Luton Town announced its 2026‑27 squad numbers on 28 July 2026, confirming the arrival of several new faces while leaving four players without a shirt – Lasse Nordas, Jerry Yates, Thomas Holmes and Reuell Walters.
Who received new numbers?
The club confirmed that Kasey Palmer swapped his former 54 for the familiar 45, a number he has worn at previous clubs. Callum Marshall, signed permanently from West Ham, will wear the number 9, while George Johnston, arriving from Bolton, takes the number 6. On loan from Newcastle United, Harrison Ashby is assigned 33.
Which existing players changed digits?
Hakeem Odoffin moved from 16 to the coveted number 2, and Jake Richards dropped the trailing 7 from his shirt, swapping 27 for 7. England Under‑19 international Joe Johnson will sport number 12, and striker Devante Cole exchanged his 44 for 22, matching Harry Fox who moved from 22 to 44.
Who stayed despite injuries?
Injured midfielder Shandon Baptiste remains on the list, still recovering from a serious knee injury sustained almost a year ago. Teden Mengi also appears despite missing pre‑season due to a hamstring problem, indicating the club’s confidence in his recovery.
Who was left out and why?
The quartet of Lasse Nordas, Jerry Yates, Thomas Holmes and Reuell Walters received no numbers, signalling that they are seeking new clubs away from Bedfordshire. Their exclusion suggests the club’s intent to reshape the squad ahead of the new campaign.
Full squad numbers list
The official roster now reads: 1 James Shea, 2 Hakeem Odoffin, 3 Kal Naismith, 4 Sverre Sandal, 5 Mads Andersen, 6 George Johnston, 7 Jake Richards, 8 Liam Walsh, 9 Callum Marshall, 12 Joe Johnson, 14 Shayden Morris, 15 Teden Mengi, 18 Jordan Clark, 19 Jayden Luker, 21 Nahki Wells, 22 Harry Fox, 23 George Saville, 24 Josh Keeley, 25 Isaiah Jones, 26 Shandon Baptiste, 30 Gideon Kodua, 31 Benny Benagr, 33 Harrison Ashby, 42 Christian Chigozie, 44 Devante Cole, 45 Kasey Palmer.
What does this mean for the upcoming season?
The new numbers reflect Luton Town’s strategic push to integrate fresh talent while trimming the squad. With key signings already assigned numbers, fans can anticipate a refreshed attacking line‑up and a tighter defensive core as the club aims for a strong start in League One.
