Luton Town condemn online racist abuse after man receives four-year stadium ban

Luton Town said a man who sent racist messages to striker Elijah Adebayo has been banned from matches for four years after pleading guilty; the club said players and staff have faced repeated online abuse.

Luton Town has again condemned racist online messages after a man received a four-year ban from attending matches. The ban follows an Instagram message sent to striker Elijah Adebayo in October 2024. The sender, Connor Butler of Pallion, Tyne and Wear, pleaded guilty to sending an offensive communication in December and was fined £200. The case returned to court last week when the stadium ban was imposed. Reported details: - The Instagram message was sent after Adebayo scored in a game against Sunderland in October 2024. - Connor Butler, 20, pleaded guilty to sending an indecent or offensive communication and was fined £200 in December. - Last week he was given a four-year ban from attending matches. - Luton Town said Adebayo has reported racial abuse in each of his five years at the club and that the club stands with him. Summary: The club said the prosecution and stadium ban follow repeated incidents of online abuse and that it hopes the outcome will deter similar behaviour. Undetermined at this time.