Luton Town FC to build home standing area before Manchester United game

Away fans have already been able to use a standing section

Luton Town Football Club said it hoped to have a new safe standing area for home supporters before it took on Manchester United this month.

It already had such an area for away fans which was first used for Tuesday's match against Brighton.

The club hoped the change would allow more supporters to watch Premier League matches at the stadium.

It said the stand would make "Kenilworth Road more accessible, comfortable and accommodating".

Work started on the new installation after the Hatters game against Bolton Wanderers on 7 January.

The club said consultations with supporters about safe standing resulted in strong positive feedback.

It planned to extend the area across the Oak Road Stand and eliminate unreserved seating for blocks located there.

Spaces in the standing area would be allocated to spectators once installation has been completed in the home end.