2010–11 Stevenage F.C. season
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The 2010–11 season
was Stevenage F.C.'s first season in the Football League, where the club competed in League Two
. This article shows statistics of the club's players in the season, and also lists all matches that the club were played in the season
. Their first place finish and subsequent promotion means it will be their first ever season of playing in the Football League, having featured in the Conference National for the past sixteen years. The season also marked the first season that the club played under its new name – Stevenage Football Club, dropping 'Borough' from its title as of 1 June 2010. It was the third year in charge for manager Graham Westley
during his second spell at the club; having previously managed the Hertfordshire
side from 2003 to 2006.
Ahead of the club's first season in the Football League, Westley stated a desire to give the majority of the squad that had won promotion from the Conference National a chance to ply their trade in League Two. This subsequently meant there was a similar level of transfer activity to the club's 2009–10 campaign. Three players left the club ahead of the 2010–11 season. Andy Drury
decided to leave Stevenage in favour of a move back into non-league, joining Luton Town
on a free transfer, while both Mark Albrighton
and Eddie Odhiambo were released in June 2010. Five players joined the club during the close season. Darius Charles
was the first signing of the season, joining Stevenage from Ebbsfleet United for a fee set by a tribunal. Wingers Peter Winn
and Rob Sinclair
signed on free transfers from Scunthorpe United
and Salisbury City
respectively, while defender Luke Foster
joined the club after being released by Mansfield Town
. Stevenage also announced the signing of midfielder John Mousinho
in late June 2010, who rejected a contract extension at Wycombe Wanderers
in order to sign for the club. In terms of transfers during the 2010–11 campaign, strikers Lee Boylan
, Tim Sills
and Peter Vincenti
were all allowed to find new clubs in January 2011, while both Marvin Williams
and Taiwo Atieno
had brief spells with the club. Three strikers joined the club during the season, Ben May
and Byron Harrison
signed for the club on free transfers, whilst Craig Reid joined from Newport County
for what was a "club record fee" in January 2011.
Stevenage recorded just one league win from their first seven league fixtures, and suffered from inconsistency for the first half of the league campaign. Following four defeats in six games in December 2010 and January 2011, Stevenage found themselves in 18th position, just four points above the relegation zone. However, during a congested period throughout February and March 2011, Stevenage won nine games out of eleven, propelling the club up the league table and into the play-off positions. This included winning six games on the trot, a sequence only matched by Bury
. A 3–3 draw on the last day of the season against Bury confirmed Stevenage's place in the play-offs, finishing sixth with 69 points. This meant that they faced fifth placed Accrington Stanley
over two legs in the play-off semi-finals, winning both legs and securing an aggregate 3–0 win. They beat Torquay United
1–0 in the final
, held at Old Trafford
, thanks to a goal from John Mousinho just before half-time. The win meant that Stevenage would play in League One
, the third tier of English football, during the 2011–12 season for the first time in their history.
The 2010–11 season also witnessed Stevenage compete in both the League Cup
and Football League Trophy
for the first time in their history as a league side, falling to home defeats in the first round of both competitions to Portsmouth
and Brentford
respectively. Stevenage also reached the Fourth Round of the FA Cup
, only the second time the club had reached this stage. The cup run included beating League One side Milton Keynes Dons
on penalties, as well as beating AFC Wimbledon
live on ITV
. Stevenage were drawn against Premier League side Newcastle United
, a tie which resulted in many recalling the previous meetings between the two clubs in 1998. The tie ended 3–1 in Stevenage's favour, becoming only the third team in the fourth tier of English football to beat a Premier League side since its formation. Stevenage eventually lost in the following round 2–1 to Championship
side Reading
.
Byron Harrison, who joined the club in January 2011, and John Mousinho, finished as joint top goalscorers for the season with eight goals each. Goalkeeper Chris Day
played every minute of every one of Stevenage's 56 games during the season. Jon Ashton
won all three end of the season awards, including Player of the Year.
on 27 July was cancelled and was subsequently replaced with a home fixture against local Championship
side Watford
. Stevenage were due to face Dover Athletic
in late July, but the friendly was cancelled at the request of Dover. The first-team squad reported back for pre–season training on 27 June. Stevenage played League One
side Yeovil Town
in a "behind closed doors" match on 13 July in a fixture "played away from the club's Broadhall Way
base". Stevenage won the match 1–0 courtesy of an 82nd minute strike from Tim Sills
. The following day, Stevenage beat Conference National
outfit Histon
2–0 at Bridge Road, with goals in either half from Yemi Odubade
and Scott Laird
. Trialists Chris Dickson
, Warren McBean, and Omer Riza
also featured in the match. Two days later, Stevenage travelled to Conference South
side Chelmsford City
for their third pre–season fixture; with the game ending 1–1. Chelmsford took the lead early in the second–half, before Charlie Griffin
equalised for the visitors with ten minutes remaining. Both Dickson and McBean trialled once more, while another trialist, John Grant
, also played 45 minutes of the match. Stevenage's fourth pre–season fixture against Championship side Norwich City
ended in a 0–0 draw, with Scott Laird missing a penalty in the second-half for the hosts. Striker Bas Savage
also trialled for Stevenage, coming on as a 50th minute substitute in the match. Stevenage then entertained another Championship side in the form of newly-promoted Millwall
, with Stevenage winning the match 2–1. Former Millwall player Peter Vincenti
opened the scoring in the first-half, and the lead was doubled early on in the second-half courtesy of new signing Peter Winn
. Millwall pulled a goal back with ten minutes remaining through former Stevenage striker Steve Morison
. Three days later, Stevenage lost 2–0 to Watford at Broadhall Way, the club's first defeat of the pre–season campaign. The following day, Stevenage beat Corby Town
1–0, with Chris Beardsley
's first-half strike proving to be the decider. After the match, it was announced that Stevenage would add another friendly to their schedule, playing local side Hitchin Town
on 2 August. In the club's penultimate game of the pre–season campaign, Stevenage lost 1–0 to Conference National side Newport County at Spytty Park
. Stevenage won their final pre–season fixture 4–0 against Hitchin Town. Charlie Griffin, Mark Roberts
, and Michael Bostwick gave Stevenage a three goal lead going into the interval, and Chris Beardsley added a fourth in the second-half to complete the scoring.
fixtures were released on 17 June 2010, with Stevenage opening their league campaign at home to Macclesfield Town
on 7 August 2010. The game ended 2–2. Peter Vincenti
opened the scoring for the hosts after just six minutes; heading in Charlie Griffin
's looping cross. Macclesfield equalised just four minutes later after Matt Hamshaw
's cross was headed in by Nat Brown
. Tyrone Barnett
then put the away side ahead early in the second–half. Stevenage levelled the game with just one minute remaining after Rob Sinclair
cut in from the right and slid the ball to Charlie Griffin, who poked the ball past the on–rushing Veiga. The club's first away game in the Football League ended in a 1–0 defeat against Bradford City at Valley Parade
. Bradford striker Gareth Evans
scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot in the first–half in a game that was "rough luck on the visitors" having dominated large parts of the game. Stevenage won their first game of the season a week later, beating Stockport County
3–1 at Broadhall Way
. Charlie Griffin opened the scoring with a looping header after half an hour, before Michael Bostwick
's 30-yard effort found the top corner two minutes before the interval. Griffin added the third with a close range effort in the second-half, with Stockport's George Donnelly scoring a consolation goal in injury–time. A week later, Stevenage travelled to Aldershot Town
for their second away fixture of the season. The game ended all square, finishing 1–1. Chris Beardsley
opened the scoring five minutes into the second-half, with Aldershot striker Damian Spencer equalising fifteen minutes later. With just five minutes remaining, Jon Ashton
was adjudged to have fouled Spencer in the area, with referee Mark Halsey
pointing to the spot. Marvin Morgan
's resulting penalty was palmed away by Chris Day
to ensure Stevenage earned their first point on the road.
Stevenage hosted Crewe Alexandra
in the first weekend of September, which resulted in a 1–1 draw. Crewe were forced to wear Stevenage's yellow away strip after the referee deemed their current away kit to clash with the red and white of Stevenage. Stevenage took the lead just before the interval, Yemi Odubade
tapping the ball into the net after Stacy Long
's initial shot had rebounded off of the post. Crewe equalised ten minutes into the second-half, Ashley Westwood
scoring from just outside the area. The home side were reduced to ten men just minutes later as Long was sent-off for two bookable offences. A week later, Stevenage lost their second league game of the season, losing 1–0 to Cheltenham Town
at Whaddon Road
. The following game, Stevenage drew 0–0 at home to Torquay United
– who had sat at the top of the table before the start of the match. Stevenage won their first away game of the season against Lincoln City
, winning 1–0 at Sincil Bank
. New loan signing Chris Holroyd
scored the only goal of the game just before half-time, lashing the ball high into the roof of the net after Charlie Griffin had brought down Darius Charles
' throw-in. First-team coach Dino Maamria
was also listed as a substitute, but was unused. Three days later, Stevenage recorded their second away win of the campaign, beating Hereford United
4–1. Stevenage opened the scoring after thirteen minutes, Chris Holroyd latching onto Lawrie Wilson
's cross to give the visitors a one goal lead going into the interval. However, just four minutes into the second-half Hereford restored parity through Sean Canham
. On the hour mark, the away side led once again, Jon Ashton heading home Wilson's corner to score his first goal of the season. Stevenage doubled their advantage just seven minutes later, Chris Holroyd scoring from six yards out. Holroyd completed his hat-trick with ten minutes remaining; Peter Vincenti broke down the right, squared the ball to Holroyd who composed himself before scoring his fourth goal in two games.
Following two successive away victories, Stevenage hosted Wycombe Wanderers
at the beginning of October. The game ended 2–0 to Wycombe, both of the visitors goals coming in the first-half. Stevenage drew 1–1 with Rotherham United
a week later at the Don Valley Stadium
. Rotherham took the lead against the run of the play just before half-time, Nicky Law finding the net on the counter attack. After the interval, Stevenage pressed for an equaliser, and restored parity with just eight minutes left; John Mousinho
scoring his first goal for the club after David Bridges
had seen his initial shot saved. A week later, Stevenage entertained Burton Albion
at Broadhall Way, with the score ending 2–1 to the hosts, Stevenage's first home win since August. Stevenage had the chance to take the lead early on after referee Trevor Kettle decided that Chris Holroyd had been pushed in the area by Burton defender Nathan Stanton
. Holroyd subsequently missed the resulting penalty kick. Stevenage were awarded another penalty ten minutes before the interval, this time Lawrie Wilson was the player to be fouled. Regular penalty taker Scott Laird
stepped up and scored the resulting spot-kick. Shortly after the interval, Burton equalised; long-serving Aaron Webster
arriving late into the box to finish neatly and restore parity. Ten minutes later, the home side were in front once again, Holroyd making amends for his penalty miss by scoring on the half-volley following good work down the right wing by Wilson. Substitute Luke Foster
was sent-off with twenty minutes left, but Stevenage held on to take the three points. Stevenage then travelled to the Globe Arena
to face Morecambe
, a game that ended 0–0. Scott Laird saw his penalty saved for the visitors five minutes into the second half after Garry Hunter
had handballed in the area. The Hertfordshire side then welcomed league leaders Chesterfield
to Broadhall Way for the club's last game of October. The game ended 0–0, Stevenage's second consecutive goalless draw.
Stevenage made the short journey to Hertfordshire rivals Barnet
in early November. Stevenage won the match 3–0, their third away win of the season. John Mousinho opened the scoring after half an hour, hitting a "rasping shot" that found the bottom corner of the goal. The lead was doubled just six minutes later, Mark Roberts
sliding in from close range after Michael Bostwick had headed the ball across goal. Mousinho added a third from the penalty spot with ten minutes remaining. Stevenage stretched their unbeaten run to seven games after a 1–1 home draw with Shrewsbury Town
. Chris Holroyd scored after just eight minutes, tapping in from close range after Michael Bostwick's free-kick had been spilled. Shrewsbury equalised ten minutes into the second half through striker Matt Harrold
. The following week, Stevenage lost 1–0 to Accrington Stanley
at the Crown Ground, with Accrington scoring with twenty minutes remaining. Three days later, Stevenage welcomed Southend United
to Broadhall Way, with the game ending 1–1. Stevenage took the lead after twenty five minutes through Stacy Long, who turned in Michael Bostwick's wayward shot. Southend levelled with just five minutes remaining, when substitute Barry Corr
worked his way into the box and finished calmly.
Stevenage's first scheduled game of December was an away trip to Port Vale
. However, the game was called off on 2 December, two days before the match, because of adverse weather conditions. Stevenage returned to action a week later, losing 1–0 at home to Northampton Town
, with Ryan Gilligan
's fourteenth minute strike settling the match. Darius Charles, a second-half substitute, was sent-off just seven minutes into the second-half. Stevenage's trip to Bury
, scheduled to be played on 18 December, was called off a day before the match due to a frozen pitch at Gigg Lane
. The club's home game with Oxford United
on 26 December also fell foul of the adverse weather conditions, with the game being postponed due to a frozen pitch following a 10.30am pitch inspection on the day of the match. A day later, Stevenage's game against Burton Albion was also postponed following a failed pitch inspection at the Pirelli Stadium
. The spate of postponements meant that Stevenage had only played one game in six weeks, as well as having to train on 3G surfaces in the local area.
Stevenage returned to action on 1 January, losing 1–0 to Gillingham
at Priestfield
courtesy of a first-half strike from Adebayo Akinfenwa
. Just hours before the match, Stevenage announced the signing of Byron Harrison
from Carshalton Athletic
. Harrison started the match, playing 61 minutes before being substituted. Just two days later, Stevenage entertained Barnet at Broadhall Way. Former Stevenage manager Paul Fairclough
took caretaker charge of the Barnet side for the game. The game ended 4–2 in Stevenage's favour. The hosts were 2–0 up after just eight minutes, thanks to a Luke Foster
strike and a Grant Basey
own goal. Stevenage's third came just before the half hour mark, Chris Beardsley and Rob Sinclair exchanged passes, before Sinclair sent a looping cross into the box that was met on the volley by the arriving Stacy Long. Captain Mark Roberts added a fourth shortly after the interval, his second goal of the season – his first also coming against Barnet. Barnet added two consolation goals in the space of three second-half minutes through Izale McLeod
and Mark Marshall
. The win meant that Stevenage had secured their first three points since early November. Stevenage then fell to another away defeat, this time losing 1–0 at Chesterfield
at the B2net Stadium, with Chesterfield scoring just before the interval. A week later, Stevenage secured their second consecutive home victory with a 2–0 win against Morecambe at Broadhall Way. Both of the goals came in the first ten minutes of the match – Scott Laird scored the first goal, turning John Mousinho's cross into the net after just five minutes. Four minutes later, Laird's cross was sliced into the net by Morecambe defender Kieran Charnock
. Stevenage then followed this up with another home victory three days later, this time winning 3–0 against Rotherham United. Peter Winn
opened the scoring just before the interval, cutting inside from the right wing and lashing a shot that beat Rotherham goalkeeper Andy Warrington
at his near post. Substitute Byron Harrison scored his first goal for the club just three minutes after coming off the bench, scoring from close range after Rob Sinclair's right wing cross. Scott Laird then added a third in injury-time, collecting Lawrie Wilson's pass and curling the ball into the top right hand corner of the goal.
February began with Stevenage playing their third consecutive home league game, entertaining Gillingham
at Broadhall Way, with the game ending 2–2. Stevenage opened the scoring mid-way through the first-half, Byron Harrison, starting only his second game for the club, heading in Lawrie Wilson's deep cross. Gillingham equalised in first-half injury time, Cody McDonald
scoring from close range. The visitors took the lead just after the interval, Adebayo Akinfenwa, who also scored for Gillingham in the reverse fixture, scored from six yards out following good work by Joe Martin
. Stevenage manager Graham Westley
made two second-half changes, bringing on Ben May and Peter Winn, the latter supplying the cross for Harrison to score his second with fifteen minutes remaining to restore parity. Another 2–2 draw followed three days later, this time against Accrington Stanley. Stevenage had a two goal lead courtesy of strikes from Byron Harrison and Lawrie Wilson, but two late Accrington goals meant that the points were shared. Three days after the draw with Accrington, Stevenage travelled to Gigg Lane
for their first ever game against Bury
. The game ended 3–0 to Bury, courtesy of goals from Andy Bishop
, ex-Stevenage defender Efe Sodje
, and Ryan Lowe
. Stevenage fell to their fifth consecutive away defeat just four days later, losing 1–0 at Shrewsbury Town courtesy of a first-half Nicky Wroe
strike. The club made it five league games without victory on 15 February, drawing 0–0 at home to Oxford United
. Four days after the stalemate with Oxford, Stevenage secured their first away win in four months, winning 1–0 at Crewe Alexandra courtesy of an 87th minute goal from Byron Harrison – Stevenage's first away goal in the league since 2 November 2010. This was followed up with another away win three days later, this time securing three points against Port Vale
at Vale Park
, winning the match 3–1. Stevenage took the lead fifteen minutes before the interval when Anthony Griffith
's 30-yard backpass took a bobble and rolled over Port Vale goalkeeper Chris Martin's foot. The visitors doubled their lead seven minutes later when Peter Winn scored a low drilled effort. Port Vale got a goal back through Sam Morsy
, but David Bridges restored Stevenage's two goal lead after Byron Harrison's cross had ricocheted off the goalkeeper and fell to the feet of Bridges. Stevenage's last game of February was a home game against Cheltenham Town, with Stevenage securing their third consecutive league victory, winning the game 4–0. Goals from Mark Roberts and Byron Harrison had given Stevenage a two goal lead going into half-time. Michael Bostwick added a third in the 52nd minute, lashing the ball across goal from just inside the area after a tidy interchange with Byron Harrison. Two minutes later, Harrison then added his second of the game, and Stevenage's fourth, when he headed in Lawrie Wilson's right wing cross.
Two second-half Torquay United goals ended Stevenage's four match unbeaten run, with the game ending 2–0 to the home side. Torquay substitute Danny Stevens
gave the home side the lead just a minute after half-time. Stevenage captain Mark Roberts was given a straight red card with twenty minutes remaining for bringing down Chris Zebroski
in the area, with the latter missing the subsequent penalty. Torquay doubled their lead with five minutes remaining through Jake Robinson
. This was followed up with another defeat three days later, this time a 1–0 loss to Hereford United at Broadhall Way. Four days later, on 12 March, Stevenage beat Wycombe Wanderers 1–0 at Adams Park
. John Mousinho scored the only goal of the game just after half-time, scoring against his former club with a goal from 30 yards out. Stevenage had to play with ten men for the last thirty minutes of the match after Scott Laird was sent-off for two bookable offences. Another away victory followed three days later as Stevenage beat Oxford United 2–1 at the Kassam Stadium
. Stevenage took the lead mid-way through the first half when Harry Worley
deflected Darius Charles' header into his own goal. Oxford equalised in first-half injury-time, Tom Craddock
scoring from the penalty spot after Peter Winn was adjudged to have fouled Josh Payne
in the area. Just three minutes after half-time, Stevenage striker Craig Reid scored his first goal for the club after good work from Rob Sinclair – the goal gave the visitors their fifth win in their last seven outings. Stevenage secured their third consecutive victory with a 2–1 home win against Lincoln City on 19 March 2011. Lincoln striker Ashley Grimes
scored from the penalty spot after Scott Laird had handled in the area. The home side equalised four minutes later, John Mousinho's shot was saved by Lincoln goalkeeper Trevor Carson
, but Lawrie Wilson was on hand to score the rebound. Wilson doubled his goal tally for the day on the hour mark, lashing a shot past Carson from 25 yards after a neat interchange with Mousinho. A fourth straight win followed three days later, with two John Mousinho goals securing a 2–0 victory against Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium. Stevenage secured their fifth straight victory four days later, comprehensively beating Macclesfield Town 4–0 at Moss Rose
. The away side took the lead on the half hour mark, captain Mark Roberts scoring from close range after Darius Charles' shot was driven across the face of goal. Rob Sinclair doubled Stevenage's lead five minutes later, scoring his first goal for the club. Roberts was on hand to head home his second of the game just after the interval, and Sinclair made it four following good work from Charles.
A sixth straight win followed on 2 April 2011, when Stevenage beat Bradford City 2–1 at Broadhall Way. The home side took the lead with ten minutes remaining of the first-half, Stacy Long was fouled in the area and referee Brendan Malone pointed to the spot. John Mousinho stepped up to score the penalty, his seventh goal of the season. Bradford equalised with just twenty minutes remaining – the Stevenage defence failed to deal with a ball into the area, and Bradford midfielder Dave Syers
was on hand to poke the ball into the net. Stevenage responded within five minutes, Mousinho fed Craig Reid down the left, who squared the ball to Darius Charles, who subsequently drilled the ball low past goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin
to give Stevenage all three points. Stevenage drew their following game 2–2 at Stockport County. The away side took the lead ten minutes after half-time through Mark Roberts. However, two quick-fire Stockport goals within the space of three second-half minutes gave Stockport the lead. Lawrie Wilson popped up in injury-time to secure Stevenage a point. Another 2–2 draw followed, this time at home to Aldershot Town. Stevenage took the lead after ten minutes, Darius Charles scoring from John Mousinho's lofted free-kick. Aldershot equalised just before half-time, Alex Rodman
lashing the ball home after Stevenage had failed to clear the ball. Rodman scored again just after the break, cutting in from the left channel and scoring from just outside the area. The home side restored parity for twenty minutes remaining; Mousinho's corner arrived to Luke Foster at the back post, who rifled his shot through a body of players to earn Stevenage a valuable point. Stevenage's eight game unbeaten run ended on 22 April 2011, following a 1–0 defeat to Southend United at Roots Hall
. Stevenage were reduced to ten men in the first-half, after Peter Winn was dismissed for a challenge on Sean Clohessy
. The visitors were awarded a second-half penalty after Southend defender Bilel Mohsni
fouled Byron Harrison, but John Mousinho's subsequent penalty was saved. Barry Corr scored what proved to the be the winner ten minutes from time. Stevenage recorded a win just three days later, beating play-off rivals Port Vale 1–0 at Broadhall Way thanks to a goal from Lawrie Wilson with twenty minutes remaining. The club fell to their second successive away defeat on 30 April, losing 2–0 at Northampton Town at Sixfields Stadium
. Both Luke Foster and John Mousinho were sent-off for Stevenage.
Stevenage faced Bury at Broadhall Way on 7 May 2011, ending in a 3–3 draw, a result that ultimately meant Stevenage finished sixth and subsequently earned a place in the play-offs. Stevenage took the lead after eight minutes, Scott Laird lashing a shot from outside that area that beat Bury goalkeeper Cameron Belford
. Bury were level just seven minutes later, Steven Schumacher
's tame effort crept past Chris Day's outstretched arm. Three minutes later, Stevenage were back in front once more – Craig Reid scoring from the penalty spot after Byron Harrison had been fouled in the area by Belford. Bury restored parity for the second time in the game on the half hour mark; on loan striker Nicky Ajose
stooping low to head in Mike Jones
low cross. Bury took the lead for the first time in the game with just twenty minutes remaining, Schumacher scoring his second goal of the game with a strike from 35 yards. However, three minutes later, the game was level again, Ben May poking in his first goal for the club after the Bury defence had failed to deal with Rob Sinclair's cross.
over two legs in the League Two play-off semi-finals. The first leg was played on 15 May 2011, at Broadhall Way
, televised live on Sky Sports
. Stevenage won the match 2–0, courtesy of Stacy Long
's deflected effort and Joel Byrom
's toe-poke past the onrushing Alex Cisak
, both of which came in the first-half of the game. This subsequently meant Stevenage took a two goal lead into the second leg, which was played five days later at Accrington's Crown Ground, also televised live on Sky Sports. Stevenage won the match 1–0, meaning a 3–0 aggregate victory. Chris Beardsley
scored the only goal of the game in the 90th minute, turning in the area and beating Cisak with a neat finish. Twenty minutes prior to Beardsley's goal, Accrington were reduced to nine men within the space of a minute. Joe Jacobson
was sent-off for a foul on Lawrie Wilson
, while Sean McConville
received a straight red card for violent conduct – raising his hand into Stacy Long's face on three separate occasions.
The win meant that Stevenage would play Torquay United
in the 2010–11 League Two play-off final
on 28 May 2011. Stevenage had never beaten Torquay prior to the final, and in the six previous meetings between the clubs, they had drawn twice and lost the other four games. Torquay had finished seventh in the league, and had beaten fourth placed Shrewsbury Town
by a 2–0 aggregate scoreline in the semi-final on their way to the final. The final was hosted at Manchester United
's Old Trafford
stadium due to the UEFA Champions League
2011 final
being held at Wembley Stadium
. The game ended 1–0 to Stevenage, meaning the club had earned back-to-back promotions in their first ever season in the Football League. Stevenage dominated the first-half and forged a number of chances – Craig Reid's shot was blocked following good work from Darius Charles
, and Charles himself had a header tipped over the crossbar. Just five minutes before the interval, Stevenage took the lead through John Mousinho
, who had missed the club's three previous games due to suspension. Mousinho picked the ball up 40 yards out and ran at the Torquay defence before beating goalkeeper Scott Bevan
with a drilled shot from 25 yards out. Torquay improved in the second-half and dominated the second period, Billy Kee
was denied by Chris Day
on two separate occasions, while Jake Robinson
saw his 20 yard effort skim off the crossbar. Stevenage held on to secure the win and a book place in League One
for the first time in their history.
for the first ever time during the club's 2010–11 campaign. First Round fixtures for the competition were released on 16 June 2010, with Stevenage being drawn against Championship
opposition in the form of Portsmouth
at Broadhall Way
. The game took place on 9 August 2010. The match ended 2–1 to Portsmouth, with Darren Murphy
scoring Stevenage's goal in the first–half with a long-range strike that was deflected. Murphy's goal had cancelled out Nadir Çiftçi
's header, but Michael Brown's diving header just before half-time proved to be the winner.
at the First Round stage – the first time the club has entered the competition at this stage since 1997. First Round fixtures for the competition were released on 24 October 2010, with Stevenage being dealt a home draw against League One
side Milton Keynes Dons
. The game ended 0–0, with the replay taking place on 16 November at Stadium:mk. Stevenage won the replay 7–6 on penalties after the game had ended 1–1 after extra-time. MK Dons took the lead just four minutes into the second half, Lewis Guy
scoring from close range after Stevenage had dominated for periods during the first-half. Substitute Darius Charles
scored his first goal for the club deep into injury-time to take the game to extra-time, lashing home after David Martin fumbled Yemi Odubade
's cross. Stevenage held their nerve from twelve yards to win 7–6 on penalties to ensure they progressed to the second round of the FA Cup for the first time since 2005. The win meant that Stevenage faced AFC Wimbledon
at Kingsmeadow, who had beaten Ebbsfleet United after extra-time in the previous round. Stevenage's game against AFC Wimbledon was televised live on ITV
, after the channel had anticipated a tie between AFC Wimbledon and MK Dons
. Stevenage won the match 2–0, courtesy of a free-kick from debutant Josh Walker
that went in off the post in the first-half, and a tidy finish from substitute Yemi Odubade with ten minutes remaining.
The draw for the Third Round took place on 28 November 2010, with Stevenage being drawn at home to Premier League side Newcastle United
. The teams last met in the Fourth Round of the same competition in January 1998, a tie that is remembered for Giuliano Grazioli
's equaliser to take the game to a replay, as well as Alan Shearer
's "controversial goal that appeared to not cross the line" in the replay at St James' Park
. The game was televised on ESPN
and took place on 8 January 2011 in front of a crowd of 6,644. Stevenage won the tie 3–1, becoming only the third team in the fourth tier of English football to beat a Premier League side since its formation. Stevenage took the lead five minutes into the second-half, Stacy Long
's shot took a deflection off the head of Mike Williamson
, beating the stranded Tim Krul
. Five minutes later, Stevenage doubled their lead, Michael Bostwick
picked up the loose ball and rifled in a shot that went in off the post from 25 yards out. Newcastle substitute Cheik Tiote was given a straight red card with twenty minutes remaining for a foul on Stevenage defender Jon Ashton
. Joey Barton
pulled a goal back for Newcastle in injury-time with a long range effort that dipped over Chris Day
, but Stevenage replied instantly with Peter Winn
neatly finishing past Krul after good work from John Mousinho
.
The draw for the Fourth Round of the FA Cup was made on 9 January 2011. Stevenage were dealt a home draw against Championship
side Reading
, who had beaten Premier League side West Brom
in the previous round. The game was played on 29 January 2011. Stevenage lost the tie 2–1 in front of a crowd of 6,614. Reading took the lead mid-way through the first-half, midfielder Mikele Leigertwood
was given time and space to run at the Stevenage defence, and he side-footed the ball past Chris Day to ensure Reading had a one goal interval at half-time. The hosts levelled the tie with just twenty minutes remaining, Stevenage broke from a Reading corner and the ball found its way to Darius Charles, who cut inside and curled the ball past the outstretched Adam Federici
. Reading won the game with three minutes left, leading scorer Shane Long
scoring from close range following Jobi McAnuff
's teasing cross.
for the first ever time as a league side during the club's 2010–11 campaign. First Round fixtures for the competition were released on 14 August 2010, with Stevenage being drawn against League One
opposition in the form of Brentford
at Broadhall Way
. Stevenage lost the tie 1–0, with Brentford striker Robbie Simpson
scoring the only goal of the game in the first-half.
*Torquay United deducted 1 point for fielding an unregistered player.
‡Hereford United deducted 3 points for fielding an unregistered player.
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2010–11 Football League Two
The 2010–11 Football League Two season, , was the lowest division of the Football League for that season...
was Stevenage F.C.'s first season in the Football League, where the club competed in League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
. This article shows statistics of the club's players in the season, and also lists all matches that the club were played in the season
2010–11 in English football
The 2010–11 season was the 131st season of competitive football in England.The season began on 6 August 2010 for the Football Leagues, with the Premier League and Football Conference both starting eight days later on 14 August 2010. The Championship, League One, and League Two ended on 7 May...
. Their first place finish and subsequent promotion means it will be their first ever season of playing in the Football League, having featured in the Conference National for the past sixteen years. The season also marked the first season that the club played under its new name – Stevenage Football Club, dropping 'Borough' from its title as of 1 June 2010. It was the third year in charge for manager Graham Westley
Graham Westley
Graham Neil Westley is an English former footballer and is currently manager of League One side Stevenage, where he has been in charge since 2008, his second spell at the club....
during his second spell at the club; having previously managed the Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England. The county town is Hertford.The county is one of the Home Counties and lies inland, bordered by Greater London , Buckinghamshire , Bedfordshire , Cambridgeshire and...
side from 2003 to 2006.
Ahead of the club's first season in the Football League, Westley stated a desire to give the majority of the squad that had won promotion from the Conference National a chance to ply their trade in League Two. This subsequently meant there was a similar level of transfer activity to the club's 2009–10 campaign. Three players left the club ahead of the 2010–11 season. Andy Drury
Andy Drury
Andrew Mark Drury is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Crawley Town on loan from Ipswich Town in the Championship.-Early career:...
decided to leave Stevenage in favour of a move back into non-league, joining Luton Town
Luton Town F.C.
Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was...
on a free transfer, while both Mark Albrighton
Mark Albrighton
Mark Christopher Albrighton is an English footballer who plays as a central defender for Conference North side Nuneaton Town.-Career:...
and Eddie Odhiambo were released in June 2010. Five players joined the club during the close season. Darius Charles
Darius Charles
Wesley Darius Donald Charles , more commonly known as Darius Charles, is an English footballer who plays for Stevenage as a defender....
was the first signing of the season, joining Stevenage from Ebbsfleet United for a fee set by a tribunal. Wingers Peter Winn
Peter Winn (footballer)
Peter Harry Winn is an English footballer who plays as a winger or striker. Winn is currently playing for Conference National club Cambridge United, on loan from League One side Stevenage....
and Rob Sinclair
Rob Sinclair (footballer born 1989)
Robert James "Rob" Sinclair is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Sinclair started his career at Luton Town, and played regularly for the club's Under–18 side and reserve team. He was loaned out to Conference National side Salisbury City until the end of...
signed on free transfers from Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
and Salisbury City
Salisbury City F.C.
Salisbury City Football Club is an English football club based in Salisbury, Wiltshire currently playing in the Conference South. They were formed in 1947 and play at The Raymond McEnhill Stadium...
respectively, while defender Luke Foster
Luke Foster
Luke James Foster is an English footballer who plays for League Two side Rotherham United as a defender.Foster started his career as a trainee with Sheffield Wednesday, signing a professional contract with the club at the age of 18...
joined the club after being released by Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town F.C.
Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910...
. Stevenage also announced the signing of midfielder John Mousinho
John Mousinho
John Michael Lewis Mousinho is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Mousinho began his professional football career at Brentford, having previously been on the books at Chesham United and Notre Dame Fighting Irish respectively – the latter whilst studying...
in late June 2010, who rejected a contract extension at Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
in order to sign for the club. In terms of transfers during the 2010–11 campaign, strikers Lee Boylan
Lee Boylan
Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference....
, Tim Sills
Tim Sills
Timothy "Tim" Sills is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Basingstoke Town.Sills was a product of Millwall's youth system and was a regular in the club's youth team up until he left in 1997...
and Peter Vincenti
Peter Vincenti
Peter Vincenti is a footballer who plays for League Two side Aldershot Town as a midfielder or a striker.Vincenti began his career at Jersey football side St. Peter, after progressing through the Jersey Football Association's centre of excellence. He spent two years with the club, playing for the...
were all allowed to find new clubs in January 2011, while both Marvin Williams
Marvin Williams (footballer)
Marvin Travis Williams is an English footballer, currently playing for Salisbury City.Williams began his career as a trainee at Millwall, progressing through the club's youth system and into the first-team. Williams made his first-team debut for Millwall during the club's 2005–06 campaign, signing...
and Taiwo Atieno
Taiwo Atieno
Taiwo Leo Awuonda Atieno is an English-born Kenya international footballer, who currently plays for League Two side Torquay United. He previously played in the Football League for Walsall, Rochdale, Chester City and Darlington, and in the USL First Division for the Puerto Rico Islanders and...
had brief spells with the club. Three strikers joined the club during the season, Ben May
Ben May
Ben Steven May is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a striker.May began his career at Southampton's youth academy in 1998, before playing at Fulham's centre of excellence for a year. In 2000, he moved once again, this time joining Millwall's youth set-up...
and Byron Harrison
Byron Harrison (footballer)
Byron Junior Harrison is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a striker....
signed for the club on free transfers, whilst Craig Reid joined from Newport County
Newport County A.F.C.
Newport County Association Football Club are a professional football club based in the city of Newport, south Wales, who currently play in the Conference National, the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
for what was a "club record fee" in January 2011.
Stevenage recorded just one league win from their first seven league fixtures, and suffered from inconsistency for the first half of the league campaign. Following four defeats in six games in December 2010 and January 2011, Stevenage found themselves in 18th position, just four points above the relegation zone. However, during a congested period throughout February and March 2011, Stevenage won nine games out of eleven, propelling the club up the league table and into the play-off positions. This included winning six games on the trot, a sequence only matched by Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
. A 3–3 draw on the last day of the season against Bury confirmed Stevenage's place in the play-offs, finishing sixth with 69 points. This meant that they faced fifth placed Accrington Stanley
Accrington Stanley F.C.
Accrington Stanley is an English association football club from Accrington in Lancashire, in the North West of England, who play in Football League Two, the fourth-highest division in the English football league system....
over two legs in the play-off semi-finals, winning both legs and securing an aggregate 3–0 win. They beat Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
1–0 in the final
2011 Football League Two play-off Final
The 2011 Football League Two play-off final was a football match contested by Stevenage and Torquay United on 28 May 2011 at Old Trafford in Manchester to decide the fourth team to be promoted from League Two to League One for the 2011–12 season....
, held at Old Trafford
Old Trafford
Old Trafford commonly refers to two sporting arenas:* Old Trafford, home of Manchester United F.C.* Old Trafford Cricket Ground, home of Lancashire County Cricket ClubOld Trafford can also refer to:...
, thanks to a goal from John Mousinho just before half-time. The win meant that Stevenage would play in League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
, the third tier of English football, during the 2011–12 season for the first time in their history.
The 2010–11 season also witnessed Stevenage compete in both the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
and Football League Trophy
Football League Trophy
The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
for the first time in their history as a league side, falling to home defeats in the first round of both competitions to Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
and Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
respectively. Stevenage also reached the Fourth Round of the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
, only the second time the club had reached this stage. The cup run included beating League One side Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons F.C.
.Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional football club founded in 2004 and based since 2007 at Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire...
on penalties, as well as beating AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon is a professional English football club that traces its origins to Wimbledon in the London Borough of Merton. Based at Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames, the club are members of Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football....
live on ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
. Stevenage were drawn against Premier League side Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
, a tie which resulted in many recalling the previous meetings between the two clubs in 1998. The tie ended 3–1 in Stevenage's favour, becoming only the third team in the fourth tier of English football to beat a Premier League side since its formation. Stevenage eventually lost in the following round 2–1 to Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
side Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
.
Byron Harrison, who joined the club in January 2011, and John Mousinho, finished as joint top goalscorers for the season with eight goals each. Goalkeeper Chris Day
Chris Day
Christopher Nicholas Day is an English professional football goalkeeper currently playing for League One side Stevenage....
played every minute of every one of Stevenage's 56 games during the season. Jon Ashton
Jon Ashton
Jonathan James "Jon" Ashton is an English footballer, currently playing for League One side Stevenage....
won all three end of the season awards, including Player of the Year.
Players information
| No. | Name | Nationality | Position | Date Of Birth (Age) | Signed From | Notes |
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| 1 | Ashley Bayes Ashley Bayes Ashley John Bayes is an English professional football goalkeeper who is currently plays for Conference South side Basingstoke Town... |
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GK | 19 April 1972 (age 39) | Crawley Town Crawley Town F.C. Crawley Town Football Club is an English football club based in Crawley, West Sussex. They won the title of the Football Conference, by a record 15 point margin on second place, and with it promotion to The Football League, in April 2011.-1896–2009:... |
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| 16 | Chris Day Chris Day Christopher Nicholas Day is an English professional football goalkeeper currently playing for League One side Stevenage.... |
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GK | 28 July 1975 (age 36) | Millwall Millwall F.C. Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the... |
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| 29 | Joe Welch | |
GK | 10 September 1988 (age 23) | Histon Histon F.C. Histon Football Club is an English football club based in the twin villages of Histon and Impington, approximately north of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. From the 2007–08 season they competed in the Conference National, the highest level that the club has ever reached in the English football league... (loan) |
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| Defenders | ||||||
| 3 | Scott Laird Scott Laird Scott Benjamin Laird is a defender currently playing for League One side Stevenage.Laird began his football career as a trainee at Plymouth Argyle, progressing through the club's centre of excellence. He spent a total of eight years on the club's books, but only managed to make one first–team... |
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LB | 15 May 1988 (age 23) | Plymouth Argyle Plymouth Argyle F.C. Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the... |
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| 4 | Darius Charles Darius Charles Wesley Darius Donald Charles , more commonly known as Darius Charles, is an English footballer who plays for Stevenage as a defender.... |
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CB | 10 December 1987 (age 24) | Ebbsfleet United | |
| 5 | Jon Ashton Jon Ashton Jonathan James "Jon" Ashton is an English footballer, currently playing for League One side Stevenage.... |
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CB | 4 October 1982 (age 29) | Grays Athletic Grays Athletic F.C. Grays Athletic Football Club is an English football club currently based in Corringham, Essex after leaving the New Recreation Ground in Grays at the end of the 2009–10 season... |
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| 6 | Luke Foster Luke Foster Luke James Foster is an English footballer who plays for League Two side Rotherham United as a defender.Foster started his career as a trainee with Sheffield Wednesday, signing a professional contract with the club at the age of 18... |
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CB | 8 September 1985 (age 26) | Mansfield Town Mansfield Town F.C. Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910... |
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| 14 | Mark Roberts Mark Roberts (footballer born 1983) Mark Alan Roberts is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a defender.Roberts started his career at Crewe Alexandra at the age of 11, and progressed through the youth ranks at the club; signing a professional contract with The Railwaymen at the age of 19... (c) |
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CB | 16 October 1983 (age 28) | Northwich Victoria Northwich Victoria F.C. Northwich Victoria Football Club are an English football club who play at the Victoria Stadium in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, the seventh tier of the English football league system.Northwich are an old club, founded in 1874 and named in honour of... |
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| 25 | Ronnie Henry Ronnie Henry Ronnie Stephen Henry is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage. Henry was the first ever player to lift a competitive trophy at the new Wembley Stadium in May 2007.... |
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RB | 20 January 1984 (age 28) | Dublin City Dublin City F.C. Dublin City Football Club was an Irish association football club that played in the League of Ireland. They were formed in 1999 after a split within Home Farm Everton and they originally played as Home Farm Fingal before changing their name for the 2001–02 season... |
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| Midfielders | ||||||
| 2 | Lawrie Wilson Lawrie Wilson Lawrie Robert Wilson is an English footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for League One side Stevenage.Wilson started his career at Charlton Athletic, and played regularly for the club's Under-18 side and reserve team until he was released in 2006... |
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RM Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
11 September 1987 (age 24) | Colchester United Colchester United F.C. Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910.... |
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| 7 | Darren Murphy Darren Murphy Darren Murphy is an Irish footballer who plays for Stevenage in League One as a midfielder. He previously played for Cork City in the League of Ireland.... |
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CM Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
28 July 1985 (age 26) | Cork City | |
| 8 | Stacy Long Stacy Long Stacy William Long is an English footballer who plays for Stevenage of League One as a midfielder.Long started his football career at Charlton Athletic in 1995 and progressed through the youth system, spending a total of ten years on the club's books, and although a regular in the reserve side he... |
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CM Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
11 January 1985 (age 27) | Ebbsfleet United | |
| 13 | Joel Byrom Joel Byrom Joel Alan Byrom is an English professional footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder, having joined the club in May 2009.... |
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CM Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
14 September 1986 (age 25) | Northwich Victoria Northwich Victoria F.C. Northwich Victoria Football Club are an English football club who play at the Victoria Stadium in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, the seventh tier of the English football league system.Northwich are an old club, founded in 1874 and named in honour of... |
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| 17 | Peter Winn Peter Winn (footballer) Peter Harry Winn is an English footballer who plays as a winger or striker. Winn is currently playing for Conference National club Cambridge United, on loan from League One side Stevenage.... |
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LM Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
19 December 1988 (age 23) | Scunthorpe United Scunthorpe United F.C. Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One.... |
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| 18 | David Bridges David Bridges David Stephen Bridges is an English footballer who plays for Kettering Town as a midfielder.Bridges started his career with local side Cambridge United, progressing through the club's youth system and eventually breaking into the first–team in 2001... |
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CM Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
22 September 1982 (age 29) | Kettering Town Kettering Town F.C. Kettering Town Football Club are a football club originating in Kettering, Northamptonshire but currently based in the nearby village of Irthlingborough. The club play in the Conference National after winning the Conference North in 2007–08... |
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| 21 | John Mousinho John Mousinho John Michael Lewis Mousinho is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Mousinho began his professional football career at Brentford, having previously been on the books at Chesham United and Notre Dame Fighting Irish respectively – the latter whilst studying... |
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CM Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
30 April 1986 (age 25) | Wycombe Wanderers Wycombe Wanderers F.C. Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play... |
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| 23 | Rob Sinclair Rob Sinclair (footballer born 1989) Robert James "Rob" Sinclair is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Sinclair started his career at Luton Town, and played regularly for the club's Under–18 side and reserve team. He was loaned out to Conference National side Salisbury City until the end of... |
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RM Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
29 August 1989 (age 22) | Salisbury City Salisbury City F.C. Salisbury City Football Club is an English football club based in Salisbury, Wiltshire currently playing in the Conference South. They were formed in 1947 and play at The Raymond McEnhill Stadium... |
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| 24 | Michael Bostwick Michael Bostwick Michael Paul T. Bostwick is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Bostwick started his career at Millwall, and played regularly for the club's Under–18 side and reserve team. At the age of 17, he joined Conference National side Crawley Town on work... |
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CM Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
17 May 1988 (age 23) | Ebbsfleet United | |
| Forwards | ||||||
| 10 | Craig Reid | |
FW | 17 December 1985 (age 26) | Newport County Newport County A.F.C. Newport County Association Football Club are a professional football club based in the city of Newport, south Wales, who currently play in the Conference National, the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system... |
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| 11 | Yemi Odubade Yemi Odubade Yemi Odubade is a Nigerian footballer, currently playing for Gateshead.Odubade began his football career in England, playing in the Sussex County League for Eastbourne Town in 2002, where he scored over 70 times in just two seasons at the East Sussex club in all competitions... |
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FW | 4 July 1984 (age 27) | Oxford United Oxford United F.C. Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The... |
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| 12 | Ben May Ben May Ben Steven May is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a striker.May began his career at Southampton's youth academy in 1998, before playing at Fulham's centre of excellence for a year. In 2000, he moved once again, this time joining Millwall's youth set-up... |
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FW | 10 March 1984 (age 27) | Scunthorpe United Scunthorpe United F.C. Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One.... |
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| 20 | Chris Beardsley Chris Beardsley Christopher Kelan "Chris" Beardsley is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a striker.Beardsley started his career with Mansfield Town, spending two years at the club, during which he spent a brief period on loan at Worksop Town in 2004... |
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FW | 28 February 1984 (age 27) | Kettering Town Kettering Town F.C. Kettering Town Football Club are a football club originating in Kettering, Northamptonshire but currently based in the nearby village of Irthlingborough. The club play in the Conference National after winning the Conference North in 2007–08... |
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| 26 | Byron Harrison Byron Harrison (footballer) Byron Junior Harrison is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a striker.... |
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FW | 15 June 1987 (age 24) | Carshalton Athletic Carshalton Athletic F.C. Carshalton Athletic F.C. is an English football club based in Carshalton in the London Borough of Sutton, London. They currently play in the Isthmian League Premier Division, and are based at the War Memorial Sports Ground.-Early years:... |
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Management
Legend
| Win | Draw | Loss |
Pre-season
In June 2010, Stevenage announced that their pre–season campaign would consist of eight friendlies to open the 2010–11 season. Stevenage's proposed friendly against Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
on 27 July was cancelled and was subsequently replaced with a home fixture against local Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
side Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
. Stevenage were due to face Dover Athletic
Dover Athletic F.C.
Dover Athletic Football Club is an association football team based in the town of Dover, Kent, England. The club was formed in 1983 after the dissolution of the town's previous club, Dover, whose place in the Southern League was taken by the new club...
in late July, but the friendly was cancelled at the request of Dover. The first-team squad reported back for pre–season training on 27 June. Stevenage played League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
in a "behind closed doors" match on 13 July in a fixture "played away from the club's Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way, known as The Lamex Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is an association football stadium in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. It has been the home ground of Stevenage since 1980, and has a capacity of 7,100 people, including 3,142 seats.-History:The club plays at Broadhall Way, previously...
base". Stevenage won the match 1–0 courtesy of an 82nd minute strike from Tim Sills
Tim Sills
Timothy "Tim" Sills is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Basingstoke Town.Sills was a product of Millwall's youth system and was a regular in the club's youth team up until he left in 1997...
. The following day, Stevenage beat Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
outfit Histon
Histon F.C.
Histon Football Club is an English football club based in the twin villages of Histon and Impington, approximately north of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. From the 2007–08 season they competed in the Conference National, the highest level that the club has ever reached in the English football league...
2–0 at Bridge Road, with goals in either half from Yemi Odubade
Yemi Odubade
Yemi Odubade is a Nigerian footballer, currently playing for Gateshead.Odubade began his football career in England, playing in the Sussex County League for Eastbourne Town in 2002, where he scored over 70 times in just two seasons at the East Sussex club in all competitions...
and Scott Laird
Scott Laird
Scott Benjamin Laird is a defender currently playing for League One side Stevenage.Laird began his football career as a trainee at Plymouth Argyle, progressing through the club's centre of excellence. He spent a total of eight years on the club's books, but only managed to make one first–team...
. Trialists Chris Dickson
Chris Dickson (footballer)
Christopher Alexander "Chris" Dickson is an English-born Ghanaian international footballer, of Ghanaian and Jamaican descent, who played as a striker for Nea Salamis Famagusta in the Cypriot First Division....
, Warren McBean, and Omer Riza
Ömer Riza
Ömer Kerim Ali Rıza is a footballer who plays for Histon as a striker.-Career:Born in Edmonton, London, of Turkish Cypriot descent, Rıza started his career as a youth with English club Arsenal and made his first team debut on 2 November 1998 against Derby County in the League Cup...
also featured in the match. Two days later, Stevenage travelled to Conference South
Conference South
Conference South is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National...
side Chelmsford City
Chelmsford City F.C.
Chelmsford City F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Chelmsford, Essex. The club are currently members of the Conference South and play at the Melbourne Stadium.-Chelmsford:...
for their third pre–season fixture; with the game ending 1–1. Chelmsford took the lead early in the second–half, before Charlie Griffin
Charlie Griffin
Charles John "Charlie" Griffin is an English professional footballer who plays for Forest Green Rovers.Griffin started his career with Bristol Rovers, spending two years at the club and progressing through the club's youth system. He was released at the age of 18 and played part–time football with...
equalised for the visitors with ten minutes remaining. Both Dickson and McBean trialled once more, while another trialist, John Grant
John Grant (footballer)
John Anthony Carlton Grant is an English footballer and plays as a striker for Macclesfield Town.-Crewe Alexandra:...
, also played 45 minutes of the match. Stevenage's fourth pre–season fixture against Championship side Norwich City
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
ended in a 0–0 draw, with Scott Laird missing a penalty in the second-half for the hosts. Striker Bas Savage
Bas Savage
Basir "Bas" Mohammed Savage is a professional English footballer who plays as a striker for Northampton Town. He is known for his trademark moonwalk goal celebration and his outrageous hairstyles which have gained him cult fame on TV's Soccer AM.-Starting out at Reading:Savage started his...
also trialled for Stevenage, coming on as a 50th minute substitute in the match. Stevenage then entertained another Championship side in the form of newly-promoted Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
, with Stevenage winning the match 2–1. Former Millwall player Peter Vincenti
Peter Vincenti
Peter Vincenti is a footballer who plays for League Two side Aldershot Town as a midfielder or a striker.Vincenti began his career at Jersey football side St. Peter, after progressing through the Jersey Football Association's centre of excellence. He spent two years with the club, playing for the...
opened the scoring in the first-half, and the lead was doubled early on in the second-half courtesy of new signing Peter Winn
Peter Winn (footballer)
Peter Harry Winn is an English footballer who plays as a winger or striker. Winn is currently playing for Conference National club Cambridge United, on loan from League One side Stevenage....
. Millwall pulled a goal back with ten minutes remaining through former Stevenage striker Steve Morison
Steve Morison
Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence...
. Three days later, Stevenage lost 2–0 to Watford at Broadhall Way, the club's first defeat of the pre–season campaign. The following day, Stevenage beat Corby Town
Corby Town F.C.
Corby Town F.C. is an English football club based in Corby, Northamptonshire. They will be members of the Conference North for the 2011–12 season. The Steelmen play their home games at the newly built Steel Park, adjacent to their previous ground, Rockingham Triangle Sports Stadium, which is...
1–0, with Chris Beardsley
Chris Beardsley
Christopher Kelan "Chris" Beardsley is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a striker.Beardsley started his career with Mansfield Town, spending two years at the club, during which he spent a brief period on loan at Worksop Town in 2004...
's first-half strike proving to be the decider. After the match, it was announced that Stevenage would add another friendly to their schedule, playing local side Hitchin Town
Hitchin Town F.C.
Hitchin Town Football Club are an English semi-professional football club based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. They will compete in the Southern Football League's Premier Division for the 2011–12 season...
on 2 August. In the club's penultimate game of the pre–season campaign, Stevenage lost 1–0 to Conference National side Newport County at Spytty Park
Newport Stadium
Newport Stadium is a football and athletics stadium in Newport, Wales. It is currently the home of Newport County A.F.C., Llanwern F.C. and Newport Harriers Athletic Club. Albion Rovers F.C...
. Stevenage won their final pre–season fixture 4–0 against Hitchin Town. Charlie Griffin, Mark Roberts
Mark Roberts (footballer born 1983)
Mark Alan Roberts is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a defender.Roberts started his career at Crewe Alexandra at the age of 11, and progressed through the youth ranks at the club; signing a professional contract with The Railwaymen at the age of 19...
, and Michael Bostwick gave Stevenage a three goal lead going into the interval, and Chris Beardsley added a fourth in the second-half to complete the scoring.
| Game | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers | Notes |
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| 1 | Yeovil Town F.C. Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05... |
Tim Sills Timothy "Tim" Sills is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Basingstoke Town.Sills was a product of Millwall's youth system and was a regular in the club's youth team up until he left in 1997... |
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| 2 | Histon F.C. Histon Football Club is an English football club based in the twin villages of Histon and Impington, approximately north of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. From the 2007–08 season they competed in the Conference National, the highest level that the club has ever reached in the English football league... |
Yemi Odubade Yemi Odubade is a Nigerian footballer, currently playing for Gateshead.Odubade began his football career in England, playing in the Sussex County League for Eastbourne Town in 2002, where he scored over 70 times in just two seasons at the East Sussex club in all competitions... , Laird Scott Laird Scott Benjamin Laird is a defender currently playing for League One side Stevenage.Laird began his football career as a trainee at Plymouth Argyle, progressing through the club's centre of excellence. He spent a total of eight years on the club's books, but only managed to make one first–team... |
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| 3 | Chelmsford City F.C. Chelmsford City F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Chelmsford, Essex. The club are currently members of the Conference South and play at the Melbourne Stadium.-Chelmsford:... |
Charlie Griffin Charles John "Charlie" Griffin is an English professional footballer who plays for Forest Green Rovers.Griffin started his career with Bristol Rovers, spending two years at the club and progressing through the club's youth system. He was released at the age of 18 and played part–time football with... |
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| 4 | Norwich City F.C. Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The... |
Broadhall Way Broadhall Way, known as The Lamex Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is an association football stadium in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. It has been the home ground of Stevenage since 1980, and has a capacity of 7,100 people, including 3,142 seats.-History:The club plays at Broadhall Way, previously... |
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| 5 | Millwall F.C. Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the... |
Peter Vincenti Peter Vincenti is a footballer who plays for League Two side Aldershot Town as a midfielder or a striker.Vincenti began his career at Jersey football side St. Peter, after progressing through the Jersey Football Association's centre of excellence. He spent two years with the club, playing for the... , Winn Peter Winn (footballer) Peter Harry Winn is an English footballer who plays as a winger or striker. Winn is currently playing for Conference National club Cambridge United, on loan from League One side Stevenage.... |
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| 6 | Watford F.C. Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade... |
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| 7 | Corby Town F.C. Corby Town F.C. is an English football club based in Corby, Northamptonshire. They will be members of the Conference North for the 2011–12 season. The Steelmen play their home games at the newly built Steel Park, adjacent to their previous ground, Rockingham Triangle Sports Stadium, which is... |
Chris Beardsley Christopher Kelan "Chris" Beardsley is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a striker.Beardsley started his career with Mansfield Town, spending two years at the club, during which he spent a brief period on loan at Worksop Town in 2004... |
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| 8 | Newport Stadium Newport Stadium is a football and athletics stadium in Newport, Wales. It is currently the home of Newport County A.F.C., Llanwern F.C. and Newport Harriers Athletic Club. Albion Rovers F.C... |
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| 9 | Hitchin Town F.C. Hitchin Town Football Club are an English semi-professional football club based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. They will compete in the Southern Football League's Premier Division for the 2011–12 season... |
Charlie Griffin Charles John "Charlie" Griffin is an English professional footballer who plays for Forest Green Rovers.Griffin started his career with Bristol Rovers, spending two years at the club and progressing through the club's youth system. He was released at the age of 18 and played part–time football with... , Roberts Mark Roberts (footballer born 1983) Mark Alan Roberts is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a defender.Roberts started his career at Crewe Alexandra at the age of 11, and progressed through the youth ranks at the club; signing a professional contract with The Railwaymen at the age of 19... , Bostwick Michael Bostwick Michael Paul T. Bostwick is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Bostwick started his career at Millwall, and played regularly for the club's Under–18 side and reserve team. At the age of 17, he joined Conference National side Crawley Town on work... , Beardsley Chris Beardsley Christopher Kelan "Chris" Beardsley is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a striker.Beardsley started his career with Mansfield Town, spending two years at the club, during which he spent a brief period on loan at Worksop Town in 2004... |
- Note: Stevenage goals come first.
League Two
The 2010–11 League Two2010–11 Football League Two
The 2010–11 Football League Two season, , was the lowest division of the Football League for that season...
fixtures were released on 17 June 2010, with Stevenage opening their league campaign at home to Macclesfield Town
Macclesfield Town F.C.
Macclesfield Town Football Club is an English football team. The club was formed in 1874 and is based in the town of Macclesfield in Cheshire. The team play its home games at the 6,355 capacity Moss Rose stadium...
on 7 August 2010. The game ended 2–2. Peter Vincenti
Peter Vincenti
Peter Vincenti is a footballer who plays for League Two side Aldershot Town as a midfielder or a striker.Vincenti began his career at Jersey football side St. Peter, after progressing through the Jersey Football Association's centre of excellence. He spent two years with the club, playing for the...
opened the scoring for the hosts after just six minutes; heading in Charlie Griffin
Charlie Griffin
Charles John "Charlie" Griffin is an English professional footballer who plays for Forest Green Rovers.Griffin started his career with Bristol Rovers, spending two years at the club and progressing through the club's youth system. He was released at the age of 18 and played part–time football with...
's looping cross. Macclesfield equalised just four minutes later after Matt Hamshaw
Matt Hamshaw
Matthew Thomas "Matt" Hamshaw is an English professional footballer who is currently playing for Macclesfield Town. He has previously played for Sheffield Wednesday, Stockport County, Mansfield Town and Notts County. He usually plays on the right side of midfield. He was released by Mansfield in...
's cross was headed in by Nat Brown
Nat Brown
Nathaniel Levi "Nat" Brown is an English professional footballer. He currently plays for Macclesfield Town who play in Coca Cola League Two...
. Tyrone Barnett
Tyrone Barnett
Tyrone Barnett is an English professional footballer currently playing for Football League Two side Crawley Town.-Non-league:Barnett began his career as a youth player with West Bromwich Albion but was eventually released by the club after not being offered a professional contract...
then put the away side ahead early in the second–half. Stevenage levelled the game with just one minute remaining after Rob Sinclair
Rob Sinclair (footballer born 1989)
Robert James "Rob" Sinclair is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Sinclair started his career at Luton Town, and played regularly for the club's Under–18 side and reserve team. He was loaned out to Conference National side Salisbury City until the end of...
cut in from the right and slid the ball to Charlie Griffin, who poked the ball past the on–rushing Veiga. The club's first away game in the Football League ended in a 1–0 defeat against Bradford City at Valley Parade
Valley Parade
Valley Parade, also known as the Coral Windows Stadium through sponsorship rights, is an all-seater football stadium in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. It was built in 1886, and was the home of Manningham Rugby Football Club until 1903, when they changed code from rugby football to association...
. Bradford striker Gareth Evans
Gareth Evans (footballer born 1988)
Gareth Evans is an English professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for League Two side Rotherham United. He previously played in the Football League for Macclesfield Town.-Crewe Alexandra:...
scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot in the first–half in a game that was "rough luck on the visitors" having dominated large parts of the game. Stevenage won their first game of the season a week later, beating Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
3–1 at Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way, known as The Lamex Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is an association football stadium in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. It has been the home ground of Stevenage since 1980, and has a capacity of 7,100 people, including 3,142 seats.-History:The club plays at Broadhall Way, previously...
. Charlie Griffin opened the scoring with a looping header after half an hour, before Michael Bostwick
Michael Bostwick
Michael Paul T. Bostwick is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Bostwick started his career at Millwall, and played regularly for the club's Under–18 side and reserve team. At the age of 17, he joined Conference National side Crawley Town on work...
's 30-yard effort found the top corner two minutes before the interval. Griffin added the third with a close range effort in the second-half, with Stockport's George Donnelly scoring a consolation goal in injury–time. A week later, Stevenage travelled to Aldershot Town
Aldershot Town F.C.
Aldershot Town Football Club is an association football club based in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, founded in the spring of 1992 just after the closure of debt-ridden Fourth Division club Aldershot Football Club...
for their second away fixture of the season. The game ended all square, finishing 1–1. Chris Beardsley
Chris Beardsley
Christopher Kelan "Chris" Beardsley is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a striker.Beardsley started his career with Mansfield Town, spending two years at the club, during which he spent a brief period on loan at Worksop Town in 2004...
opened the scoring five minutes into the second-half, with Aldershot striker Damian Spencer equalising fifteen minutes later. With just five minutes remaining, Jon Ashton
Jon Ashton
Jonathan James "Jon" Ashton is an English footballer, currently playing for League One side Stevenage....
was adjudged to have fouled Spencer in the area, with referee Mark Halsey
Mark Halsey
Mark R. Halsey is an English professional football referee who officiates primarily in the Premier League. He was formerly based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, currently in Bolton, Lancashire....
pointing to the spot. Marvin Morgan
Marvin Morgan
Marvin Morgan is an English footballer, who plays for Shrewsbury Town in League Two.-Non-League:...
's resulting penalty was palmed away by Chris Day
Chris Day
Christopher Nicholas Day is an English professional football goalkeeper currently playing for League One side Stevenage....
to ensure Stevenage earned their first point on the road.
Stevenage hosted Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
in the first weekend of September, which resulted in a 1–1 draw. Crewe were forced to wear Stevenage's yellow away strip after the referee deemed their current away kit to clash with the red and white of Stevenage. Stevenage took the lead just before the interval, Yemi Odubade
Yemi Odubade
Yemi Odubade is a Nigerian footballer, currently playing for Gateshead.Odubade began his football career in England, playing in the Sussex County League for Eastbourne Town in 2002, where he scored over 70 times in just two seasons at the East Sussex club in all competitions...
tapping the ball into the net after Stacy Long
Stacy Long
Stacy William Long is an English footballer who plays for Stevenage of League One as a midfielder.Long started his football career at Charlton Athletic in 1995 and progressed through the youth system, spending a total of ten years on the club's books, and although a regular in the reserve side he...
's initial shot had rebounded off of the post. Crewe equalised ten minutes into the second-half, Ashley Westwood
Ashley Westwood (footballer born 1990)
Ashley Roy Westwood is a footballer playing for Crewe Alexandra.-Career:He made his Crewe debut on 28 March 2009, coming on as a second half substitute in the Football League One clash with Milwall at Gresty Road, which ended in a 1–0 loss...
scoring from just outside the area. The home side were reduced to ten men just minutes later as Long was sent-off for two bookable offences. A week later, Stevenage lost their second league game of the season, losing 1–0 to Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
at Whaddon Road
Whaddon Road
Whaddon Road is a football stadium in Cheltenham, England. It is the home ground of Cheltenham Town F.C. and shared with Gloucester City A.F.C.. It has a total capacity of 7,066, with a mixture of seating and terracing...
. The following game, Stevenage drew 0–0 at home to Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
– who had sat at the top of the table before the start of the match. Stevenage won their first away game of the season against Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
, winning 1–0 at Sincil Bank
Sincil Bank
Sincil Bank is a football stadium in Lincoln, England and has been the home of Lincoln City since 1895. Previously, Lincoln City had played at the nearby John O'Gaunts ground since the club's 1884 inception. Sincil Bank has an overall capacity of 10,120 and is colloquially known to fans as "The...
. New loan signing Chris Holroyd
Chris Holroyd
Christopher "Chris" Holroyd is an English professional football player who currently plays for League Two side Rotherham United....
scored the only goal of the game just before half-time, lashing the ball high into the roof of the net after Charlie Griffin had brought down Darius Charles
Darius Charles
Wesley Darius Donald Charles , more commonly known as Darius Charles, is an English footballer who plays for Stevenage as a defender....
' throw-in. First-team coach Dino Maamria
Dino Maamria
Noureddine "Dino" Maamria is a Tunisian footballer and manager who is currently the first team coach at Stevenage.Maamria started his playing career with AS Marsa of Tunisia, spending two years with the club professionally after progressing through the youth system. He left the club in 1994, and...
was also listed as a substitute, but was unused. Three days later, Stevenage recorded their second away win of the campaign, beating Hereford United
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
4–1. Stevenage opened the scoring after thirteen minutes, Chris Holroyd latching onto Lawrie Wilson
Lawrie Wilson
Lawrie Robert Wilson is an English footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for League One side Stevenage.Wilson started his career at Charlton Athletic, and played regularly for the club's Under-18 side and reserve team until he was released in 2006...
's cross to give the visitors a one goal lead going into the interval. However, just four minutes into the second-half Hereford restored parity through Sean Canham
Sean Canham
Sean Canham is an English footballer who currently plays for Hereford United.Despite having trials with Charlton Athletic, he signed for Notts County in early August 2008 alongside Delroy Facey, for the start of the 2008–09 season. Canham made his debut for Notts County on 9 August 2008, in the...
. On the hour mark, the away side led once again, Jon Ashton heading home Wilson's corner to score his first goal of the season. Stevenage doubled their advantage just seven minutes later, Chris Holroyd scoring from six yards out. Holroyd completed his hat-trick with ten minutes remaining; Peter Vincenti broke down the right, squared the ball to Holroyd who composed himself before scoring his fourth goal in two games.
Following two successive away victories, Stevenage hosted Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
at the beginning of October. The game ended 2–0 to Wycombe, both of the visitors goals coming in the first-half. Stevenage drew 1–1 with Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
a week later at the Don Valley Stadium
Don Valley Stadium
The Don Valley Stadium is a stadium in Sheffield, England and is the home of Rotherham United F.C.. The stadium is an athletics stadium which has hosted major UK Athletic events and the 1991 World Student Games. Sheffield Eagles RLFC and Parramore Sports FC also use the stadium. It was designed by...
. Rotherham took the lead against the run of the play just before half-time, Nicky Law finding the net on the counter attack. After the interval, Stevenage pressed for an equaliser, and restored parity with just eight minutes left; John Mousinho
John Mousinho
John Michael Lewis Mousinho is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Mousinho began his professional football career at Brentford, having previously been on the books at Chesham United and Notre Dame Fighting Irish respectively – the latter whilst studying...
scoring his first goal for the club after David Bridges
David Bridges
David Stephen Bridges is an English footballer who plays for Kettering Town as a midfielder.Bridges started his career with local side Cambridge United, progressing through the club's youth system and eventually breaking into the first–team in 2001...
had seen his initial shot saved. A week later, Stevenage entertained Burton Albion
Burton Albion F.C.
Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005...
at Broadhall Way, with the score ending 2–1 to the hosts, Stevenage's first home win since August. Stevenage had the chance to take the lead early on after referee Trevor Kettle decided that Chris Holroyd had been pushed in the area by Burton defender Nathan Stanton
Nathan Stanton
Nathan Stanton is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Burton Albion.A former Scunthorpe United trainee, Nathan made 243 appearances for the Iron in 7 seasons. He scored 1 goal for the club, his strike coming against Lincoln City in the 2003 League Two Play Off Semi Final...
. Holroyd subsequently missed the resulting penalty kick. Stevenage were awarded another penalty ten minutes before the interval, this time Lawrie Wilson was the player to be fouled. Regular penalty taker Scott Laird
Scott Laird
Scott Benjamin Laird is a defender currently playing for League One side Stevenage.Laird began his football career as a trainee at Plymouth Argyle, progressing through the club's centre of excellence. He spent a total of eight years on the club's books, but only managed to make one first–team...
stepped up and scored the resulting spot-kick. Shortly after the interval, Burton equalised; long-serving Aaron Webster
Aaron Webster (footballer)
Aaron Webster is an English professional association football player currently playing for Burton Albion.He plays as a left back or attacking midfielder and has been known to play in other roles including left winger and centre forward.-Career:Webster has been part of the first team since...
arriving late into the box to finish neatly and restore parity. Ten minutes later, the home side were in front once again, Holroyd making amends for his penalty miss by scoring on the half-volley following good work down the right wing by Wilson. Substitute Luke Foster
Luke Foster
Luke James Foster is an English footballer who plays for League Two side Rotherham United as a defender.Foster started his career as a trainee with Sheffield Wednesday, signing a professional contract with the club at the age of 18...
was sent-off with twenty minutes left, but Stevenage held on to take the three points. Stevenage then travelled to the Globe Arena
Globe Arena (football stadium)
The Globe Arena is a football stadium in Morecambe, Lancashire, England, which is used by Morecambe F.C. It is named after Globe Construction, the company that built the stadium. The stadium holds up to 6,476 supporters, with 2,173 seats available in the Main Stand, which runs the length of one...
to face Morecambe
Morecambe F.C.
Morecambe Football Club is an English football club based in Morecambe, Lancashire. It plays its football in League Two, the fourth division of English football, having been promoted in 2007 for the first time in their history to the Football League. They played their home matches at Christie Park...
, a game that ended 0–0. Scott Laird saw his penalty saved for the visitors five minutes into the second half after Garry Hunter
Garry Hunter
Garry Paul Hunter is an English professional football midfielder. He currently plays for Morecambe.Hunter has spent his entire career to date with Morecambe after joining from the club's academy, making his Conference debut in on August 23, 2003 when he was a second-half substitute for Garry...
had handballed in the area. The Hertfordshire side then welcomed league leaders Chesterfield
Chesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
to Broadhall Way for the club's last game of October. The game ended 0–0, Stevenage's second consecutive goalless draw.
Stevenage made the short journey to Hertfordshire rivals Barnet
Barnet F.C.
Barnet Football Club is an English football team from High Barnet, London, England, currently playing in Football League Two. The ground is in the town of Barnet within the London Borough of Barnet....
in early November. Stevenage won the match 3–0, their third away win of the season. John Mousinho opened the scoring after half an hour, hitting a "rasping shot" that found the bottom corner of the goal. The lead was doubled just six minutes later, Mark Roberts
Mark Roberts (footballer born 1983)
Mark Alan Roberts is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a defender.Roberts started his career at Crewe Alexandra at the age of 11, and progressed through the youth ranks at the club; signing a professional contract with The Railwaymen at the age of 19...
sliding in from close range after Michael Bostwick had headed the ball across goal. Mousinho added a third from the penalty spot with ten minutes remaining. Stevenage stretched their unbeaten run to seven games after a 1–1 home draw with Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
. Chris Holroyd scored after just eight minutes, tapping in from close range after Michael Bostwick's free-kick had been spilled. Shrewsbury equalised ten minutes into the second half through striker Matt Harrold
Matt Harrold
Matthew James "Matt" Harrold is an English footballer who plays for Bristol Rovers. Harrold has had numerous previous clubs including Wycombe Wanderers, Southend United, Grays Athletic, Harlow Town, Brentford, Yeovil Town, Shrewsbury Town as well as loan spells at Grimsby Town and Dagenham &...
. The following week, Stevenage lost 1–0 to Accrington Stanley
Accrington Stanley F.C.
Accrington Stanley is an English association football club from Accrington in Lancashire, in the North West of England, who play in Football League Two, the fourth-highest division in the English football league system....
at the Crown Ground, with Accrington scoring with twenty minutes remaining. Three days later, Stevenage welcomed Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
to Broadhall Way, with the game ending 1–1. Stevenage took the lead after twenty five minutes through Stacy Long, who turned in Michael Bostwick's wayward shot. Southend levelled with just five minutes remaining, when substitute Barry Corr
Barry Corr
Barry Corr is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Southend United.-Early career:He started his career at Leeds United winning the 2002 Carling cup and came 2nd in the FA Premier Academy League Under-17 and he spent a brief spell on loan at Bristol City during the 2006/07...
worked his way into the box and finished calmly.
Stevenage's first scheduled game of December was an away trip to Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
. However, the game was called off on 2 December, two days before the match, because of adverse weather conditions. Stevenage returned to action a week later, losing 1–0 at home to Northampton Town
Northampton Town F.C.
Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season...
, with Ryan Gilligan
Ryan Gilligan
Ryan James Gilligan is an English footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Conference National team Newport County on loan from Northampton Town.-Personal life:...
's fourteenth minute strike settling the match. Darius Charles, a second-half substitute, was sent-off just seven minutes into the second-half. Stevenage's trip to Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
, scheduled to be played on 18 December, was called off a day before the match due to a frozen pitch at Gigg Lane
Gigg Lane
Gigg Lane is an all-seater football stadium in Bury, Greater Manchester, England. Historically within Lancashire, it was built for Bury F.C. in 1885, and has been their home ever since.-History:...
. The club's home game with Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
on 26 December also fell foul of the adverse weather conditions, with the game being postponed due to a frozen pitch following a 10.30am pitch inspection on the day of the match. A day later, Stevenage's game against Burton Albion was also postponed following a failed pitch inspection at the Pirelli Stadium
Pirelli Stadium
The Pirelli Stadium is an association football stadium on Princess Way in Burton upon Trent, East Staffordshire, England. It was built in 2005 and is the current home of Burton Albion F.C., replacing the club's old Eton Park home, also on Princess Way, which was demolished and developed into housing...
. The spate of postponements meant that Stevenage had only played one game in six weeks, as well as having to train on 3G surfaces in the local area.
Stevenage returned to action on 1 January, losing 1–0 to Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
at Priestfield
Priestfield Stadium
Priestfield Stadium is a football stadium in Gillingham, Kent...
courtesy of a first-half strike from Adebayo Akinfenwa
Adebayo Akinfenwa
Adebayo Saheed Akinfenwa is an English professional footballer, of Nigerian descent, who plays for Northampton Town.- Life and career :...
. Just hours before the match, Stevenage announced the signing of Byron Harrison
Byron Harrison (footballer)
Byron Junior Harrison is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a striker....
from Carshalton Athletic
Carshalton Athletic F.C.
Carshalton Athletic F.C. is an English football club based in Carshalton in the London Borough of Sutton, London. They currently play in the Isthmian League Premier Division, and are based at the War Memorial Sports Ground.-Early years:...
. Harrison started the match, playing 61 minutes before being substituted. Just two days later, Stevenage entertained Barnet at Broadhall Way. Former Stevenage manager Paul Fairclough
Paul Fairclough
Paul Fairclough is the current manager of the England C national football team, formerly known as the National Game XI, England non-League team or the England semi-pro team, and in charge of youth development at Barnet having been caretaker for two months in 2011.As a player he made five...
took caretaker charge of the Barnet side for the game. The game ended 4–2 in Stevenage's favour. The hosts were 2–0 up after just eight minutes, thanks to a Luke Foster
Luke Foster
Luke James Foster is an English footballer who plays for League Two side Rotherham United as a defender.Foster started his career as a trainee with Sheffield Wednesday, signing a professional contract with the club at the age of 18...
strike and a Grant Basey
Grant Basey
Grant William Basey is an English-born Welsh footballer who is currently on loan at Wycombe Wanderers from Peterborough United as a left back or central defender.-Career:...
own goal. Stevenage's third came just before the half hour mark, Chris Beardsley and Rob Sinclair exchanged passes, before Sinclair sent a looping cross into the box that was met on the volley by the arriving Stacy Long. Captain Mark Roberts added a fourth shortly after the interval, his second goal of the season – his first also coming against Barnet. Barnet added two consolation goals in the space of three second-half minutes through Izale McLeod
Izale McLeod
Izale Michael McLeod is an English footballer who plays for Barnet.-Club career:Born in Birmingham, McLeod began his career at Derby County in 2002 and scored four goals in 41 appearances...
and Mark Marshall
Mark Marshall (footballer)
Mark Marshall is an English footballer, who plays for Barnet.-Career:Marshall's early career saw him come through the ranks at non-League Carshalton Athletic before later joining Grays Athletic and Eastleigh. During the pre-season of 2008–09 he joined Swindon Town on trial, but was originally not...
. The win meant that Stevenage had secured their first three points since early November. Stevenage then fell to another away defeat, this time losing 1–0 at Chesterfield
Chesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
at the B2net Stadium, with Chesterfield scoring just before the interval. A week later, Stevenage secured their second consecutive home victory with a 2–0 win against Morecambe at Broadhall Way. Both of the goals came in the first ten minutes of the match – Scott Laird scored the first goal, turning John Mousinho's cross into the net after just five minutes. Four minutes later, Laird's cross was sliced into the net by Morecambe defender Kieran Charnock
Kieran Charnock
Kieran James Charnock is an English footballer who plays as a defender for League Two side Morecambe, on loan from Torquay United.-Career:...
. Stevenage then followed this up with another home victory three days later, this time winning 3–0 against Rotherham United. Peter Winn
Peter Winn (footballer)
Peter Harry Winn is an English footballer who plays as a winger or striker. Winn is currently playing for Conference National club Cambridge United, on loan from League One side Stevenage....
opened the scoring just before the interval, cutting inside from the right wing and lashing a shot that beat Rotherham goalkeeper Andy Warrington
Andy Warrington
Andrew Clifford "Andy" Warrington is an English footballer who plays for Rotherham United as a goalkeeper.-Career:Warrington was on the bench for York City when they beat Manchester United 3–0 at Old Trafford in the League Cup in 1995...
at his near post. Substitute Byron Harrison scored his first goal for the club just three minutes after coming off the bench, scoring from close range after Rob Sinclair's right wing cross. Scott Laird then added a third in injury-time, collecting Lawrie Wilson's pass and curling the ball into the top right hand corner of the goal.
February began with Stevenage playing their third consecutive home league game, entertaining Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
at Broadhall Way, with the game ending 2–2. Stevenage opened the scoring mid-way through the first-half, Byron Harrison, starting only his second game for the club, heading in Lawrie Wilson's deep cross. Gillingham equalised in first-half injury time, Cody McDonald
Cody McDonald
Cody Darren John McDonald is an English footballer who plays for Coventry City as a striker. He previously played for Norwich City and Gillingham, on loan where he made a name for himself scoring 25 goals in 41 games.-Club career:...
scoring from close range. The visitors took the lead just after the interval, Adebayo Akinfenwa, who also scored for Gillingham in the reverse fixture, scored from six yards out following good work by Joe Martin
Joe Martin (footballer)
Joseph "Joe" Martin is an English professional footballer for Gillingham. He is a left-sided midfielder and can also play at left-back...
. Stevenage manager Graham Westley
Graham Westley
Graham Neil Westley is an English former footballer and is currently manager of League One side Stevenage, where he has been in charge since 2008, his second spell at the club....
made two second-half changes, bringing on Ben May and Peter Winn, the latter supplying the cross for Harrison to score his second with fifteen minutes remaining to restore parity. Another 2–2 draw followed three days later, this time against Accrington Stanley. Stevenage had a two goal lead courtesy of strikes from Byron Harrison and Lawrie Wilson, but two late Accrington goals meant that the points were shared. Three days after the draw with Accrington, Stevenage travelled to Gigg Lane
Gigg Lane
Gigg Lane is an all-seater football stadium in Bury, Greater Manchester, England. Historically within Lancashire, it was built for Bury F.C. in 1885, and has been their home ever since.-History:...
for their first ever game against Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
. The game ended 3–0 to Bury, courtesy of goals from Andy Bishop
Andy Bishop
Andrew Jamie "Andy" Bishop is an English footballer who plays for Bury as a striker.-Walsall:Born in Cannock, Staffordshire, Bishop started his career at Walsall's youth system as a trainee, signing a professional contract on 9 August 2002. He joined Kidderminster Harriers on a one-month loan on...
, ex-Stevenage defender Efe Sodje
Efe Sodje
Efetobore "Efe" Sodje is a footballer who is currently playing for Bury. He is a central defender...
, and Ryan Lowe
Ryan Lowe
Ryan Thomas Lowe is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Football League One side Sheffield Wednesday.-Playing career:...
. Stevenage fell to their fifth consecutive away defeat just four days later, losing 1–0 at Shrewsbury Town courtesy of a first-half Nicky Wroe
Nicky Wroe
Nicholas "Nicky" Wroe is an English footballer who plays for Shrewsbury Town as a midfielder.-Career:Born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Wroe came through the youth system of Barnsley and during a match for their academy he was sent off for violent conduct, which resulted in him receiving a...
strike. The club made it five league games without victory on 15 February, drawing 0–0 at home to Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
. Four days after the stalemate with Oxford, Stevenage secured their first away win in four months, winning 1–0 at Crewe Alexandra courtesy of an 87th minute goal from Byron Harrison – Stevenage's first away goal in the league since 2 November 2010. This was followed up with another away win three days later, this time securing three points against Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
at Vale Park
Vale Park
Vale Park is a football stadium in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England. It is the home ground of Port Vale F.C., who have played at the ground since 1950....
, winning the match 3–1. Stevenage took the lead fifteen minutes before the interval when Anthony Griffith
Anthony Griffith
Anthony James Griffith is an English-born Montserrat international footballer who plays for League Two side Port Vale. He is also captain of his national team...
's 30-yard backpass took a bobble and rolled over Port Vale goalkeeper Chris Martin's foot. The visitors doubled their lead seven minutes later when Peter Winn scored a low drilled effort. Port Vale got a goal back through Sam Morsy
Sam Morsy
Samy Sayed "Sam" Morsy is an English footballer who plays for League Two side Port Vale as a midfielder....
, but David Bridges restored Stevenage's two goal lead after Byron Harrison's cross had ricocheted off the goalkeeper and fell to the feet of Bridges. Stevenage's last game of February was a home game against Cheltenham Town, with Stevenage securing their third consecutive league victory, winning the game 4–0. Goals from Mark Roberts and Byron Harrison had given Stevenage a two goal lead going into half-time. Michael Bostwick added a third in the 52nd minute, lashing the ball across goal from just inside the area after a tidy interchange with Byron Harrison. Two minutes later, Harrison then added his second of the game, and Stevenage's fourth, when he headed in Lawrie Wilson's right wing cross.
Two second-half Torquay United goals ended Stevenage's four match unbeaten run, with the game ending 2–0 to the home side. Torquay substitute Danny Stevens
Danny Stevens (footballer)
Danny Robert Stevens is an English professional football winger. He can play on either the left or right flank. He currently plays for League Two side Torquay United.-Career:...
gave the home side the lead just a minute after half-time. Stevenage captain Mark Roberts was given a straight red card with twenty minutes remaining for bringing down Chris Zebroski
Chris Zebroski
Christopher Matthew "Chris" Zebroski is an English footballer who plays as a forward for Football League Two side Bristol Rovers.-Club career:...
in the area, with the latter missing the subsequent penalty. Torquay doubled their lead with five minutes remaining through Jake Robinson
Jake Robinson
Jake David Robinson is an English footballer who is currently playing football for English League Two club Northampton Town, having been released by League Two team Shrewsbury Town...
. This was followed up with another defeat three days later, this time a 1–0 loss to Hereford United at Broadhall Way. Four days later, on 12 March, Stevenage beat Wycombe Wanderers 1–0 at Adams Park
Adams Park
Adams Park is a football stadium in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. It is the home ground of Wycombe Wanderers F.C. and the Aviva Premiership Rugby Union club London Wasps...
. John Mousinho scored the only goal of the game just after half-time, scoring against his former club with a goal from 30 yards out. Stevenage had to play with ten men for the last thirty minutes of the match after Scott Laird was sent-off for two bookable offences. Another away victory followed three days later as Stevenage beat Oxford United 2–1 at the Kassam Stadium
Kassam Stadium
The Kassam Stadium is the home of Oxford United Football Club, and is named after the ground's owner, and former chairman of the club, Firoz Kassam....
. Stevenage took the lead mid-way through the first half when Harry Worley
Harry Worley
Harry Jonathan Worley is an English footballer who plays for Oxford United as a defender.-Career:Born in Lymm, Cheshire, Worley was signed by Chelsea from Stockport County in the summer of 2005, with Chelsea beating many clubs to his signature. A tribunal set an initial transfer fee of £150,000...
deflected Darius Charles' header into his own goal. Oxford equalised in first-half injury-time, Tom Craddock
Tom Craddock
Thomas "Tom" Craddock is an English footballer who plays for Oxford United as a striker.-Middlesbrough:Born in Darlington, County Durham, Craddock came through the youth system at Middlesbrough, and was a member of their FA Youth Cup winning side in 2003–04...
scoring from the penalty spot after Peter Winn was adjudged to have fouled Josh Payne
Josh Payne
Joshua James "Josh" Payne is an English football player who currently plays for Oxford United.-Early life:Payne was born in Basingstoke and grew up there for the first part of his life. He attended Brighton Hill Community College....
in the area. Just three minutes after half-time, Stevenage striker Craig Reid scored his first goal for the club after good work from Rob Sinclair – the goal gave the visitors their fifth win in their last seven outings. Stevenage secured their third consecutive victory with a 2–1 home win against Lincoln City on 19 March 2011. Lincoln striker Ashley Grimes
Ashley Grimes
Ashley Grimes can refer to:*Ashley Grimes , former Irish footballer*Ashley Grimes , English footballer...
scored from the penalty spot after Scott Laird had handled in the area. The home side equalised four minutes later, John Mousinho's shot was saved by Lincoln goalkeeper Trevor Carson
Trevor Carson
Trevor Carson is a Northern Irish professional footballer with Bury on loan from Premier League team Sunderland.-Sunderland:...
, but Lawrie Wilson was on hand to score the rebound. Wilson doubled his goal tally for the day on the hour mark, lashing a shot past Carson from 25 yards after a neat interchange with Mousinho. A fourth straight win followed three days later, with two John Mousinho goals securing a 2–0 victory against Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium. Stevenage secured their fifth straight victory four days later, comprehensively beating Macclesfield Town 4–0 at Moss Rose
Moss Rose
Moss Rose is a multi-purpose stadium in Macclesfield, England. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Macclesfield Town F.C....
. The away side took the lead on the half hour mark, captain Mark Roberts scoring from close range after Darius Charles' shot was driven across the face of goal. Rob Sinclair doubled Stevenage's lead five minutes later, scoring his first goal for the club. Roberts was on hand to head home his second of the game just after the interval, and Sinclair made it four following good work from Charles.
A sixth straight win followed on 2 April 2011, when Stevenage beat Bradford City 2–1 at Broadhall Way. The home side took the lead with ten minutes remaining of the first-half, Stacy Long was fouled in the area and referee Brendan Malone pointed to the spot. John Mousinho stepped up to score the penalty, his seventh goal of the season. Bradford equalised with just twenty minutes remaining – the Stevenage defence failed to deal with a ball into the area, and Bradford midfielder Dave Syers
Dave Syers
David Thomas Syers is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bradford City.-Early and personal life:Born in Leeds, Syers attended Leeds Grammar School, representing the school at cricket....
was on hand to poke the ball into the net. Stevenage responded within five minutes, Mousinho fed Craig Reid down the left, who squared the ball to Darius Charles, who subsequently drilled the ball low past goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin
Jon McLaughlin (footballer)
Jonathan Peter "Jon" McLaughlin is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bradford City.-Career:...
to give Stevenage all three points. Stevenage drew their following game 2–2 at Stockport County. The away side took the lead ten minutes after half-time through Mark Roberts. However, two quick-fire Stockport goals within the space of three second-half minutes gave Stockport the lead. Lawrie Wilson popped up in injury-time to secure Stevenage a point. Another 2–2 draw followed, this time at home to Aldershot Town. Stevenage took the lead after ten minutes, Darius Charles scoring from John Mousinho's lofted free-kick. Aldershot equalised just before half-time, Alex Rodman
Alex Rodman
Alexander "Alex" Rodman is an English footballer who plays for Aldershot Town as a striker.-Early career:Born in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, Rodman began his career with Leamington. While with The Brakes, Rodman was named as the 2005–06 FA Cup's "Player of the Round" for the third qualifying...
lashing the ball home after Stevenage had failed to clear the ball. Rodman scored again just after the break, cutting in from the left channel and scoring from just outside the area. The home side restored parity for twenty minutes remaining; Mousinho's corner arrived to Luke Foster at the back post, who rifled his shot through a body of players to earn Stevenage a valuable point. Stevenage's eight game unbeaten run ended on 22 April 2011, following a 1–0 defeat to Southend United at Roots Hall
Roots Hall
Roots Hall is a multi-use sports stadium in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, primarily used for football games and is the home of the Football League Two club Southend United. With a capacity of 12,392 Roots Hall is the largest football stadium in Essex, and is the current venue for the final of...
. Stevenage were reduced to ten men in the first-half, after Peter Winn was dismissed for a challenge on Sean Clohessy
Sean Clohessy
Sean David Clohessy is an English footballer who plays for Southend United as a defender. Having at one time been on the books of Arsenal, he came through the Gillingham youth ranks, making his league debut in the 2005–06 season....
. The visitors were awarded a second-half penalty after Southend defender Bilel Mohsni
Bilel Mohsni
Bilel Mohsni is a French-Tunisian footballer. He currently plays for the Football League Two side Southend United.-Playing career:...
fouled Byron Harrison, but John Mousinho's subsequent penalty was saved. Barry Corr scored what proved to the be the winner ten minutes from time. Stevenage recorded a win just three days later, beating play-off rivals Port Vale 1–0 at Broadhall Way thanks to a goal from Lawrie Wilson with twenty minutes remaining. The club fell to their second successive away defeat on 30 April, losing 2–0 at Northampton Town at Sixfields Stadium
Sixfields Stadium
Sixfields Stadium is a 7,653-capacity all-seater sports stadium in Northampton, England. It has been the home ground of Northampton Town Football Club following their move from the County Ground in October 1994....
. Both Luke Foster and John Mousinho were sent-off for Stevenage.
Stevenage faced Bury at Broadhall Way on 7 May 2011, ending in a 3–3 draw, a result that ultimately meant Stevenage finished sixth and subsequently earned a place in the play-offs. Stevenage took the lead after eight minutes, Scott Laird lashing a shot from outside that area that beat Bury goalkeeper Cameron Belford
Cameron Belford
Cameron Dale Belford is an English footballer who plays for Bury as a goalkeeper.-Early career:Born in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, Belford started his career at Coventry City and had a brief loan spell at Conference National side Tamworth during the 2006–07 season playing one game against Morecambe,...
. Bury were level just seven minutes later, Steven Schumacher
Steven Schumacher
Steven Thomas Schumacher is an English footballer who plays for Bury. His position is central midfielder.-Everton:...
's tame effort crept past Chris Day's outstretched arm. Three minutes later, Stevenage were back in front once more – Craig Reid scoring from the penalty spot after Byron Harrison had been fouled in the area by Belford. Bury restored parity for the second time in the game on the half hour mark; on loan striker Nicky Ajose
Nicky Ajose
Nicholas Olushola "Nicky" Ajose is an English footballer who plays as a forward for Peterborough United. He began his career with Manchester United, but never made an appearance in the first-team and spent much of the 2010–11 season on loan to Bury...
stooping low to head in Mike Jones
Mike Jones (footballer)
Michael David "Mike" Jones is an English professional footballer currently playing as a right or centre midfielder currently playing for Bury....
low cross. Bury took the lead for the first time in the game with just twenty minutes remaining, Schumacher scoring his second goal of the game with a strike from 35 yards. However, three minutes later, the game was level again, Ben May poking in his first goal for the club after the Bury defence had failed to deal with Rob Sinclair's cross.
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| 1 | Macclesfield Town F.C. Macclesfield Town Football Club is an English football team. The club was formed in 1874 and is based in the town of Macclesfield in Cheshire. The team play its home games at the 6,355 capacity Moss Rose stadium... |
Broadhall Way Broadhall Way, known as The Lamex Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is an association football stadium in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. It has been the home ground of Stevenage since 1980, and has a capacity of 7,100 people, including 3,142 seats.-History:The club plays at Broadhall Way, previously... |
Peter Vincenti Peter Vincenti is a footballer who plays for League Two side Aldershot Town as a midfielder or a striker.Vincenti began his career at Jersey football side St. Peter, after progressing through the Jersey Football Association's centre of excellence. He spent two years with the club, playing for the... , Griffin Charlie Griffin Charles John "Charlie" Griffin is an English professional footballer who plays for Forest Green Rovers.Griffin started his career with Bristol Rovers, spending two years at the club and progressing through the club's youth system. He was released at the age of 18 and played part–time football with... |
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| 2 | Valley Parade Valley Parade, also known as the Coral Windows Stadium through sponsorship rights, is an all-seater football stadium in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. It was built in 1886, and was the home of Manningham Rugby Football Club until 1903, when they changed code from rugby football to association... |
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| 3 | Stockport County F.C. Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport... |
Charlie Griffin Charles John "Charlie" Griffin is an English professional footballer who plays for Forest Green Rovers.Griffin started his career with Bristol Rovers, spending two years at the club and progressing through the club's youth system. He was released at the age of 18 and played part–time football with... (2), Bostwick Michael Bostwick Michael Paul T. Bostwick is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Bostwick started his career at Millwall, and played regularly for the club's Under–18 side and reserve team. At the age of 17, he joined Conference National side Crawley Town on work... |
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| 4 | Aldershot Town F.C. Aldershot Town Football Club is an association football club based in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, founded in the spring of 1992 just after the closure of debt-ridden Fourth Division club Aldershot Football Club... |
Recreation Ground (Aldershot) Football has been played at The Recreation Ground in Aldershot since 1927 when Aldershot Town was founded. The ground hosted League football between 1932 and 1992 when Aldershot were members of the football league... |
Chris Beardsley Christopher Kelan "Chris" Beardsley is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a striker.Beardsley started his career with Mansfield Town, spending two years at the club, during which he spent a brief period on loan at Worksop Town in 2004... |
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| 5 | Crewe Alexandra F.C. Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club... |
Yemi Odubade Yemi Odubade is a Nigerian footballer, currently playing for Gateshead.Odubade began his football career in England, playing in the Sussex County League for Eastbourne Town in 2002, where he scored over 70 times in just two seasons at the East Sussex club in all competitions... |
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| 6 | Cheltenham Town F.C. Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more... |
Whaddon Road Whaddon Road is a football stadium in Cheltenham, England. It is the home ground of Cheltenham Town F.C. and shared with Gloucester City A.F.C.. It has a total capacity of 7,066, with a mixture of seating and terracing... |
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| 7 | Torquay United F.C. Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley... |
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| 8 | Lincoln City F.C. Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League.... |
Sincil Bank Sincil Bank is a football stadium in Lincoln, England and has been the home of Lincoln City since 1895. Previously, Lincoln City had played at the nearby John O'Gaunts ground since the club's 1884 inception. Sincil Bank has an overall capacity of 10,120 and is colloquially known to fans as "The... |
Chris Holroyd Christopher "Chris" Holroyd is an English professional football player who currently plays for League Two side Rotherham United.... |
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| 9 | Hereford United F.C. Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',... |
Chris Holroyd Christopher "Chris" Holroyd is an English professional football player who currently plays for League Two side Rotherham United.... (3), Ashton Jon Ashton Jonathan James "Jon" Ashton is an English footballer, currently playing for League One side Stevenage.... |
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| 10 | Wycombe Wanderers F.C. Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play... |
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| 11 | Rotherham United F.C. Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history... |
Don Valley Stadium The Don Valley Stadium is a stadium in Sheffield, England and is the home of Rotherham United F.C.. The stadium is an athletics stadium which has hosted major UK Athletic events and the 1991 World Student Games. Sheffield Eagles RLFC and Parramore Sports FC also use the stadium. It was designed by... |
John Mousinho John Michael Lewis Mousinho is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Mousinho began his professional football career at Brentford, having previously been on the books at Chesham United and Notre Dame Fighting Irish respectively – the latter whilst studying... |
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| 12 | Burton Albion F.C. Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005... |
Scott Laird Scott Benjamin Laird is a defender currently playing for League One side Stevenage.Laird began his football career as a trainee at Plymouth Argyle, progressing through the club's centre of excellence. He spent a total of eight years on the club's books, but only managed to make one first–team... , Holroyd Chris Holroyd Christopher "Chris" Holroyd is an English professional football player who currently plays for League Two side Rotherham United.... |
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| 13 | Morecambe F.C. Morecambe Football Club is an English football club based in Morecambe, Lancashire. It plays its football in League Two, the fourth division of English football, having been promoted in 2007 for the first time in their history to the Football League. They played their home matches at Christie Park... |
Globe Arena (football stadium) The Globe Arena is a football stadium in Morecambe, Lancashire, England, which is used by Morecambe F.C. It is named after Globe Construction, the company that built the stadium. The stadium holds up to 6,476 supporters, with 2,173 seats available in the Main Stand, which runs the length of one... |
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| 14 | Chesterfield F.C. Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower... |
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| 15 | Barnet F.C. Barnet Football Club is an English football team from High Barnet, London, England, currently playing in Football League Two. The ground is in the town of Barnet within the London Borough of Barnet.... |
Underhill Stadium Underhill is the home of Barnet F.C. It is situated in Barnet in the London Borough of Barnet and has a capacity of 6,200. The stadium is famous for its slope from the North to South end. It is also used for Arsenal reserve games.... |
John Mousinho John Michael Lewis Mousinho is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Mousinho began his professional football career at Brentford, having previously been on the books at Chesham United and Notre Dame Fighting Irish respectively – the latter whilst studying... (2), Roberts Mark Roberts (footballer born 1983) Mark Alan Roberts is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a defender.Roberts started his career at Crewe Alexandra at the age of 11, and progressed through the youth ranks at the club; signing a professional contract with The Railwaymen at the age of 19... |
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| 16 | Shrewsbury Town F.C. Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football... |
Chris Holroyd Christopher "Chris" Holroyd is an English professional football player who currently plays for League Two side Rotherham United.... |
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| 17 | Accrington Stanley F.C. Accrington Stanley is an English association football club from Accrington in Lancashire, in the North West of England, who play in Football League Two, the fourth-highest division in the English football league system.... |
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| 18 | Southend United F.C. Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had... |
Stacy Long Stacy William Long is an English footballer who plays for Stevenage of League One as a midfielder.Long started his football career at Charlton Athletic in 1995 and progressed through the youth system, spending a total of ten years on the club's books, and although a regular in the reserve side he... |
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| 19 | Northampton Town F.C. Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season... |
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| 20 | Gillingham F.C. Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium... |
Priestfield Stadium Priestfield Stadium is a football stadium in Gillingham, Kent... |
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| 21 | Barnet F.C. Barnet Football Club is an English football team from High Barnet, London, England, currently playing in Football League Two. The ground is in the town of Barnet within the London Borough of Barnet.... |
Luke Foster Luke James Foster is an English footballer who plays for League Two side Rotherham United as a defender.Foster started his career as a trainee with Sheffield Wednesday, signing a professional contract with the club at the age of 18... , Basey Grant Basey Grant William Basey is an English-born Welsh footballer who is currently on loan at Wycombe Wanderers from Peterborough United as a left back or central defender.-Career:... , Long Stacy Long Stacy William Long is an English footballer who plays for Stevenage of League One as a midfielder.Long started his football career at Charlton Athletic in 1995 and progressed through the youth system, spending a total of ten years on the club's books, and although a regular in the reserve side he... , Roberts Mark Roberts (footballer born 1983) Mark Alan Roberts is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a defender.Roberts started his career at Crewe Alexandra at the age of 11, and progressed through the youth ranks at the club; signing a professional contract with The Railwaymen at the age of 19... |
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| 22 | Chesterfield F.C. Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower... |
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| 23 | Morecambe F.C. Morecambe Football Club is an English football club based in Morecambe, Lancashire. It plays its football in League Two, the fourth division of English football, having been promoted in 2007 for the first time in their history to the Football League. They played their home matches at Christie Park... |
Scott Laird Scott Benjamin Laird is a defender currently playing for League One side Stevenage.Laird began his football career as a trainee at Plymouth Argyle, progressing through the club's centre of excellence. He spent a total of eight years on the club's books, but only managed to make one first–team... , Charnock Kieran Charnock Kieran James Charnock is an English footballer who plays as a defender for League Two side Morecambe, on loan from Torquay United.-Career:... |
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| 24 | Rotherham United F.C. Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history... |
Peter Winn (footballer) Peter Harry Winn is an English footballer who plays as a winger or striker. Winn is currently playing for Conference National club Cambridge United, on loan from League One side Stevenage.... , Harrison Byron Harrison (footballer) Byron Junior Harrison is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a striker.... , Laird Scott Laird Scott Benjamin Laird is a defender currently playing for League One side Stevenage.Laird began his football career as a trainee at Plymouth Argyle, progressing through the club's centre of excellence. He spent a total of eight years on the club's books, but only managed to make one first–team... |
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| 25 | Gillingham F.C. Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium... |
Byron Harrison (footballer) Byron Junior Harrison is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a striker.... (2) |
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| 26 | Accrington Stanley F.C. Accrington Stanley is an English association football club from Accrington in Lancashire, in the North West of England, who play in Football League Two, the fourth-highest division in the English football league system.... |
Byron Harrison (footballer) Byron Junior Harrison is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a striker.... , Wilson Lawrie Wilson Lawrie Robert Wilson is an English footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for League One side Stevenage.Wilson started his career at Charlton Athletic, and played regularly for the club's Under-18 side and reserve team until he was released in 2006... |
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| 27 | Bury F.C. Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the... |
Gigg Lane Gigg Lane is an all-seater football stadium in Bury, Greater Manchester, England. Historically within Lancashire, it was built for Bury F.C. in 1885, and has been their home ever since.-History:... |
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| 28 | Shrewsbury Town F.C. Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football... |
New Meadow The New Meadow, also known as the Greenhous Meadow for sponsorship purposes, is the home ground of Shrewsbury Town Football Club and is a UEFA Category Four stadium. The stadium is situated on the southern outskirts of Shrewsbury, England, between the districts of Meole Brace and Sutton Farm... |
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| 29 | Oxford United F.C. Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The... |
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| 30 | Crewe Alexandra F.C. Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club... |
Alexandra Stadium The Alexandra Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Crewe, England. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Crewe Alexandra... |
Byron Harrison (footballer) Byron Junior Harrison is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a striker.... |
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| 31 | Port Vale F.C. Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as... |
Vale Park Vale Park is a football stadium in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England. It is the home ground of Port Vale F.C., who have played at the ground since 1950.... |
Anthony Griffith Anthony James Griffith is an English-born Montserrat international footballer who plays for League Two side Port Vale. He is also captain of his national team... , Winn Peter Winn (footballer) Peter Harry Winn is an English footballer who plays as a winger or striker. Winn is currently playing for Conference National club Cambridge United, on loan from League One side Stevenage.... , Bridges David Bridges David Stephen Bridges is an English footballer who plays for Kettering Town as a midfielder.Bridges started his career with local side Cambridge United, progressing through the club's youth system and eventually breaking into the first–team in 2001... |
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| 32 | Cheltenham Town F.C. Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more... |
Mark Roberts (footballer born 1983) Mark Alan Roberts is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a defender.Roberts started his career at Crewe Alexandra at the age of 11, and progressed through the youth ranks at the club; signing a professional contract with The Railwaymen at the age of 19... , Harrison Byron Harrison (footballer) Byron Junior Harrison is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a striker.... (2), Bostwick Michael Bostwick Michael Paul T. Bostwick is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Bostwick started his career at Millwall, and played regularly for the club's Under–18 side and reserve team. At the age of 17, he joined Conference National side Crawley Town on work... |
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| 33 | Torquay United F.C. Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley... |
Plainmoor Plainmoor is a suburb of Torquay, Devon, but is best known as the name of the stadium in which Torquay United Football Club currently play.-History:... |
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| 34 | Hereford United F.C. Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',... |
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| 35 | Wycombe Wanderers F.C. Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play... |
Adams Park Adams Park is a football stadium in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. It is the home ground of Wycombe Wanderers F.C. and the Aviva Premiership Rugby Union club London Wasps... |
John Mousinho John Michael Lewis Mousinho is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Mousinho began his professional football career at Brentford, having previously been on the books at Chesham United and Notre Dame Fighting Irish respectively – the latter whilst studying... |
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| 36 | Oxford United F.C. Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The... |
Kassam Stadium The Kassam Stadium is the home of Oxford United Football Club, and is named after the ground's owner, and former chairman of the club, Firoz Kassam.... |
Harry Worley Harry Jonathan Worley is an English footballer who plays for Oxford United as a defender.-Career:Born in Lymm, Cheshire, Worley was signed by Chelsea from Stockport County in the summer of 2005, with Chelsea beating many clubs to his signature. A tribunal set an initial transfer fee of £150,000... , Reid |
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| 37 | Lincoln City F.C. Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League.... |
Lawrie Wilson Lawrie Robert Wilson is an English footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for League One side Stevenage.Wilson started his career at Charlton Athletic, and played regularly for the club's Under-18 side and reserve team until he was released in 2006... (2) |
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| 38 | Burton Albion F.C. Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005... |
Pirelli Stadium The Pirelli Stadium is an association football stadium on Princess Way in Burton upon Trent, East Staffordshire, England. It was built in 2005 and is the current home of Burton Albion F.C., replacing the club's old Eton Park home, also on Princess Way, which was demolished and developed into housing... |
John Mousinho John Michael Lewis Mousinho is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Mousinho began his professional football career at Brentford, having previously been on the books at Chesham United and Notre Dame Fighting Irish respectively – the latter whilst studying... (2) |
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| 39 | Macclesfield Town F.C. Macclesfield Town Football Club is an English football team. The club was formed in 1874 and is based in the town of Macclesfield in Cheshire. The team play its home games at the 6,355 capacity Moss Rose stadium... |
Moss Rose Moss Rose is a multi-purpose stadium in Macclesfield, England. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Macclesfield Town F.C.... |
Mark Roberts (footballer born 1983) Mark Alan Roberts is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a defender.Roberts started his career at Crewe Alexandra at the age of 11, and progressed through the youth ranks at the club; signing a professional contract with The Railwaymen at the age of 19... (2), Sinclair Rob Sinclair (footballer born 1989) Robert James "Rob" Sinclair is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Sinclair started his career at Luton Town, and played regularly for the club's Under–18 side and reserve team. He was loaned out to Conference National side Salisbury City until the end of... (2) |
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| 40 | Bradford City A.F.C. Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two.... |
John Mousinho John Michael Lewis Mousinho is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Mousinho began his professional football career at Brentford, having previously been on the books at Chesham United and Notre Dame Fighting Irish respectively – the latter whilst studying... , Charles Darius Charles Wesley Darius Donald Charles , more commonly known as Darius Charles, is an English footballer who plays for Stevenage as a defender.... |
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| 41 | Stockport County F.C. Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport... |
Edgeley Park Edgeley Park is an association football and rugby union stadium in Stockport, England. The stadium was initially built for the rugby league club Stockport in 1901, but by 1902, the rugby club was defunct and in the same year, Stockport County Football Club, who were looking for a bigger ground,... |
Mark Roberts (footballer born 1983) Mark Alan Roberts is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a defender.Roberts started his career at Crewe Alexandra at the age of 11, and progressed through the youth ranks at the club; signing a professional contract with The Railwaymen at the age of 19... , Wilson Lawrie Wilson Lawrie Robert Wilson is an English footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for League One side Stevenage.Wilson started his career at Charlton Athletic, and played regularly for the club's Under-18 side and reserve team until he was released in 2006... |
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| 42 | Aldershot Town F.C. Aldershot Town Football Club is an association football club based in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, founded in the spring of 1992 just after the closure of debt-ridden Fourth Division club Aldershot Football Club... |
Darius Charles Wesley Darius Donald Charles , more commonly known as Darius Charles, is an English footballer who plays for Stevenage as a defender.... , Harrison Byron Harrison (footballer) Byron Junior Harrison is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a striker.... |
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| 43 | Southend United F.C. Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had... |
Roots Hall Roots Hall is a multi-use sports stadium in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, primarily used for football games and is the home of the Football League Two club Southend United. With a capacity of 12,392 Roots Hall is the largest football stadium in Essex, and is the current venue for the final of... |
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| 44 | Port Vale F.C. Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as... |
Lawrie Wilson Lawrie Robert Wilson is an English footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for League One side Stevenage.Wilson started his career at Charlton Athletic, and played regularly for the club's Under-18 side and reserve team until he was released in 2006... |
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| 45 | Northampton Town F.C. Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season... |
Sixfields Stadium Sixfields Stadium is a 7,653-capacity all-seater sports stadium in Northampton, England. It has been the home ground of Northampton Town Football Club following their move from the County Ground in October 1994.... |
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| 46 | Bury F.C. Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the... |
Scott Laird Scott Benjamin Laird is a defender currently playing for League One side Stevenage.Laird began his football career as a trainee at Plymouth Argyle, progressing through the club's centre of excellence. He spent a total of eight years on the club's books, but only managed to make one first–team... , Reid , May Ben May Ben Steven May is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a striker.May began his career at Southampton's youth academy in 1998, before playing at Fulham's centre of excellence for a year. In 2000, he moved once again, this time joining Millwall's youth set-up... |
- Note: Stevenage goals come first.
League Two play-offs
As a result of Stevenage's sixth place finish, they faced fifth placed Accrington StanleyAccrington Stanley F.C.
Accrington Stanley is an English association football club from Accrington in Lancashire, in the North West of England, who play in Football League Two, the fourth-highest division in the English football league system....
over two legs in the League Two play-off semi-finals. The first leg was played on 15 May 2011, at Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way, known as The Lamex Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is an association football stadium in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. It has been the home ground of Stevenage since 1980, and has a capacity of 7,100 people, including 3,142 seats.-History:The club plays at Broadhall Way, previously...
, televised live on Sky Sports
Sky Sports
Sky Sports is the brand name for a group of sports-oriented television channels operated by the UK and Ireland's main satellite pay-TV company, British Sky Broadcasting. Sky Sports is the dominant subscription television sports brand in the United Kingdom and Ireland...
. Stevenage won the match 2–0, courtesy of Stacy Long
Stacy Long
Stacy William Long is an English footballer who plays for Stevenage of League One as a midfielder.Long started his football career at Charlton Athletic in 1995 and progressed through the youth system, spending a total of ten years on the club's books, and although a regular in the reserve side he...
's deflected effort and Joel Byrom
Joel Byrom
Joel Alan Byrom is an English professional footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder, having joined the club in May 2009....
's toe-poke past the onrushing Alex Cisak
Alex Cisak
Aleksander Cisak is a Polish-Australian footballer currently playing as a goalkeeper for Oldham Athletic.-Leicester:...
, both of which came in the first-half of the game. This subsequently meant Stevenage took a two goal lead into the second leg, which was played five days later at Accrington's Crown Ground, also televised live on Sky Sports. Stevenage won the match 1–0, meaning a 3–0 aggregate victory. Chris Beardsley
Chris Beardsley
Christopher Kelan "Chris" Beardsley is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a striker.Beardsley started his career with Mansfield Town, spending two years at the club, during which he spent a brief period on loan at Worksop Town in 2004...
scored the only goal of the game in the 90th minute, turning in the area and beating Cisak with a neat finish. Twenty minutes prior to Beardsley's goal, Accrington were reduced to nine men within the space of a minute. Joe Jacobson
Joe Jacobson
Joseph Mark "Joe" Jacobson is a Welsh footballer who plays for Shrewsbury Town. He is the former captain of the Wales U21 team, and is also a former captain of the Cardiff City reserve team.- Cardiff City :...
was sent-off for a foul on Lawrie Wilson
Lawrie Wilson
Lawrie Robert Wilson is an English footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for League One side Stevenage.Wilson started his career at Charlton Athletic, and played regularly for the club's Under-18 side and reserve team until he was released in 2006...
, while Sean McConville
Sean McConville
Sean Joseph McConville is an English footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Stockport County.-Accrington Stanley:McConville signed for Accrington Stanley in February 2009, from Skelmersdale United having previously been on trial with Stockport County...
received a straight red card for violent conduct – raising his hand into Stacy Long's face on three separate occasions.
The win meant that Stevenage would play Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
in the 2010–11 League Two play-off final
2011 Football League Two play-off Final
The 2011 Football League Two play-off final was a football match contested by Stevenage and Torquay United on 28 May 2011 at Old Trafford in Manchester to decide the fourth team to be promoted from League Two to League One for the 2011–12 season....
on 28 May 2011. Stevenage had never beaten Torquay prior to the final, and in the six previous meetings between the clubs, they had drawn twice and lost the other four games. Torquay had finished seventh in the league, and had beaten fourth placed Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
by a 2–0 aggregate scoreline in the semi-final on their way to the final. The final was hosted at Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
's Old Trafford
Old Trafford
Old Trafford commonly refers to two sporting arenas:* Old Trafford, home of Manchester United F.C.* Old Trafford Cricket Ground, home of Lancashire County Cricket ClubOld Trafford can also refer to:...
stadium due to the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
2011 final
2011 UEFA Champions League Final
The 2011 UEFA Champions League Final was a football match played on 28 May 2011 at Wembley Stadium in London that decided the winner of the 2010–11 season of the UEFA Champions League. The winners received the European Champion Clubs' Cup...
being held at Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium
The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
. The game ended 1–0 to Stevenage, meaning the club had earned back-to-back promotions in their first ever season in the Football League. Stevenage dominated the first-half and forged a number of chances – Craig Reid's shot was blocked following good work from Darius Charles
Darius Charles
Wesley Darius Donald Charles , more commonly known as Darius Charles, is an English footballer who plays for Stevenage as a defender....
, and Charles himself had a header tipped over the crossbar. Just five minutes before the interval, Stevenage took the lead through John Mousinho
John Mousinho
John Michael Lewis Mousinho is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Mousinho began his professional football career at Brentford, having previously been on the books at Chesham United and Notre Dame Fighting Irish respectively – the latter whilst studying...
, who had missed the club's three previous games due to suspension. Mousinho picked the ball up 40 yards out and ran at the Torquay defence before beating goalkeeper Scott Bevan
Scott Bevan
Scott Bevan is an English footballer and currently plays as a goalkeeper for League Two side Bristol Rovers.-Football career:...
with a drilled shot from 25 yards out. Torquay improved in the second-half and dominated the second period, Billy Kee
Billy Kee
Billy Rodney Kee is a footballer who plays for Burton Albion. He has also represented Northern Ireland at Under 19 and Under 21 level.-Career:...
was denied by Chris Day
Chris Day
Christopher Nicholas Day is an English professional football goalkeeper currently playing for League One side Stevenage....
on two separate occasions, while Jake Robinson
Jake Robinson
Jake David Robinson is an English footballer who is currently playing football for English League Two club Northampton Town, having been released by League Two team Shrewsbury Town...
saw his 20 yard effort skim off the crossbar. Stevenage held on to secure the win and a book place in League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
for the first time in their history.
| Game | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers | Notes |
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| SF1 | Accrington Stanley F.C. Accrington Stanley is an English association football club from Accrington in Lancashire, in the North West of England, who play in Football League Two, the fourth-highest division in the English football league system.... |
Broadhall Way Broadhall Way, known as The Lamex Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is an association football stadium in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. It has been the home ground of Stevenage since 1980, and has a capacity of 7,100 people, including 3,142 seats.-History:The club plays at Broadhall Way, previously... |
Stacy Long Stacy William Long is an English footballer who plays for Stevenage of League One as a midfielder.Long started his football career at Charlton Athletic in 1995 and progressed through the youth system, spending a total of ten years on the club's books, and although a regular in the reserve side he... , Byrom Joel Byrom Joel Alan Byrom is an English professional footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder, having joined the club in May 2009.... |
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| SF2 | Accrington Stanley F.C. Accrington Stanley is an English association football club from Accrington in Lancashire, in the North West of England, who play in Football League Two, the fourth-highest division in the English football league system.... |
Chris Beardsley Christopher Kelan "Chris" Beardsley is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a striker.Beardsley started his career with Mansfield Town, spending two years at the club, during which he spent a brief period on loan at Worksop Town in 2004... |
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| F 2011 Football League Two play-off Final The 2011 Football League Two play-off final was a football match contested by Stevenage and Torquay United on 28 May 2011 at Old Trafford in Manchester to decide the fourth team to be promoted from League Two to League One for the 2011–12 season.... |
Torquay United F.C. Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley... |
Old Trafford Old Trafford commonly refers to two sporting arenas:* Old Trafford, home of Manchester United F.C.* Old Trafford Cricket Ground, home of Lancashire County Cricket ClubOld Trafford can also refer to:... |
John Mousinho John Michael Lewis Mousinho is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Mousinho began his professional football career at Brentford, having previously been on the books at Chesham United and Notre Dame Fighting Irish respectively – the latter whilst studying... |
- Note: Stevenage goals come first.
League Cup
Stevenage participated in the Football League CupFootball League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
for the first ever time during the club's 2010–11 campaign. First Round fixtures for the competition were released on 16 June 2010, with Stevenage being drawn against Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
opposition in the form of Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
at Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way, known as The Lamex Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is an association football stadium in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. It has been the home ground of Stevenage since 1980, and has a capacity of 7,100 people, including 3,142 seats.-History:The club plays at Broadhall Way, previously...
. The game took place on 9 August 2010. The match ended 2–1 to Portsmouth, with Darren Murphy
Darren Murphy
Darren Murphy is an Irish footballer who plays for Stevenage in League One as a midfielder. He previously played for Cork City in the League of Ireland....
scoring Stevenage's goal in the first–half with a long-range strike that was deflected. Murphy's goal had cancelled out Nadir Çiftçi
Nadir Çiftçi
Nadir Çiftçi is a Dutch-born Turkish footballer who currently plays for Kayserispor in the Süper Lig.-Portsmouth:...
's header, but Michael Brown's diving header just before half-time proved to be the winner.
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| 1 | Portsmouth F.C. Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from... |
Broadhall Way Broadhall Way, known as The Lamex Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is an association football stadium in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. It has been the home ground of Stevenage since 1980, and has a capacity of 7,100 people, including 3,142 seats.-History:The club plays at Broadhall Way, previously... |
Darren Murphy Darren Murphy is an Irish footballer who plays for Stevenage in League One as a midfielder. He previously played for Cork City in the League of Ireland.... |
- Note: Stevenage goals come first.
FA Cup
The club entered the 2010–11 FA Cup2010–11 FA Cup
The 2010–11 FA Cup was the 130th season of the world's oldest association football knock-out competition; The Football Association Challenge Cup, or FA Cup for short...
at the First Round stage – the first time the club has entered the competition at this stage since 1997. First Round fixtures for the competition were released on 24 October 2010, with Stevenage being dealt a home draw against League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons F.C.
.Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional football club founded in 2004 and based since 2007 at Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire...
. The game ended 0–0, with the replay taking place on 16 November at Stadium:mk. Stevenage won the replay 7–6 on penalties after the game had ended 1–1 after extra-time. MK Dons took the lead just four minutes into the second half, Lewis Guy
Lewis Guy
Lewis Brett Guy is an English footballer who plays as a forward. He is currently playing for Milton Keynes Dons after joining them on a two year deal on 19 May 2010. Having started his career at Newcastle United, Guy joined Doncaster on loan during the 2004–05 season...
scoring from close range after Stevenage had dominated for periods during the first-half. Substitute Darius Charles
Darius Charles
Wesley Darius Donald Charles , more commonly known as Darius Charles, is an English footballer who plays for Stevenage as a defender....
scored his first goal for the club deep into injury-time to take the game to extra-time, lashing home after David Martin fumbled Yemi Odubade
Yemi Odubade
Yemi Odubade is a Nigerian footballer, currently playing for Gateshead.Odubade began his football career in England, playing in the Sussex County League for Eastbourne Town in 2002, where he scored over 70 times in just two seasons at the East Sussex club in all competitions...
's cross. Stevenage held their nerve from twelve yards to win 7–6 on penalties to ensure they progressed to the second round of the FA Cup for the first time since 2005. The win meant that Stevenage faced AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon is a professional English football club that traces its origins to Wimbledon in the London Borough of Merton. Based at Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames, the club are members of Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football....
at Kingsmeadow, who had beaten Ebbsfleet United after extra-time in the previous round. Stevenage's game against AFC Wimbledon was televised live on ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
, after the channel had anticipated a tie between AFC Wimbledon and MK Dons
Relocation of Wimbledon F.C. to Milton Keynes
Wimbledon Football Club was an English professional football club from Wimbledon, south-west London. Founded in 1889, the club spent most of its history in amateur and semi-professional non-League football prior to a "fairytale" rise through the divisions following election to The Football League...
. Stevenage won the match 2–0, courtesy of a free-kick from debutant Josh Walker
Josh Walker
Joshua "Josh" Walker is an English footballer. He currently plays as a midfielder for Championship side Watford....
that went in off the post in the first-half, and a tidy finish from substitute Yemi Odubade with ten minutes remaining.
The draw for the Third Round took place on 28 November 2010, with Stevenage being drawn at home to Premier League side Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
. The teams last met in the Fourth Round of the same competition in January 1998, a tie that is remembered for Giuliano Grazioli
Giuliano Grazioli
Giuliano Stephano Grazioli is a former English footballer of Italian descent who played as a striker from 1995 until 2009, notably for Barnet where he is currently employed as Assistant Manager....
's equaliser to take the game to a replay, as well as Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer OBE, DL is a retired English footballer. He played as a striker in the top level of English league football for Southampton, Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United and for the England national team...
's "controversial goal that appeared to not cross the line" in the replay at St James' Park
St James' Park
St James' Park, known for sponsorship reasons as the Sports Direct Arena, is an all-seater stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is the home of Newcastle United Football Club and is the sixth largest football stadium in the United Kingdom with a capacity of between 52,387 and 52,409.St James'...
. The game was televised on ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
and took place on 8 January 2011 in front of a crowd of 6,644. Stevenage won the tie 3–1, becoming only the third team in the fourth tier of English football to beat a Premier League side since its formation. Stevenage took the lead five minutes into the second-half, Stacy Long
Stacy Long
Stacy William Long is an English footballer who plays for Stevenage of League One as a midfielder.Long started his football career at Charlton Athletic in 1995 and progressed through the youth system, spending a total of ten years on the club's books, and although a regular in the reserve side he...
's shot took a deflection off the head of Mike Williamson
Mike Williamson (footballer)
Michael James "Mike" Williamson is an English footballer who plays for Premier League club Newcastle United, as a defender. He signed for Newcastle from Portsmouth on 27 January 2010.-Early career:...
, beating the stranded Tim Krul
Tim Krul
Timothy Michael "Tim" Krul is a Dutch footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Newcastle United and the Netherlands national team.-Newcastle United:...
. Five minutes later, Stevenage doubled their lead, Michael Bostwick
Michael Bostwick
Michael Paul T. Bostwick is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Bostwick started his career at Millwall, and played regularly for the club's Under–18 side and reserve team. At the age of 17, he joined Conference National side Crawley Town on work...
picked up the loose ball and rifled in a shot that went in off the post from 25 yards out. Newcastle substitute Cheik Tiote was given a straight red card with twenty minutes remaining for a foul on Stevenage defender Jon Ashton
Jon Ashton
Jonathan James "Jon" Ashton is an English footballer, currently playing for League One side Stevenage....
. Joey Barton
Joey Barton
Joseph Anthony "Joey" Barton is an English footballer who plays for and captains Premier League side Queens Park Rangers as either a central midfielder or a winger....
pulled a goal back for Newcastle in injury-time with a long range effort that dipped over Chris Day
Chris Day
Christopher Nicholas Day is an English professional football goalkeeper currently playing for League One side Stevenage....
, but Stevenage replied instantly with Peter Winn
Peter Winn
Peter Winn is a professor of history at Tufts University specialising in Latin America. He has written several books, including Americas, which he developed while serving as academic director for the 1993 PBS series of the same name....
neatly finishing past Krul after good work from John Mousinho
John Mousinho
John Michael Lewis Mousinho is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Mousinho began his professional football career at Brentford, having previously been on the books at Chesham United and Notre Dame Fighting Irish respectively – the latter whilst studying...
.
The draw for the Fourth Round of the FA Cup was made on 9 January 2011. Stevenage were dealt a home draw against Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
side Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
, who had beaten Premier League side West Brom
West Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
in the previous round. The game was played on 29 January 2011. Stevenage lost the tie 2–1 in front of a crowd of 6,614. Reading took the lead mid-way through the first-half, midfielder Mikele Leigertwood
Mikele Leigertwood
Mikele Benjamin Leigertwood is an English-born Antiguan footballer who plays for Reading in the Football League Championship. He also plays for the Antigua and Barbuda national football team.- Club career :...
was given time and space to run at the Stevenage defence, and he side-footed the ball past Chris Day to ensure Reading had a one goal interval at half-time. The hosts levelled the tie with just twenty minutes remaining, Stevenage broke from a Reading corner and the ball found its way to Darius Charles, who cut inside and curled the ball past the outstretched Adam Federici
Adam Federici
Adam Jay Federici is an Australian football player who plays as a goalkeeper for Football League Championship club Reading and has featured for the Australian national team.-Club career:...
. Reading won the game with three minutes left, leading scorer Shane Long
Shane Long
Shane Patrick Long is an Irish footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League team West Bromwich Albion and the Republic of Ireland national football team. With Ireland he was part of the team that secured qualification for UEFA Euro 2012.Long began his career at Cork City...
scoring from close range following Jobi McAnuff
Jobi McAnuff
Joel Joshua Frederick Dave "Jobi" McAnuff is a professional footballer who plays for and captains Reading F.C.. He is a midfielder and has played for Jamaica.-Early career:...
's teasing cross.
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| 1 | Milton Keynes Dons F.C. .Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional football club founded in 2004 and based since 2007 at Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire... |
Broadhall Way Broadhall Way, known as The Lamex Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is an association football stadium in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. It has been the home ground of Stevenage since 1980, and has a capacity of 7,100 people, including 3,142 seats.-History:The club plays at Broadhall Way, previously... |
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| 1R | Milton Keynes Dons F.C. .Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional football club founded in 2004 and based since 2007 at Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire... |
Darius Charles Wesley Darius Donald Charles , more commonly known as Darius Charles, is an English footballer who plays for Stevenage as a defender.... |
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| 2 | AFC Wimbledon AFC Wimbledon is a professional English football club that traces its origins to Wimbledon in the London Borough of Merton. Based at Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames, the club are members of Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football.... |
Josh Walker Joshua "Josh" Walker is an English footballer. He currently plays as a midfielder for Championship side Watford.... , Odubade Yemi Odubade Yemi Odubade is a Nigerian footballer, currently playing for Gateshead.Odubade began his football career in England, playing in the Sussex County League for Eastbourne Town in 2002, where he scored over 70 times in just two seasons at the East Sussex club in all competitions... |
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| 3 | Newcastle United F.C. Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger... |
Mike Williamson (footballer) Michael James "Mike" Williamson is an English footballer who plays for Premier League club Newcastle United, as a defender. He signed for Newcastle from Portsmouth on 27 January 2010.-Early career:... , Bostwick Michael Bostwick Michael Paul T. Bostwick is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Bostwick started his career at Millwall, and played regularly for the club's Under–18 side and reserve team. At the age of 17, he joined Conference National side Crawley Town on work... , Winn Peter Winn Peter Winn is a professor of history at Tufts University specialising in Latin America. He has written several books, including Americas, which he developed while serving as academic director for the 1993 PBS series of the same name.... |
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| 4 | Reading F.C. Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship... |
Darius Charles Wesley Darius Donald Charles , more commonly known as Darius Charles, is an English footballer who plays for Stevenage as a defender.... |
Football League Trophy
Stevenage also participated in the Football League TrophyFootball League Trophy
The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
for the first ever time as a league side during the club's 2010–11 campaign. First Round fixtures for the competition were released on 14 August 2010, with Stevenage being drawn against League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
opposition in the form of Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
at Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way, known as The Lamex Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is an association football stadium in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. It has been the home ground of Stevenage since 1980, and has a capacity of 7,100 people, including 3,142 seats.-History:The club plays at Broadhall Way, previously...
. Stevenage lost the tie 1–0, with Brentford striker Robbie Simpson
Robbie Simpson
Robbie Simpson is an English professional footballer who plays for Oldham Athletic on loan from Huddersfield Town. He is a forward.-Early life:...
scoring the only goal of the game in the first-half.
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| 1 | Brentford F.C. Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One.... |
Broadhall Way Broadhall Way, known as The Lamex Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is an association football stadium in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. It has been the home ground of Stevenage since 1980, and has a capacity of 7,100 people, including 3,142 seats.-History:The club plays at Broadhall Way, previously... |
- Note: Stevenage goals come first.
League table
*Torquay United deducted 1 point for fielding an unregistered player.
‡Hereford United deducted 3 points for fielding an unregistered player.
Starts and goals
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- Note: Herts Senior CupHerts Senior CupThe Herts Senior Cup, officially titled the Hertfordshire County Football Association Senior Challenge Cup, is the oldest County-based football Cup competition based exclusively in Hertfordshire, UK. It was first contested in the 1886-87 season and won by Hoddesdon Town. It has been contested every...
games and statistics not included.
End of Season Awards
| Supporters Association Player of the Year | Jon Ashton Jon Ashton Jonathan James "Jon" Ashton is an English footballer, currently playing for League One side Stevenage.... |
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| Players' Player of the Year | Jon Ashton |
| The Comet Player of the Year | Jon Ashton |
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Mansfield Town F.C. Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910... |
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Wycombe Wanderers F.C. Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play... |
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Scunthorpe United F.C. Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One.... |
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Carshalton Athletic F.C. Carshalton Athletic F.C. is an English football club based in Carshalton in the London Borough of Sutton, London. They currently play in the Isthmian League Premier Division, and are based at the War Memorial Sports Ground.-Early years:... |
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Luton Town F.C. Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was... |
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Luton Town F.C. Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was... |
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| Chris Holroyd Chris Holroyd Christopher "Chris" Holroyd is an English professional football player who currently plays for League Two side Rotherham United.... |
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system.... |
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Watford F.C. Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade... |
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Histon F.C. Histon Football Club is an English football club based in the twin villages of Histon and Impington, approximately north of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. From the 2007–08 season they competed in the Conference National, the highest level that the club has ever reached in the English football league... |
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