Luton Town Team News Page 2 - Soccer

Chiedozie Ogbene - Scores four in first PL season Ogbene scored four goals and recorded one assist in 30 appearances (20 starts) this past season.

Impact Ogbene recorded five goal contributions in his first Premier League campaign as he took 35 shots (14 on target) and created 26 chances. He also kept one clean sheet, recorded 79 crosses (11 accurate) and made 31 clearances. As his side was battling relegation in March, he suffered a hamstring injury over the international break and was forced to miss seven matches and by the time he could return it was too late. The 27-year-old will likely drop down to the Championship with Luton and fight for another promotion.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu - Quiet first PL campaign Mpanzu did not record a goal contribution on 11 shots (one on target) and six chances created in 27 appearances (11 starts) this past season.

Impact Mpanzu joined Luton Town in 2013 and helped the club rise out of the fifth tier of English football to the Premier League. So, while his first season in the England's top flight was not quite a success, the fact that he played in the Premier League is a massive achievement in and of itself. With his contract not expiring until 2025, he will look to help Luton achieve another promotion back to the Premier League next season.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Sambi Lokonga - Four goal contributions for Luton Lokonga scored one goal and recorded three assists in 17 appearances (16 starts) for Luton Town this past season.

Impact Lokonga was loaned to Luton prior to the season, and he had his best campaign to date. He missed 21 games this season due to various injuries but when he was healthy, he started all but one match. He recorded four goal contributions for Luton after recording zero in his first 34 Premier League appearances for Arsenal and Crystal Palace. With his loan ending, it's unclear if he's ready to join Arsenal's title-contending team, or if the 24-year-old will be loaned out again.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Alfie Doughty - Scores in season finale Doughty scored one goal on one shot and created two chances in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Fulham.

Impact Doughty ended the season on a strong note, recording a goal contribution in each of the last two matches of the season. He finished the season with a team-high eight assists to go along with two goals. He also created 70 chances, recorded 340 crosses (89 accurate) and took 151 corners in his 37 appearances (34 starts). After proving his skills translate to the Premier League, the 24-year-old could make a move away from Luton in the summer to stay in England's top flight following Luton's relegation.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Clark - Quiet first PL season Clark scored one goal and recorded one assist in 23 appearances (14 starts) this past season.

Impact Clark recorded just two goal contributions in the Premier League this season, although he did add three in three FA Cup appearances including a brace versus Manchester City. Still, it was a fairly disappointing season which started with him missing the first 11 matches of the campaign with an ankle injury. He will now head back down to the Championship with Luton, a competition where he recorded seven goal contributions in 41 matches during the 2022-2023 campaign.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Brown - Two goals prior to injury Brown scored two goals on 26 shots (seven on target) in 19 appearances (12 starts) this past season.

Impact Brown started 12 of his side's first 18 matches of the season, scoring a goal in consecutive bench appearances on Nov. 25 and Dec. 2. He then suffered a knee injury in the FA Cup versus Bolton on Jan. 7 and missed 17 of the final 18 games of the season. He was unable to return and try to help his side avoid relegation, so he will move back down to the Championship, a competition where he recorded 43 goal contributions across 165 appearances from 2019-2023.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Andros Townsend - Fairly quiet season with Luton Townsend scored one goal and recorded three assists in 27 appearances (14 starts) this past season.

Impact Townsend recorded four goal contributions in his first season with Luton, his second worst Premier League campaign since the 2013-2014 season. He got off to a decent start, starting eight of the first 11 matches and recorded a goal contribution in three consecutive matches in December. He then started just five of the last 18 matches, recording just one assist over that span. The 32-year-old is under contract until 2026 but may try to make a move to a club staying in the Premier League, a competition he has played in since 2012.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Adebayo - Scores 10 in first PL season Adebayo scored 10 goals on 31 shots (14 on target) in 27 appearances (16 starts) this past season.

Impact Despite starting less than half of his side's matches, Adebayo ranked second on the team with 10 goals, only behind Carlton Morris' 11. He scored against the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle, not to mention a hat trick versus Brighton on Jan. 30. He missed 11 games with a hamstring injury, a stretch where his side was unable to win a single game which ultimately led to relegation. After a productive season it would not be surprising to see the 26-year-old snatched up by a Premier League club, but he could still return to Luton to fight for promotion.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Tahith Chong - Solid in first full PL season Chong scored four goals on 31 shots (seven on target) and created 10 chances in 33 appearances (20 starts) this past season.

Impact Chong started just six of his side's first 23 matches of the season, scoring one goal over that stretch. He then found his way into the starting XI, starting 14 of the final 15 matches of the season and scoring three goals in five matches in March. With his side being relegated he will head down to the Championship, a competition where he scored five goals and recorded seven assists with Birmingham City in two seasons prior joining Luton.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Carlton Morris - Ends season with goal Morris scored one goal on four shots (two on target) in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Fulham.

Impact Morris had a productive campaign in his first Premier League season despite his side being relegated. He led his side in goals with 11 and was tied for second with four assists. He appeared in all 38 matches, making 32 starts and taking 71 shots (31 on target) and creating 22 chances. Morris may have shown enough to make a move to a club staying in the Premier League, but he also could stay at Luton to help promote the club back into England's top flight.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Luton Town v. Fulham | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 5/19/2024

MAY 19 • YOUTUBE

Harry Wilson nets Fulham's fourth goal v. Luton Town | Premier League

MAY 19 • YOUTUBE

Alfie Doughty's free kick cuts into Fulham's lead for Luton Town | Premier League

MAY 19 • YOUTUBE

Raul Jimenez's second goal increases Fulham's lead v. Luton Town | Premier League

MAY 19 • YOUTUBE

Raul Jimenez gives Fulham 2-1 lead v. Luton Town | Premier League

MAY 19 • YOUTUBE

Carlton Morris' penalty equalizes for Luton Town v. Fulham | Premier League

MAY 19 • YOUTUBE

Adama Traore's strike puts Fulham up 1-0 after Luton Town's mistake | Premier League

MAY 19 • YOUTUBE

Teden Mengi - Brought off in finale Mengi was forced off with an apparent injury during the first half of Sunday's clash with Fulham.

Impact Mengi came off after just 17 minutes during Sunday's match with Fulham due to an apparent injury. It's not clear what the exact problem was but it does bring an end to his season. Mengi finishes with 30 appearances (28 starts) in what was an excellent break out season for the defender, despite Luton's relegation.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Reece Burke - Ruled out for Sunday Burke (Achilles) won't play in the season finale against Fulham on Sunday, manager Rob Edwards told media during his pre-match press conference Friday.

Impact Burke played 87 minutes in the 3-1 loss at West Ham in the previous round, and the defender won't be available for the season finale. Burke was a regular for the Hatters all season long, making 20 starts out of his 22 appearances. He racked up four assists, 37 tackles and 73 clearances on the season.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ross Barkley - Won't play in season finale Barkley (calf) won't play in the season finale against Fulham on Sunday, manager Rob Edwards told media during his pre-match press conference Friday.

Impact Barkley is expected to miss several weeks due to a nagging calf injury, the same one that forced him to depart the 3-1 loss at West Ham last week in the latter stages of the first half. Barkley was a regular starter for the Hatters in 2023/24 and started in all but two of his 32 appearances, racking up five goals and four assists while being named the "Player of the Year" by the club.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ross Barkley - Dealing with calf problems Barkley has been confirmed to have picked up a calf issue after going down in Saturday's match against West Ham, according to manager Rob Edwards, per Mike Simmonds of Luton Today....

Impact Barkley looks to be in question for the club's final match of the season after going down with a calf issue over the weekend. Luckily for the midfielder, he will have a week to recover, giving him ample time to reach full fitness. He will likely still face a fitness test ahead of the match, with the whole club hoping he is fit for their final game in the Premier League for at least a season following his solid campaign for the Hatters.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Title race goes to final day; Relegation scrap settles | The 2 Robbies Podcast (FULL)

MAY 12 • YOUTUBE

Luton Town's hope, joy, anger, sadness and pride as relegation is all but confirmed It was an emotional day in east London as Rob Edwards' team faced up to their expected fate

MAY 12 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Reece Burke - Suspension looms Burke generated one cross (zero accurate) and three tackles in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to West Ham United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th minute.

Impact Burke contributed a strong defensive shift Saturday, adding four clearances and an interception to the aforementioned three tackles (two won). However, his being booked in the 79th minute means he will miss the Luton Town finale next Sunday versus Fulham due to suspension, having received his fifth yellow card.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Osho - Leads defensive effort Osho had three tackles (two won) and seven clearances in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus West Ham United.

Impact Osho's seven clearances led Luton Town on Saturday but his defensive prowess was insufficient to stave off the West Ham attack as Luton Town fell 1-3. Osho also blocked one shot. Since returning from a knee injury, Oslo has started and played the full 90 minutes in four successive matches. In that time, he's made eight tackles (four won) and 20 clearances.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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