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| fullname = Stevenage Football Club | | fullname = Stevenage Football Club | ||
| nickname = The Boro | | nickname = The Boro | ||
| founded = 1976 (as Stevenage Borough F.C.) | | founded = {{Start date and age|1976}}<br/>(as Stevenage Borough F.C.) | ||
| ground = [[ | | ground = [[Broadhall Way]] | ||
| capacity = 7, | | capacity = 7,318<ref name="The Lamex Stadium – Stevenage FC">{{cite news | ||
| chairman = [[Phil Wallace]]<ref name="Stevenage | | title = The Lamex Stadium – Stevenage FC | ||
| url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/club/the-lamex-stadium/ | |||
| publisher = Stevenage F.C. | |||
| accessdate = 15 July 2025}}</ref><ref name="Football Ground Guide – Lamex Stadium – Stevenage">{{cite news | |||
| title = Football Ground Guide – Lamex Stadium – Stevenage | |||
| url = https://web.archive.org/web/20250316072446/https://footballgroundguide.com/leagues/england/league-two/broadhall-way-stevenage.html | |||
| website = Football Ground Guide | |||
| accessdate = 3 October 2025}}</ref> | |||
| chairman = [[Phil Wallace]]<ref name="Staff Directory">{{cite news | |||
| title = Staff Directory | |||
| url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/club/staff-directory/ | |||
| publisher = Stevenage F.C. | |||
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| mgrtitle = Manager | | mgrtitle = Manager | ||
| manager = [[Alex Revell]] | | manager = [[Alex Revell]] | ||
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'''Stevenage Football Club''' (known as '''Stevenage Borough Football Club''' until 2010) is a professional [[association football]] club based in the town of [[Stevenage]], [[Hertfordshire]], England. The club competes in [[EFL League One]], the third | '''Stevenage Football Club''' (known as '''Stevenage Borough Football Club''' until 2010) is a professional [[association football]] club based in the town of [[Stevenage]], [[Hertfordshire]], England. The club competes in [[EFL League One]], the third tier of the [[English football league system]]. They play their home games at [[Broadhall Way]] in Stevenage. | ||
Founded in 1976 following the demise of the town's former club, they joined the [[United Counties League]] in 1980 and enjoyed success in | Founded in 1976 following the demise of the town's former club, they joined the [[United Counties League]] in 1980 and enjoyed success in its first year at senior status, winning both the United Counties League Division One title and the United Counties League Cup. Following three promotions in four seasons in the early 1990s, the club was promoted to the [[National League (division)|Conference National]] in 1994. Despite winning the league in the [[1995–96 in English football|1995–96 season]], they were denied promotion to [[English Football League|the Football League]] due to insufficient ground facilities. Stevenage remained in the top tier of [[Non-League football|non-League]] for the following 14 seasons, before earning promotion to the Football League after winning the Conference Premier in the [[2009–10 Stevenage Borough F.C. season|2009–10 season]]. | ||
The promotion | The promotion prompted a rebranding of the club, dropping the word 'Borough' from its title in June 2010. In its [[2010–11 Stevenage F.C. season|first season in the Football League]], Stevenage achieved promotion to League One via the [[2011 Football League Two play-off final|play-offs]]. The club attained their highest league position during the [[2011–12 Stevenage F.C. season|2011–12 season]], placing sixth in League One. The core of the team that helped the club to its success throughout 2009 to 2012 departed, and Stevenage were relegated back into League Two at the end of the [[2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season|2013–14 season]]. The club returned to League One following promotion during the [[2022–23 Stevenage F.C. season|2022–23 season]]. | ||
Stevenage has also enjoyed success in national cup competitions, becoming [[2007 FA Trophy Final|the first team to win a competitive final]] at the newly built [[Wembley Stadium]] in 2007, defeating [[Kidderminster Harriers F.C.|Kidderminster Harriers]] to lift the [[FA Trophy]] in front of a competition-record crowd of 53,262. They [[2009 FA Trophy Final|won the competition again]] in 2009. The club has also produced a number of notable results in the [[FA Cup]] against high-profile opposition. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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===1976–2010=== | ===1976–2010=== | ||
Stevenage Borough was formed in 1976 following the bankruptcy of [[Stevenage Athletic F.C.|Stevenage Athletic]].<ref name="Stevenage Borough – History" /> Chairman Keith Berners,<ref name="Stevenage Borough – History" /> | Stevenage Borough was formed in 1976 following the bankruptcy of [[Stevenage Athletic F.C.|Stevenage Athletic]].<ref name="Stevenage Borough – History" /> Chairman Keith Berners,<ref name="Stevenage Borough – History" /> along with "a number of like-minded volunteers", were tasked with arranging a team to play Hitchin Town Youth at [[Broadhall Way]] in November 1976, as a "curtain-raiser" for the new club.<ref name="Stevenage Borough – History" /> However, the Broadhall Way pitch was subsequently dug up for non-footballing purposes after [[Stevenage Borough Council]] sold the land to a local businessman, who dug a trench across the full length of the pitch to ensure that no football was played.<ref name="Stevenage Borough – History" /><ref name="Ground of the Week: Broadhall Way" /> Consequently, the new club began playing in the Chiltern Youth League on a roped-off pitch at the town's King George V playing fields and subsequently moved up to intermediate status, joining the Wallspan Southern Combination shortly after.<ref>{{Cite book | ||
| title = Stevenage Borough v Tamworth matchday programme | | title = Stevenage Borough v Tamworth matchday programme | ||
| publisher = Stevenage F.C. | | publisher = Stevenage F.C. | ||
| year = 2009 | | year = 2009 | ||
| page = 34}}</ref> Stevenage Borough Council granted consent for the club to incorporate the name "Borough" in their title and to adopt the town's civic emblem as the club badge.<ref name="Stevenage Borough – History" /> In 1980, the council reacquired the lease for Broadhall Way and | | page = 34}}</ref> Stevenage Borough Council granted consent for the club to incorporate the name "Borough" in their title and to adopt the town's civic emblem as the club badge.<ref name="Stevenage Borough – History" /> In 1980, the council reacquired the lease for Broadhall Way and permitted the football club to become its tenant.<ref name="Stevenage Borough – History" /> With the council as their landlords and a refurbished stadium, Stevenage Borough attained senior status, under the management of Derek Montgomery, and joined the [[United Counties Football League]] in the same year.<ref name="Ground of the Week: Broadhall Way" /><ref name="BoroGuide – Derek Montgomery">{{cite news | ||
| title = BoroGuide – Derek Montgomery | | title = BoroGuide – Derek Montgomery | ||
| url = https://www.boroguide.co.uk/managers/2/ | | url = https://www.boroguide.co.uk/managers/2/ | ||
| website = BoroGuide | | website = BoroGuide | ||
| access-date = 25 August 2020}}</ref> The club's first competitive league match was a 3–1 victory against [[Northampton ON Chenecks F.C.|ON Chenecks]] on 16 August 1980, played in front of 421 | | access-date = 25 August 2020}}</ref> The club's first competitive league match was a 3–1 victory against [[Northampton ON Chenecks F.C.|ON Chenecks]] on 16 August 1980, played in front of 421 spectators.<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage Borough 3–1 ON Chenecks | | title = Stevenage Borough 3–1 ON Chenecks | ||
| url = http://www.boroguide.co.uk/seasons/match.php?ID=1 | | url = http://www.boroguide.co.uk/seasons/match.php?ID=1 | ||
| website = BoroGuide | | website = BoroGuide | ||
| access-date = 16 April 2013}}</ref> In their first season as a senior club, the team won the [[United Counties League|United Counties League Division One]] championship, scoring | | access-date = 16 April 2013}}</ref> In their first season as a senior club, the team won the [[United Counties League|United Counties League Division One]] championship, scoring 106 goals.<ref name="Stevenage: 1980–81 Season Details">{{Cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage: 1980–81 Season Details | | title = Stevenage: 1980–81 Season Details | ||
| url = https://www.boroguide.co.uk/seasons/8081/ | | url = https://www.boroguide.co.uk/seasons/8081/ | ||
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| access-date = 9 August 2020}}</ref> The club also won the United Counties League Cup during the same season.<ref name="Stevenage Borough – History" /> | | access-date = 9 August 2020}}</ref> The club also won the United Counties League Cup during the same season.<ref name="Stevenage Borough – History" /> | ||
After three successive seasons in the [[United Counties Football League#Premier Division|United Counties Premier Division]], the club joined Division Two North of the [[Isthmian League]] in 1984, and the following season earned promotion to Isthmian League Division One after finishing the season as champions.<ref name="Stevenage Borough" /> Two years later, the club | After three successive seasons in the [[United Counties Football League#Premier Division|United Counties Premier Division]], the club joined Division Two North of the [[Isthmian League]] in 1984, and the following season earned promotion to Isthmian League Division One after finishing the season as champions.<ref name="Stevenage Borough" /> Two years later, the club was relegated back to Division Two North, having finished second from bottom of the division.<ref name="Stevenage Borough" /> Brian Williams was tasked with steadying the club following the relegation; he was appointed as manager in July 1988.<ref name="BoroGuide – Brian Williams">{{cite news | ||
| title = BoroGuide – Brian Williams | | title = BoroGuide – Brian Williams | ||
| url = https://www.boroguide.co.uk/managers/5/ | | url = https://www.boroguide.co.uk/managers/5/ | ||
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| url = https://www.boroguide.co.uk/managers/6/ | | url = https://www.boroguide.co.uk/managers/6/ | ||
| website = BoroGuide | | website = BoroGuide | ||
| access-date = 25 August 2020}}</ref> The club | | access-date = 25 August 2020}}</ref> The club secured promotion during the [[1990–91 Isthmian League#Division Two North|1990–91 season]], Fairclough's first season in charge, winning 34 of their 42 games.<ref name="BoroGuide – Season – 1990–91">{{cite news | ||
| title = BoroGuide – Season – 1990–91 | | title = BoroGuide – Season – 1990–91 | ||
| url = https://www.boroguide.co.uk/seasons/9091/ | | url = https://www.boroguide.co.uk/seasons/9091/ | ||
| website = BoroGuide | | website = BoroGuide | ||
| access-date = 25 August 2020}}</ref> The league triumph included winning every match | | access-date = 25 August 2020}}</ref> The league triumph included winning every home match, scoring 122 goals and amassing 107 points.<ref name="BoroGuide – Season – 1990–91" /> The following season, Stevenage won the [[1991–92 Isthmian League#League table 2|Isthmian League Division One]] title, remaining unbeaten at home for the second consecutive season, and were promoted to the Isthmian League Premier Division.<ref name="BoroGuide – Season – 1991–92">{{cite news | ||
| title = BoroGuide – Season – 1991–92 | | title = BoroGuide – Season – 1991–92 | ||
| url = https://www.boroguide.co.uk/seasons/9192/ | | url = https://www.boroguide.co.uk/seasons/9192/ | ||
| website = BoroGuide | | website = BoroGuide | ||
| access-date = 25 August 2020}}</ref> A third promotion in four years followed at the end of the [[1993–94 in English football|1993–94 season]], as Stevenage | | access-date = 25 August 2020}}</ref> A third promotion in four years followed at the end of the [[1993–94 in English football|1993–94 season]], as Stevenage earned promotion to the [[Football Conference]] after [[1993–94 Isthmian League#Premier Division|winning the Isthmian League Premier Division]].<ref name="Stevenage Borough – History" /> Two seasons later, Stevenage won the Conference,<ref>{{Cite news | ||
|title = Stevenage Borough 1995–1996 | |title = Stevenage Borough 1995–1996 | ||
|url = http://www.statto.com/football/teams/stevenage-borough/1995-1996 | |url = http://www.statto.com/football/teams/stevenage-borough/1995-1996 | ||
|publisher = Statto | |website = Statto.com | ||
|publisher = Statto Organisation Ltd | |||
|access-date = 23 August 2009 | |access-date = 23 August 2009 | ||
|url-status = | |url-status = live | ||
| | |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110716133340/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/stevenage-borough/1995-1996 | ||
| | |archive-date = 16 July 2011 | ||
}}</ref> but were denied promotion to [[English Football League|the Football League]] | }}</ref> but were denied promotion to [[English Football League|the Football League]] due to insufficient ground facilities,<ref name="Ground of the Week: Broadhall Way" /> thereby reprieving [[Torquay United F.C.|Torquay United]], who had finished in last place in [[Football League Third Division|Division Three]].<ref>{{Cite news | ||
|title = Final 1995/1996 Football League Two Table | |title = Final 1995/1996 Football League Two Table | ||
|url = http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=4&seasonid=139&x=19&y=8 | |url = http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=4&seasonid=139&x=19&y=8 | ||
|publisher = | |website = Soccerbase | ||
|publisher = Centurycomm | |||
|access-date = 23 August 2009 | |access-date = 23 August 2009 | ||
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100315104349/http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=4 | |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100315104349/http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=4 | ||
|archive-date = 15 March 2010 | |archive-date = 15 March 2010 | ||
|url-status = dead | |url-status = dead | ||
}}</ref> During the same season, the club reached the | }}</ref> During the same season, the club reached the first round of the [[FA Cup]] for the first time, losing 2–1 to [[Hereford United F.C.|Hereford United]] of the Third Division at [[Edgar Street]].<ref>{{Cite news | ||
|title = Hereford 2–1 Stevenage | |title = Hereford 2–1 Stevenage | ||
|url = http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=223501 | |url = http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=223501 | ||
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|url-status = dead | |url-status = dead | ||
|archive-date = 2 February 2013 | |archive-date = 2 February 2013 | ||
|publisher | |website = Soccerbase | ||
|publisher = Centurycomm | |||
|date = 11 November 1995 | |date = 11 November 1995 | ||
|access-date = 23 August 2009 | |access-date = 23 August 2009 | ||
}}</ref> | }}</ref> | ||
[[Image:Stevenage FC League Performance.svg|right|thumb|A chart of Stevenage's final table positions in the football league since 1994.]] The [[1996–97 in English football|1996–97 season]] | [[Image:Stevenage FC League Performance.svg|right|thumb|A chart of Stevenage's final table positions in the football league since 1994.]] The [[1996–97 in English football|1996–97 season]] marked the club's first progression to the third round of the FA Cup, following a 2–1 victory against [[Leyton Orient F.C.|Leyton Orient]] at [[Brisbane Road]].<ref>{{Cite news | ||
|title = Leyton Orient 1–2 Stevenage | |title = Leyton Orient 1–2 Stevenage | ||
|url = http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=243067 | |url = http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=243067 | ||
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|url-status = dead | |url-status = dead | ||
|archive-date = 19 May 2007 | |archive-date = 19 May 2007 | ||
|publisher | |website = Soccerbase | ||
|publisher = Centurycomm | |||
|date = 7 December 1996 | |date = 7 December 1996 | ||
|access-date = 23 August 2009 | |access-date = 23 August 2009 | ||
}}</ref> They were drawn against [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] at Broadhall Way, but ground issues | }}</ref> They were subsequently drawn against [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] at Broadhall Way, but due to ground issues, the tie was relocated to [[St Andrew's (stadium)|St Andrew's]], where Birmingham won 2–0.<ref>{{Cite news | ||
|title = Birmingham 2–0 Stevenage | |title = Birmingham 2–0 Stevenage | ||
|url = http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=243489 | |url = http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=243489 | ||
|publisher = | |website = Soccerbase | ||
|publisher = Centurycomm | |||
|date = 4 January 1997 | |date = 4 January 1997 | ||
|access-date = 23 August 2009 | |access-date = 23 August 2009 | ||
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|archive-date = 18 May 2005 | |archive-date = 18 May 2005 | ||
|url-status = dead | |url-status = dead | ||
}}</ref> The following season, the club reached the | }}</ref> The following season, the club reached the fourth round, drawing [[Premier League]] club [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] at Broadhall Way.<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage face Newcastle in FA Cup | | title = Stevenage face Newcastle in FA Cup | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/44596.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 4 January 2008 | | date = 4 January 2008 | ||
| access-date = 23 August 2009}}</ref> A temporary stand was erected behind the South Stand, allocated to the Newcastle supporters, | | access-date = 23 August 2009}}</ref> A temporary stand was erected behind the South Stand, which was allocated to the Newcastle supporters, increasing the stadium capacity to 9,000, sufficient to meet the [[The Football Association|Football Association]]'s requirements.<ref name="Stevenage Borough – History" /><ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Football: FA will rule today on Stevenage tie | | title = Football: FA will rule today on Stevenage tie | ||
| url = https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-fa-will-rule-today-on-stevenage-tie-1137638.html | | url = https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-fa-will-rule-today-on-stevenage-tie-1137638.html | ||
| newspaper = The Independent | | newspaper = The Independent | ||
| publisher = Independent Digital News & Media Ltd | |||
| date = 9 January 1998 | | date = 9 January 1998 | ||
| access-date = 23 August 2009 | | access-date = 23 August 2009 | ||
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|title = Stevenage 1–1 Newcastle | |title = Stevenage 1–1 Newcastle | ||
|url = http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=248282 | |url = http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=248282 | ||
|publisher = | |website = Soccerbase | ||
|publisher = Centurycomm | |||
|date = 25 January 1998 | |date = 25 January 1998 | ||
|access-date = 23 August 2009 | |access-date = 23 August 2009 | ||
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| url = https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-grazioli-keeps-stevenage-under-the-spotlight-1140932.html | | url = https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-grazioli-keeps-stevenage-under-the-spotlight-1140932.html | ||
| newspaper = The Independent | | newspaper = The Independent | ||
| publisher = Independent Digital News & Media Ltd | |||
| date = 26 January 1998 | | date = 26 January 1998 | ||
| access-date = 23 August 2009 | | access-date = 23 August 2009 | ||
| location=London | | location=London | ||
| first=Phil | | first=Phil | ||
| last=Shaw}}</ref> Stevenage lost 2–1 in the replay at [[St James' Park]], a goal from Alan Shearer that | | last=Shaw}}</ref> Stevenage lost 2–1 in the replay at [[St James' Park]], a goal from Alan Shearer that appeared not to have crossed the line, proved decisive.<ref>{{Cite news | ||
|title = Newcastle 2–1 Stevenage | |title = Newcastle 2–1 Stevenage | ||
|url = http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=248561 | |url = http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=248561 | ||
|publisher = | |website = Soccerbase | ||
|publisher = Centurycomm | |||
|date = 4 March 1998 | |date = 4 March 1998 | ||
|access-date = 23 August 2009 | |access-date = 23 August 2009 | ||
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| url = https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/stevenage-borough/8247072/Stevenage-relive-the-day-they-gave-Alan-Shearer-and-Newcastle-United-a-shock-in-FA-Cup.html | | url = https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/stevenage-borough/8247072/Stevenage-relive-the-day-they-gave-Alan-Shearer-and-Newcastle-United-a-shock-in-FA-Cup.html | ||
| newspaper = The Telegraph | | newspaper = The Telegraph | ||
|location=London | | publisher = Telegraph Media Group Holdings Limited | ||
| location=London | |||
| date = 7 January 2011 | | date = 7 January 2011 | ||
| access-date = 8 January 2011| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20110121001809/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/stevenage-borough/8247072/Stevenage-relive-the-day-they-gave-Alan-Shearer-and-Newcastle-United-a-shock-in-FA-Cup.html| archivedate= 21 January 2011 | url-status= live}}</ref> Despite earning | | access-date = 8 January 2011 | ||
| first = Ian | |||
| last = Chadband| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20110121001809/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/stevenage-borough/8247072/Stevenage-relive-the-day-they-gave-Alan-Shearer-and-Newcastle-United-a-shock-in-FA-Cup.html| archivedate= 21 January 2011 | url-status= live}}</ref> Despite earning significant revenue from the two respective cup runs, the club faced financial difficulties. Chairman Victor Green announced his intention to close the club down if no buyer was found.<ref>{{Cite book | |||
| title = Stevenage Borough v Tamworth matchday programme | | title = Stevenage Borough v Tamworth matchday programme | ||
| publisher = Stevenage F.C. | | publisher = Stevenage F.C. | ||
| year = 2009 | | year = 2009 | ||
| page = 35}}</ref> [[Phil Wallace]] purchased the club and set about rebuilding | | page = 35}}</ref> [[Phil Wallace]] purchased the club and set about rebuilding its finances and its relationship with the local council.<ref name="Stevenage Borough – History" /> | ||
During the [[2001–02 Football Conference|2001–02 season]], the club [[2002 FA Trophy Final|reached the FA Trophy final]] for the first time, losing 2–0 to [[Yeovil Town F.C.|Yeovil Town]] at [[Villa Park]].<ref>{{cite news | During the [[2001–02 Football Conference|2001–02 season]], the club [[2002 FA Trophy Final|reached the FA Trophy final]] for the first time, losing 2–0 to [[Yeovil Town F.C.|Yeovil Town]] at [[Villa Park]].<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Yeovil lift FA Trophy | | title = Yeovil lift FA Trophy | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/1980104.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 12 April 2002 | | date = 12 April 2002 | ||
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|title = English Conference 2002–2003 : Table | |title = English Conference 2002–2003 : Table | ||
|url = http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/conference/2002-2003/table/2002-12-26 | |url = http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/conference/2002-2003/table/2002-12-26 | ||
|publisher = Statto | |website = Statto.com | ||
|publisher = Statto Organisation Ltd | |||
|access-date = 22 September 2012 | |access-date = 22 September 2012 | ||
|url-status = | |url-status = live | ||
| | |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151117063302/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/conference/2002-2003/table/2002-12-26 | ||
| | |archive-date = 17 November 2015 | ||
}}</ref> The club appointed [[Graham Westley]] as manager in January 2003.<ref>{{cite news | }}</ref> The club appointed [[Graham Westley]] as manager in January 2003.<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Westley quits Farnborough | | title = Westley quits Farnborough | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/2703141.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 28 January 2003 | | date = 28 January 2003 | ||
| access-date = 5 October 2007}}</ref> Westley guided the club to 12th | | access-date = 5 October 2007}}</ref> Westley guided the club to 12th place,<ref>{{Cite news | ||
|title = Final 2002/2003 Football Conference Table | |title = Final 2002/2003 Football Conference Table | ||
|url = http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=9&seasonid=132&teamid=2499 | |url = http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=9&seasonid=132&teamid=2499 | ||
|publisher = | |website = Soccerbase | ||
|publisher = Centurycomm | |||
|access-date = 23 August 2009 | |access-date = 23 August 2009 | ||
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090912080817/http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=9 | |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090912080817/http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=9 | ||
|archive-date = 12 September 2009 | |archive-date = 12 September 2009 | ||
|url-status = dead | |url-status = dead | ||
}}</ref> winning eight | }}</ref> winning eight out of 12 league games.<ref>{{Cite news | ||
|title = Stevenage 2002/2003 results and fixtures | |title = Stevenage 2002/2003 results and fixtures | ||
|url = http://www.soccerbase.com/results2.sd | |url = http://www.soccerbase.com/results2.sd | ||
|publisher = | |website = Soccerbase | ||
|publisher = Centurycomm | |||
|access-date = 23 August 2009 | |access-date = 23 August 2009 | ||
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080414235112/http://www.soccerbase.com/results2.sd | |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080414235112/http://www.soccerbase.com/results2.sd | ||
|archive-date = 14 April 2008 | |archive-date = 14 April 2008 | ||
|url-status = dead | |url-status = dead | ||
}}</ref> During the [[2004–05 Football Conference|2004–05 season]], Stevenage | }}</ref> During the [[2004–05 Football Conference|2004–05 season]], Stevenage qualified for the [[2004–05 Football Conference#Play-offs|play-offs]] after finishing fifth under Westley's management.<ref>{{Cite news | ||
|title = Final 2004/2005 Football Conference Table | |title = Final 2004/2005 Football Conference Table | ||
|url = http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=9&seasonid=132&teamid=2499 | |url = http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=9&seasonid=132&teamid=2499 | ||
|publisher = | |website = Soccerbase | ||
|publisher = Centurycomm | |||
|access-date = 23 August 2009 | |access-date = 23 August 2009 | ||
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090912080817/http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=9 | |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090912080817/http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=9 | ||
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}}</ref> The team lost 1–0 to [[Carlisle United F.C.|Carlisle United]] at the [[Britannia Stadium]] in the [[2005 Conference National play-off final|play-off final]].<ref>{{cite news | }}</ref> The team lost 1–0 to [[Carlisle United F.C.|Carlisle United]] at the [[Britannia Stadium]] in the [[2005 Conference National play-off final|play-off final]].<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Carlisle 1–0 Stevenage | | title = Carlisle 1–0 Stevenage | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/4537061.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 14 May 2005 | | date = 14 May 2005 | ||
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|title = Final 2005/2006 Football Conference Table | |title = Final 2005/2006 Football Conference Table | ||
|url = http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=9&seasonid=135&teamid=2499 | |url = http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=9&seasonid=135&teamid=2499 | ||
| | |website = Soccerbase | ||
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|access-date = 23 August 2009 | |access-date = 23 August 2009 | ||
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090912080817/http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=9 | |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090912080817/http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=9 | ||
|archive-date = 12 September 2009 | |archive-date = 12 September 2009 | ||
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}}</ref> outside | }}</ref> outside the play-off places, and Westley's contract was not renewed, ending his three-and-a-half-year spell as manager.<ref>{{Cite news | ||
| title = Westley to leave Borough | | title = Westley to leave Borough | ||
| url = | | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/content/articles/2006/05/15/graham_westley_leaves_feature.shtml | ||
| | | website = BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks | ||
| date = 15 May 2006 | | date = 15 May 2006 | ||
| access-date = 5 October 2007}}</ref> The club appointed [[Mark Stimson]] as their new manager<ref>{{cite news | | access-date = 5 October 2007}}</ref> The club appointed [[Mark Stimson]] as their new manager<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage name Stimson as manager | | title = Stevenage name Stimson as manager | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/5024698.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 28 May 2006 | | date = 28 May 2006 | ||
| access-date = 3 September 2008}}</ref> and the team finished in eighth position in Stimson's first season | | access-date = 3 September 2008}}</ref> and the team finished in eighth position in Stimson's first season.<ref>{{Cite news | ||
|title = Final 2006/2007 Football Conference Table | |title = Final 2006/2007 Football Conference Table | ||
|url = http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=9&seasonid=135&teamid=2499 | |url = http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=9&seasonid=135&teamid=2499 | ||
|publisher = | |website = Soccerbase | ||
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|access-date = 23 August 2009 | |access-date = 23 August 2009 | ||
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}}</ref> That season, the club [[2007 FA Trophy Final|reached the FA Trophy final]] again,<ref>{{cite news | }}</ref> That season, the club [[2007 FA Trophy Final|reached the FA Trophy final]] again,<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = FA Trophy semi-final second legs | | title = FA Trophy semi-final second legs | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/6462849.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 17 March 2007 | | date = 17 March 2007 | ||
| access-date = 23 August 2009}}</ref> | | access-date = 23 August 2009}}</ref> overturning a 2–0 deficit to defeat [[Kidderminster Harriers F.C.|Kidderminster Harriers]] 3–2 in front of a record FA Trophy crowd of 53,262.<ref>{{Cite news | ||
| title = Henry the first | | title = Henry the first | ||
| url = | | url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110606213953/https://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/FACompetitions/TheFATrophy/NewsAndFeatures/2009/Trophy_MatchReaction2.aspx | ||
| publisher = | | publisher = The Football Association | ||
| date = 13 May 2007 | | date = 13 May 2007 | ||
| access-date = 17 August 2009}}</ref> The victory meant that Stevenage | | access-date = 17 August 2009 | ||
| first = Tony | |||
| last = Stevens}}</ref> The victory meant that Stevenage became the first team to win a competitive final at the new [[Wembley Stadium]].<ref>{{cite news | |||
| title = Kidderminster 2–3 Stevenage | | title = Kidderminster 2–3 Stevenage | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/6649807.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 12 May 2007 | | date = 12 May 2007 | ||
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[[File:SBFCWEMBLEY2009.jpg|250px|thumb|Stevenage players celebrating winning the [[FA Trophy]] at [[Wembley Stadium]] in May 2009]] | [[File:SBFCWEMBLEY2009.jpg|250px|thumb|Stevenage players celebrating winning the [[FA Trophy]] at [[Wembley Stadium]] in May 2009]] | ||
After the FA Trophy success in 2007, | After the FA Trophy success in 2007, and while retaining the majority of the first-team squad, Stevenage started the [[2007–08 Football Conference|2007–08]] season by setting a new club record with the defence keeping eight consecutive [[Clean sheet#Association football|clean sheets]].<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage 4–0 Farsley Celtic | | title = Stevenage 4–0 Farsley Celtic | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/6996476.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 18 September 2007 | | date = 18 September 2007 | ||
| access-date = 23 August 2009}}</ref> Stimson was offered a new contract by Stevenage in October 2007,<ref>{{cite news | | access-date = 23 August 2009}}</ref> Stimson was offered a new contract by Stevenage in October 2007,<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage offer Stimson new deal | | title = Stevenage offer Stimson new deal | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7047655.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 16 October 2007 | | date = 16 October 2007 | ||
| access-date = 17 October 2007}}</ref> but resigned the following day | | access-date = 17 October 2007}}</ref> but resigned the following day to join Football League club [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]].<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Stimson resigns as Stevenage boss | | title = Stimson resigns as Stevenage boss | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7049044.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 17 October 2007 | | date = 17 October 2007 | ||
| access-date = 17 October 2007}}</ref> In November 2007, he was replaced by [[Peter Taylor (footballer born 1953)|Peter Taylor]].<ref>{{cite news | | access-date = 17 October 2007}}</ref> In November 2007, he was replaced by [[Peter Taylor (footballer born 1953)|Peter Taylor]].<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage name Taylor as new boss | | title = Stevenage name Taylor as new boss | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7071851.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 1 November 2007 | | date = 1 November 2007 | ||
| access-date = 23 August 2009}}</ref> After failing to | | access-date = 23 August 2009}}</ref> After failing to reach the play-offs,<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Play-off miss disappoints Taylor | | title = Play-off miss disappoints Taylor | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7362890.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 23 April 2008 | | date = 23 April 2008 | ||
| access-date = 23 August 2009}}</ref> Taylor resigned at the end of the season<ref>{{cite news | | access-date = 23 August 2009}}</ref> Taylor resigned at the end of the season,<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Manager Taylor to leave Stevenage | | title = Manager Taylor to leave Stevenage | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7371937.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 28 April 2008 | | date = 28 April 2008 | ||
| access-date = 23 August 2009}}</ref> and was replaced by former manager Graham Westley.<ref>{{cite news | | access-date = 23 August 2009}}</ref> and was replaced by former manager Graham Westley.<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Westley named as Stevenage boss | | title = Westley named as Stevenage boss | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7380315.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 2 May 2008 | | date = 2 May 2008 | ||
| access-date = 2 May 2008}}</ref> On Westley's return, Stevenage started the season slowly before going on a | | access-date = 2 May 2008}}</ref> On Westley's return, Stevenage started the season slowly before going on a 27-game unbeaten run from December to March, culminating in qualification for the play-offs,<ref>{{Cite news | ||
|title = Final 2008/2009 Football Conference Table | |title = Final 2008/2009 Football Conference Table | ||
|url = http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=9&seasonid=138&teamid=2499 | |url = http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=9&seasonid=138&teamid=2499 | ||
|publisher = | |website = Soccerbase | ||
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|access-date = 23 August 2009 | |access-date = 23 August 2009 | ||
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090912080817/http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=9 | |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090912080817/http://www.soccerbase.com/league2.sd?competitionid=9 | ||
|archive-date = 12 September 2009 | |archive-date = 12 September 2009 | ||
|url-status = dead | |url-status = dead | ||
}}</ref> where they lost in the semi-finals to [[Cambridge United F.C.|Cambridge United]] | }}</ref> where they lost 4–3 on aggregate in the semi-finals to [[Cambridge United F.C.|Cambridge United]].<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage 3–1 Cambridge United | | title = Stevenage 3–1 Cambridge United | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8020423.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 30 April 2009 | | date = 30 April 2009 | ||
| access-date = 23 August 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | | access-date = 23 August 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Cambridge United 3–0 Stevenage | | title = Cambridge United 3–0 Stevenage (agg 4–3) | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8031847.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 5 May 2009 | | date = 5 May 2009 | ||
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|last = Gold | |last = Gold | ||
|url = http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/Home/No-Charity-for-Cheshunt.htm | |url = http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/Home/No-Charity-for-Cheshunt.htm | ||
|publisher = | |work = Hertfordshire Mercury | ||
|publisher = Herts and Essex Newspapers Ltd | |||
|date = 8 April 2009 | |date = 8 April 2009 | ||
|access-date = 9 January 2011 | |access-date = 9 January 2011 | ||
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}}</ref> and the FA Trophy, where they | }}</ref> and the FA Trophy, where they defeated [[York City F.C.|York City]] 2–0 in the [[2009 FA Trophy Final|final]].<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage 2–0 York | | title = Stevenage 2–0 York | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8036407.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 9 May 2009 | | date = 9 May 2009 | ||
| access-date = 22 July 2009}}</ref> | | access-date = 22 July 2009}}</ref> | ||
The following season, Westley retained the | The following season, Westley retained the core of the squad and Stevenage were positioned in first place by [[New Year's Day]].<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage 4–1 Cambridge Utd | | title = Stevenage 4–1 Cambridge Utd | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8423540.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 1 January 2010 | | date = 1 January 2010 | ||
| access-date = 1 January 2010}}</ref> The | | access-date = 1 January 2010}}</ref> The team won eight consecutive games through February and March 2010,<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage 1–0 Oxford United | | title = Stevenage 1–0 Oxford United | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8570546.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 30 March 2010 | | date = 30 March 2010 | ||
| access-date = 30 March 2010}}</ref> and Stevenage were promoted to the Football League for the first time in the club's history with two games to spare. Promotion was secured | | access-date = 30 March 2010}}</ref> and Stevenage were promoted to the Football League for the first time in the club's history with two games to spare. Promotion was secured following a 2–0 victory away to Kidderminster Harriers, as Stevenage finished the season 11 points clear at the top of the table.<ref name="Kidderminster 0–2 Stevenage" /><ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage 1–0 York | | title = Stevenage 1–0 York | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8620969.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 24 April 2010 | | date = 24 April 2010 | ||
| access-date = 24 April 2010}}</ref> The club reached [[2010 FA Trophy Final| | | access-date = 24 April 2010}}</ref> The club reached the [[2010 FA Trophy Final|final of the 2010 FA Trophy]], losing 2–1 after extra-time to [[Barrow F.C.|Barrow]].<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage Borough 1–2 Barrow AET | | title = Stevenage Borough 1–2 Barrow AET | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8633070.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 8 May 2010 | | date = 8 May 2010 | ||
| access-date = 8 May 2010}}</ref> Shortly after the | | access-date = 8 May 2010}}</ref> Shortly after the conclusion of the season, chairman Phil Wallace stated that the club would be changing its name to Stevenage Football Club, dropping the word 'Borough' from its title as of June 2010.<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage to drop Borough from name | | title = Stevenage to drop Borough from name | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8689789.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 18 May 2010 | | date = 18 May 2010 | ||
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===Football League (2010–present)=== | ===Football League (2010–present)=== | ||
Stevenage's first Football League fixture was against [[Macclesfield Town F.C.|Macclesfield Town]] in August 2010, ending in a 2–2 draw at Broadhall Way.<ref>{{cite news | Stevenage's first Football League fixture was played against [[Macclesfield Town F.C.|Macclesfield Town]] in August 2010, ending in a 2–2 draw at Broadhall Way.<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage 2–2 Macclesfield Town | | title = Stevenage 2–2 Macclesfield Town | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_3/8842813.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 7 August 2010 | | date = 7 August 2010 | ||
| access-date = 7 August 2010}}</ref> Following four defeats in six | | access-date = 7 August 2010}}</ref> Following four defeats in six matches across December 2010 and January 2011, the club was positioned in 18th, four points above the relegation zone.<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = English League Two 2010–2011 : Table | | title = English League Two 2010–2011 : Table | ||
| url = http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/league-two/2010-2011/table/2011-01-18 | | url = http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/league-two/2010-2011/table/2011-01-18 | ||
| | | website = Statto.com | ||
| access-date = 29 May 2011}}</ref> During a congested period throughout February and March 2011, Stevenage won nine games out of | | publisher = Statto Organisation Ltd | ||
| access-date = 29 May 2011}}</ref> During a congested period throughout February and March 2011, Stevenage won nine games out of 11 games, propelling the club up the league table and into the play-off positions.<ref>{{cite news | |||
| title = Port Vale 1–3 Stevenage | | title = Port Vale 1–3 Stevenage | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_3/9394824.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 22 February 2011 | | date = 22 February 2011 | ||
| access-date = 22 February 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | | access-date = 22 February 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Burton 0–2 Stevenage | | title = Burton 0–2 Stevenage | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_3/12742339.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 22 March 2011 | | date = 22 March 2011 | ||
| access-date = 22 March 2011}}</ref> Stevenage subsequently reached the [[2010–11 Football League Two#Semifinals|League Two play-offs]], finishing | | access-date = 22 March 2011}}</ref> Stevenage subsequently reached the [[2010–11 Football League Two#Semifinals|League Two play-offs]], finishing sixth.<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = 2010–11 Football League Two table | | title = 2010–11 Football League Two table | ||
| url = | | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/tables | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date= 16 June 2009 | | date= 16 June 2009 | ||
| access-date = 8 May 2011}}</ref> They faced Torquay United in the [[2011 Football League Two play-off final]] on 28 May 2011 at [[Old Trafford]].<ref name="Stevenage promoted to League One by beating Torquay" /> Stevenage won the | | access-date = 8 May 2011}}</ref> They faced Torquay United in the [[2011 Football League Two play-off final]] on 28 May 2011 at [[Old Trafford]].<ref name="Stevenage promoted to League One by beating Torquay" /> Stevenage won the match 1–0, thereby securing promotion to [[EFL League One|League One]] for the first time in the club's history, and achieving back-to-back promotions.<ref name="Stevenage promoted to League One by beating Torquay" /> During the same season, Stevenage matched their previous best performance in the FA Cup, reaching the fourth round of the competition before losing 2–1 to [[Reading F.C.|Reading]].<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage 1–2 Reading | | title = Stevenage 1–2 Reading | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/9379076.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 29 January 2011 | | date = 29 January 2011 | ||
| access-date = 30 January 2011}}</ref> In the previous round, Stevenage were drawn against Premier League club Newcastle United, whom they had previously met, | | access-date = 30 January 2011}}</ref> In the previous round, Stevenage were drawn against Premier League club Newcastle United, whom they had previously met in the 1997–98 season, losing over two contentious games.<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Do you remember the first time? | | title = Do you remember the first time? | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9345266.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 7 January 2011 | | date = 7 January 2011 | ||
| access-date = 30 January 2011}}</ref> Stevenage subsequently | | access-date = 30 January 2011 | ||
| first = Mike | |||
| last = Henson}}</ref> Stevenage subsequently defeated Newcastle 3–1 at Broadhall Way,<ref name="Stevenage 3–1 Newcastle" /> marking the first time the club had ever beaten top-flight opposition.<ref name="Stevenage 3–1 Newcastle" /><ref>{{cite news | |||
|title = Stevenage win league award | |title = Stevenage win league award | ||
|url = http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2320688,00.html | |url = http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2320688,00.html | ||
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}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine | }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine | ||
| title = Stevenage win team performance gong | | title = Stevenage win team performance gong | ||
| url = http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/stevenage_win_team_performance_gong_1_835813 | | url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120309090618/http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/stevenage_win_team_performance_gong_1_835813 | ||
| | | newspaper = The Comet | ||
| publisher = Archant Community Media Ltd | |||
| date = 21 March 2011 | | date = 21 March 2011 | ||
| accessdate = 22 March 2011}}</ref> | | accessdate = 22 March 2011 | ||
| first = Damion | |||
| last = Roberts}}</ref> | |||
In their first season in the third tier of English football, Stevenage were positioned in the League One play-off places following a | In their first season in the third tier of English football, Stevenage were positioned in the League One play-off places following a 14-match unbeaten run that lasted for three months.<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Wycombe 0–1 Stevenage | | title = Wycombe 0–1 Stevenage | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/16325047.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 31 December 2011 | | date = 31 December 2011 | ||
| access-date = 23 May 2012}}</ref> In January 2012, Westley opted to | | access-date = 23 May 2012}}</ref> In January 2012, Westley opted to depart Stevenage to take up the vacant managerial position at [[Preston North End F.C.|Preston North End]].<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Graham Westley named Preston boss after Stevenage compensation deal | | title = Graham Westley named Preston boss after Stevenage compensation deal | ||
| url = | | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16560529 | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 14 January 2012 | | date = 14 January 2012 | ||
| access-date = 23 May 2012}}</ref> Former [[Colorado Rapids]] manager [[Gary Smith (footballer born 1968)|Gary Smith]] | | access-date = 23 May 2012}}</ref> Former [[Colorado Rapids]] manager [[Gary Smith (footballer born 1968)|Gary Smith]] was appointed as Westley's replacement.<ref>{{Cite news | ||
|title = Stevenage appoint Gary Smith as manager | |title = Stevenage appoint Gary Smith as manager | ||
|url = http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2588007,00.html | |url = http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2588007,00.html | ||
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}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage appoint Gary Smith as Graham Westley's successor | | title = Stevenage appoint Gary Smith as Graham Westley's successor | ||
| url = | | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16687255 | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 25 January 2012 | | date = 25 January 2012 | ||
| access-date = 23 May 2012}}</ref> A run of four wins in their last five games meant that Stevenage finished in sixth, thus | | access-date = 23 May 2012}}</ref> A run of four wins in their last five games meant that Stevenage finished in sixth, thus securing the final play-off position,<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage 3–0 Bury | | title = Stevenage 3–0 Bury | ||
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport | | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17878455 | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 5 May 2012 | | date = 5 May 2012 | ||
| access-date = 23 May 2012}}</ref> | | access-date = 23 May 2012}}</ref> where they lost 1–0 on aggregate to [[Sheffield United F.C.|Sheffield United]] in the semi-final.<ref>{{cite news | ||
|title = Stevenage FC 0–0 Sheffield United | |title = Stevenage FC 0–0 Sheffield United | ||
|url = http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~61603,00.html | |url = http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~61603,00.html | ||
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|archivedate = 26 May 2012 | |archivedate = 26 May 2012 | ||
}}</ref> Stevenage also reached the | }}</ref> Stevenage also reached the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time in their history during the season, losing 3–1 to Premier League club [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] in a replay at [[White Hart Lane]],<ref>{{cite news | ||
|title = Tottenham 3–1 Stevenage | |title = Tottenham 3–1 Stevenage | ||
|url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17201215 | |url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17201215 | ||
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|access-date = 23 May 2012 | |access-date = 23 May 2012 | ||
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|last = Da Silva | |||
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120309003341/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17201215 | |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120309003341/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17201215 | ||
|archive-date = 9 March 2012 | |archive-date = 9 March 2012 | ||
|url-status = dead | |url-status = dead | ||
}}</ref> | }}</ref> following a 0–0 draw at Broadhall Way.<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage 0–0 Tottenham | | title = Stevenage 0–0 Tottenham | ||
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport | | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17001797 | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 19 February 2012 | | date = 19 February 2012 | ||
| access-date = 23 May 2012}}</ref> | | access-date = 23 May 2012 | ||
| first = Phil | |||
| last = McNulty}}</ref> | |||
The majority of the squad that had helped the club | The majority of the squad that had helped the club achieve back-to-back promotions into League One departed at the end of the season. New management under Smith, alongside a change in transfer policy, resulted in a complete squad overhaul. Stevenage were positioned within the top six places midway through the [[2012–13 Stevenage F.C. season|2012–13 season]],<ref name="Stevenage sack manager Gary Smith after 'worrying' run">{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage sack manager Gary Smith after 'worrying' run | | title = Stevenage sack manager Gary Smith after 'worrying' run | ||
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21859273 | | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21859273 | ||
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| title = League One – 2012–13 League Table | | title = League One – 2012–13 League Table | ||
| url = https://www.skysports.com/league-1-table/2012 | | url = https://www.skysports.com/league-1-table/2012 | ||
| | | website = Sky Sports | ||
| publisher = Sky UK | |||
| access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> A further squad overhaul took place ahead of the [[2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season|2013–14 season]] and Stevenage were ultimately relegated back to League Two after finishing in last place in the League One standings that season.<ref name="League Two – 2013–14 League Table">{{cite news | | access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> A further squad overhaul took place ahead of the [[2013–14 Stevenage F.C. season|2013–14 season]] and Stevenage were ultimately relegated back to League Two after finishing in last place in the League One standings that season.<ref name="League Two – 2013–14 League Table">{{cite news | ||
| title = League Two – 2013–14 League Table | | title = League Two – 2013–14 League Table | ||
| url = https://www.skysports.com/league-1-table/2013 | | url = https://www.skysports.com/league-1-table/2013 | ||
| | | website = Sky Sports | ||
| access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> The team | | publisher = Sky UK | ||
| access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> The team reached the play-off semi-finals in [[2014–15 Stevenage F.C. season|their first season back in League Two]], losing to [[Southend United F.C.|Southend United]].<ref name="Stevenage 1–1 Southend United">{{cite news | |||
| title = Stevenage 1–1 Southend United | | title = Stevenage 1–1 Southend United | ||
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32571629 | | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32571629 | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 10 May 2015 | | date = 10 May 2015 | ||
| access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref><ref name="Southend United 3–1 Stevenage">{{cite news | | access-date = 5 August 2020 | ||
| first = Tom | |||
| last = Garry}}</ref><ref name="Southend United 3–1 Stevenage">{{cite news | |||
| title = Southend United 3–1 Stevenage | | title = Southend United 3–1 Stevenage | ||
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32620041 | | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32620041 | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 14 May 2015 | | date = 14 May 2015 | ||
| access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> | | access-date = 5 August 2020 | ||
| first = Tom | |||
| last = Garry}}</ref> | |||
The club | The club chose not to offer Westley a new contract and replaced him with [[Teddy Sheringham]] in May 2015, taking on his first managerial role.<ref name="Teddy Sheringham: Stevenage name ex-England striker as boss">{{cite news | ||
| title = Teddy Sheringham: Stevenage name ex-England striker as boss | | title = Teddy Sheringham: Stevenage name ex-England striker as boss | ||
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32832999 | | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32832999 | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 21 May 2015 | | date = 21 May 2015 | ||
| access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> Sheringham was sacked in February 2016 with the club positioned in 19th.<ref name="Teddy Sheringham: Stevenage sack former England striker">{{cite news | | access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> Sheringham was sacked in February 2016 with the club positioned in 19th place.<ref name="Teddy Sheringham: Stevenage sack former England striker">{{cite news | ||
| title = Teddy Sheringham: Stevenage sack former England striker | | title = Teddy Sheringham: Stevenage sack former England striker | ||
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35465521 | | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35465521 | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 1 February 2016 | | date = 1 February 2016 | ||
| access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> First-team coach [[Darren Sarll]] took caretaker charge for the remainder of the season and was | | access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> First-team coach [[Darren Sarll]] took caretaker charge for the remainder of the season and was subsequently appointed on a permanent basis after helping the club avoid relegation.<ref name="League Two – 2015–16 League Table">{{cite news | ||
| title = League Two – 2015–16 League Table | | title = League Two – 2015–16 League Table | ||
| url = https://www.skysports.com/league-2-table/2015 | | url = https://www.skysports.com/league-2-table/2015 | ||
| | | website = Sky Sports | ||
| publisher = Sky UK | |||
| access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref><ref name="Sarll and Roeder to remain in charge of management team">{{cite news | | access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref><ref name="Sarll and Roeder to remain in charge of management team">{{cite news | ||
| title = Sarll and Roeder to remain in charge of management team | | title = Sarll and Roeder to remain in charge of management team | ||
| url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2016/may/sarll-and-roeder-to-remain-in-charge-of-management-team/ | | url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180319090159/https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2016/may/sarll-and-roeder-to-remain-in-charge-of-management-team/ | ||
| publisher = Stevenage F.C. | | publisher = Stevenage F.C. | ||
| date = 8 May 2016 | | date = 8 May 2016 | ||
| access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> During Sarll's first full season in | | access-date = 5 August 2020 | ||
| first = Dan | |||
| last = Branowsky}}</ref> During Sarll's first full season in charge, the club finished three points from the play-off positions.<ref name="League Two – 2016–17 League Table">{{cite news | |||
| title = League Two – 2016–17 League Table | | title = League Two – 2016–17 League Table | ||
| url = https://www.skysports.com/league-2-table/2016 | | url = https://www.skysports.com/league-2-table/2016 | ||
| | | website = Sky Sports | ||
| publisher = Sky UK | |||
| access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> With Stevenage in 16th place during the [[2017–18 Stevenage F.C. season|2017–18 season]], Sarll was sacked in March 2018; Wallace stating the club "had not seen the progress expected" since making a number of signings during the [[Transfer window|January transfer window]].<ref name="Darren Sarll: Stevenage sack manager after two years in charge">{{cite news | | access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> With Stevenage in 16th place during the [[2017–18 Stevenage F.C. season|2017–18 season]], Sarll was sacked in March 2018; Wallace stating the club "had not seen the progress expected" since making a number of signings during the [[Transfer window|January transfer window]].<ref name="Darren Sarll: Stevenage sack manager after two years in charge">{{cite news | ||
| title = Darren Sarll: Stevenage sack manager after two years in charge | | title = Darren Sarll: Stevenage sack manager after two years in charge | ||
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| title = League Two – 2018–19 League Table | | title = League Two – 2018–19 League Table | ||
| url = https://www.skysports.com/league-2-table/2018 | | url = https://www.skysports.com/league-2-table/2018 | ||
| | | website = Sky Sports | ||
| access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> In May 2019, Wallace announced a 12% public equity offering, through sports investment platform Tifosy, | | publisher = Sky UK | ||
| access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> In May 2019, Wallace announced a 12% public equity offering, through sports investment platform Tifosy, aiming to raise funds to invest in player wages and increase the transfer budget.<ref name="Share in our future: Phil Wallace interview">{{Cite news | |||
| title = Share in our future: Phil Wallace interview | | title = Share in our future: Phil Wallace interview | ||
| url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2019/may/share-in-our-future-phil-wallace-interview-equity-investment-raise-tifosy-thursday-16th-may-2019/ | | url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2019/may/share-in-our-future-phil-wallace-interview-equity-investment-raise-tifosy-thursday-16th-may-2019/ | ||
| publisher = Stevenage F.C. | | publisher = Stevenage F.C. | ||
| date = 17 May 2019 | | date = 17 May 2019 | ||
| access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> The offer closed on 31 July 2019, at which time the club stated a total of £300,000 | | access-date = 5 August 2020 | ||
| first = Dan | |||
| last = Branowsky}}</ref> The offer closed on 31 July 2019, at which time the club stated that shares worth a total of £300,000 had been purchased.<ref name="Offer closed: Over £300,000 worth of shares sold">{{Cite news | |||
| title = Offer closed: Over £300,000 worth of shares sold | | title = Offer closed: Over £300,000 worth of shares sold | ||
| url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2019/august/share-in-our-future-equity-raise-closed-sky-bet-league-two-efl-friday-2nd-august-2019/ | | url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2019/august/share-in-our-future-equity-raise-closed-sky-bet-league-two-efl-friday-2nd-august-2019/ | ||
| publisher = Stevenage F.C. | | publisher = Stevenage F.C. | ||
| date = 2 August 2019 | | date = 2 August 2019 | ||
| access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> | | access-date = 5 August 2020 | ||
| first = Dan | |||
| last = Branowsky}}</ref> | |||
The club | The club began the [[2019–20 Stevenage F.C. season|2019–20 season]] without a win in the opening month, and manager Maamria was subsequently sacked in September 2019.<ref name="Dino Maamria: Stevenage sack Tunisian; Mark Sampson takes temporary charge">{{Cite news | ||
| title = Dino Maamria: Stevenage sack Tunisian; Mark Sampson takes temporary charge | | title = Dino Maamria: Stevenage sack Tunisian; Mark Sampson takes temporary charge | ||
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49631589 | | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49631589 | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 9 September 2019 | | date = 9 September 2019 | ||
| access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> First-team coach [[Mark Sampson]] took caretaker charge,<ref name="Dino Maamria: Stevenage sack Tunisian; Mark Sampson takes temporary charge" /> but with the club in 23rd | | access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> First-team coach [[Mark Sampson]] took caretaker charge,<ref name="Dino Maamria: Stevenage sack Tunisian; Mark Sampson takes temporary charge" /> but with the club in 23rd place after several months under his management, Graham Westley returned for a fourth spell in December 2019.<ref name="Graham Westley: Stevenage reappoint former manager for fourth spell in charge">{{Cite news | ||
| title = Graham Westley: Stevenage reappoint former manager for fourth spell in charge | | title = Graham Westley: Stevenage reappoint former manager for fourth spell in charge | ||
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50801273 | | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50801273 | ||
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| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 16 February 2020 | | date = 16 February 2020 | ||
| access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> The club | | access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> The club was in last place of League Two when the season was suspended due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom|COVID-19 pandemic]] in March 2020.<ref name="League One & League Two clubs vote to end seasons early">{{Cite news | ||
| title = League One & League Two clubs vote to end seasons early | | title = League One & League Two clubs vote to end seasons early | ||
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52705124 | | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52705124 | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 9 June 2020 | | date = 9 June 2020 | ||
| access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> EFL clubs formally agreed to end the season during an EFL meeting on 9 June 2020, although "ongoing disciplinary matters" involving 23rd-placed [[Macclesfield Town F.C.|Macclesfield Town]], who had | | access-date = 5 August 2020}}</ref> EFL clubs formally agreed to end the season during an EFL meeting on 9 June 2020, although "ongoing disciplinary matters" involving 23rd-placed [[Macclesfield Town F.C.|Macclesfield Town]], who had failed to pay their players on six separate occasions during the season, meant that Stevenage might be reprieved.<ref name="League One & League Two clubs vote to end seasons early" /><ref name="Phil Wallace latest on EFL Appeal">{{Cite news | ||
| title = Phil Wallace latest on EFL Appeal | | title = Phil Wallace latest on EFL Appeal | ||
| url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2020/july/stevenage-football-club-efl-english-football-league-statement-macclesfield-town-phil-wallace-tuesday-28th-july-2020/ | | url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2020/july/stevenage-football-club-efl-english-football-league-statement-macclesfield-town-phil-wallace-tuesday-28th-july-2020/ | ||
| publisher = Stevenage F.C. | | publisher = Stevenage F.C. | ||
| date = 28 July 2020 | | date = 28 July 2020 | ||
| access-date = 12 August 2020}}</ref> Stevenage were initially relegated from League Two after an independent disciplinary panel opted to deduct Macclesfield two points on 19 June, with a further four suspended | | access-date = 12 August 2020}}</ref> Stevenage were initially relegated from League Two after an independent disciplinary panel opted to deduct Macclesfield two points on 19 June, with a further four suspended. This was the maximum penalty that could be applied without enforcing relegation, and the panel identified this as a key factor in its decision.<ref name="BBC-19Jun2020">{{cite news |title=League Two: Macclesfield deducted points but avoid relegation to National League|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53028810 |access-date=20 June 2020 |website=BBC Sport|date=19 June 2020}}</ref> The EFL successfully appealed the panel's ruling,<ref name="BBC-03Jul2020">{{cite news |title=Macclesfield Town: EFL to appeal against independent panel decision |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53278818 |access-date=4 July 2020 |website=BBC Sport |date=3 July 2020}}</ref><ref name="BBC-13Jul2020">{{cite news |title=Stevenage will have chance to be heard at appeal against Macclesfield sanction |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53395910 |access-date=15 July 2020 |website=BBC Sport |date=13 July 2020}}</ref><ref name="BBC-28Jul2020">{{cite news |title=Macclesfield Town: Stevenage blocked from contributing to League Two rivals' points appeal |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53570421 |access-date=28 July 2020 |website=BBC Sport |date=28 July 2020}}</ref> winning on 11 August;<ref name="Macclesfield Town relegated after EFL wins points appeal, Stevenage reprieved">{{Cite news | ||
| title = Macclesfield Town relegated after EFL wins points appeal, Stevenage reprieved | | title = Macclesfield Town relegated after EFL wins points appeal, Stevenage reprieved | ||
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53744939 | | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53744939 | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 11 August 2020 | | date = 11 August 2020 | ||
| access-date = 11 August 2020}}</ref> the four suspended points were applied to the 2019–20 season, meaning Stevenage finished 23rd and | | access-date = 11 August 2020}}</ref> the four previously suspended points were applied to the 2019–20 season, meaning Stevenage finished 23rd and therefore remained in League Two.<ref name="Macclesfield Town relegated after EFL wins points appeal, Stevenage reprieved" /> | ||
Under Revell's management, the club finished the [[2020–21 Stevenage F.C. season|2020–21 season]] in 14th position in League Two.<ref name="Alex Revell: Stevenage part company with manager after poor run"> {{Cite news | Under Revell's management, the club finished the [[2020–21 Stevenage F.C. season|2020–21 season]] in 14th position in League Two.<ref name="Alex Revell: Stevenage part company with manager after poor run"> {{Cite news | ||
| title = Alex Revell: Stevenage part company with manager after poor run | | title = Alex Revell: Stevenage part company with manager after poor run | ||
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59278160 | | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59278160 | ||
| | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 14 November 2021 | | date = 14 November 2021 | ||
| accessdate = 25 May 2022}}</ref> After three victories in the first 16 matches of the [[2021–22 Stevenage F.C. season|2021–22 season]], Revell | | accessdate = 25 May 2022}}</ref> After three victories in the first 16 matches of the [[2021–22 Stevenage F.C. season|2021–22 season]], Revell departed as first-team manager and was replaced by [[Paul Tisdale]] in November 2021.<ref name="Alex Revell: Stevenage part company with manager after poor run" /><ref name="Tisdale appointed">{{Cite news | ||
| title = Tisdale appointed | | title = Tisdale appointed | ||
| url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2021/november/paul-tisdale-appointed-first-team-manager-stevenage-fc-football-club-sky-bet-league-two-efl-english-football-league-sunday-28-november-2021/ | | url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2021/november/paul-tisdale-appointed-first-team-manager-stevenage-fc-football-club-sky-bet-league-two-efl-english-football-league-sunday-28-november-2021/ | ||
| publisher = Stevenage F.C. | | publisher = Stevenage F.C. | ||
| date = 28 November 2021 | | date = 28 November 2021 | ||
| access-date = 25 May 2022}}</ref> Tisdale left the club in March 2022, | | access-date = 25 May 2022}}</ref> Tisdale left the club in March 2022, having won three of his 21 matches as manager.<ref name="Managerial change">{{Cite news | ||
| title = Managerial change | | title = Managerial change | ||
| url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2022/march/managerial-change-steve-evans-paul-tisdale-stevenage-fc-football-club-sky-bet-league-two-efl-english-football-league/ | | url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2022/march/managerial-change-steve-evans-paul-tisdale-stevenage-fc-football-club-sky-bet-league-two-efl-english-football-league/ | ||
| publisher = Stevenage F.C. | | publisher = Stevenage F.C. | ||
| date = 16 March 2022 | | date = 16 March 2022 | ||
| access-date = 16 March 2022}}</ref> With the club | | access-date = 16 March 2022}}</ref> With the club placed 22nd in League Two after a nine-match winless run, three points clear of relegation, [[Steve Evans (footballer, born 1962)|Steve Evans]] was appointed as manager.<ref name="Managerial change" /> The team won four of their final nine matches, avoiding relegation and finishing in 21st position.<ref name="League Two – 2021–22 – League Table">{{Cite news | ||
| title = League Two – 2021–22 – League Table | | title = League Two – 2021–22 – League Table | ||
| url = https://uk.soccerway.com/national/england/league-two/20212022/regular-season/r63679/ | | url = https://uk.soccerway.com/national/england/league-two/20212022/regular-season/r63679/ | ||
| publisher = Soccerway | | publisher = Soccerway | ||
| access-date = 25 May 2022}}</ref> During the [[2022–23 Stevenage F.C. season|2022–23 season]], under Evans' management, Stevenage earned promotion | | access-date = 25 May 2022}}</ref> During the [[2022–23 Stevenage F.C. season|2022–23 season]], under Evans' management, Stevenage earned promotion to League One after finishing [[2022–23 EFL League Two#League table|second in League Two]].<ref name="Reeves goal secures Stevenage second spot">{{cite news | ||
| title = Reeves goal secures Stevenage second spot | | title = Reeves goal secures Stevenage second spot | ||
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65445723 | | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65445723 | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 8 May 2023 | | date = 8 May 2023 | ||
| accessdate = 8 May 2023}}</ref> That season, the club also defeated Premier League club [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] at Villa Park in [[2022–23 FA Cup|the FA Cup third round]] | | accessdate = 8 May 2023}}</ref> That season, the club also defeated Premier League club [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] 2–1 at Villa Park in [[2022–23 FA Cup|the FA Cup third round]],<ref name="Aston Villa 1–2 Stevenage">{{cite news | ||
| title = Aston Villa 1–2 Stevenage | | title = Aston Villa 1–2 Stevenage | ||
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64198131 | | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64198131 | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 8 January 2023 | | date = 8 January 2023 | ||
| accessdate = 3 May 2023}}</ref> | | accessdate = 3 May 2023}}</ref> scoring two goals in the final minutes after trailing for most of the match.<ref name="Aston Villa 1–2 Stevenage" /> Evans departed for [[Rotherham United F.C.|Rotherham United]] towards the end of the [[2023–24 Stevenage F.C. season|2023–24 season]] and was succeeded by returning manager Alex Revell.<ref name="2324S">{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68834834 |title=Steve Evans: Rotherham United reappoint Stevenage manager after sacking Leam Richardson |website=BBC Sport |date=17 April 2024 |access-date=19 April 2024}}</ref><ref name="Stevenage reappoint Revell as manager">{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage reappoint Revell as manager | |||
| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cnl4qgjxe70o | |||
| website = BBC Sport | |||
| date = 5 May 2024 | |||
| accessdate = 8 July 2025}}</ref> | |||
==Club identity== | ==Club identity== | ||
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| publisher = Stevenage F.C. | | publisher = Stevenage F.C. | ||
| date = 1 June 2019 | | date = 1 June 2019 | ||
| access-date = 6 August 2020}}</ref> The first club crest was created in 1980 | | access-date = 6 August 2020}}</ref> The first club crest was created in 1980, coinciding with Stevenage attaining senior status. The club adopted the town's civic emblem as the basis of the crest.<ref name="New crest revealed" /> When the club were [[1993–94 Isthmian League#League table|promoted to the Conference National]] in 1994, the crest was changed to the [[Stevenage Borough Council]] 'tick' in recognition of the help the club had received from the council during their progression through the football pyramid.<ref name="New crest revealed" /> In 1996, shortly after former chairman Victor Green assumed control of the club,<ref name="New crest revealed" /> a new crest was introduced, modelled on the town's coat of arms. This design incorporated the club's colours of red and white, as well as a [[Hart (deer)|hart]],<ref name="New crest revealed" /> which appears on both the Stevenage and Hertfordshire coat of arms.<ref name="New crest revealed" /><ref name="Historical Football Kits – Stevenage">{{Cite news | ||
| title = Historical Football Kits – Stevenage | | title = Historical Football Kits – Stevenage | ||
| url = http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Stevenage_Borough/stevenage-borough.html | | url = http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/Stevenage_Borough/stevenage-borough.html | ||
| website = Historical Kits | | website = Historical Kits | ||
| access-date = 6 August 2020}}</ref> This crest was | | publisher = Historical Football Kits | ||
| access-date = 6 August 2020}}</ref> This crest was slightly modified in 2010 to remove the word 'Borough', aligning with the club's name change prior to its entry into the Football League.<ref name="New crest revealed" /> Ahead of the 2011–12 season, the crest was enclosed within a shield, though this change was reversed two years later.<ref name="Historical Football Kits – Stevenage" /> A new crest was unveiled in June 2019, featuring the hart more prominently, being "brought to the forefront of the new design".<ref name="New crest revealed" /> The club stated that the preceding crest "presented modern-day challenges due to its complex and detailed design"; the new circular design was intended to establish a clearer visual identity across both commercial and social platforms.<ref name="New crest revealed" /> | |||
===Colours=== | ===Colours=== | ||
The club | The club has consistently played in red and white colours.<ref name="Historical Football Kits – Stevenage" /> Prior to taking on senior status, the team wore red and white striped shirts.<ref name="Historical Football Kits – Stevenage" /> This changed between 1980 and 1988, during which period the club adopted plain red shirts paired with white shorts,<ref name="Historical Football Kits – Stevenage" /> although an all-red strip was worn during the [[1982–83 in English football|1982–83 season]].<ref name="Historical Football Kits – Stevenage" /> The club reverted to a striped design from 1988,<ref name="Historical Football Kits – Stevenage" /> and the strip configuration has varied considerably over the years.<ref name="Historical Football Kits – Stevenage" /> To mark the club's 40th anniversary during the 2016–17 season, supporters were consulted about their preferred historical kit. The outcome was a re-creation of the diagonal-striped design worn between 1996 and 1998.<ref name="Historical Football Kits – Stevenage" /> | ||
A table of kit suppliers and shirt sponsors appear below:<ref name="Historical Football Kits – Stevenage" /> | A table of kit suppliers and shirt sponsors appear below:<ref name="Historical Football Kits – Stevenage" /> | ||
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===Broadhall Way=== | ===Broadhall Way=== | ||
{{details|Broadhall Way}} | {{details|Broadhall Way}} | ||
[[File: | [[File:Stevenage FC Lamex Stadium North Stand.jpg|220px|thumb|right|View of the North Stand from the East Terrace at [[Broadhall Way]]]] | ||
The club plays at Broadhall Way, previously home | The club plays its home matches at Broadhall Way, a ground that previously served as the home of both Stevenage Town and Stevenage Athletic. Following the [[bankruptcy]] of the town's former club, the stadium remained unused for three years.<ref name="Ground of the Week: Broadhall Way" /> The newly formed Stevenage Borough moved into Broadhall Way in 1980, after the local council had re-purchased the stadium.<ref name="Stevenage Borough – History" /><ref>{{Cite book | ||
| title = Stevenage Borough v Ebbsfleet United matchday programme | | title = Stevenage Borough v Ebbsfleet United matchday programme | ||
| publisher = Stevenage F.C. | | publisher = Stevenage F.C. | ||
| year = 2009 | | year = 2009 | ||
| page = 36}}</ref><ref name="Broadhall Way Football Ground" /> | | page = 36}}</ref><ref name="Broadhall Way Football Ground" /> The club finished the [[1995–96 in English football|1995–96 season]] as champions of the [[1995–96 Football Conference|Football Conference]], but was denied promotion to the Football League due to insufficient ground capacity and facilities.<ref name="Ground of the Week: Broadhall Way" /> During the early 2000s, the stadium underwent upgrades, including the construction of a new £600,000 stand featuring an executive suite beneath it.<ref name="Ground of the Week: Broadhall Way" /><ref name="The Lamex Stadium" /> In January 2009, the club signed a seven-figure sponsorship agreement with the Lamex Food Group, leading to the renaming of Broadhall Way to The Lamex Stadium.<ref>{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage to change stadium name | | title = Stevenage to change stadium name | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7852279.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 25 January 2009 | | date = 25 January 2009 | ||
| access-date = 28 January 2009}}</ref> As a result of the club | | access-date = 28 January 2009}}</ref> As a result of the club's promotion as league champions during the club's [[2009–10 Football Conference|2009–10 season]], Broadhall Way hosted League football for the first time during the [[2010–11 in English football|2010–11 season]].<ref name="Kidderminster 0–2 Stevenage" /> | ||
The ground's pitch | [[File:Eastterracesbfc.jpg|185px|thumb|left|View of the East Terrace]] | ||
The ground's pitch is bordered by four stands: the East Terrace, the North Stand, the West Stand, and the South Stand.<ref name="The Lamex Stadium" /> The West Stand is an all-seated, covered structure that extends along the full length of the pitch, although it features open corners on either side. It has a capacity of 1,800 spectators.<ref name="The Lamex Stadium – Stevenage FC"/> At the rear of the stand are several glass-fronted areas housing various club offices and executive boxes.<ref name="Ground of the Week: Broadhall Way" /> The club shop is located adjacent to the West Stand, opposite the club's official car park.<ref>{{Cite news | |||
|title = Football Ground Guide – Stevenage | |title = Football Ground Guide – Stevenage | ||
|url = http://www.footballgroundguide.com/stevenage/ | |url = http://www.footballgroundguide.com/stevenage/ | ||
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|archivedate = 8 November 2011 | |archivedate = 8 November 2011 | ||
}}</ref> | }}</ref> Directly opposite the West Stand is the East Terrace, a covered standing area designated for approximately 2,700 home supporters.<ref name="The Lamex Stadium – Stevenage FC"/> The terrace features a [[gable]] with a clock mounted on its roof above the [[Association football#Pitch|halfway line]],<ref name="Ground of the Week: Broadhall Way" /> and also houses a television gantry on its roof.<ref name="Broadhall Way Football Ground" /><ref name="Ground of the Week: Broadhall Way" /> | ||
The North Terrace | The former North Terrace, located behind the goal at the north end of the ground, comprised just seven steps and had a total capacity of approximately 700 spectators.<ref name="Ground of the Week: Broadhall Way" /> Three-quarters of the terrace was covered, while the remaining quarter was uncovered.<ref name="Broadhall Way Football Ground" /> The area also provided facilities for disabled supporters.<ref name="Ground of the Week: Broadhall Way" /> The North Terrace was demolished in January 2018 to make way for a new, modern stand.<ref name="Saturday's FA Cup game is final chance to watch from the North Terrace">{{Cite news | ||
| title = Saturday's FA Cup game is final chance to watch from the North Terrace | |||
| url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2019/december/north-stand-update-open-stevenage-vs-crawley-season-ticket-holders-saturday-7th-november-2019/#:~:text=The%20brand%20new%20North%20Stand,up%20the%20seating%20to%20supporters. | |||
| publisher = Stevenage F.C. | |||
| date = 3 January 2018 | |||
| access-date = 7 January 2018}}</ref> The development followed years of planning difficulties; as early as January 2013, the club had announced intentions to replace the terrace with a £1.2 million, 1,700-seat stand.<ref>{{Cite news | |||
}}</ref> | |||
| title = Boro press forward with new North Stand | | title = Boro press forward with new North Stand | ||
| url = | | url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130131043150/https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/north-stand-developments-jan-13-623178.aspx | ||
| publisher = Stevenage F.C. | | publisher = Stevenage F.C. | ||
| date = 29 January 2013 | | date = 29 January 2013 | ||
| access-date = 29 January 2013}}</ref> | | access-date = 29 January 2013 | ||
| first = Mitchell | |||
| last = Jones}}</ref> However, these plans failed to materialise due to “numerous obstacles put in the way”.<ref name="Standing Shoulder to Shoulder for Stevenage">{{Cite news | |||
| title = Standing Shoulder to Shoulder for Stevenage | | title = Standing Shoulder to Shoulder for Stevenage | ||
| url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2017/july/launched-standing-shoulder-to-shoulder-for-stevenage/ | | url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2017/july/launched-standing-shoulder-to-shoulder-for-stevenage/ | ||
| publisher = Stevenage F.C. | | publisher = Stevenage F.C. | ||
| date = 17 July 2017 | | date = 17 July 2017 | ||
| access-date = 12 August 2017}}</ref> In July 2017, the club | | access-date = 12 August 2017 | ||
| first = Dan | |||
| last = Branowsky}}</ref> In July 2017, the club launched a mini-bond investment scheme, facilitated through the sports investment platform Tifosy, seeking to raise the remaining £500,000 required to complete construction.<ref name="Standing Shoulder to Shoulder for Stevenage" /> The target was reached within five weeks, following contributions from over 200 supporters.<ref name="We are getting a new North Stand! £500,000 raised – opportunities to invest still available">{{Cite news | |||
| title = We are getting a new North Stand! £500,000 raised – opportunities to invest still available | | title = We are getting a new North Stand! £500,000 raised – opportunities to invest still available | ||
| url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2017/august/we-are-getting-a-new-north-stand-500000-invested---opportunities-to-invest-still-available/ | | url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2017/august/we-are-getting-a-new-north-stand-500000-invested---opportunities-to-invest-still-available/ | ||
| publisher = Stevenage F.C. | | publisher = Stevenage F.C. | ||
| date = 24 August 2017 | | date = 24 August 2017 | ||
| access-date = 4 September 2017 | | access-date = 4 September 2017 | ||
| first = Dan | |||
| last = Branowsky}}</ref> The new North Stand, a 1,428-seat, all-seater structure, was officially opened in December 2019.<ref name="North Stand work restarts as Stevenage FC chairman reveals hopes for investment">{{Cite news | |||
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| title = North Stand work restarts as Stevenage FC chairman reveals hopes for investment | | title = North Stand work restarts as Stevenage FC chairman reveals hopes for investment | ||
| url = https://www.thecomet.net/news/stevenage-fc-north-stand-work-restarts-1-5906792 | | url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190226160517/https://www.thecomet.net/news/stevenage-fc-north-stand-work-restarts-1-5906792/ | ||
| work = The Comet | | work = The Comet | ||
| publisher = Archant Community Media Ltd | |||
| date = 26 February 2019 | | date = 26 February 2019 | ||
| access-date = 1 August 2020}}</ref><ref name="North Stand Open to Season Ticket Holders this Saturday">{{Cite news | | access-date = 1 August 2020 | ||
| first = Dan | |||
| last = Mountney}}</ref><ref name="North Stand Open to Season Ticket Holders this Saturday">{{Cite news | |||
| title = North Stand Open to Season Ticket Holders this Saturday | | title = North Stand Open to Season Ticket Holders this Saturday | ||
| url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2018/january/north-terrace-demolition-stevenage-v-reading-saturday-6th-january-2018/ | | url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2018/january/north-terrace-demolition-stevenage-v-reading-saturday-6th-january-2018/ | ||
| publisher = Stevenage F.C. | | publisher = Stevenage F.C. | ||
| date = 6 December 2019 | | date = 6 December 2019 | ||
| access-date = 1 August 2020}}</ref> | | access-date = 1 August 2020 | ||
| first = Dan | |||
| last = Branowsky}}</ref> | |||
Situated opposite the North Stand is the South Stand, a single-tiered, all-seated, covered stand. Constructed in 2001 at a cost of £600,000,<ref name="Broadhall Way Football Ground" /> the South Stand is designated for away supporters and has a capacity of 1,390 spectators.<ref name="The Lamex Stadium – Stevenage FC"/> An [[Scoreboard#Association football (Soccer)|electronic scoreboard]], also installed in 2001, is positioned centrally on the roof, making it visible to home fans.<ref name="Ground of the Week: Broadhall Way" /> This scoreboard was subsequently replaced in October 2011.<ref>{{Cite news | |||
|title = The end of an era | |title = The end of an era | ||
|url = http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2490228,00.html | |url = http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2490228,00.html | ||
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|date = 22 October 2011 | |date = 22 October 2011 | ||
|access-date = 28 November 2011 | |access-date = 28 November 2011 | ||
}}{{dead link|date=February 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> | }}{{dead link|date=February 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Located behind the stand is the supporters' club building.<ref name="The Lamex Stadium" /> A new set of [[Floodlights (sport)|floodlights]] was installed prior to the club's [[2007–08 in English football|2007–08 season]].<ref name="Conference Grounds - Stevenage Borough" /> | ||
===Training facilities=== | ===Training facilities=== | ||
The club opened a £5million training facility | The club opened a £5million training facility at nearby Shephalbury Park in the autumn of 2002.<ref name="The Lamex Stadium" /> In June 2011, the club announced the acquisition of a 42-acre former sports ground in [[Bragbury End]],<ref name="Wallace building for the future" /> with the intention of developing the site into a new, purpose-built training complex.<ref name="Wallace building for the future" /> Construction commenced in the summer of 2011,<ref name="Wallace building for the future" /> and club staff began using the complex towards the latter stages of the [[2012–13 in English football|2012–13 season]].<ref>{{Cite news | ||
| title = Bragbury End is Stevenage FC's state-of-the-art training complex. | | title = Bragbury End is Stevenage FC's state-of-the-art training complex. | ||
| url = http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/north-stand-developments-jan-13-623178.aspx | | url = http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/north-stand-developments-jan-13-623178.aspx | ||
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| url = https://www.boroguide.co.uk/seasons/ | | url = https://www.boroguide.co.uk/seasons/ | ||
| website = BoroGuide | | website = BoroGuide | ||
| access-date = 9 August 2020}}</ref> | | access-date = 9 August 2020}}</ref> In the same season, the club achieved their best run in the [[FA Cup]], reaching the fifth round of the competition.<ref name="BoroGuide – Season Archive" /> Stevenage's largest league victory was an 11–1 win over [[British Timken Athletic F.C.|British Timken Athletic]] in the [[United Counties League]] in December 1980,<ref name="BoroGuide – Season Records">{{Cite news | ||
| title = BoroGuide – Season Records | | title = BoroGuide – Season Records | ||
| url = https://www.boroguide.co.uk/records/seasons/ | | url = https://www.boroguide.co.uk/records/seasons/ | ||
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| url = https://www.boroguide.co.uk/seasons/match/18/ | | url = https://www.boroguide.co.uk/seasons/match/18/ | ||
| website = BoroGuide | | website = BoroGuide | ||
| access-date = 9 August 2020}}</ref> whilst their heaviest defeat | | access-date = 9 August 2020}}</ref> whilst their heaviest defeat was an 8–0 loss to [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]] in an [[EFL Trophy]] match in October 2018.<ref name="BoroGuide – Season Records" /> | ||
The record for the most | The record for the most appearances for the club is held by [[Ronnie Henry]], who made 502 appearances in all competitions across two separate spells with Stevenage.<ref name="BoroGuide – Player Records">{{Cite news | ||
| title = BoroGuide – Player Records | | title = BoroGuide – Player Records | ||
| url = https://www.boroguide.co.uk/records/players/ | | url = https://www.boroguide.co.uk/records/players/ | ||
| website = BoroGuide | | website = BoroGuide | ||
| access-date = 9 August 2020}}</ref> Martin Gittings is the club's | | access-date = 9 August 2020}}</ref> Martin Gittings is the club's all-time leading goalscorer, having scored 217 goals in all competitions.<ref name="BoroGuide – Player Records" /> He remains the only player to have scored more than 100 goals for the club.<ref name="BoroGuide – Player Records" /> | ||
==Players== | ==Players== | ||
{{updated| | {{updated|29 November 2025}}<ref name="Stevenage – First Team">{{Cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage – First Team | | title = Stevenage – First Team | ||
| url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/ | | url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/teams | ||
| publisher = Stevenage F.C. | | publisher = Stevenage F.C. | ||
| access-date = 21 January 2025}}</ref> | | access-date = 21 January 2025}}</ref> | ||
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===Current squad=== | ===Current squad=== | ||
{{football squad start}} | {{football squad start}} | ||
{{football squad player|no=1|nat= | {{football squad player|no=1|nat=ENG|pos=GK|name=[[Filip Marschall]]}} | ||
{{football squad player|no=2|nat=Antigua and Barbuda|pos=DF|name=[[Luther James-Wildin]]}} | {{football squad player|no=2|nat=Antigua and Barbuda|pos=DF|name=[[Luther James-Wildin]]}} | ||
{{football squad player|no=3|nat=England|pos=DF|name=[[Dan Butler (footballer, born 1994)|Dan Butler]]}} | {{football squad player|no=3|nat=England|pos=DF|name=[[Dan Butler (footballer, born 1994)|Dan Butler]]}} | ||
{{football squad player|no=4|nat=ENG|pos=MF|name=[[Jordan Houghton]]}} | |||
{{football squad player|no=5|nat=England|pos=DF|name=[[Carl Piergianni]]|other=[[Captain (association football)|captain]]}} | {{football squad player|no=5|nat=England|pos=DF|name=[[Carl Piergianni]]|other=[[Captain (association football)|captain]]}} | ||
{{football squad player|no=6|nat=England|pos=DF|name=[[Dan Sweeney (footballer)|Dan Sweeney]]}} | {{football squad player|no=6|nat=England|pos=DF|name=[[Dan Sweeney (footballer)|Dan Sweeney]]}} | ||
{{football squad player|no=7|nat=England|pos=MF|name=[[Nick Freeman (footballer)|Nick Freeman]]}} | {{football squad player|no=7|nat=England|pos=MF|name=[[Nick Freeman (footballer)|Nick Freeman]]}} | ||
{{football squad player|no=8|nat= | {{football squad player|no=8|nat=Trinidad and Tobago|pos=MF|name=[[Daniel Phillips (footballer)|Dan Phillips]]}} | ||
{{ | {{Football squad player|no=9|nat=MAR|pos=FW|name=[[Gassan Ahadme]]|other=on loan from [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]]}} | ||
{{football squad player|no=10|nat=England|pos=MF|name=[[Dan Kemp (footballer)|Dan Kemp]]}} | {{football squad player|no=10|nat=England|pos=MF|name=[[Dan Kemp (footballer)|Dan Kemp]]}} | ||
{{football squad player|no=11|nat=England|pos=MF|name=[[Jordan Roberts (footballer, born 1994)|Jordan Roberts]]}} | {{football squad player|no=11|nat=England|pos=MF|name=[[Jordan Roberts (footballer, born 1994)|Jordan Roberts]]}} | ||
{{ | {{football squad player|no=12|nat=SKN|pos=FW|name=[[Tyreece Simpson]]}} | ||
{{football squad player|no=14|nat= | {{football squad player|no=13|nat=England|pos=GK|name=[[Taye Ashby-Hammond]]}} | ||
{{ | {{football squad player|no=14|nat=ENG|pos=DF|name=[[Saxon Earley]]}} | ||
{{football squad player|no=15|nat=England|pos=DF|name=[[Charlie Goode]]}} | |||
{{football squad mid}} | {{football squad mid}} | ||
{{football squad player|no=16|nat=England|pos=DF|name=[[Lewis Freestone]]}} | {{football squad player|no=16|nat=England|pos=DF|name=[[Lewis Freestone]]}} | ||
{{football squad player|no=17|nat= | {{football squad player|no=17|nat=ENG|pos=DF|name=[[Jasper Pattenden]]}} | ||
{{football squad player|no=18|nat=England|pos=MF|name=[[Harvey White (footballer)|Harvey White]]}} | {{football squad player|no=18|nat=England|pos=MF|name=[[Harvey White (footballer)|Harvey White]]}} | ||
{{football squad player|no=19|nat=Northern Ireland|pos=FW|name=[[Jamie Reid (footballer, born July 1994)|Jamie Reid]]}} | {{football squad player|no=19|nat=Northern Ireland|pos=FW|name=[[Jamie Reid (footballer, born July 1994)|Jamie Reid]]}} | ||
{{football squad player|no=22|nat= | {{football squad player|no=20|nat=WAL|pos=FW|name=[[Chem Campbell]]}} | ||
{{Football squad player|no=22|nat=ENG|pos=FW|name=[[Jake Young (footballer)|Jake Young]]}} | |||
{{football squad player|no=23|nat=Wales|pos=MF|name=[[Louis Thompson]]}} | {{football squad player|no=23|nat=Wales|pos=MF|name=[[Louis Thompson]]}} | ||
{{Football squad player|no= | {{Football squad player|no=24|nat=ENG|pos=FW|name=[[Jovan Malcolm]]}} | ||
{{Football squad player|no=27|nat= | {{Football squad player|no=27|nat=WAL|pos=MF|name=Mathaeus Roberts}} | ||
{{ | {{football squad player|no=30|nat=COD|pos=FW|name=[[Beryly Lubala]]}} | ||
{{ | {{football squad player|no=32|nat=ENG|pos=DF|name=Ellis Bates}} | ||
{{ | {{Football squad player|no=33|nat=ENG|pos=MF|name=[[Ryan Doherty (footballer)|Ryan Doherty]]}} | ||
{{football squad player|no= | {{football squad player|no=36|nat=ENG|pos=GK|name=Max Woodford}} | ||
{{ | {{football squad player|no=44|nat=SCO|pos=FW|name=[[Phoenix Patterson]]}} | ||
{{football squad end}} | {{football squad end}} | ||
===Notable players=== | ===Notable players=== | ||
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* 2023 {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Carl Piergianni]] | * 2023 {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Carl Piergianni]] | ||
* 2024 {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Carl Piergianni]] | * 2024 {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Carl Piergianni]] | ||
* 2025 {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Dan Kemp (footballer)|Dan Kemp]] | |||
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*Directors: Stuart Dinsey, Marcus Taverner, Marc Wallace, Paul Wallace<ref name="Staff Directory" /> | *Directors: Stuart Dinsey, Marcus Taverner, Marc Wallace, Paul Wallace<ref name="Staff Directory" /> | ||
*Chief executive officer: Mike Pink<ref name="Staff Directory" /> | *Chief executive officer: Mike Pink<ref name="Staff Directory" /> | ||
*Chief revenue officer: Clive Edwards<ref name="Staff Directory" /> | |||
'''Management''' | '''Management''' | ||
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*Assistant manager: Neil Banfield<ref name="Staff Directory" /> | *Assistant manager: Neil Banfield<ref name="Staff Directory" /> | ||
*First team coach: [[Scott Cuthbert]]<ref name="Staff Directory" /> | *First team coach: [[Scott Cuthbert]]<ref name="Staff Directory" /> | ||
*Goalkeeping coach: [[Marlon Beresford]]<ref | *Goalkeeping coach: [[Marlon Beresford]]<ref name="Staff Directory" /> | ||
*First team physio: Matt Rogers<ref name=" | *First team physio: Matt Rogers<ref name="Staff Directory" /> | ||
*Kit Manager: Keith Bell | *Kit Manager: Keith Bell | ||
*Club doctors: Kevin Zammit, Adam Maguire<ref name=" | *Club doctors: Kevin Zammit, Adam Maguire<ref name="Staff Directory" /> | ||
===Managerial history=== | ===Managerial history=== | ||
{{Main|List of Stevenage F.C. managers}} | {{Main|List of Stevenage F.C. managers}} | ||
:''Statistics are correct as of match played | :''Statistics are correct as of match played 25 November 2025<ref name="Stevenage FC Managers">{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage FC managers | | title = Stevenage FC managers | ||
| url = http://www.boroguide.co.uk/managers.php | | url = http://www.boroguide.co.uk/managers.php | ||
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|align=left|{{dts|format=dmy|2024|April|17}} | |align=left|{{dts|format=dmy|2024|April|17}} | ||
|align=left|Present | |align=left|Present | ||
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**Winners: 1980–81<ref name="Stevenage: 1980–81 Season Details" /> | **Winners: 1980–81<ref name="Stevenage: 1980–81 Season Details" /> | ||
*[[Herts Senior Cup]] | *[[Herts Senior Cup]] | ||
**Winners: [[2008–09 in English football|2008–09]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thefa.com/-/media/cfa/hertfordshirefa/files/about/2018-19/handbook/section-6/county-competitions-winners.ashx |title= | **Winners: [[2008–09 in English football|2008–09]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thefa.com/-/media/cfa/hertfordshirefa/files/about/2018-19/handbook/section-6/county-competitions-winners.ashx |title=Hertfordshire FA County Competition Winners |publisher=The Football Association |access-date=9 January 2023 }}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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<ref name="Ground of the Week: Broadhall Way">{{Cite news | <ref name="Ground of the Week: Broadhall Way">{{Cite news | ||
| title = Ground of the Week: Broadhall Way | | title = Ground of the Week: Broadhall Way | ||
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| | | website = BBC London | ||
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<ref name="Stevenage Borough">{{Cite news | <ref name="Stevenage Borough">{{Cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage Borough | | title = Stevenage Borough | ||
| url = https://www.fchd.info/STEVENAB.HTM | | url = https://www.fchd.info/STEVENAB.HTM | ||
| website = fchd.info | |||
| publisher = Football Club History Database | | publisher = Football Club History Database | ||
| access-date = 23 August 2009}}</ref> | | access-date = 23 August 2009}}</ref> | ||
<ref name="Kidderminster 0–2 Stevenage">{{cite news | <ref name="Kidderminster 0–2 Stevenage">{{cite news | ||
| title = Kidderminster 0–2 Stevenage | | title = Kidderminster 0–2 Stevenage | ||
| url = | | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8618329.stm | ||
| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
| date = 17 April 2010 | | date = 17 April 2010 | ||
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<ref name="Stevenage 3–1 Newcastle">{{cite news | <ref name="Stevenage 3–1 Newcastle">{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage 3–1 Newcastle | | title = Stevenage 3–1 Newcastle | ||
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| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
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<ref name="Stevenage promoted to League One by beating Torquay">{{cite news | <ref name="Stevenage promoted to League One by beating Torquay">{{cite news | ||
| title = Stevenage promoted to League One by beating Torquay | | title = Stevenage promoted to League One by beating Torquay | ||
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| website = BBC Sport | | website = BBC Sport | ||
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<ref name="Broadhall Way Football Ground">{{Cite news | <ref name="Broadhall Way Football Ground">{{Cite news | ||
| title = Broadhall Way Football Ground | | title = Broadhall Way Football Ground | ||
| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/content/panoramas/broadhall_way_football_ground_360.shtml | | url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/content/panoramas/broadhall_way_football_ground_360.shtml | ||
| website = BBC | | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20040930080524/http://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/content/panoramas/broadhall_way_football_ground_360.shtml | ||
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| website = BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks | |||
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<ref name="Conference Grounds - Stevenage Borough">{{Cite news | <ref name="Conference Grounds - Stevenage Borough">{{Cite news | ||
|title = Conference Grounds – Stevenage Borough | |title = Conference Grounds – Stevenage Borough | ||
|url = http://www.conferencegrounds.co.uk/stevenage_borough.htm | |url = http://www.conferencegrounds.co.uk/stevenage_borough.htm | ||
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<ref name="Wallace building for the future">{{cite news | <ref name="Wallace building for the future">{{cite news | ||
| title = Wallace building for the future | | title = Wallace building for the future | ||
| url = http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/wallace_building_for_the_future_1_913037 | | url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130613113325/http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/wallace_building_for_the_future_1_913037 | ||
| newspaper = The Comet | | newspaper = The Comet | ||
| publisher = Archant Community Media Ltd | |||
| date = 6 June 2011 | | date = 6 June 2011 | ||
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Stevenage Football Club (known as Stevenage Borough Football Club until 2010) is a professional association football club based in the town of Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. The club competes in EFL League One, the third tier of the English football league system. They play their home games at Broadhall Way in Stevenage.
Founded in 1976 following the demise of the town's former club, they joined the United Counties League in 1980 and enjoyed success in its first year at senior status, winning both the United Counties League Division One title and the United Counties League Cup. Following three promotions in four seasons in the early 1990s, the club was promoted to the Conference National in 1994. Despite winning the league in the 1995–96 season, they were denied promotion to the Football League due to insufficient ground facilities. Stevenage remained in the top tier of non-League for the following 14 seasons, before earning promotion to the Football League after winning the Conference Premier in the 2009–10 season.
The promotion prompted a rebranding of the club, dropping the word 'Borough' from its title in June 2010. In its first season in the Football League, Stevenage achieved promotion to League One via the play-offs. The club attained their highest league position during the 2011–12 season, placing sixth in League One. The core of the team that helped the club to its success throughout 2009 to 2012 departed, and Stevenage were relegated back into League Two at the end of the 2013–14 season. The club returned to League One following promotion during the 2022–23 season.
Stevenage has also enjoyed success in national cup competitions, becoming the first team to win a competitive final at the newly built Wembley Stadium in 2007, defeating Kidderminster Harriers to lift the FA Trophy in front of a competition-record crowd of 53,262. They won the competition again in 2009. The club has also produced a number of notable results in the FA Cup against high-profile opposition.
History
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1976–2010
Stevenage Borough was formed in 1976 following the bankruptcy of Stevenage Athletic.[1] Chairman Keith Berners,[1] along with "a number of like-minded volunteers", were tasked with arranging a team to play Hitchin Town Youth at Broadhall Way in November 1976, as a "curtain-raiser" for the new club.[1] However, the Broadhall Way pitch was subsequently dug up for non-footballing purposes after Stevenage Borough Council sold the land to a local businessman, who dug a trench across the full length of the pitch to ensure that no football was played.[1][2] Consequently, the new club began playing in the Chiltern Youth League on a roped-off pitch at the town's King George V playing fields and subsequently moved up to intermediate status, joining the Wallspan Southern Combination shortly after.[3] Stevenage Borough Council granted consent for the club to incorporate the name "Borough" in their title and to adopt the town's civic emblem as the club badge.[1] In 1980, the council reacquired the lease for Broadhall Way and permitted the football club to become its tenant.[1] With the council as their landlords and a refurbished stadium, Stevenage Borough attained senior status, under the management of Derek Montgomery, and joined the United Counties Football League in the same year.[2][4] The club's first competitive league match was a 3–1 victory against ON Chenecks on 16 August 1980, played in front of 421 spectators.[5] In their first season as a senior club, the team won the United Counties League Division One championship, scoring 106 goals.[6] The club also won the United Counties League Cup during the same season.[1]
After three successive seasons in the United Counties Premier Division, the club joined Division Two North of the Isthmian League in 1984, and the following season earned promotion to Isthmian League Division One after finishing the season as champions.[7] Two years later, the club was relegated back to Division Two North, having finished second from bottom of the division.[7] Brian Williams was tasked with steadying the club following the relegation; he was appointed as manager in July 1988.[8] He spent two full seasons in charge, guiding Stevenage to two fourth-place finishes.[9][10] Paul Fairclough was appointed as the club's manager in June 1990 and he would ultimately guide the team to four league titles in eight years.[11] The club secured promotion during the 1990–91 season, Fairclough's first season in charge, winning 34 of their 42 games.[12] The league triumph included winning every home match, scoring 122 goals and amassing 107 points.[12] The following season, Stevenage won the Isthmian League Division One title, remaining unbeaten at home for the second consecutive season, and were promoted to the Isthmian League Premier Division.[13] A third promotion in four years followed at the end of the 1993–94 season, as Stevenage earned promotion to the Football Conference after winning the Isthmian League Premier Division.[1] Two seasons later, Stevenage won the Conference,[14] but were denied promotion to the Football League due to insufficient ground facilities,[2] thereby reprieving Torquay United, who had finished in last place in Division Three.[15] During the same season, the club reached the first round of the FA Cup for the first time, losing 2–1 to Hereford United of the Third Division at Edgar Street.[16]
The 1996–97 season marked the club's first progression to the third round of the FA Cup, following a 2–1 victory against Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road.[17] They were subsequently drawn against Birmingham City at Broadhall Way, but due to ground issues, the tie was relocated to St Andrew's, where Birmingham won 2–0.[18] The following season, the club reached the fourth round, drawing Premier League club Newcastle United at Broadhall Way.[19] A temporary stand was erected behind the South Stand, which was allocated to the Newcastle supporters, increasing the stadium capacity to 9,000, sufficient to meet the Football Association's requirements.[1][20] Stevenage held Newcastle to a 1–1 draw, with Giuliano Grazioli equalising after Alan Shearer had given Newcastle an early lead.[21][22] Stevenage lost 2–1 in the replay at St James' Park, a goal from Alan Shearer that appeared not to have crossed the line, proved decisive.[23][24] Despite earning significant revenue from the two respective cup runs, the club faced financial difficulties. Chairman Victor Green announced his intention to close the club down if no buyer was found.[25] Phil Wallace purchased the club and set about rebuilding its finances and its relationship with the local council.[1]
During the 2001–02 season, the club reached the FA Trophy final for the first time, losing 2–0 to Yeovil Town at Villa Park.[26] The following season, Stevenage were positioned in last place of the Conference National in January, seven points from safety.[27] The club appointed Graham Westley as manager in January 2003.[28] Westley guided the club to 12th place,[29] winning eight out of 12 league games.[30] During the 2004–05 season, Stevenage qualified for the play-offs after finishing fifth under Westley's management.[31] The team lost 1–0 to Carlisle United at the Britannia Stadium in the play-off final.[32] The following year, the team finished sixth,[33] outside the play-off places, and Westley's contract was not renewed, ending his three-and-a-half-year spell as manager.[34] The club appointed Mark Stimson as their new manager[35] and the team finished in eighth position in Stimson's first season.[36] That season, the club reached the FA Trophy final again,[37] overturning a 2–0 deficit to defeat Kidderminster Harriers 3–2 in front of a record FA Trophy crowd of 53,262.[38] The victory meant that Stevenage became the first team to win a competitive final at the new Wembley Stadium.[39]
After the FA Trophy success in 2007, and while retaining the majority of the first-team squad, Stevenage started the 2007–08 season by setting a new club record with the defence keeping eight consecutive clean sheets.[40] Stimson was offered a new contract by Stevenage in October 2007,[41] but resigned the following day to join Football League club Gillingham.[42] In November 2007, he was replaced by Peter Taylor.[43] After failing to reach the play-offs,[44] Taylor resigned at the end of the season,[45] and was replaced by former manager Graham Westley.[46] On Westley's return, Stevenage started the season slowly before going on a 27-game unbeaten run from December to March, culminating in qualification for the play-offs,[47] where they lost 4–3 on aggregate in the semi-finals to Cambridge United.[48][49] During the same season, Stevenage enjoyed success in cup competitions; winning the Herts Senior Cup for the first time, beating Cheshunt 2–1 in the final,[50] and the FA Trophy, where they defeated York City 2–0 in the final.[51]
The following season, Westley retained the core of the squad and Stevenage were positioned in first place by New Year's Day.[52] The team won eight consecutive games through February and March 2010,[53] and Stevenage were promoted to the Football League for the first time in the club's history with two games to spare. Promotion was secured following a 2–0 victory away to Kidderminster Harriers, as Stevenage finished the season 11 points clear at the top of the table.[54][55] The club reached the final of the 2010 FA Trophy, losing 2–1 after extra-time to Barrow.[56] Shortly after the conclusion of the season, chairman Phil Wallace stated that the club would be changing its name to Stevenage Football Club, dropping the word 'Borough' from its title as of June 2010.[57]
Football League (2010–present)
Stevenage's first Football League fixture was played against Macclesfield Town in August 2010, ending in a 2–2 draw at Broadhall Way.[58] Following four defeats in six matches across December 2010 and January 2011, the club was positioned in 18th, four points above the relegation zone.[59] During a congested period throughout February and March 2011, Stevenage won nine games out of 11 games, propelling the club up the league table and into the play-off positions.[60][61] Stevenage subsequently reached the League Two play-offs, finishing sixth.[62] They faced Torquay United in the 2011 Football League Two play-off final on 28 May 2011 at Old Trafford.[63] Stevenage won the match 1–0, thereby securing promotion to League One for the first time in the club's history, and achieving back-to-back promotions.[63] During the same season, Stevenage matched their previous best performance in the FA Cup, reaching the fourth round of the competition before losing 2–1 to Reading.[64] In the previous round, Stevenage were drawn against Premier League club Newcastle United, whom they had previously met in the 1997–98 season, losing over two contentious games.[65] Stevenage subsequently defeated Newcastle 3–1 at Broadhall Way,[66] marking the first time the club had ever beaten top-flight opposition.[66][67][68]
In their first season in the third tier of English football, Stevenage were positioned in the League One play-off places following a 14-match unbeaten run that lasted for three months.[69] In January 2012, Westley opted to depart Stevenage to take up the vacant managerial position at Preston North End.[70] Former Colorado Rapids manager Gary Smith was appointed as Westley's replacement.[71][72] A run of four wins in their last five games meant that Stevenage finished in sixth, thus securing the final play-off position,[73] where they lost 1–0 on aggregate to Sheffield United in the semi-final.[74][75] Stevenage also reached the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time in their history during the season, losing 3–1 to Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur in a replay at White Hart Lane,[76] following a 0–0 draw at Broadhall Way.[77]
The majority of the squad that had helped the club achieve back-to-back promotions into League One departed at the end of the season. New management under Smith, alongside a change in transfer policy, resulted in a complete squad overhaul. Stevenage were positioned within the top six places midway through the 2012–13 season,[78] but a run of 14 losses from 18 matches from December 2012 meant the club were closer to the relegation places three months later.[78] Smith was subsequently sacked in March 2013 and replaced by Westley, returning for his third spell at the club.[78][79] The team finished in 18th place that season.[80] A further squad overhaul took place ahead of the 2013–14 season and Stevenage were ultimately relegated back to League Two after finishing in last place in the League One standings that season.[81] The team reached the play-off semi-finals in their first season back in League Two, losing to Southend United.[82][83]
The club chose not to offer Westley a new contract and replaced him with Teddy Sheringham in May 2015, taking on his first managerial role.[84] Sheringham was sacked in February 2016 with the club positioned in 19th place.[85] First-team coach Darren Sarll took caretaker charge for the remainder of the season and was subsequently appointed on a permanent basis after helping the club avoid relegation.[86][87] During Sarll's first full season in charge, the club finished three points from the play-off positions.[88] With Stevenage in 16th place during the 2017–18 season, Sarll was sacked in March 2018; Wallace stating the club "had not seen the progress expected" since making a number of signings during the January transfer window.[89] Former player and first-team coach, Dino Maamria, replaced Sarll as manager.[90] During the 2018–19 season, Maamria's first full season in charge, the club finished 10th, one point from the play-off places.[91] In May 2019, Wallace announced a 12% public equity offering, through sports investment platform Tifosy, aiming to raise funds to invest in player wages and increase the transfer budget.[92] The offer closed on 31 July 2019, at which time the club stated that shares worth a total of £300,000 had been purchased.[93]
The club began the 2019–20 season without a win in the opening month, and manager Maamria was subsequently sacked in September 2019.[94] First-team coach Mark Sampson took caretaker charge,[94] but with the club in 23rd place after several months under his management, Graham Westley returned for a fourth spell in December 2019.[95] Two months later, Westley resigned, and was replaced by Alex Revell, who had previously assumed the role of player-coach at the club.[96] The club was in last place of League Two when the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.[97] EFL clubs formally agreed to end the season during an EFL meeting on 9 June 2020, although "ongoing disciplinary matters" involving 23rd-placed Macclesfield Town, who had failed to pay their players on six separate occasions during the season, meant that Stevenage might be reprieved.[97][98] Stevenage were initially relegated from League Two after an independent disciplinary panel opted to deduct Macclesfield two points on 19 June, with a further four suspended. This was the maximum penalty that could be applied without enforcing relegation, and the panel identified this as a key factor in its decision.[99] The EFL successfully appealed the panel's ruling,[100][101][102] winning on 11 August;[103] the four previously suspended points were applied to the 2019–20 season, meaning Stevenage finished 23rd and therefore remained in League Two.[103]
Under Revell's management, the club finished the 2020–21 season in 14th position in League Two.[104] After three victories in the first 16 matches of the 2021–22 season, Revell departed as first-team manager and was replaced by Paul Tisdale in November 2021.[104][105] Tisdale left the club in March 2022, having won three of his 21 matches as manager.[106] With the club placed 22nd in League Two after a nine-match winless run, three points clear of relegation, Steve Evans was appointed as manager.[106] The team won four of their final nine matches, avoiding relegation and finishing in 21st position.[107] During the 2022–23 season, under Evans' management, Stevenage earned promotion to League One after finishing second in League Two.[108] That season, the club also defeated Premier League club Aston Villa 2–1 at Villa Park in the FA Cup third round,[109] scoring two goals in the final minutes after trailing for most of the match.[109] Evans departed for Rotherham United towards the end of the 2023–24 season and was succeeded by returning manager Alex Revell.[110][111]
Club identity
Crest
The club has had five crests since its formation in 1976.[112] The first club crest was created in 1980, coinciding with Stevenage attaining senior status. The club adopted the town's civic emblem as the basis of the crest.[112] When the club were promoted to the Conference National in 1994, the crest was changed to the Stevenage Borough Council 'tick' in recognition of the help the club had received from the council during their progression through the football pyramid.[112] In 1996, shortly after former chairman Victor Green assumed control of the club,[112] a new crest was introduced, modelled on the town's coat of arms. This design incorporated the club's colours of red and white, as well as a hart,[112] which appears on both the Stevenage and Hertfordshire coat of arms.[112][113] This crest was slightly modified in 2010 to remove the word 'Borough', aligning with the club's name change prior to its entry into the Football League.[112] Ahead of the 2011–12 season, the crest was enclosed within a shield, though this change was reversed two years later.[113] A new crest was unveiled in June 2019, featuring the hart more prominently, being "brought to the forefront of the new design".[112] The club stated that the preceding crest "presented modern-day challenges due to its complex and detailed design"; the new circular design was intended to establish a clearer visual identity across both commercial and social platforms.[112]
Colours
The club has consistently played in red and white colours.[113] Prior to taking on senior status, the team wore red and white striped shirts.[113] This changed between 1980 and 1988, during which period the club adopted plain red shirts paired with white shorts,[113] although an all-red strip was worn during the 1982–83 season.[113] The club reverted to a striped design from 1988,[113] and the strip configuration has varied considerably over the years.[113] To mark the club's 40th anniversary during the 2016–17 season, supporters were consulted about their preferred historical kit. The outcome was a re-creation of the diagonal-striped design worn between 1996 and 1998.[113]
A table of kit suppliers and shirt sponsors appear below:[113]
| Kit suppliers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dates | Supplier | |
| 1980–1981 | Le Coq Sportif | |
| 1982–1983 | Admiral | |
| 1983–1985 | Litesome | |
| 1985–1986 | Hobott | |
| 1985–1986 | Admiral | |
| 1994–2004 | Vandanel | |
| 2004–2008 | Erreà | |
| 2008–2011 | Vandanel | |
| 2011–2013 | Puma | |
| 2013–2015 | Fila | |
| 2015–2017 | Carbrini | |
| 2017– | Macron | |
| Shirt sponsors | |
|---|---|
| Dates | Sponsor |
| 1985–1986 | Abbey Life |
| 1991–1993 | Kings Park |
| 1993–1996 | Propak |
| 1996–2004 | Sunbank |
| 2004–2006 | AVC Broadband |
| 2006–2008 | CPM Omega |
| 2008–2010 | Megaman |
| 2010–2011 | LCN |
| 2011–2012 | ServerChoice |
| 2012–2017 | STS Tyre Pros |
| 2017–2019 | Astute Electronics |
| 2019–2021 | Burger King |
| 2021–2023 | Amazon Prime Gaming |
| 2023–2024 | Grilla |
| 2024– | Xsolla |
Stadium
Broadhall Way
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The club plays its home matches at Broadhall Way, a ground that previously served as the home of both Stevenage Town and Stevenage Athletic. Following the bankruptcy of the town's former club, the stadium remained unused for three years.[2] The newly formed Stevenage Borough moved into Broadhall Way in 1980, after the local council had re-purchased the stadium.[1][114][115] The club finished the 1995–96 season as champions of the Football Conference, but was denied promotion to the Football League due to insufficient ground capacity and facilities.[2] During the early 2000s, the stadium underwent upgrades, including the construction of a new £600,000 stand featuring an executive suite beneath it.[2][116] In January 2009, the club signed a seven-figure sponsorship agreement with the Lamex Food Group, leading to the renaming of Broadhall Way to The Lamex Stadium.[117] As a result of the club's promotion as league champions during the club's 2009–10 season, Broadhall Way hosted League football for the first time during the 2010–11 season.[54]
The ground's pitch is bordered by four stands: the East Terrace, the North Stand, the West Stand, and the South Stand.[116] The West Stand is an all-seated, covered structure that extends along the full length of the pitch, although it features open corners on either side. It has a capacity of 1,800 spectators.[118] At the rear of the stand are several glass-fronted areas housing various club offices and executive boxes.[2] The club shop is located adjacent to the West Stand, opposite the club's official car park.[119] Directly opposite the West Stand is the East Terrace, a covered standing area designated for approximately 2,700 home supporters.[118] The terrace features a gable with a clock mounted on its roof above the halfway line,[2] and also houses a television gantry on its roof.[115][2]
The former North Terrace, located behind the goal at the north end of the ground, comprised just seven steps and had a total capacity of approximately 700 spectators.[2] Three-quarters of the terrace was covered, while the remaining quarter was uncovered.[115] The area also provided facilities for disabled supporters.[2] The North Terrace was demolished in January 2018 to make way for a new, modern stand.[120] The development followed years of planning difficulties; as early as January 2013, the club had announced intentions to replace the terrace with a £1.2 million, 1,700-seat stand.[121] However, these plans failed to materialise due to “numerous obstacles put in the way”.[122] In July 2017, the club launched a mini-bond investment scheme, facilitated through the sports investment platform Tifosy, seeking to raise the remaining £500,000 required to complete construction.[122] The target was reached within five weeks, following contributions from over 200 supporters.[123] The new North Stand, a 1,428-seat, all-seater structure, was officially opened in December 2019.[124][125]
Situated opposite the North Stand is the South Stand, a single-tiered, all-seated, covered stand. Constructed in 2001 at a cost of £600,000,[115] the South Stand is designated for away supporters and has a capacity of 1,390 spectators.[118] An electronic scoreboard, also installed in 2001, is positioned centrally on the roof, making it visible to home fans.[2] This scoreboard was subsequently replaced in October 2011.[126] Located behind the stand is the supporters' club building.[116] A new set of floodlights was installed prior to the club's 2007–08 season.[127]
Training facilities
The club opened a £5million training facility at nearby Shephalbury Park in the autumn of 2002.[116] In June 2011, the club announced the acquisition of a 42-acre former sports ground in Bragbury End,[128] with the intention of developing the site into a new, purpose-built training complex.[128] Construction commenced in the summer of 2011,[128] and club staff began using the complex towards the latter stages of the 2012–13 season.[129]
Records and statistics
Stevenage's highest Football League finish was sixth place in League One during the 2011–12 season.[130] In the same season, the club achieved their best run in the FA Cup, reaching the fifth round of the competition.[130] Stevenage's largest league victory was an 11–1 win over British Timken Athletic in the United Counties League in December 1980,[131][132] whilst their heaviest defeat was an 8–0 loss to Charlton Athletic in an EFL Trophy match in October 2018.[131]
The record for the most appearances for the club is held by Ronnie Henry, who made 502 appearances in all competitions across two separate spells with Stevenage.[133] Martin Gittings is the club's all-time leading goalscorer, having scored 217 goals in all competitions.[133] He remains the only player to have scored more than 100 goals for the club.[133]
Players
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Current squad
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Notable players
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Player of the Year
- As voted for by Supporters Association members and season ticket holders at the club.[135]
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- 1993 Template:Flagicon Martin Gittings
- 1994 Template:Flagicon Stuart Beevor
- 1995 Template:Flagicon Mark Smith
- 1996 Template:Flagicon Barry Hayles
- 1997 Template:Flagicon Paul Barrowcliff
- 1998 Template:Flagicon Lee Harvey
- 1999 Template:Flagicon Robin Trott
- 2000 Template:Flagicon Chris Taylor
- 2001 Template:Flagicon Mark Smith
- 2002 Template:Flagicon Jason Goodliffe
- 2003 Template:Flagicon Jason Goodliffe
- 2004 Template:Flagicon Lionel Pérez
- 2005 Template:Flagicon Dannie Bulman
- 2006 Template:Flagicon Alan Julian
- 2007 Template:Flagicon Ronnie Henry
- 2008 Template:Flagicon Steve Morison
- 2009 Template:Flagicon Mark Roberts
- 2010 Template:Flagicon Scott Laird
- 2011 Template:Flagicon Jon Ashton
- 2012 Template:Flagicon Mark Roberts
- 2013 Template:Flagicon James Dunne
- 2014 Template:Flagicon Luke Freeman
- 2015 Template:Flagicon Dean Wells
- 2016 Template:Flagicon Michael Tonge
- 2017 Template:Flagicon Matt Godden
- 2018 Template:Flagicon Danny Newton
- 2019 Template:Flagicon Scott Cuthbert
- 2021 Template:Flagicon Elliott List
- 2022 Template:Flagicon Luke Norris
- 2023 Template:Flagicon Carl Piergianni
- 2024 Template:Flagicon Carl Piergianni
- 2025 Template:Flagicon Dan Kemp
Management
Club officials
Directors
- Chairman: Phil Wallace[136]
- Directors: Stuart Dinsey, Marcus Taverner, Marc Wallace, Paul Wallace[136]
- Chief executive officer: Mike Pink[136]
- Chief revenue officer: Clive Edwards[136]
Management
- Manager: Alex Revell[136]
- Assistant manager: Neil Banfield[136]
- First team coach: Scott Cuthbert[136]
- Goalkeeping coach: Marlon Beresford[136]
- First team physio: Matt Rogers[136]
- Kit Manager: Keith Bell
- Club doctors: Kevin Zammit, Adam Maguire[136]
Managerial history
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- Statistics are correct as of match played 25 November 2025[137]
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| Frank Cornwell | Script error: No such module "flag". | Template:Dts | Template:Dts | 277 | 130 | 51 | 96 | 46.9% | |
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| Script error: No such module "Sort". | Script error: No such module "flag". | Template:Dts | Template:Dts | 201 | 109 | 49 | 43 | 54.2% | |
| Script error: No such module "Sort". | Script error: No such module "flag". | Template:Dts | Template:Dts | 67 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 32.8% | |
| Script error: No such module "Sort". | Script error: No such module "flag". | Template:Dts | Template:Dts | 112 | 38 | 25 | 49 | 33.9% | |
| Teddy Sheringham | Script error: No such module "flag". | Template:Dts | Template:Dts | 33 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 21.2% | |
| Darren Sarll | Script error: No such module "flag". | Template:Dts | Template:Dts | 114 | 41 | 26 | 47 | 36% | |
| Dino Maamria | Script error: No such module "flag". | Template:Dts | Template:Dts | 69 | 24 | 15 | 30 | 34.8% | |
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| Script error: No such module "Sort". | Script error: No such module "flag". | Template:Dts | Template:Dts | 120 | 57 | 33 | 30 | 47.5% | |
| Script error: No such module "Sort". | Script error: No such module "flag". | Template:Dts | Present | 77 | 31 | 18 | 28 | 40.3% |
Honours
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League
- League Two (level 4)
- Conference National (level 5)
- Isthmian League
- United Counties League
- Division One champions: 1980–81
Cup
- FA Trophy
- United Counties League, League Cup
- Winners: 1980–81[6]
- Herts Senior Cup
References
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Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
External links
- Script error: No such module "Official website".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Stevenage F.C. on BBC Sport: Club news – Recent results and fixtures
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- Stevenage F.C.
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