IN PICTURES: Luton Town's record in the FA Cup fifth round
A look back at just how the Hatters have fared at this stage of the competition
By Mike Simmonds
Published 2nd Mar 2022, 10:04 BST
Updated 2nd Mar 2022, 10:24 BST
Luton Town take on Premier League giants Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round this evening, the 19th time they have reached this stage of the competition and the first since February 2013.
The Hatters originally made the last 16 back in 1938, as in total, they have won five matches, drawn five and lost eight, scoring 23 goals and conceding 33.
The Luton News takes a special look back at Town’s previous fifth round efforts below.
The Luton News takes a special look back at Town’s previous fifth round efforts below.
5. Mar 5, 1985: Luton 0 Watford 0
A stalemate at Kenilworth Road was followed by a 2-2 draw, Emeka Nwajiobi and Ricky Hill scoring, before Wayne Turner got the winner in the third game. Luton then beat Millwall 1-0, losing to Everton at Villa Park in the semi-final, 2-1.
The Hatters beat Port Vale 4-2 thanks to Peter Anderson's double and Bradford City 3-0 in the early rounds, before a hefty defeat at the hands of the Foxes.
Alan Garner got the only goal of the game as Town triumphed at Burnden Park, before the Hatters exited the competition at the next stage, losing 2-0 against Sunderland in front of over 50,000 at Roker Park.
The Hatters had eased past Northampton Town 4-0 on home soil, while Alec Ashworth notched a brace as Town defeated Manchester City 3-1, before their competition was over for another year at Oakwell.