Rob Edwards has left Luton by mutual consent as four consecutive defeats leave them in danger of relegation from the Championship.

Edwards leaves the Hatters after just two years at Kenilworth Road, during which he led them to the Premier League for the first time through the play-offs in 2022-23.

The Bedfordshire club finished 18th in the Premier League last season and have struggled since their return to the second tier, with a 2-0 defeat to QPR on Monday leaving them just two points above the bottom three.

A statement from the Hatters said: “The current campaign back in the Championship has clearly not progressed as expected, and following amicable talks following Monday’s defeat at QPR, the board and Rob have agreed to part ways with immediate effect.”

Edwards will remain a popular figure at Luton despite his departure, having guided the Hatters to the top flight for the first time in 30 years.

The statement added: “We could not have wished for a better man to understand what it takes to be manager of Luton Town, who has acted as an ambassador for the club and community in the glare of the world’s media spotlight.”

Luton have won just seven of their 26 Championship matches this season, including nine straight defeats on the road.

We can confirm that Rob Edwards has left his role as manager by mutual agreement.

– Luton Town FC (@Lutontown) January 9, 2025

CEO Gary Sweet said: “As with all decisions to part ways with a manager, this was a difficult decision to make together with Rob, who has conducted himself with great professionalism and dignity during his two years at the club and again this week we came to a truly mutual conclusion. are

“Rob has given us some of our greatest days to celebrate as Hatters. Those two barnstorming derby wins at Kenilworth Road, the play-off final at Wembley and our season in the Premier League will live with us forever and in doing so Rob has earned himself legendary status. .

“The results this season, particularly away from home, have clearly not been acceptable and while we have supported Rob and his team in every way possible, we all felt that steps to improve were necessary with 20 league matches to play. need to take

“It is characteristic of Rob’s humility that he recognized this himself and left not only as a former manager, but as a trusted friend who has left his mark on every player and member of staff.

“Rob and his family will always welcome visitors to Kenilworth Road. The door is always open. On behalf of the Board, I sincerely thank him for two years of tireless work and many memories, wishing him every success in his future career.”