Luton Town midfielder Jake Richards opened his account for the club during their 3-0 victory at Stockport County on Saturday.
Aged 18 years and 92 days, he became the joint seventh youngest player to find the net for the Hatters, level with Ron Futcher who had done so back in 1974. The Luton News, with help from Hatters Heritage, have compiled the 25 youngest scorers in the club’s history and to find out who they are, see below.
13. Mick Fairchild: 18 years and 148 days
Moved to Kenilworth Road in November 1960, and had to wait a while for his debut, that coming in Luton's 3-2 Division Two defeat at Southampton on April 22, 1961, when after Bob Morton had found the target, he went on to net a late consolation. Photo: Hatters Heritage
14. Ryan Charles: 18 years and 166 days
Teenage striker notched the first goal on his third appearances for the club as Luton beat Oldham Athletic 3-0 in their League One contest at Kenilworth Road on March 15, 2008, the forward also joined on the scoresheet by Matthew Spring and Lewis Emanuel. Photo: Hatters Heritage
15. Godfrey Ingram: 18 years and 184 days
Local lad put the Hatters ahead during their Division Two trip to Burnley on April 29, 1978, letting fly with a 25-yard rocket. Ian Futcher then scored an own goal as the Clarets went on to triumph 2-1 at Turf Moor. Photo: Hatters Heritage
16. Tony Thear: 18 years and 232 days
Burst onto the scene for the Hatters as he scored twice on his debut in Luton's 4-0 Division Four victory over Aldershot at Kenilworth Road on September 24, 1966, with both Ray Whittaker and Alan Slough netting too. Photo: Hatters Heritage