The Hatters will make the short trip to Southend United in what will be the third of four matches in pre-season which will be played in front of supporters this summer.

Matt Bloomfield’s side will head to Roots Hall on Tuesday 22nd July for a 7.45pm kick-off.

The Shrimpers narrowly missed out on a return to the Football League after losing to Oldham Athletic in the National League promotion final earlier this month.

Currently managed by Kevin Maher, our legendary former manager John Still is head of football at the Essex club.

The Hatters' last visit to Roots Hall came in the January of our League One title-winning campaign of 2018-19, with Matty Pearson heading in the winner to take us top of the table for the first time that season.

The Hatters are also due to play one behind-closed-doors friendly as part of the preparations for the start of the Sky Bet League One season, which kicks off on Saturday 2nd August.

Ticket news for our away friendlies will be communicated in due course.

Open first team friendlies:

Saturday 5th July – Boreham Wood (a) 1pm

Saturday 19th July – Gillingham (a) 3pm

Tuesday 22nd July – Southend United (a) 7.45pm

Saturday 26th July – Tottenham Hotspur (h) 3pm