The Hatters
Shared nickname
Two hat-making towns, one nickname.
Stockport County took it from Stockport's old hat-making industry. The club began in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers and became Stockport County in 1890.
Luton Town are named for Luton's hat-making trade, which flourished in the town from the 17th century. The club formed in April 1885 and was the first fully professional club in southern England by 1891.