Manager sack decision made as Huddersfield Town to face new man in dugout

Matt Bloomfield has been sacked as Luton Town boss

Huddersfield Town’s rearranged fixture against Luton Town will be against a side under different management after the Hatters opted to sack Matt Bloomfield.

The Terriers had been due to face Luton at Kenilworth Road on Saturday, but the game was postponed due to international call-ups for the hosts.

The Hatters have since taken the decision to dismiss Bloomfield off the back of Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at League One leaders Stevenage, a result that left them 11th in the table.

Releasing a club statement on Monday, the Hatters said: “Luton Town Football Club has today parted company with manager Matt Bloomfield.

“Matt joined the Hatters in January from Wycombe Wanderers and despite overseeing a run of just two defeats in 11 games leading into the final day of the 2024/25 season, was unable to prevent relegation from the Championship following defeat at West Bromwich Albion.

“Performances and results from the opening 11 matches of the current campaign in League One have fallen below the levels expected, and the board of directors has taken the difficult decision to relieve Matt, his assistant Richard Thomas, first team coach Lee Harrison and first team analyst Ben Cirne of their duties.

“The board wishes to thank Matt, Richard, Lee and Ben for their efforts during a difficult period for the club and wishes them the very best for their future careers.

“Alex Lawless, aided by Paul Benson, Kevin Foley and Kevin Pilkington, will take control of the team for the interim period, starting with Tuesday night’s Vertu Trophy trip to Cambridge United.

“With two training weeks ahead of the next league match, the process of appointing a new manager is now underway, which will be led by a committee involving members from the executive team, recruitment, football staff and the board.”

There is no confirmed date as yet for the rescheduled game. Town said in a statement last week: “Full details of the rearranged date and time for the fixture later in the season will be shared in due course at the earliest possible convenience.”