The 1990-91 campaign delivered a dramatic, last-gasp survival for Luton Town as The Hatters finished 18th in the First Division, only avoiding relegation due to the league's planned expansion from 20 to 22 clubs. Leading the charge was the prolific Danish forward Lars Elstrup, whose 18 goals across all competitions proved vital in a turbulent year that saw manager Jimmy Ryan replaced by the returning David Pleat. Their survival, clinched on the final day with a decisive 2-0 victory over already-relegated Derby County on the iconic artificial pitch at Kenilworth Road, marked the club's tenth successive season in the top flight and remains a defining chapter in their history.