Luton kick off their Premier League campaign this weekend when they head to Brighton & Albion.
With football starting before the introduction of Sky then despite what some might think, it isn’t the first time the Hatters have been in the top flight before.
The Luton News look at how Town’s other 16 opening day matches at this level have gone in a special gallery below.
. WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: A detailed view of the Nike Flight 2023-24 Premier League match ball is seen during the pre-season friendly match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Luton Town at Molineux on August 02, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
Luton Town are gearing up for their first ever Premier League match on Saturday - pic: Eddie Keogh/Getty Images Photo: Eddie Keogh
. Aug 20, 1955: Charlton Athletic 2 Luton Town 2
Town’s first ever season as a top flight club saw the Hatters travel to the Valley and leave with a point courtesy of their maiden Division One goal from Gordon Turner (pictured), with Peter MacEwan also on target. Photo: Hatters Heritage
. Aug 18, 1956: Luton Town 6 Sunderland 2
The Hatters made a stunning start to their second successive campaign in Division One as they hammered Sunderland at Kenilworth Road. Gordon Turner was the star of the show as he found the net four times, with John Groves and Mick Cullen on target, much to the delight of the 23,049 crowd. Photo: Hatters Heritage
. Aug 24, 1957: Luton Town 1 Bolton Wanderers 0
As he had done for the past two seasons, Gordon Turner was on target once more in Luton’s opening game of the campaign, scoring the only goal of the contest as Town edged out the Trotters on home soil. Photo: Hatters Heritage
. Aug 23, 1958: Luton Town 1 West Bromwich Albion 1
In what was now a common theme, Gordon Turner proved to the be main man as he netted from the penalty spot as Luton started the 1958-59 campaign by registering a point against the Baggies, with 24,425 in attendance. Photo: Hatters Heritage
. Aug 22, 1959: Everton 2 Luton Town 2
Luton were on the road with a tough opening encounter at Goodison Park, but they managed to head back from Merseyside with something to show for the spoils thanks to strikes from Allan Brown (pictured) and Billy Bingham. Photo: Hatters Heritage
5. Aug 22, 1959: Everton 2 Luton Town 2
Luton were on the road with a tough opening encounter at Goodison Park, but they managed to head back from Merseyside with something to show for the spoils thanks to strikes from Allan Brown (pictured) and Billy Bingham. Photo: Hatters Heritage
6. Aug 17, 1974: Luton Town 1 Liverpool 2
After returning to Division One following a 15-year absence, Luton had one of the most difficult starts against a Liverpool side containing Ray Clemence and Kevin Keegan. Town did lead through Barry Butlin’s first half header, but Tommy Smith quickly levelled and Steve Heighway won it with 15 minutes to go. Photo: Hatters Heritage
7. Aug 28, 1982: Spurs 2 Luton Town 2
Back in the top flight once more, David Pleat’s side travelled to White Hart Lane for the opening fixture and fought back to earn an excellent 2-2 draw against the FA Cup holders. Gary Mabbutt headed home Glen Hoddle’s free kick, as Micky Hazard doubled the lead, before Luton got going, John Lacey putting through his own net and Brian Stein salvaging the draw. Photo: Hatters Heritage
8. Aug 27, 1983: Arsenal 2 Luton Town 1
Up against Arsenal’s new £750,000 signing Charlie Nicholas, it was Tony Woodcock who put the hosts in front at Highbury. Luton levelled after Stewart Robson blasted the ball into his own net, before Brian McDermott scored the Gunners’ winner. Photo: Hatters Heritage