It was the home ground of Luton Town from its formation in 1885 until a move to Dunstable Road in 1897.

[2] Dallow Lane, also known as the Excelsior Ground,[2] had a capacity of about 7,000[3] – most spectators would simply stand behind a rope close to the pitch,[4] and there was a seated grandstand constructed in 1894.

[4] The club made a damaging financial loss during 1896–97 and was forced to sell the ground to stay afloat.

[6] Luton Town left Dallow Lane in April to play at Dunstable Road.

[7] The Dallow Lane grandstand remained on the site until the mid-20th century, used as a store shed.