HAPPY BIRTHDAY KENNY. Through the decades, The Kenny has stood as the heart of Luton Town. Since 1989, Visual Identity has grown alongside, through its own journey . Together, these histories intertwine with loyalty, passion, and heritage. 🧡
The Hatters‘ story, woven through milestones of history and generations of loyalty:
⚽ 1885 – Luton Town FC was founded by merging Luton Town Wanderers and Luton Excelsior, becoming the first professional football club in the South of England.
⚽ 1894 – Became a founding member of the Southern League.
⚽ 1897 – Joined the Football League, blazing a trail for southern clubs.
⚽ 4 September 1905 – Kenilworth Road opened, with over 6,000 fans at the inaugural “Green Game” against Plymouth Argyle. This year marks its 120th anniversary.
A century of memories captured, a home cherished by generations of Hatters.
Generations of Loyalty at The Kenny – Family, Football & Forever Hatters
⚽ 1971 – At 14 years old, Jon bought his first season ticket – Jon’s first ever Luton game: a 2–2 draw vs Mansfield Town at The Kenny. This marks 53 years of loyal support and countless memories. That’s almost half the time the Hatters have played at The Kenny!
⚽ 10 April 1994 – The Hatters faced Chelsea at Wembley in the FA Cup Semi-Final. It was the first ever Luton game for Scott (now our web developer), who was just 5 years old – what a way to begin a lifelong journey as a Hatter! 🧡
Jon’s first season ticket in 1971, Scott’s first game in 1994 – generations of loyalty captured.
From Edwardian rails to Mansfield memories, Wembley magic, and today’s passion – Hatters Heritage tells the full story:
👉 hattersheritage.co.uk/5-min-reads/kenilworth-road-is-120
Here’s to 140 years of history, 120 years of The Kenny, and lifetimes of loyalty across generations. COYH!
