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.
9. Aug 25, 1984: Luton Town 2 Stoke City 0
Luton ran out extremely comfortable winners against Stoke City on the opening day in front of 8,626 at Kenilworth Road. Steve Elliott (pictured) put Town on their way with a disputed goal, as the Potters complained about a foul, before Frankie Bunn added a second from 18 yards. Photo: Hatters Heritage
10. Aug 17, 1985: Luton Town 1 Nottingham Forest 1
Town took the lead at Kenilworth Road when Brian Stein chipped Reds keeper Hans Segers to put the Hatters in front. Forest equalised against the run of play, midfielder Neil Webb blasting home a harshly awarded 20-yard free kick. Photo: Hatters Heritage
11. Aug 23, 1986: Leicester City 1 Luton Town 1
Leicester striker Alan Smith, who went on to play for Arsenal, opened the scoring for the Foxes from close range. Luton handed a debut to Danny Wilson and levelled through Brian Stein’s wonderful solo goal, as he netted for the second successive opening day running. Photo: Hatters Heritage
12. Aug 15, 1987: Derby County 1 Luton Town 0
The Hatters got off to the worst possible start, with Mick Harford sent off after just four minutes courtesy of a late tackle. Down to 10 men, Luton conceded when John Gregory’s header Les Sealey for the only goal of the game. Photo: Hatters Heritage