BOROINTERACTIVEDIGITAL PROGRAMME 2022/23 ONLINE DISCOUNT FOR MATCHADVANCETICKETS CLICK HERE v CARLISLE UTD Saturday, August 20 2022 Kick-Off: 3.00pm
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Stevenage lost both league meetings with Carlisle during the 2021-22 season. The last time they lost three in a row was between October 2015 and October 2016. Carlisle have won two and lost two of the previous four visits to Stevenage, each time facing a different manager. 2022/2023 STAT PACK GOAL TIMES MATCH FACTS & TOTAL CARDS 6 0 4 0 STEVENAGE CARLISLE UNITED � GOALS 5 3 � SHOTS 47 55 � EXPECTED GOALS 5.8 7.8 � POSSESSIONAVERAGE % 48.6 43.1 � CONCEDEDGOALS 3 2 � SHOT RATECONVERSION% 10.6 5.5 � EXPECTEDAGAINSTGOALS 2 2 � POINTS GAINED AFTER TRAILING 4 2 � SHEETSCLEAN 0 1 � POINTS DROPPED AFTER LEADING 0 0 POWERED BY SCORED CONCEDED 0-15 0 1 16-30 0 0 31-45 1 0 46-60 0 2 61-75 0 0 76-90 4 0 SCORED CONCEDED 0-15 1 0 16-30 0 2 31-45 2 0 46-60 0 0 61-75 0 0 76-90 0 0 Data excludes games played after August 15th
6 FCSTEVENAGE V UTDCARLISLE AHEAD OF THE GAME TICKET INFO ROCHDALE Tickets for our game vs Carlisle United range from £18 for Adults, £10 Under 18s and £5 Under 12s at www.borotickets. co.uk , from the Club Shop and the Ticket Office ahead of kick-off. All tickets purchased Online/In-Advance of matchday are cheaper, and supporters can now scan their way in using the ticket QR code on their phone. PETERBOROUGH UNITED Boro play Peterborough United at The Lamex Stadium for the last of three games in eight days. Steve Evans’ side host The Posh in the second round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday 23rd August at 7:45pm, 2022/23 SEASON TICKETS CLICK HERE to purchase your 2022/23 Season Ticket today! Stand Adult Concession Under 18 Under 12 East £300 £260 £150 £75 North £360 £320 £180 £90 West £400 £360 £200 £100 Tickets for the Peterborough United game are available now at www.borotickets.co.uk MATCHDAY TIMINGS CLUB SHOP: Midday – 3.00pm TICKET OFFICE: 5pm – 12:00 – 3:15pm THE BROADHALL SUITE: 12:00 -3:00 (Home & Away supporters welcome) THE 76 LOUNGE: 12:00-3:00pm (PreBooked Hospitality & Home & Away Supporters) | Half-time (North Stand Ticket Holders) | Full-time – 10.30pm (Home & Away supporters welcome) TURNSTILES: 1:45pm
7 WWW.STEVENAGEFC.COM STEVENAGE FC SOCIAL @StevenageFC Official Twitter Account for Stevenage Football Club. Joined June 2011 71.6k Followers StevenagefcOfficial Stevenage FC. Official Instagram Page for Stevenage Football Club. 43.2k Followers @StevenageFCOfficial Stevenage Football Club. Official Facebook Page of Stevenage Football Club. 74k Followers @StevenageFC Carl Piergianni’s first half header earns all three points for #StevenageFC �� @StevenageFC PIIDDDGGGEEE!! �� stevenagefcofficial Four Boro.TenThreegames.wins.points. ��️�� #TogetherForBoro stevenagefcofficial 3PTS.�� #TogetherForBoro stevenagefcofficial Big �� for the 2,720 (inc. 170 away) at the game last night. �� We appreciate your support! #TogetherForBoro @StevenageFC ��️"We've conceded the least amount of shots at our goal in the whole of the EFL". ��
9 WWW.STEVENAGEFC.COM MATCH ACTION Piergianni 41’ STEVENAGE ROCHDALE1 V0 POSSESSION SHOTS SHOTS ON TARGET CROSSES Carl Piergianni’s headed strike awards Boro all three points in Sky Bet League Two as Steve Evans’ men go five unbeaten... 48%52% 3 17 1 6 2 25
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In the 62nd minute Carlisle fans may have felt a sense of damage limitation after Hallam Hope took down Gurthie in the box; causing referee Carl Boyeson to point to the spot. Guthrie didn’t miss his opportunity to secure his brace by slotting his penalty to the left of Carlisle ‘keeper Adam Collin. Stevenage had put in a dominant performance, in taking three points and it allowed Boro to dream of a chance of the play offs.
Carlisle made the trip down to Stevenage in the hope of nudging themselves up the table, whilst also hoping for a chance to push a potential fellow play-off contender a little further adrift from the top seven. Carlisle came into the game eighth in the league with only a single point separating them from a play off space. But Stevenage were determined to mount a play-off push of their own. And Boro’ made an early breakthrough through midfielder Arthur Iontton, scoring his first senior goal on only 16 minutes.
They continued to battle on past half time and eventually gave themselves security in the game with a second goal, supplied by the creator of their first; Kurtis Guthrie who headed home a corner that was whipped in by QPR loanee, Ilias Chair.
Stats courtesy of Boroguide Saturday April 13, 2019 Sky Bet League Two STARTING XI 1 Paul Farman 2 Luther James-Wildin 5 Scott Cuthbert 15 Terence Vancooten 31 Ben Nugent 37 Joe Martin 4 Michael Timlin 16 Arthur Iontton (90) 11 Emmanuel Sonupe (78) 12 Ilias Chair (74) 28 Kurtis Guthrie SUBSTITUTES 27 Oliver Byrne 3 John Hunt 6 Mark McKee (74) 8 Joel Byrom (90) 9 Alex Revell 19 Danny Newton (78) 23 Jordan Gibson STEVENAGE3 CARLISLE0
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BEST MEMORIES: Honestly so so many! Beating Newcastle and Sheffield Wednesday. THAT promotion game at Kiddi when we’d finally, FINALLY achieved League status...but I think it would have to be the first competitive game at the new Wembley. That come back from 2-0 down and the goals from Moro, the legend that is Mitchell Cole and Dobbo was just unbelievable! It still brings tears to my eyes thinking about it and gives me goosebumps!!
FIRST BORO GAME: No wonder I was hooked from day one! 5-0 drubbing of Accrington Stanley at Broadhall Way �� Jason Goodliffe had a worldie and scored 2 that day! But the poster boy at the time was Anthony Elding.
ALL TIME FAVOURITE PLAYER: SUCH a hard question!!! Anyone from that promotion team! It was such a special time with such a special relationship between fans and team. Boydy must have a Obviouslymention. Ash, of course Lairdy... but it would have to be our Captain Fantastic Mark Roberts. You couldnt meet a more dutiful, earnest, hardworking, loyal bloke. I’ve run out of superlatives.. but anyone who knows, knows ❤
Bossie has legendary status because of our shared history.. but I think I’ll plump for Dan Sweeney who has been immense so far this season. FAVOURITE SHIRT: Controversial maybe ..but I think the ‘Tyre Pro’ shirt of 2013/14 season. WHY I LOVE BORO: Because of all the memories and people mentioned above, and those couple of seasons with that special team when players, their families and fans all pulled together to punch above our weight because we all shared that common experience....and the desire to find those heights again. The camaraderie and banter of some special friends in the West Stand and the usual Thanks‘faces’.forparticipating in this, Jenni, and thank you for your long serving support of The Boro!
enni Harris is a commited West Stand stalwart, having supported Boro for many years, as evidenced below. She is a well known face to our regular supporters and staff. Jenni is a big animal lover, and regularly shares photos of cute dogs on Twitter!
FIRST AWAY GAME: The trophy final against Carlisle Utd at the Britannia Stadium. I remember the lady at the snack bar saying that she wanted us to win because we played in red and white stripes like Stoke! �� Sadly not to be... I still don’t know how AJ didn’t save that shot from Murphy! ��
2011 Stevenage 2-2 Hartlepool United , npower League One (Harrison, Laird)
2002 Farnborough Town 0-1 Stevenage Borough, Nationwide Conference (Houghton)
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1991 Boreham Wood 0-3 Stevenage Borough, Diadora League Division One (Cardines 3)
ON THIS DAY: 20 AUGUST We can look back through the archive and see that 20 August is a date of fine fortune – two or three blips aside. Sure, nobody’s perfect – right? In all, Boro’ have been pressed into action on nine occasions on this date between 1987 and 2019. The yield is five wins, one draw, and three defeats. And, right now, our past endeavours on this specific date are bookended by losses at both ends of that timeline – Harlow Town in 1987 and Bradford City in 2019 (both away). Not that going on the road is usually a problem on 20 August. Our 1994 trip to Stafford Rangers will no doubt forever remain in the collective memories of fans who were there at the time. Boro’ showed no nerves in our first-ever game at Conference level. Steve Conroy, Phil Simpson, Dean Williams were on target as we romped to a three-goal win. We soon found out that it wasn’t all sunshine and lollipops at that level, but what a way to get things started all the same. Boro’ have won two of the four home matches played previously on 20 August. One of those came in 2016, when we recorded our first-ever home victory at the expense of Luton Town. Our guests actually took a first half lead. But that was cancelled out shortly after the break by Connor Hunte. It looked as if the Hatters would claim the win; hitting the bar and a shot blocked on the line. But a late, great breakaway saw Matt Godden grab it for us in the 96th minute.
1990 Stevenage Borough 2-1 Collier Row, Vauxhall Football League Division Two North (Hughes, Ferdinand)
1988 Harlow Town 3-1 Stevenage Borough, Vauxhall Opel League Division Two North (Timpson)
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2005 Southport 3-2 Stevenage Borough, Nationwide Conference (Elding, Stamp)
1994 Stafford Rangers 0-3 Stevenage Borough, GM Vauxhall Conference (Conroy, Simpson, Williams)
2016 Stevenage 2-1 Luton Town, Sky Bet League Two (Hunte, Godden)
2019 Stevenage 0-1 Bradford City, Sky Bet League Two match on this date. The run so far has been draw – win – defeat. Will we be back to the start with a draw? Will most recent habits die hard and deliver a defeat? Or will we shake up the order and nab a win? You’ll know the answer to that one in as little as one-and-ahalf hours.
IT’S CARLISLE UNITED AGAIN… After our double defeat to today’s guests last season, there’s work to be done to get our head-to-head record onto an even keel. The Cumbrians currently stand on 12 victories from 24 past encounters, with Boro’ lagging on eight. It does, of course, mean that we’ve come home with something as many times as we haven’t. But it would be nice to push our win count a little closer to double figures at the Lamex this afternoon. Our recent form against the Cumbrians is less than exemplary. Our 3-1 victory at the Lamex in March 2021 sits bang in the middle of four defeats – two last season as mentioned, and two that date back into the early stages of the 2019-20 campaign (it’s worth noting that we never made it to Brunton Park during that Covid-hit season). The Lamex isn’t such an unhappy hunting ground for them either. It’s five wins, five defeats and two draws here.
ON BOTH SIDES… You’d have to put in some fair miles to have turned out for both Boro’ and Carlisle United – but that’s not stopped a select few from doing so. Out of the handful of lads to do so, there are a few names that immediately leap at you. Carlisle United was the next port of call for Paul Farman in 2020; the ex-Boro’ stopper opting to swap the Lamex for Brunton Park on a one-year contract. Making 75 appearances for us and then 45 for the Cumbrians, Farman was on the move again in summer 2021 when he moved to current club (and relative neighbours) Barrow. In stark contrast to moving from Boro’ to Carlisle United, Jamal Campbell-Ryce did things the other way around. His time at Carlisle United was immediately followed by a switch to Boro’. It wasn’t a particularly productive time in the North West, however; the winger making nine outings during a threemonth stay at the club before moving Wesouth.then have Francois Zoko too. In among the goals during his time at the Lamex, the Ivorian striker was a huge hit with Carlisle United fans too. In fact, the club was moved to offer the lad a new deal not long after joining to keep a gaggle of first and second tier clubs at bay. In the end, Zoko would never make it higher than the third tier.
MAGIC MOMENT: Sky Bet League Two 25 April 2015 It’s not our biggest win against Carlisle United at home. Nor is it perhaps the performance that sticks most in the mind. But this slender win in April 2015 was a significant one. As was so often the case under GW, Boro’ were on a strong run during the second half of the 2014-5 League Two campaign. And we came into this one, our final home fixture of term, off the back of a sixmatch unbeaten run. The Cumbrians weren’t setting the world alight and were far too close to the relegation dogfight for their liking. For us, the aim was to bounce back after relegation from League One. And, to be fair, we were all but over the line in terms of a playoff place. But
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it still had to be signed, sealed, and delivered. Thanks to Dean Parrett’s 47th-minute finish from the edge of the box, it was; Boro’ recording a narrow win – but three points nonetheless and a guaranteed playoff berth. By Pete Hayman courtesy of boroguide.co.uk
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There is a strong emphasis on the importance of players completing the Level 3 BTEC to ensure the players give themselves the best possible opportunities to leave the programme with a qualification and use this to go onto other aspects in their aspiring Forcareers.more information on the Programme, please contact EDP Lead Coach, Tom Malins, on tomm@stevenagefc.com Finally, enjoy the game and come on the Boro! JORDEN GIBSON Interim Academy Manager
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ood Goodafternoon,lucktothe gaffer and his team in this afternoon fixture, as you can imagine as an academy, we are delighted with the first team results and Ourperformances.finalpiece of the jigsaw is now complete for our new season 22/23 staffing, former EDP student Joshua Newman will take on the U12 lead position and Louis Hrebeniak will take on the role of Head of Academy goalkeeping, joining us in September. Both recruits have gone through a rigorous recruitment process and come through the other side successfully. We look forward to welcoming these into our Nextenvironment.weekwe welcome back our U914 age groups who have been enjoying their summer holidays, we are excited to showcase the changes we have made and look forward to an enjoyable season with them.
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Stevenage Football Club’s Education & Development Programme (EDP) is for Year 11 and 12 aspiring footballers to enrol on the Programme which includes full time education in a professional football Theenvironment.EDPProgramme consists of a coaching and competitive games programme. The coaching takes place alongside education on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays and Wednesdays are dedicated for fixtures. Players will compete in the English Football League Community & Education Football Alliance League and Cup.
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My name’s Jodie, I’m 22, I play centre midfield and I’ve just finished my degree at uni. I was born in Stevenage but grew up in Stotfold just down the road so I’m quite local. I got into football through my dad and brother who are football crazy so I was always playing football out in the garden or on the street with my brother and his friends.
For me, Jordan Nobbs, I used to watch her when I could. Obviously she plays the same position as me so I try and model my game on her and she also had a lot of setbacks but she’s never given up. She’s very motivated to keep going and win more trophies. WHO IS YOUR INSPIRATION?
From a perspectivepersonalI’dlike to get a few more minutes as I was out injured for a lot of last season and hopefully score a few goals and get a few assists for the team? YOU DECIDED TO STAY FOR ANOTHER SEASON AT STEVENAGE, WHY WAS THAT? The team morale here is really good and everyone gets on really well. We’ve got great coaches, social media, our physios – we just get given so much and it’s really good to be around all the girls here.
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It’s cringey but I’ll say my family because they inspire me to push myself, keep going and stay motivated. They used to take me to football training 2 or 3 times a week so I probably wouldn’t be where I am today without them. WHAT ARE YOU HOPING TO ACHIEVE THIS SEASON?
GROWING UP, WHO WAS YOUR FAVOURITE FOOTBALLER AND WHY?
Leon O’Brien, who started with the Foundation in 2017 as an apprentice and has recently graduated from our Foundation Degree programme. During Leon’s final year he joined our team of community coaches, and having graduated with an honours degree, has now been appointed Community Engagement Officer supporting our community based sport sessions. Congratulations to Leon and his fellow graduates Joe Gamble, Sonny Sturgess, Euan Cliff, James Baker, Josh Newman, Issy Clermont and Lucy Webster who all graduated last month with honours degrees.
Finally, a massive thank you to the whole team that contribute to our 120+ sessions a week, striving for a community where all can live an active, healthy, and positive life.
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Over the last twelve months, we’ve had a number of staff changes here at the Foundation.InJanuary,Louise GallagherSmith joined the team as Head of Health & Wellbeing, covering for Hannah Marsh who is on maternity leave. Louise was swiftly joined by Martin Williams (Community Coach), Nicky Simbotin (Health & Wellbeing Officer), and Kevin Beckles (Employability & Skills Officer).
At the end of January, Adam Bailey and David Barrett completed the Kickstart programme, and began Community Sport & Health apprenticeships with the Foundation, giving them opportunities to convert what they’d learnt in the previous 6 months & turn it into the beginnings of a Incareer.March, Rochelle Wilshaw became the next Kickstarter to secure a role at the Foundation as our Admin Support Officer, providing much needed resource for the behind-the-scenes operation here. A big thank you to Manny, AJ, Jodie, Megan, James, Reiss, Pheobe and Joe who have all been with us during the Kickstart Scheme and have gone onto long term opportunities as a result.
On to the games this weekend, here’s to another 3 points for the men’s team today, and good luck to Stevenage FC Women who start their 2022-23 campaign tomorrow away at AFC Sudbury.
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In June, Foundation Degree coach and former apprentice, Dani Cook signed with us, joined by sessional coach Brandon Grimes, as Community Coaches.
In addition, clubs and organisations can also upgrade their Matchday Experience packages and gain additional experiences including Pre-Match Training Sessions, a Penalty Shoot Out and the chance to form the Matchday Guard of Honour.
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All local grassroots clubs and community organisations are invited to book themselves onto Stevenage Football Club’s Matchday Experience Packages for an upcoming home match this season.
MASCOT PACKAGES: Become a VIP on matchday with our unforgettable Mascot Packages. Meet the First Team players ahead of kick-off and have your photo featured in our Matchday Programme, before walking out with your favourite Stevenage player in front of The Lamex Stadium crowd (& so much more!)
For children aged 4-15, Mascot Packages are priced at just £99 and include four match tickets for the chosen fixture. Please email our Football Development Officer melissa.edwards@stevenagefcf. com to register your interest in becoming a mascot.
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The package offers all associated players, participants, coaches, and leaders the opportunity to watch a match at The Lamex Stadium for just £1 each!
To book, email mollyb@stevenagefc. com complete with the 2022/23 Matchday Package Application Form or call 01438 223223 for any home EFL League Two match this season.”
With the 22/23 season well underway, we are delighted to bring back Mascot and Matchday packages to the Lamex Stadium. From leading the team out of the tunnel to a pre-match penalty shootout with your teammates, Stevenage FC Foundation provide once-in-a-lifetime experiences at the home of Stevenage Football Club.
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With Paul Simpson back at the helm they will be hoping for more of a push up the table. SEASONS 20th - 21/22 10th - 20/21 18th - 19/20 11th - 18/19 10th - 17/18
www.carlisleunited.co.uk LIST FORM GUIDE If you wanted to see the perfect example of a solid start Carlisle have shown just that this season. Prior to Tuesday night’s match abandoned draw at Grimsby, they had drawn two and won one in the league, while also suffering their first defeat, albeit in Carabao Cup Itaction.allbegan well on the opening day with a 1-0 win at home to Crawley, Kristian Dennis getting his first of a goal in every game when he netted to clinch it on nine minutes. Dennis was on target again as the Cumbrians came from behind to draw at Colchester while their first defeat came at Shrewsbury in the Carabao Cup, Chey Dunkley cruelly clinching it with four minutes to go for the home side. At the weekend it was another draw, Dennis again on target just before the break to level against Swindon. It all goes to sum up recent league form for our visitors today as they have lurched from relegation battles to finishes just outside of the play-offs.
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The popular gaffer first became a local hero when he took over a struggling club during the 2003/04 season. He galvanised the Blues, almost saving them from an impossible situation, but led the charge with back-to-back promotions from the Conference into League One through 2004/05 and 2005/06.
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Carlisle lad Paul Simpson returned for his second spell in the hotseat at Brunton Park in February 2022, with the club deeply embroiled in a relegation battle. There was an immediate upturn in results, with the club securing league safety with a month to spare. Talks quickly followed and a three-year deal, keeping him with Carlisle until at least the summer of 2025, was agreed.
Striker Kristian Dennis signed for the Blues on an 18-month deal during the January 2022 transfer window, which keeps him at Brunton Park until the end of the 2022/23 season. Dennis began his career at Macclesfield Town, but left the club in 2010 going on to play for Woodley Sports, Mossley and Curzon Ashton. His impressive spell with Curzon saw him bag 72 goals in two seasons, which earned him a three-year spell with Stockport County. A return to Macclesfield on loan brought him 27 goals in 44 appearances, and that caught the eye of Chesterfield, who secured his services in the summer of 2016. Two seasons with the Spireites added 31 goals in 90 appearances to the tally, and there was more to come with 22 goals in 64 outings for Notts County. He has already netted an impressive goal a game in the first four matches for the Cumbrians while also scoring against Bolton in pre-season action.
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A man with a wealth of football and management experience - he won the World Cup at the helm of the England U20 squad in 2017 – he has also managed at Rochdale, Preston, Shrewsbury, Stockport, Northwich Victoria and Bristol City, prior to his return to Cumbria.
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‘LOVE FOOTBALL. PROTECT THE GAME’ To mark the new season, we want to make you aware of new measures being taken across all of football to ensure everyone can have a safe and enjoyable experience. We are supporting strong action from the FA, Premier League and EFL to tackle anti-social and criminal behaviours that put all of us at risk. This reflects the seriousness of the risks to fans and staff – pyros can burn at 2000 degrees Celsius and cause lifechanging injuries, while entering the pitch endangers players, managers and match Weofficials.know those who commit these illegal acts do not represent the majority of #LoveFootballsupporters.#ProtectTheGame A message about anti-social and criminal behaviour ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE PITCH WITHOUT PERMISSION AND THOSE CARRYING OR USING SMOKE BOMBS OR PYROS WILL NOW RECEIVE AN AUTOMATIC CLUB BAN.
WELCOME Cumbria’s finest are here today. No doubt bolstered by their cohort of Londonbased supporters, the South stand will be rocking this afternoon to the dulcet sounds of “D’ye ken John Peel” - maybe?
“This feels like yet another of football’s great traditions has gone and it is a deeply regrettable decision from the BBC – I hope they will think again.”
The BBC announced this week that they have stopped broadcasting the full classified results on BBC 5 Live as part of its Sports Report programme. Malcolm Clarke, chair of the FSA said: “The classified football results on the radio have been one of the great traditions of British football. “Listening to the classified results has always been one of those beloved, shared routines for match-going fans.
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To celebrate the return of football to Broadhall Way, a ‘Grand Opening’ game was arranged to mark the occasion. Were you there? I was.
BORO BUS Did you see the hordes of Stevenage fans (on the telly) at our last away game (Walsall Aug Well,13th)?make sure that you are a part of our next away venture on Saturday (27th) to Manchester (well, Salford actually).
Tracey Crouch MP, who chaired the Fan-led Review of football governance last year, was one of many to voice their dissatisfaction at the move. She said: “It is a shame that a longstanding service to fans appears to be being squeezed out at the expense of Premier League coverage. It should be remembered that the majority of football fans do NOT support a Premier League club.”
‘Boro’ had been playing in the Chiltern Youth League (before progressing to the Wallspan Combination) on a roped-off pitch at the King George V’s playing fields.
YESTERYEAR Now, here’s an advert from way back when - Stevenage Borough’s very first game at Broadhall Way. The date was May 5th 1980. The ground had been derelict for four years prior (since the demise of Stevenage Athletic FC), and it was in a dreadful state. Stevenage Borough Council inherited the ground from the Stevenage Development Corporation, and set to work restoring the whole site. Founded in 1976, the LLOYD BRISCOE Chair - Stevenage FC Supporters’ Association
It’s an early start (9:00am), but for just £30, members can get there and back safely and secure in the comfort of a luxury bus. It’s going to be an amazing day, so get thee there with Boro the bear.
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37 WWW.STEVENAGEFC.COM LEAGUE TABLE DATE OPPONENT ATT RES BORO SCORERS JULY 2022 Sat Jul 30 Tranmere Rovers FL2 6,111 2-1 Reeves, Roberts AUGUST 2022 Sat Aug 06 Stockport County FL2 2,973 2-1 Norris, Reid Tue Aug 09 Reading CC 4,230 2-1 Earley, Rose Sat Aug 13 Walsall FL2 5,079 1-1 Rose Tue Aug 16 Rochdale FL2 2,720 1-0 Piergianni Sat Aug 20 Carlisle United FL2 Sat Aug 27 Salford City FL2 Tue Aug 30 Peterborough United PJT SEPTEMBER 2022 Sat Sept 03 Crewe Alexandra FL2 Sat Sept 10 Sutton United FL2 Tue Sept 13 Newport County FL2 Sat Sept 17 Bradford City FL2 Tue Sept 20 Wycombe Wanderers PJT Sat Sept 24 Harrogate Town FL2 OCTOBER 2022 Sat Oct 01 Crawley Town FL2 Sat Oct 08 Swindon Town FL2 Sat Oct 15 Gillingham FL2 Tue Oct 18 Tottenham Hotspur U21 PJT Sat Oct 22 Northampton Town FL2 Tue Oct 25 Doncaster Rovers FL2 Sat Oct 29 Colchester United FL2 NOVEMBER 2022 Sat Nov 05 Round 1 FAC Sat Nov 12 Hartlepool United FL2 Sat Nov 19 Grimsby Town FL2 Sat Nov 26 Round 2 FAC DECEMBER 2022 Sat Dec 03 Barrow FL2 Sat Dec 10 Mansfield Town FL2 Sat Dec 17 AFC Wimbledon FL2 Mon Dec 26 Leyton Orient FL2 Thu Dec 29 Crawley Town FL2 JANUARY 2023 Sun Jan 01 Gillingham FL2 Sat Jan 07 Swindon Town FL2 Sat Jan 14 Harrogate Town FL2 Sat Jan 21 Leyton Orient FL2 Sat Jan 28 Crewe Alexandra FL2 FEBRUARY 2023 Sat Feb 04 Sutton United FL2 Sat Feb 11 Bradford City FL2 Tue Feb 14 Newport County FL2 Sat Feb 18 Stockport County FL2 Sat Feb 25 Tranmere Rovers FL2 MARCH 2023 Sat Mar 04 Rochdale FL2 Sat Mar 11 Walsall FL2 Sat Mar 18 Carlisle United FL2 Sat Mar 25 Salford City FL2 APRIL 2023 Sat Apr 01 Northampton Town FL2 Fri Apr 07 Colchester United FL2 Mon Apr 10 Hartlepool United FL2 Sat Apr 15 AFC Wimbledon FL2 Tue Apr 18 Doncaster Rovers FL2 Sat Apr 22 Mansfield Town FL2 Sat Apr 29 Grimsby Town FL2 MAY 2023 Sat May 06 Barrow FL2 FIXTURES & RESULTS APPEARANCES2022/23PL GLS Jake Reeves 5 (0) 1 Dan Sweeney 5 (0) 0 Terence Vancooten 5 (0) 0 Taye Ashby-Hammond 4 (0) 0 Luke Norris 4 (0) 1 Carl Piergianni 4 (0) 1 Michael Bostwick 3 (1) 0 Max Clark 3 (2) 0 Luther James-Wildin 3 (2) 0 Jordan Roberts 3 (2) 1 Jake Taylor 3 (2) 0 Saxon Earley 2 (2) 1 Arthur Read 2 (2) 0 Jamie Reid 2 (2) 1 Danny Rose 2 (3) 2 Kane Smith 2 (1) 0 Dean Campbell 1 (3) 0 Aaron Chapman 1 (0) 0 Elliott List 1 (0) 0 CLICK HERE FOR FULL TABLE AND STATS P W D L Pts 1 Salford City 4 3 1 0 10 2 Leyton Orient 4 3 1 0 10 3 Northampton Town 4 3 1 0 10 4 Stevenage 4 3 1 0 10 5 Barrow 4 3 0 1 9 6 Crewe Alexandra 4 3 0 1 9 7 Doncaster Rovers 4 2 2 0 8 8 Walsall 4 2 1 1 7 9 Harrogate Town 4 2 1 1 7 10 Mansfield Town 4 2 0 2 6 11 Carlisle United 3 1 2 0 5 12 AFC Wimbledon 4 1 2 1 5 13 Tranmere Rovers 4 1 1 2 4 14 Bradford City 4 1 1 2 4 15 Colchester United 4 1 1 2 4 16 Sutton United 4 1 1 2 4 17 Grimsby Town 3 1 1 1 4 18 Stockport County 4 1 0 3 3 19 Swindon Town 4 0 3 1 3 20 Gillingham 4 1 0 3 3 21 Hartlepool United 4 0 2 2 2 22 Crawley Town 4 0 1 3 1 23 Newport County 4 0 1 3 1 24 Rochdale 4 0 0 4 0
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STEVENAGE FC MANAGER: STEVE EVANS AARON CHAPMAN 1 LUTHER JAMES-WILDIN 2 MAX CLARK 3 JAKE REEVES 4 CARL PIERGIANNI 5 DAN SWEENEY 6 ELLIOTT LIST 7 JAKE TAYLOR 8 LUKE NORRIS 9 DEAN CAMPBELL 10 JORDEN ROBERTS 11 TAYE ASHBY-HAMMOND 12 KANE SMITH 14 TERENCE VANCOOTEN 15 ARTHUR READ 16 MICHAEL BOSTWICK 18 JAMIE REID 19 SAXON EARLEY 20 DANNY ROSE 32 www.stevenagefc.com OFFICIALS REFEREE: Craig Hicks ASSISTANT: Paul Kelly ASSISTANT: Andy Bennett FOURTH OFFICIAL: Stephen Brown UP NEXT AT PETERBOROUGHHOMEUTD 23/08/2022 | KO: 7.45PM CARABAO CUP CARLISLE UTD MANAGER: PAUL SIMPSON 1 TOMAS HOLY 2 JOEL SENIOR 3 JACK ARMER 4 OWEN MOXON 5 MORGAN FEENEY 6 PAUL HUNTINGTON 7 JORDAN GIBSON 8 CALLUM GUY 9 RYAN EDMONDSON 10 OMARI PATRICK 11 BRENNAN DICKENSON 12 SONNY HILTON 13 GABRIEL BREEZE 14 KRISTIAN DENNIS 15 TAYLOR CHARTERS 16 TOBI SHO-SILVA 17 COREY WHELAN 18 JOSH DIXON 19 SAM FISHBURN 20 JACK ELLIS 21 SCOTT SIMONS 22 JON MELLISH 23 LEWIS BELL 24 MAX KILSBY 25 FINLEY BACK 26 BEN BARCLAY 27 NIC BOLLADO 28 JAMIE DEVITT 29 JAYDEN HARRIS 30 MICHAEL KELLY 31 RYAN CARR 32 JACK STRETTON