANCHESTER UNITED | 12 |
| 30 | ARSENAL | 14 |
| 25 | CHELSEA | 8 |
| 23 | MANCHESTER CITY | 6 |
Which English club has won the most silverware?
English Clubs With Most Trophies:
- Manchester United – 66 trophies.
- Liverpool – 66 trophies.
- Arsenal – 48 trophies.
- Chelsea – 32 trophies.
- Manchester City – 28 trophies.
- Tottenham Hotspur – 26 trophies.
- Aston Villa – 25 trophies.
- Everton – 24 trophies.