Luton host Rotherham United on Saturday looking for their first home league win over the Millers for almost 30 years.
Back on August 31, 1996, the Hatters triumphed 1-0 in a new Division Two contest at Kenilworth Road thanks to Mitchell Thomas’s second half goal which secured their opening success of a season in which they finished third, only to miss out on promotion via the play-offs. To find out just who lined up for Town that day, see below.
1. GK: Ian Feuer
Quiet afternoon for the American stopper who was only really worried when Steve Slawson somehow lobbed over the bar with 10 minutes to go. Ever-present for the Hatters during the campaign, as this was one of the 22 clean sheets he kept in in the league. Photo: Hatters Heritage
2. DF: Julian James
The full back was one of six players to make over 40 appearances for the Hatters during the campaign, as he scored once in 45 games, that coming in a 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth. Played 88 minutes at Kenilworth Road before being replaced by Matt Upson. Photo: Hatters Heritage
3. DF: Mitchell Thomas
Bagged the winner against the Millers, heading home Graham Alexander's free kick just before the hour mark to earn Town the three points. Scored three goals in total from 44 league outings during the campaign, the other two coming in the 3-0 victory at Shrewsbury, plus the 5-1 thrashing of Preston North End. Photo: Hatters Heritage
4. DF: Steve Davis
Picked up a booking in the 1-0 victory, as he formed a solid centre half partnership with Johnson throughout the campaign, playing 46 games, including both play-off matches. Finished as the Hatters' second top scorer with eight goals, including a double in the 3-2 defeat at Preston North End. Photo: Hatters Heritage