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Luton Town to rename their stadium in support of cancer charity

Kenilworth Road will be called the Prostate Cancer UK Stadium. Credit: PA

Luton Town have announced that they will change the name of their stadium for one match - to raise awareness for a cancer charity.

Kenilworth Road will be called the Prostate Cancer UK Stadium for the League Two clash with Wycombe Wanderers next Tuesday (24 March).

The Hatters are the first Football League club to ever take the step.

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The number of men who die from prostate cancer every year, and also Kenilworth's Road capacity.

“We are extremely proud to be the first club to partner with a charity such as Prostate Cancer UK by renaming our stadium, albeit temporarily.

When we first hinted at the idea we were met with a mixed reaction – which is understandable given the history of the ground, and the amount of affection our supporters hold for Kenilworth Road.

We felt sure that once the full story emerged about our supporting Prostate Cancer UK, our supporters would understand and fully support the move.

This is a first for Luton Town and a first in football and we are delighted to be teaming up with a charity which has supported the game, in particular supporters and players past and present, so well."

– Gary Sweet, Luton Town Chief Executive