Luton Town have achieved promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their history, although they have played top level football at Kenilworth Road in the past.
Luton were actually relegated from the first division in 1991/92, one year before the inaugural Premier League season.
The Hatters continued to plummet down to the National League (the fifth tier of English football) before climbing all the way back to the Premier League in the space of just nine years.
Last season, Luton finished third in the Championship under the management of Rob Edwards, eventually winning the play-off final against Coventry on penalties.
Here, we take a look at their promotion season and star players, plus predicted starting 11 for 2023/24, and set-piece takers.
Our in-depth look at the top three Luton FPL players will be published nearer to the Gameweek 1 deadline, <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/best-fantasy-premier-league-players">here</a>. A special piece on the promoted teams&#8217; bonus potential in Sky, Telegraph and other fantasy formats can be found <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/burnley-sheffield-united-and-luton-sky-tff-and-dream-team-bonus-potential">here</a>.

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<h2>Luton Town: At a glance</h2>
Manager: Rob Edwards
2022/23 position: 3rd (promoted via playoffs)
Top scorer: Carlton Morris (20)
Most assists: Carlton Morris (8)
Key transfers in: Issa Kabore (Right-back, loan from Manchester City), Ryan Giles (Left-back) Tahith Chong (Winger) Chiedozie Ogbene (Winger), Mads Andersen (Centre-back)
Key transfers out: Sonny Bradley (Centre-back), Harry Isted (Goalkeeper)
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<h2>Luton best players and stats</h2>
<h3>2022/23 season best players</h3>
Carlton Morris (£5.5m) was Luton&#8217;s player of the season, finishing top for both goals (20) and assists (8) amongst his teammates, as well as picking up the most yellow cards (11).
Morris is a versatile threat, capable of scoring with both feet, while offering a considerable physical presence. He is a competent header of the ball t00, and boasts the pace to trouble Premier League defenders.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-55398 size-large" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-03-at-14.45.26-717x1024.jpg" alt="" width="717" height="1024" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-03-at-14.45.26-717x1024.jpg 717w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-03-at-14.45.26-210x300.jpg 210w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-03-at-14.45.26-768x1096.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-03-at-14.45.26-610x871.jpg 610w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-03-at-14.45.26.jpg 912w" sizes="(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px" />
Strike partner Elijah Adebayo (£5.0m) also made a substantial contribution last season, with 10 goals and 5 assists.
Standing at 6 ft 4 ins, Adebayo is a tall and powerful striker with a decent turn of pace, but is arguably less clinical than Morris, having underperformed his <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/a-simple-guide-to-opta-stats-for-fpl/">Expected Goals (xG)</a> tally considerably last season.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-55397" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-03-at-14.42.11-705x1024.jpg" alt="" width="705" height="1024" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-03-at-14.42.11-705x1024.jpg 705w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-03-at-14.42.11-207x300.jpg 207w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-03-at-14.42.11-768x1115.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-03-at-14.42.11-610x886.jpg 610w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-03-at-14.42.11.jpg 898w" sizes="(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px" />
After Morris and Adebayo however, Luton&#8217;s third highest scorer was centre-back Tom Lockyer, with five.
This perhaps indicates an over-reliance on the two strikers for goals, although this isn&#8217;t particularly surprising given the system Luton play (read on for our predicted team).
Both strikers and Lockyer carry significant aerial threat too, which could be a productive avenue for points given Luton&#8217;s proficiency at set-pieces.
On that note, set-piece takers could be worth consideration here, and in Luton&#8217;s case there is one standout option.
Left wing-back Ryan Giles looks to have replaced Alfie Doughty not only as left wingback, but also as the player who takes the majority of corners and indirect free kicks for his side, which could make Giles a popular option for FPL managers.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56627" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-08-09-at-18.57.21.jpg" alt="" width="792" height="644" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-08-09-at-18.57.21.jpg 792w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-08-09-at-18.57.21-300x244.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-08-09-at-18.57.21-768x624.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-08-09-at-18.57.21-610x496.jpg 610w" sizes="(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px" />
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<h3>2022/23 season stats</h3>
Despite a third placed league finish, Luton were only the eighth best team in the league in terms of <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/a-simple-guide-to-opta-stats-for-fpl/">Expected Goals (xG),</a> so chances weren&#8217;t in plentiful supply as you might have expected.
More than 25% of their goals last season came from set pieces, indicating a particular strength in this area.
Several Luton players carry the aerial threat to benefit from these set-pieces, and we take a closer look at those players later in this article.
Defensively, the Hatters ranked second best in league for <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/a-simple-guide-to-opta-stats-for-fpl/">xGC (Expected Goals Conceded)</a> so there could be some bargain clean sheet potential to be had from the likes of Lockyer and Doughty, given Luton&#8217;s tendency to shut up shop when leading.
<div id="attachment_55312" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-55312" class="size-full wp-image-55312" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GettyImages-1453176576.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GettyImages-1453176576.jpg 1024w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GettyImages-1453176576-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GettyImages-1453176576-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GettyImages-1453176576-610x407.jpg 610w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" />Luton&#8217;s Tom Lockyer. Picture by Getty Images.</div>
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<h2>Luton predicted lineup for FPL Gameweek 1</h2>
For our final predicted lineups and team news, see <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/premier-league-predicted-lineups">Ben Dinnery&#8217;s article</a> ahead of the deadline.
There is some uncertainty around which loan deals will be made permanent and who will be replaced, including goalkeeper Horvath, midfielder Nakamba, and right wing-back Drameh.
But as things stand, this is how the Hatters&#8217; starting 11 could shape up:
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-56431 size-large" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-08-06-at-23.21.51-816x1024.jpg" alt="" width="816" height="1024" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-08-06-at-23.21.51-816x1024.jpg 816w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-08-06-at-23.21.51-239x300.jpg 239w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-08-06-at-23.21.51-768x963.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-08-06-at-23.21.51-610x765.jpg 610w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-08-06-at-23.21.51.jpg 952w" sizes="(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px" />
Luton have mainly lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under Rob Edwards, which may shift to a 5-3-2 when the Hatters are out of possession against Premier League opposition.
Goalkeeper Ethan Horvath was on loan from Nottingham Forest, and kept an impressive 19 clean sheets. But a permanent move has apparently been ruled out, with Blackburn’s Thomas Kaminski and Asmir Begovic rumoured targets.
Backup keeper Harry Isted meanwhile has moved to Charlton Athletic, so will not be a factor.
For now, one of James Shea or Matt Macey should start between the sticks.
Fleet-footed defenders Gabriel Osho and Amari&#8217;i Bell usually sit either side of the aerially dominant Tom Lockyer to form a back three, although new signing Mads Andersen will be pushing for a start at centre-back &#8211; perhaps ahead of Osho.
Right wing-back Cody Drameh has returned to Leeds following a loan, and interest from Burnley may complicate the Hatters’ efforts to make the move permanent.
Luton have now signed right-back Issa Kabore on loan from Manchester City however, so the Burkina Faso international should fill this void.
On the other side is the aforementioned Ryan Giles competing with Alfie Doughty, who both provide plenty of attacking threat from open play, in addition to set piece taking duties.
<a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/the-top-10-sky-sports-fantasy-football-bonus-scorers-in-2022-23/">Sky and Telegraph managers</a> should have their eyes on Marvelous Nakamba, who has now made a return to Luton.
The Zimbabwean defensive midfielder spent the season at Kenilworth Road on loan from Aston Villa, and he will be key for the Hatters in defensive midfield.
Nakamba topped the Championship for tackles per game last season. His 4.3 average was similar to the 4.2 managed by top tackler in the Premier League, Fulham&#8217;s Joao Palhinha.
Elsewhere in midfield, the talented Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu provides energy and creativity alongside new signing Tahith Chong, or one of Allan Campbell or Jordan Clark.
Up front, top scorer Carlton Morris is partnered by the physically imposing Elijah Adebayo.
<div id="attachment_55167" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-55167" class="size-full wp-image-55167" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Morris-Luton.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="746" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Morris-Luton.jpg 1024w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Morris-Luton-300x219.jpg 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Morris-Luton-768x560.jpg 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Morris-Luton-610x444.jpg 610w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" />Carlton Morris. Picture by Getty Images</div>
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<h2>What is Luton&#8217;s style of play under Edwards?</h2>
By Premier League standards, Luton employed a relatively direct style of football in the Championship last season, although they still played plenty of possession football in attacking areas.
Their height comes in useful at set-pieces, and Edwards’ side are known for their strength in this department, having scored 16 set piece goals last season.
Luton also utilise this height up front to get the team up the pitch, often going long rather than playing through the midfield.
In fact, last season, the Hatters were the third worst passing side in the league, with a completion rate of just 67%.
However, once up the pitch, they are happy to keep possession, and have plenty of midfielders capable of using this possession effectively in the final third.
Defensively, Luton are well organised, due in part to the nature of their formation, which allows for five defenders as well as a defensive midfielder.
They aren’t afraid to press high either, which creates difficulties for opposition defenders, and generates additional chances for Luton’s attackers from potential defensive errors.
<a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fpl-pre-season-results-guide">Pre-season</a> should give us some extra clues as to how Edwards&#8217; side will set up come Gameweek 1.
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<h2>Luton set-piece takers</h2>
The Hub keeps a track of all set-piece takers on our dedicated <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/premier-league-set-piece-takers">set-piece page</a>.
A summary of Luton&#8217;s expected set-piece takers is below:
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Penalties: Morris, Adebayo
Direct free-kicks: Campbell, Freeman, Giles
Corners/indirect free-kicks: Giles, Doughty, Campbell
Aerial threats: Odebayo, Lockyer, Morris, Burke
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Carlton Morris took and scored Luton&#8217;s last penalty, with fellow strikers Cauley Woodrow and Elijah Adebayo missing the two prior to that.
Ryan Giles&#8217; left foot is relied upon for the majority of set-piece deliveries, while headers have remained in plentiful supply from Luton&#8217;s towering strikers Morris and Adebayo, as well as centre-halves Lockyer and Burke.
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