Nathan Jones faces an uphill struggle to keep the Hatters in the division, but will be hopeful that the 'new manager bounce' will give his side a lift once the season recommences. Here's how his career win record shapes up against every other current second tier coach.
1. Jonathan Woodgate - Middlesbrough
Current career win percentage: 22.5%. Best record: Middlesbrough (22.5%). Worst record: N/A. Photo: George Wood
2. Pep Clotet - Birmingham City
Current career win percentage: 38.1%. Best record: Malaga B (50%). Worst record: Birmingham City (31%). Photo: Gareth Copley
3. Lee Johnson - Bristol City
Current career win percentage: 38.1%. Best record: Bristol City. (39.4%). Worst record: Oldham Athletic (35%). Photo: Harry Trump
4. Garry Monk - Sheffield Wednesday
Current career win percentage: 38.4%. Best record: Leeds United. (47.2%). Worst record: Birmingham City (32.2%). Photo: Nigel Roddis