LUTON TOWN claimed promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their history last season.
The Hatters overcame Coventry City on penalties in a dramatic play-off final at Wembley.
Luton have enjoyed a fairytale rise from the fifth tier of English football to the Premier League in just eight seasons.
The Hatters will go into the top flight with the same home they had in non-league, the iconic Kenilworth Road.
Why have Luton Town postponed their first Premier League game?
Luton Town have been forced to postpone their opening Premier League fixture with Burnley because Kenilworth Road won’t be ready in time for the opening day.
The statement from the club read: “Luton Town Football Club has reluctantly requested that its first home match of the 2023/24 season against Burnley is postponed from the scheduled date of Saturday 19th August.
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“Kenilworth Road is undergoing a programme of extensive ground improvements to be ready to host Premier League football, including the construction of a new stand to meet broadcast and media requirements.
“Whilst ongoing work is progressing extremely well and currently ahead of schedule, the Premier League understandably requires guarantees to its fixture schedule within sufficient time to advise supporters and broadcasters of any changes in advance.
“Due to the extent of the project, the Club cannot absolutely guarantee supporters that any future unforeseen issues would not cause any delay potentially impacting upon the scheduled opening game at home.
“Therefore, together with the Premier League and Burnley FC, all parties felt this was a sensible outcome which gives supporters of both teams sufficient time to plan for what will now be a free weekend and subsequently make arrangements for travel for the new date.
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“The new date will be shared by both clubs to their supporters at the earliest available opportunity.”
When will Luton Town play their first Premier League game?
Luton will kick off their first-ever Premier League season away at Brighton on the opening day.
The following week the Hatters were due to play Burnley at Kenilworth Road, but that week will now be free for Rob Edwards’ side.
Luton’s first home match of the season is set to take place on Friday, September 1, against West Ham.
The Hatters will end the 2023/2024 season at home to Fulham on the final day.
When does the Premier League 2023/24 start?
The first match of the Premier League 2023/24 season is scheduled to get underway on Friday, August 11.
Champions Manchester City will travel to Championship winners Burnely in a tasty opening encounter.
And the mouthwatering match kicks off at 8pm BST.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
