Luton Town have officially sacked manager Matt Bloomfield following a string of poor results that have left the club languishing near the bottom of the League One table. The decision, announced late Sunday night, comes after Luton’s 3–0 defeat to Oxford United their fifth loss in six games.
The club confirmed the news in a short statement:
“Luton Town can confirm that Matt Bloomfield has left his position as first-team manager with immediate effect. We would like to thank Matt for his efforts and wish him the very best in his future career.”
Bloomfield, 40, joined Luton in early 2024 after a promising spell at Wycombe Wanderers, but struggled to adapt to the demands of the club’s post-Premier League rebuild. After relegation last season, Luton had aimed for an immediate promotion push — instead, they sit just two points above the relegation zone.
According to club insiders, Assistant Manager Alex Lawless has been placed in interim charge while the board begins its search for a permanent replacement. Early candidates include Nathan Jones, who previously guided the Hatters to promotion, and Michael Beale, currently without a club.
Luton captain Tom Lockyer voiced support for Bloomfield after the announcement, saying:
“He gave everything for us, but results just didn’t go our way. We know we have to take responsibility as players too.”
Despite his dismissal, Bloomfield remains a respected figure at the club for his professionalism and player development approach. However, fans have expressed frustration at the team’s lack of identity and inconsistent performances.
The club’s next fixture a crucial home clash against Barnsley will be the first test under interim boss Lawless. With the season still young, the Luton board hopes a quick reset can revive their promotion hopes.
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