![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/why-have-luton-town-postponed-their-first-premier-league-home-game/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Arsenal-news-25.jpg&description=overhaul Published : 19:50, 14 Jul 2023 LUTON TOWN claimed promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their history last season. The Hatters overcame Coventry City on penalties in a dramatic play-off final at Wembley. 1 Luton lift the Championship play-off trophy after beating Coventry Credit: GETTY Luton have enjoyed a fairytale rise from the fifth tier of English football to the Premier League in just eight seasons. The Hatters will go into the top flight with the same home they had in non-league, the iconic Kenilworth Road. Why have Luton Town postponed their first Premier League game? Luton Town have been forced to postpone their opening Premier League fixture with Burnley because Kenilworth Road won't be ready in time for the opening day. The statement from the club said: "Luton Town Football Club has reluctantly requested that its first home match of the 2023/24 season against Burnley is postponed from the scheduled date of Saturday 19th August. "Kenilworth Road is undergoing a programme of extensive ground improvements to be ready to host Premier League football, including the construction of a new stand to meet broadcast and media requirements. "Whilst ongoing work is progressing extremely well and currently ahead of schedule, the Premier League understandably requires guarantees to its fixture schedule within sufficient time to advise supporters and broadcasters of any changes in advance. "Due to the extent of the project, the Club cannot absolutely guarantee supporters that any future unforeseen issues would not cause any delay potentially impacting upon the scheduled opening game at home. "Therefore, together with the Premier League and Burnley FC, all parties felt this was a sensible outcome which gives supporters of both teams sufficient time to plan for what will now be a free weekend and subsequently make arrangements for travel for the new date. "The new date will be shared by both clubs to their supporters at the earliest available opport){kind=link}
LUTON TOWN claimed promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their history last season.
The Hatters overcame Coventry City on penalties in a dramatic play-off final at Wembley.
Luton have enjoyed a fairytale rise from the fifth tier of English football to the Premier League in just eight seasons.
The Hatters will go into the top flight with the same home they had in non-league, the iconic Kenilworth Road.
Luton Town have been forced to postpone their opening Premier League fixture with Burnley because Kenilworth Road won’t be ready in time for the opening day.