KENILWORTH ROAD
Kenilworth Road has been a League ground for 102 seasons
from 1 Jul 2014 to the current day
and from 1 Jul 1920 to 30 Jun 2009
The 112th ground used for a League game
Opened: 1905
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
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Luton Town | 3 Sep 1905 | Current | The highest-ever individual score was achieved here by Joe Payne when he netted ten goals in Luton Townβs 12-0 win against Bristol Rovers on April 13th, 1936. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep 1905 | Luton Town | Moved from Dunstable Road to Kenilworth Road |
| 1 Jul 1920 | Luton Town | Founder member of Division 3 |
| 30 Jun 2009 | Luton Town | Relegated from the League |
| 1 Jul 2014 | Luton Town | Promoted to the League |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
This constrained rhomboid shaped site, sandwiched between the railway line and housing, was originally called Ivy Road when Luton Town FC moved the short distance here from Dunstable Road in 1905. The club brought the stand with them, re-installed it on the north side, constructed a main stand on the south side and built narrow banks at each end.
The main stand burned down in 1921 and a replacement, purchased from Kempton Racecourse, was installed on the same site. Further alterations carried out prior to WWII included the installation of a new cover and terracing on the north side, a new cover at the west end (later extended to link up with the main stand roof) and expansion of terracing at the east end. The club bought most of the houses at the west end and expanded the terracing into the back gardens and shortly after this the record attendance of 30,069 was set at the FA Cup 6th Round Replay v. Blackpool (1-0) on March 4th, 1959. The restricted nature of the site has allowed for only a few improvements with construction of new roofs at the east end of the south side, at the east end and installation of seats throughout the ground. At the start of the 2007/8 season the capacity was 9,970 and the pitch size 110 x 72 yards.
The main stand burned down in 1921 and a replacement, purchased from Kempton Racecourse, was installed on the same site. Further alterations carried out prior to WWII included the installation of a new cover and terracing on the north side, a new cover at the west end (later extended to link up with the main stand roof) and expansion of terracing at the east end. The club bought most of the houses at the west end and expanded the terracing into the back gardens and shortly after this the record attendance of 30,069 was set at the FA Cup 6th Round Replay v. Blackpool (1-0) on March 4th, 1959. The restricted nature of the site has allowed for only a few improvements with construction of new roofs at the east end of the south side, at the east end and installation of seats throughout the ground. At the start of the 2007/8 season the capacity was 9,970 and the pitch size 110 x 72 yards.
GROUND DETAILS
adapted from "The Extreme Groundhoppers Guide"
- Ground address
- Kenilworth Road 1 Maple Road, Luton, LU4 8AW
- Main phone
- 01582 411 622
- Ticket prices
- Adults Β£18 Over 65's/Under 22's Β£13 Over 75's Β£10 Under 16's Β£8 Under 10's Β£5
Programme
Β£2.50
- If driving
- North West/East
Leave the M1 at Junction 11 take the A505 exit to Luton/ Dunstable towards Luton. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Dunstable Rd continue down the road to the lights then take a left and then a right into Leagrave Street which merges into Dunstable Road then take the third on the left into St Francis Street and then first right into Sainsbury car park donβt exceed 3 hours or you will get a ticket and from there itβs only 4 minutes walk up to the ground.
South & West
From the M5 go to Junction 14 on to the M4 then at Junction 4B merge onto the M25 and from the South East take the M25 to junction 21, exit onto M1 toward Luton Airport At junction 10, exit toward A1081/Luton(S)/Airport At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit then At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto London Rd Continue onto Castle St At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Chapel Viaduct/A505 continue through one roundabout then Turn right onto Hatters Way/A505 then first left into Dunstable Road then first right in St Francis then right into Sainsbury Cap Park donβt exceed 3 hours or a Β£30 ticket (OUCH) from there itβs only 4 minutes walk up to the ground
- Public transport
- The train station is a good 18 minutes walk away from the ground, from the station, turn left along the railway bridge, down the steps, and turn right along Bute Street which runs through the Arndale Shopping Centre. At the top of the centre, bear right along Library Road and at the Galaxy cinema complex turn left and walk down Bridge Street turn right into New Bedford Street there cross the road and walk down to Collingdon Street and then end of the road take the path and the footbridge into Dunstable Road, then left down Hazebury Crescent then left into. Kenilworth Road and the ground are on the right.
MAP
Kenilworth Road