1987–88 Luton Town F.C. season Match results Football League First Division

| Date_ | Opponent | Venue | Result_ | Attendance | Scorers_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 August 1987 | Derby County | Away | 0–1 | 17204 | — |
| 18 August 1987 | Coventry City | Home | 0–1 | 09380 | — |
| 22 August 1987 | West Ham United | Home | 2–2 | 08073 | Harford (2) |
| 29 August 1987 | Chelsea | Away | 0–3 | 16075 | — |
| 31 August 1987 | Arsenal | Home | 1–1 | 08745 | Wilson (pen) |
| 5 September 1987 | Oxford United | Away | 5–2 | 06804 | Breacker, Harford, Hill, Nwajiobi, B. Stein |
| 12 September 1987 | Everton | Home | 2–1 | 08124 | Hill, B. Stein |
| 19 September 1987 | Charlton Athletic | Away | 0–1 | 05002 | — |
| 26 September 1987 | Queens Park Rangers | Away | 0–2 | 11175 | — |
| 3 October 1987 | Manchester United | Home | 1–1 | 09137 | Harford |