diff --git a/templates/haproxy_head.erb b/templates/haproxy_head.erb
index e664a19..ae6df2f 100644
--- a/templates/haproxy_head.erb
+++ b/templates/haproxy_head.erb
@@ -50,7 +50,6 @@ defaults
     timeout check           <%= @hy_timeout_check %>
     maxconn                 <%= @hy_maxconn %>
 
-<% if @hy_show_stats == true -%>
 listen stats
     bind *:8404
     mode http
@@ -60,7 +59,6 @@ listen stats
     stats auth <%= @hy_stats_auth %>
     stats refresh 30s
     stats admin if TRUE  # Allow admin actions if logged in
-<% end -%>
 
 <% if @hy_manage_be_users == true -%>
   <%= @hy_be_userlist %>