Luton Town manager Rob Edwards has left the club following four straight defeats in the Championship.

The 42-year-old was appointed in November 2022 and steered The Hatters to promotion back to the top flight for the first time in over 30 years in 2023 when they beat Coventry City on penalties at Wembley.

He remained at the helm despite relegation from the Premier League after just a single season, but a run of four straight defeats has left them 20th in the Championship.

Monday’s 2-1 defeat at Queens Park Rangers was their 10th in a row away from home and they are just two places and two points above the relegation places.

“It’s been a privilege to manage Luton Town Football Club, but now is the right time for me to move on, for the club and me,” the former Wales international said in a statement on the club website.

“I’m really proud of what we achieved, not only winning a play-off game which the club had struggled to do, but winning the final and gaining promotion to the Premier League at Wembley was the most amazing experience.

“I take with me some incredible memories, not just the victories against Watford or Sunderland in the semi-final, or Brighton, Newcastle, Palace or Everton.

“But the way we did it, how we played against Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Villa and Manchester United, we were brave and brilliant to watch, how the Kenny bounced and roared. That’s what I’ll remember.”

His assistants, Richie Kyle and Paul Trollope will be in charge of the team for Sunday’s FA Cup third-round tie at Nottingham Forest, along with club legend and former boss Mick Harford.

“The club is in great shape, financially, in a really strong position with an exciting new stadium on the horizon. I really hope I will be able to return as a fan,” Edwards added.