Luton Town have condemned racist abuse sent to their striker Elijah Adebayo.

The club said they were “angry, upset and frustrated” at racially abusive content sent to the Luton player on Instagram during the Hatters’ match against Sunderland on Wednesday (23/10) night.

Adebayo reported the abuse to the club after the game, with Luton saying they have reported the content to Instagram owners Meta and to local police.

The incident comes just over a year after Luton said Adebayo was “tired” after he had been sent racist abuse on social media during a Premier League match against Spurs.

In a statement, Luton voiced their anger with the incident.

They said, “After Elijah notified us following last night’s game with Sunderland, in which he scored his first goal of the season, we reported the incident to the Police and to Meta. It is now being investigated.

“Just like we said a year ago, and just like we will do WHENEVER a player or staff member is subjected to abuse, we will stand by and support Elijah unequivocally.

“To the individual who cowardly dropped into Elijah’s DMs: We know who you are and you know who you are. You’re not a faceless account, one which we have sadly become accustomed to reporting in recent years.

“But as if you have the balls to come to Kenilworth Road and say it to his face. We dare you. If you do, you’ll be faced with everyone at Luton Town Football Club, standing side-by-side with Elijah.

“Abuse of any kind is unacceptable. But does everyone know that? It’s why we are doing our bit to educate everyone that racism and all forms of abuse is abhorrent and unacceptable.”