2011–12 Stevenage F.C. season

March 2015 March 2015 Stevenage 2011–12 Graham Westley(until 13 January)Mark Roberts(caretaker, until 25 Jan)Gary Smith(from 25 January) Phil Wallace League One 6th FA Cup Fifth round League Cup First Round Scott Laird (8) Chris Beardsley (10) 6,625 (v Tottenham Hotspur, FA Cup, 19 February 2012) 2,414 (v Peterborough United, League Cup, 9 August 2011) 2010–11 2012–13 The 2011–12 season was Stevenage F.C.'s second season in the Football League, where the club competed in League One. This article shows statistics of the club's players in the season, and also lists all matches that the club played during the season. Their sixth-place finish and subsequent successful play-off campaign meant it was Stevenage's first ever season of playing in League One, having only spent one season in League Two. Stevenage promoted to League One by beating Torquay https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13482198 BBC Sport 28 May 2011 28 May 2011 The season started out as the third year in charge for manager Graham Westley during his second spell at the club; Westley named as Stevenage boss https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7380315.stm BBC Sport 2 May 2008 18 July 2009 having previously managed the Hertfordshire side from 2003 to 2006. Westley to leave Borough https://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/content/articles/2006/05/15/graham_westley_leaves_feature.shtml BBC Beds Herts and Bucks 15 May 2006 19 July 2009 However, Westley left Stevenage in January 2012, and joined fellow League One side Preston North End. The vacant managerial position was filled by former Colorado Rapids manager Gary Smith, signing a contract until 2014.Stevenage appoint Gary Smith as manager http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2588007,00.html Stevenage F.C. 25 January 2012 15 May 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120128121547/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2588007%2C00.html 28 January 2012 Stevenage appoint Gary Smith as Graham Westley's successor https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16687255 BBC Sport 25 January 2012 15 May 2012 Ahead of the club's first season in League One, Westley adopted the same "five in, five out" transfer policy as he had done for the two previous seasons. Strikers Yemi Odubade and Charlie Griffin were the first to leave having been loaned out for much of the previous campaign, joining Conference National sides Gateshead and Forest Green Rovers respectively. Gateshead sign Yemi Odubade & Eddie Odhiambo https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13689924 BBC Sport 7 June 2011 7 June 2011 Three players commit to Forest Green Rovers https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13767021 BBC Sport 14 June 2011 14 June 2011 Second choice goalkeeper Ashley Bayes opted to leave the club in order to play first-team football at Conference South club Basingstoke Town.Four players move on http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2379238,00.html Stevenage F.C. 20 June 2011 20 June 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120527135543/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2379238%2C00.html 27 May 2012 Luke Foster and David Bridges also opted to leave Stevenage ahead of the season, both on free transfers, with Foster signing for Rotherham United, and Bridges for his former club, Kettering Town. Kettering Town sign up David Bridges and Phil Ifil https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/k/kettering_town/9554536.stm BBC Sport 2 August 2011 2 August 2011 Stevenage's first signing of the season was striker Guy Madjo, who joined on a free transfer from Albanian Superliga side KS Bylis Ballsh.Stevenage to sign Guy Madjo http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2375233,00.html Stevenage F.C. 13 June 2011 13 June 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110616112814/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2375233%2C00.html 16 June 2011 Former Stevenage goalkeeper Alan Julian re-joined the club following his release by Gillingham,Stevenage sign goalkeeper http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2379983,00.html Stevenage F.C. 21 June 2011 21 June 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120527135638/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2379983%2C00.html 27 May 2012 while Phil Edwards rejected a contract extension at Accrington Stanley in order to join the Hertfordshire club on a free transfer.Boro agree terms with Phil Edwards http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2382258,00.html Stevenage F.C. 27 June 2011 27 June 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110630142640/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2382258%2C00.html 30 June 2011 Midfielders Jennison Myrie-Williams and Robin Shroot also signed on free transfers following successful trial periods with the club.Stevenage set to sign Myrie-Williams http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2389240,00.html Stevenage F.C. 8 July 2011 8 July 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120527140155/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2389240%2C00.html 27 May 2012 Stevenage sign Robin Shroot http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2402044,00.html Stevenage F.C. 26 July 2011 26 July 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120609121133/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2402044%2C00.html 9 June 2012 In terms of transfers during the 2011–12 campaign, striker Don Cowan joined the club from Longford Town for an undisclosed fee in August 2011, Stevenage announce signing of new striker http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2438101,00.html Stevenage F.C. 31 August 2011 31 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120612031009/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2438101,00.html 12 June 2012 dead dmy-all and winger Luke Freeman signed from Arsenal in January 2012, after a successful three-month loan spell with the club. Stevenage complete signing of Luke Freeman http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2572165,00.html Stevenage F.C. 10 January 2012 10 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120113102852/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2572165,00.html 13 January 2012 dead dmy-all Strikers Byron Harrison and Guy Madjo both departed in January 2012, signing for League Two sides AFC Wimbledon and Aldershot Town for respective undisclosed fees. Byron Harrison moves to AFC Wimbledon http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2572844,00.html Stevenage F.C. 10 January 2012 10 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120113102934/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2572844%2C00.html 13 January 2012 dead dmy-allMadjo out, Aneke in http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2583168,00.html Stevenage F.C. 20 January 2012 20 January 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120123044444/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2583168%2C00.html 23 January 2012 Stevenage started their first ever League One campaign brightly, losing just one of their first eight League One fixtures, as well as securing a notable 5–1 home victory over Sheffield Wednesday. Stevenage 5–1 Sheff Wed https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/14799570.stm BBC Sport 13 September 2011 13 September 2011 However, a run of four successive defeats moved Stevenage into the lower half of the league. Huddersfield Town 2–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~57609,00.html Stevenage F.C. 8 October 2011 9 October 2011 A 1–0 victory over then-unbeaten league leaders, Charlton Athletic, Stevenage FC 1–0 Charlton Athletic http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~57658,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200320133149/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~57658,00.html dead 20 March 2020 Stevenage F.C. 15 October 2011 15 October 2011 would ultimately serve as the catalyst for an eleven-game unbeaten run, which included a 6–1 away win at Colchester United. Colchester 1–6 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/16240753.stm BBC Sport 26 December 2011 26 December 2011 The run had propelled Stevenage onto the edge of the play-off places. Following Westley's departure to Preston, captain Mark Roberts took caretaker charge of the club, winning two games out of three, including another large victory away from home, this time against Rochdale. Rochdale 1–5 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16453609 BBC Sport 14 January 2012 14 January 2012 New manager Gary Smith took charge of his first league game, away at Sheffield Wednesday in February 2012, securing a 1–0 victory. Sheff Wed 0–1 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16921590 BBC Sport 14 February 2012 14 February 2012 Sitting in the play-off places with a number of games in hand, Stevenage went on to win just one league game out of the following thirteen, although nine of which were draws. Stevenage 1–1 Wycombe https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17497267 BBC Sport 31 March 2012 31 March 2012 The poor run of form left Stevenage in ninth position, and six points behind the play-off places with just five games remaining. English League One 2011–2012 : Table http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/league-one/2011-2012/table/2012-04-21 Statto.com 21 April 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120422174328/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/league-one/2011-2012/table/2012-04-21 22 April 2012 live dmy-all A run of four wins out of their last five matches, two of which against play-off rivals Carlisle United and Brentford, Stevenage 1–0 Carlisle https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17661448 BBC Sport 17 April 2012 17 April 2012 Stevenage 2–1 Brentford https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17711603 BBC Sport 21 April 2012 21 April 2012 and another a 6–0 away win against Yeovil Town, Yeovil 0–6 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17643247 BBC Sport 14 April 2012 14 April 2012 meant that Stevenage ended up securing the final play-off spot on goal difference — following a 3–0 home victory against Bury on the last day of the season. Stevenage 3–0 Bury https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17878455 BBC Sport 5 May 2012 5 May 2012 Stevenage played third placed Sheffield United over two legs in the play-off semi-finals, losing 1–0 on aggregate. Stevenage 0–0 Sheffield United https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17971363 BBC Sport 11 May 2012 11 May 2012 Sheffield United 1–0 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17980126 BBC Sport 14 May 2012 14 May 2012 Stevenage also competed in three cup competitions during the season. They fell at the first hurdle in both the League Cup and Football League Trophy, losing at home to Championship side Peterborough United in the League Cup, Stevenage 3–4 Peterborough (aet) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14368540 BBC Sport 9 August 2011 9 August 2011 as well as suffering a penalty defeat away to AFC Wimbledon in the Football League Trophy. AFC Wimbledon 2–2 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15071206 BBC Sport 4 October 2011 4 October 2011 Despite the early cup disappointment, Stevenage were to make history in the FA Cup, reaching the fifth round for the first time in their history. After disposing of Hartlepool United and non-league Stourbridge away, Hartlepool 0–1 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15604832 BBC Sport 12 November 2011 12 November 2011 Stourbridge 0–3 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/15901636.stm BBC Sport 3 December 2011 3 December 2011 Stevenage beat Championship club Reading at the Madejski Stadium. Reading 0–1 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16371666 BBC Sport 7 January 2012 7 January 2012 A 1–0 victory in their first home game of the competition against fellow League One side Notts County lined up a fifth-round home tie with Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. Stevenage 1–0 Notts County https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/16664100.stm BBC Sport 28 January 2012 28 January 2012 The two sides played out a 0–0 draw at Broadhall Way, Stevenage 0–0 Tottenham https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17001797 BBC Sport 19 February 2012 19 February 2012 with Tottenham winning the subsequent replay at White Hart Lane. Tottenham 3–1 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17201215 BBC Sport 8 March 2012 8 March 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120309003341/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17201215 9 March 2012 dead dmy-all Striker Chris Beardsley finished as Stevenage's top goalscorer for the season with ten goals in all competitions. Captain Mark Roberts played every single minute of Stevenage's 56 matches during the season. Previous Winners http://www.sfcsa.co.uk/home/player-of-the-year/previous-winners Stevenage F.C. Supporters' Association 5 May 2012 20 March 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110320085654/http://www.sfcsa.co.uk/home/player-of-the-year/previous-winners dead SA End Of Year Awards http://www.sfcsa.co.uk/home/2012/05/10/sa-end-of-year-awards/1127 Stevenage F.C. Supporters' Association 10 May 2012 11 May 2012 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304024150/http://www.sfcsa.co.uk/home/2012/05/10/sa-end-of-year-awards/1127 dead Roberts ended up winning the Player of the Year award for the season, with Michael Bostwick winning Players' Player of the Year. Squad details Last updated on 14 May 2012. The squad at the end of the season. Teams – Stevenage https://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=2499 Soccerbase 14 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20110116093847/http://www.soccerbase.com/teams2.sd?teamid=2499 16 January 2011 live dmy-all Players information No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth (age) Signed From Notes Goalkeepers 1 Alan Julian Northern Ireland GK 1983 3 11 yes Gillingham 16 Chris Day England GK 1975 7 28 y Millwall SFC Profile – Chris Day http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~11654,00.html Stevenage F.C. 29 May 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120527134756/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~11654,00.html 27 May 2012 dead dmy-all Defenders 3 Scott Laird England LB 1988 5 15 y Plymouth Argyle Stevenage complete triple signing https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7221260.stm BBC Sport 1 February 2008 14 August 2009 4 Darius Charles England LB 1987 12 10 y Ebbsfleet United SFC Profile – Darius Charles http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~31695,00.html Stevenage F.C. 29 May 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111220120827/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~31695,00.html 20 December 2011 dead dmy-all 5 Jon Ashton England CB 1982 10 4 y Grays Athletic SFC Profile – Jon Ashton http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~9840,00.html Stevenage F.C. 29 May 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120527134813/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~9840,00.html 27 May 2012 dead dmy-all 14 Mark Roberts (c) England CB 1983 10 16 y Northwich Victoria SFC Profile – Mark Roberts http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~23824,00.html Stevenage F.C. 29 May 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110529084609/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~23824,00.html 29 May 2011 dead dmy-all 25 Ronnie Henry England RB 1984 1 20 y Dublin City Henry aiming for Wembley history https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/6639029.stm BBC Sport 10 May 2007 13 August 2009 30 Jamaal Lascelles England RB 1993 11 11 y Nottingham Forest (loan) Boro secure Lascelles loan deal http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2642621,00.html Stevenage F.C. 9 March 2012 9 March 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120312052242/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2642621%2C00.html 12 March 2012 Midfielders 2 Lawrie Wilson England RM 1987 9 11 y Colchester United SFC Profile – Lawrie Wilson http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~38100,00.html Stevenage F.C. 29 May 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111011154400/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~38100,00.html 11 October 2011 dead dmy-all 7 Darren Murphy Ireland CM 1985 7 28 y Cork City Stevenage sign midfielder Murphy https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7786336.stm Stevenage F.C. 16 December 2008 19 May 2009 8 Stacy Long England CM 1985 01 11 y Ebbsfleet United SFC Profile – Stacy Long http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~31685,00.html Stevenage F.C. 29 May 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111011154340/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~31685,00.html 11 October 2011 dead dmy-all 11 Jennison Myrie-Williams England LM 1988 5 17 yes St Johnstone 13 Joel Byrom England CM 1986 9 14 y Northwich Victoria Stevenage sign midfielder Byrom https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8053660.stm BBC Sport 16 May 2009 17 May 2009 21 John Mousinho England CM 1986 4 30 y Wycombe Wanderers John Mousinho set for Stevenage switch https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8769613.stm BBC Sport 28 June 2010 1 July 2010 23 Rob Sinclair England RM 1989 8 29 y Salisbury City Wingers Peter Winn and Robbie Sinclair join Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8708289.stm BBC Sport 4 June 2010 4 June 2010 24 Michael Bostwick England CM 1988 5 17 y Ebbsfleet United SFC Profile – Michael Bostwick http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~36331,00.html Stevenage F.C. 29 May 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110527210725/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~36331,00.html 27 May 2011 dead dmy-all 32 Robin Shroot Northern Ireland RM 1988 3 26 y Birmingham City Forwards 10 Craig Reid England FW 1985 12 17 y Newport County Stevenage land record signing http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2281424,00.html Stevenage F.C. 31 January 2011 31 January 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110308213848/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2281424%2C00.html 8 March 2011 15 Luke Freeman England FW 1992 3 22 y Arsenal 18 Don Cowan Ireland FW 1989 11 16 yes Longford Town 19 Michael Thalassitis Cyprus FW 1993 1 19 y N/A Michael Thalassitis signs two-year deal http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2362483,00.html Stevenage F.C. 18 May 2011 28 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110818124516/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2362483,00.html 18 August 2011 dead dmy-all 20 Chris Beardsley England FW 1984 2 28 y Kettering Town SFC Profile – Chris Beardsley http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~23260,00.html Stevenage F.C. 29 May 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110527210719/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~23260,00.html 27 May 2011 dead dmy-all 27 Jordan Slew England FW 1992 09 07 y Blackburn Rovers (loan) Stevenage recruit England Under-19 international http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2630391,00.html Stevenage F.C. 2 March 2012 2 March 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120304232404/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2630391,00.html 4 March 2012 dead dmy-all 29 Patrick Agyemang Ghana FW 1980 9 29 y Queens Park Rangers (loan) Stevenage complete loan move for QPR striker http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2641129,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20220217172852/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2641129,00.html dead 17 February 2022 Stevenage F.C. 8 March 2012 8 March 2012 dmy Management Manager: Gary Smith Assistant manager: Mark Newson Goalkeeping coach: Gary Phillips Fitness coach: Neil Withington Physiotherapist: Paul Dando Match results Legend WinDrawLoss Pre-season In June 2011, Stevenage announced that their pre–season campaign would consist of eight friendlies to open the 2011–12 season. Pre-season friendlies added http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2375836,00.html Stevenage F.C. 14 June 2011 29 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110618011340/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2375836,00.html 18 June 2011 dead dmy-all Two London clubs to visit in pre-season http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2382308,00.html Stevenage F.C. 27 June 2011 29 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110630145255/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2382308,00.html 30 June 2011 dead dmy-all Stevenage's first pre-season fixture was an away trip to Hitchin Town on 13 July, Hitchin Town vs Stevenage http://www.hitchintownfc.co.uk/teams/previews/20110605164237743352.shtml Hitchin Town F.C. 12 July 2011 14 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110709004118/http://www.hitchintownfc.co.uk/teams/previews/20110605164237743352.shtml 9 July 2011 dead dmy-all with the away side winning the match 1–0 courtesy of an 86th-minute strike from Chris Beardsley after Michael Thalassitis' initial shot had been saved.Hitchin 0–1 Stevenage http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2392217,00.html Stevenage F.C. 14 July 2011 14 July 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110717134224/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2392217%2C00.html 17 July 2011 dmy Beardsley strike settles competitive derby http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/beardsley_strike_settles_competitive_derby_1_963099 The Comet 14 July 2011 14 July 2011 25 December 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111225051856/http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/beardsley_strike_settles_competitive_derby_1_963099 dead Hitchin Town 0 Stevenage 1 http://www.hitchintownfc.co.uk/articles/weekly_articles/20110714154190536219.shtml Hitchin Town F.C. 14 July 2011 15 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111001071605/http://www.hitchintownfc.co.uk/articles/weekly_articles/20110714154190536219.shtml 1 October 2011 dead dmy-all Trialists Jerome Federico and Robin Shroot also featured for Stevenage in the match as second-half substitutes. Four days later, Stevenage beat a Fulham XI side 1–0 at Broadhall Way. Stevenage 1–0 Fulham XI http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2394814,00.html Stevenage F.C. 17 July 2011 17 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110722180518/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2394814%2C00.html 22 July 2011 dead dmy-all The home side opened the scoring with just ten minutes remaining, trialist Robin Shroot scoring at the back post after good work down the right wing from Stacy Long. Shroot strike downs Premier League Fulham http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/shroot_strike_downs_premier_league_fulham_1_966465 The Comet 18 July 2011 18 July 2011 20 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110720110225/http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/shroot_strike_downs_premier_league_fulham_1_966465 dead Stevenage then travelled to Conference South side Dover Athletic on 19 July, losing 1–0 courtesy of a late Michael Corcoran penalty. Dover Athletic 1–0 Stevenage http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2396957,00.html Stevenage F.C. 19 July 2011 20 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110723103357/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2396957,00.html 23 July 2011 dead dmy-all New signing Phil Edwards had missed a second-half penalty for Stevenage, firing wide after Byron Harrison was fouled in the area. Manager Graham Westley again took the opportunity to look at a number of trialists — with Welling United's Jack Parkinson featuring in the first half of the match, Stevenage enter race to sign Wings captain http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/9147206.Stevenage_enter_race_to_sign_Wings_captain/ News Shopper 19 July 2011 20 July 2011 Welling United expect to hear whether Jack Parkinson will join Stevenage and Loick Pires will join Crewe on Wednesday http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kentonline/sport/2011/july/19/jamie_day.aspx Kent Online 20 July 2011 20 July 2011 whilst former Northampton Town midfielder Liam Davis played 79 minutes. Robin Shroot, who had featured in Stevenage's first two pre-season fixtures, played the whole match. Another defeat followed four days later as Stevenage lost 1–0 to an Arsenal XI side at Broadhall Way, a Chuks Aneke goal in the second-half separating the teams.Stevenage 0–1 Arsenal XI http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2400176,00.html Stevenage F.C. 23 July 2011 23 July 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120609121117/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2400176%2C00.html 9 June 2012 dmy Trialist Rohan Ricketts played 45 minutes for Stevenage, while Robin Shroot again featured as a second-half substitute — with the latter signing a two-year contract three days later. Stevenage land midfielder Robin Shroot https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14296350 BBC Sport 26 July 2011 26 July 2011 Stevenage lost their third consecutive pre-season friendly, again by a 1–0 scoreline, when they travelled to Conference South side Hampton & Richmond Borough on 26 July. Hampton & Richmond 1–0 Stevenage http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2402760,00.html Stevenage F.C. 26 July 2011 27 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120609121201/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2402760,00.html 9 June 2012 dead dmy-all The only goal of the game came just before half-time; a Stuart Duff shot took a deflection off of Phil Edwards, wrong-footing Alan Julian in the Stevenage goal. Two days later, Stevenage travelled to Carshalton Athletic — the friendly was arranged as part of the transfer that took Stevenage striker Byron Harrison from Carshalton to Broadhall Way. Carshalton Athletic net Stevenage friendly as part of Harrison transfer http://www.thisiscroydontoday.co.uk/sport/Carshalton-Athletic-net-Stevenage-friendly-Harrison-transfer/article-3069080-detail/article.html https://archive.today/20130421115302/http://www.thisiscroydontoday.co.uk/sport/Carshalton-Athletic-net-Stevenage-friendly-Harrison-transfer/article-3069080-detail/article.html dead 21 April 2013 This Is Croydon Today 6 January 2011 30 July 2011 Stevenage won the match 3–0, with goals coming from Craig Reid, Guy Madjo, and Robin Shroot.Carshalton 0–3 Stevenage http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2405252,00.html Stevenage F.C. 29 July 2011 30 July 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120609121214/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2405252%2C00.html 9 June 2012 New signings on target at Carshalton http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/new_signings_on_target_at_carshalton_1_978786 The Comet 29 July 2011 30 July 2011 6 April 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120406024137/http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/new_signings_on_target_at_carshalton_1_978786 dead A 2–1 win at League Two side Dagenham & Redbridge followed on 30 July. Daggers 1–2 Stevenage http://www.daggers.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10692~2405977,00.html Dagenham & Redbridge F.C. 30 July 2011 30 July 2011 Michael Bostwick opened the scoring after just eight minutes, heading in at the back post. Stevenage captain Mark Roberts doubled Stevenage's lead on the hour mark, scoring from four yards out after Dagenham had failed to clear a corner. A late Brian Woodall goal served as a consolation for the home side. Dagenham 1 Stevenage 2 http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/dagenham_1_stevenage_2_1_979859 The Comet 30 July 2011 30 July 2011August 2026 InternetArchiveBot The club's final pre-season fixture took place on 2 August 2011 against Conference North side Corby Town, ending 1–1. Corby Town 1–1 Stevenage http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2408712,00.html Stevenage F.C. 2 August 2011 3 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120609121329/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2408712,00.html 9 June 2012 dead dmy-all Stevenage took the lead midway through the first-half, Ben May heading in a Stacy Long corner. Corby restored parity shortly after the interval, with Matt Rhead scoring from the penalty spot after Jennison Myrie-Williams fouled Nick Rogan. Corby Town 1–1 Stevenage FC http://www.corbytownfc.co.uk/news/2011/corby-town-1-1-stevenage Corby Town F.C. 2 August 2011 3 August 2011 https://archive.today/20130419231346/http://www.corbytownfc.co.uk/news/2011/corby-town-1-1-stevenage 19 April 2013 dead dmy-all +GameDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorersNotes113 July 2011Hitchin TownAway1–0674Beardsley217 July 2011Fulham XIHome1–0786Shroot319 July 2011Dover AthleticAway0–1453423 July 2011Arsenal XIHome0–11,020526 July 2011Hampton & Richmond BoroughAway0–1249628 July 2011Carshalton AthleticAway3–0285Reid, Madjo, Shroot730 July 2011Dagenham & RedbridgeAway2–1625Bostwick, RobertsDagenham & Redbridge 1 Stevenage 2 http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2406279,00.html Stevenage F.C. 30 July 2011 31 July 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120609121227/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2406279%2C00.html 9 June 2012 82 August 2011Corby TownAway1–1320May Note: Stevenage goals come first. League One 2011–12 Football League One The 2011–12 League One fixtures were released on 17 June 2011, with Stevenage opening their league campaign at home to Exeter City on 6 August 2011. League One fixtures: Stevenage host Exeter in opener https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13805949 BBC Sport 17 June 2011 17 June 2011 The game ended 0–0, with both sides spurning a number of goalscoring opportunities. Stevenage 0–0 Exeter https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/14352061.stm BBC Sport 6 August 2011 6 August 2011 The result meant that Stevenage had drawn their opening league fixture for the third consecutive season.Stevenage 0–0 Exeter City http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58449,00.html Stevenage F.C. 6 August 2011 6 August 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120609121345/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10839~58449%2C00.html 9 June 2012 A week later, Stevenage drew 1–1 away at Chesterfield. Stevenage took the lead five minutes before the interval, Darius Charles heading in from close range after Michael Bostwick's looping header was guided towards goal. Bostwick was sent-off twenty minutes into the second-half, receiving a second bookable offence for a foul on Mark Allott. The home side equalised late on when Jack Lester headed in Dean Morgan's cross. Chesterfield 1–1 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/14429558.stm BBC Sport 13 August 2011 13 August 2011 Three days later, Stevenage earned their first win of the season, securing a 3–1 away victory against Bournemouth. Stevenage took the lead shortly before half-time, Craig Reid's quick turn and shot beating Shwan Jalal in the Bournemouth goal after Lawrie Wilson's threaded ball beat the offside trap. Two minutes after the interval, the home side were level, substitute Harry Arter scoring from Marc Pugh's squared pass. The away side took the lead once more with half an hour remaining, John Mousinho scoring from the penalty spot after Bournemouth captain Adam Barrett handled Stacy Long's shot on the line, receiving a red card in the process for denying a goalscoring opportunity. Stevenage doubled their advantage in injury-time when Chris Beardsley latched on to Scott Laird's pass and beat Jalal with a first time finish. Bournemouth 1–3 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/14457355.stm BBC Sport 16 August 2011 16 August 2011AFC Bournemouth 1–3 Stevenage http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~57882,00.html Stevenage F.C. 16 August 2011 16 August 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120609121524/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10839~57882%2C00.html 9 June 2012 Stevenage then drew 2–2 at home to Hartlepool United on 20 August, coming from two goals down to salvage a point. The visitors opened the scoring through Peter Hartley's headed goal from a corner ten minutes before the interval. Hartlepool doubled their lead just before half-time through an Adam Boyd penalty kick after Colin Nish was fouled in the area by Jon Ashton. With twenty minutes remaining, Byron Harrison scored his first goal of the season when he netted from six yards out. Scott Laird then restored parity with just two minutes remaining, heading in Robin Shroot's corner to ensure Stevenage earned a point. Stevenage 2–2 Hartlepool https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/14514603.stm BBC Sport 20 August 2011 20 August 2011 Stevenage 2–2 Hartlepool United http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~57936,00.html Stevenage F.C. 20 August 2011 20 August 2011 A week later, Stevenage lost their first league game of the season when they travelled to league leaders Milton Keynes Dons, losing 1–0 courtesy of a second-half goal from Charlie MacDonald. MK Dons 1–0 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14600443 BBC Sport 27 August 2011 27 August 2011 MK Dons 1–0 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~57981,00.html Stevenage F.C. 27 August 2011 28 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120612025750/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~57981,00.html 12 June 2012 dead dmy-all Stevenage recorded their first home win of the season on 3 September, beating Rochdale 4–2 at Broadhall Way. The home side took the lead through Craig Reid, who collected Lawrie Wilson's knock down, before turning in the box and beating Rochdale goalkeeper Jake Kean. Rochdale captain Gary Jones equalised shortly after with a volley that found its way into the net through a crowd of players. Two minutes later, Stevenage were ahead once more — Chris Beardsley scoring from close range after Reid's shot had been parried out by Kean. Beardsley added his second of the game in first-half injury-time, turning on the edge of the area before curling the ball into the far corner of the goal to give the hosts a two-goal advantage going into the interval. Reid added Stevenage's fourth goal of the game when he poked the ball past the onrushing Kean. The goal was wrongly accredited as a Neal Trotman own goal, with there being "conclusive proof" that Reid made contact with the ball.Stevenage FC 4–2 Rochdale http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58005,00.html Stevenage F.C. 3 September 2011 3 September 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120612031033/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10839~58005%2C00.html 12 June 2012 The away side replied with their second of the match almost instantly, David Ball turning sharply before placing a shot that went in off of the post. Stevenage 4–2 Rochdale https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/14690744.stm BBC Sport 3 September 2011 3 September 2011 A week later, Stevenage travelled to Oldham Athletic, earning a 1–1 draw. The visitors scored the opening goal after just four minutes — Joel Byrom's corner found Michael Bostwick on the edge of the area, and his shot was headed in by Mark Roberts. Ten minutes later, Oldham equalised through a Shefki Kuqi header to ensure the game ended with the scoreline tied. Oldham 1–1 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/14773307.stm BBC Sport 10 September 2011 10 September 2011 Oldham Athletic 1–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58050,00.html Stevenage F.C. 10 September 2011 11 September 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120612031126/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58050,00.html 12 June 2012 dead dmy-all Three days after the draw at Oldham, Stevenage welcomed Sheffield Wednesday to Broadhall Way, winning the match 5–1. Stevenage took the lead after six minutes, Michael Bostwick's shot was fumbled by Wednesday goalkeeper Richard O'Donnell and Craig Reid was on hand to score from six yards out. The lead was doubled four minutes later, when Mousinho beat Rob Jones for pace before firing a 20 yard drive past O'Donnell. Seven minutes later, the home side were three goals ahead, Michael Bostwick's 25 yard shot rebounded off the post before nestling in the opposite corner of the goal. Shortly before the interval, Stevenage scored their fourth goal of the match — O'Donnell had saved Mousinho's shot well before the ball connected with the onrushing Lawrie Wilson, rebounding into the net. Darius Charles added a fifth goal for the home side in the second-half with a low finish from just inside the area after Lawrie Wilson had squared the ball across goal. Sheffield Wednesday added a consolation goal with fifteen minutes remaining through Gary Madine. The visitors were reduced to ten men late on when Jermaine Johnson received a straight red card for an off the ball incident with Scott Laird.Stevenage FC 5–1 Sheffield Wednesday http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58074,00.html Stevenage F.C. 13 September 2011 13 September 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120612031230/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10839~58074%2C00.html 12 June 2012 Four days later, Stevenage lost their first home game of the campaign, losing 2–0 to Notts County. Craig Reid had missed a penalty for the home side in the first-half, before goals from Lee Hughes and Ben Burgess gave the visitors all three points. Stevenage 0–2 Notts County https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/14863947.stm BBC Sport 17 September 2011 17 September 2011 A week later, on 24 September, Stevenage lost their second successive game, losing 1–0 to Carlisle United at Brunton Park courtesy of a first-half Peter Murphy header. Carlisle 1–0 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/14957955.stm BBC Sport 24 September 2011 24 September 2011Carlisle United 1–0 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~57525,00.html Stevenage F.C. 24 September 2011 25 September 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120612031653/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10839~57525%2C00.html 12 June 2012 A third consecutive defeat followed a week later, on 1 October, as Stevenage lost 2–1 to Scunthorpe United at Broadhall Way. Similarly to the club's last home defeat to Notts County, the visitors opened the scoring in first-half injury time, Eddie Nolan cutting in from the left and beating Chris Day from 20 yards out. Michael O'Connor doubled Scunthorpe's advantage in second-half injury time with a finish from an acute angle, before substitute Josh Walker scored two minutes later to half the deficit. Stevenage FC 1–2 Scunthorpe United http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~57588,00.html Stevenage F.C. 1 October 2011 2 October 2011 Stevenage then lost 2–1 away to Huddersfield Town, a fourth straight defeat. Huddersfield opened the scoring just before half-time through Gary Roberts. Scott Laird briefly levelled the game with twenty minutes remaining, scoring with a shot from just inside the area after John Mousinho had played the ball into his path. The home side took the lead again shortly after, this time Lee Novak scoring after Anton Robinson's shot had hit the post. Mousinho missed a late penalty for Stevenage after Byron Harrison was fouled in the area. The four game losing streak ended a week later, on 15 October, when Stevenage beat Charlton Athletic 1–0, ending Charlton's unbeaten start to the season. The only goal of the game came eleven minutes into the match, former Charlton player Stacy Long saw his 25-yard shot take a deflection to wrongfoot goalkeeper Ben Hamer. Both sides went on to create further chances, with Leon Cort producing a save from Chris Day in the Stevenage goal, as well as Jon Ashton hitting the crossbar for the home side. A 0–0 draw against Yeovil Town followed a week later, with John Mousinho missing a penalty with ten minutes remaining. The penalty came about as a result of Yeovil's Luke Ayling handling the ball on the line, receiving a straight red card. There was a "great sense of injustice around the ground" as Mark Roberts scored the rebound after Ayling had handled — with the referee refusing to give Stevenage the advantage and instead opting to award the penalty. Stevenage FC 0–0 Yeovil Town http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~57717,00.html Stevenage F.C. 22 October 2011 22 October 2011 Three days after the draw, on 25 October, Stevenage travelled to Brentford, winning the match 1–0, their second away victory of the campaign. The only goal of the game came with twenty minutes left in the second-half; Chris Beardsley picking the ball up in the area before lashing a shot across the face of goal and into the net. Brentford 0–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2494123,00.html Stevenage F.C. 25 October 2011 25 October 2011May 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Stevenage secured a second consecutive away victory in their following match, beating Bury 2–1 at Gigg Lane. Byron Harrison opened the scoring for the visitors in the first-half, sweeping home John Mousinho's knock down. Stevenage doubled their advantage with fifteen minutes remaining, Mark Roberts beating the offside trap to head in Joel Byrom's cross. Bury replied almost immediately, with Andy Bishop converting from the penalty spot after Lawrie Wilson had fouled Lenell John-Lewis. Bury 1–2 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58181,00.html Stevenage F.C. 29 October 2011 29 October 2011 23 February 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250223153604/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58181,00.html dead The club's first fixture in November was a home game against Sheffield United, with Stevenage winning the match 2–1. The hosts took the lead shortly before half-time, with Mark Roberts scoring his second goal in as many games with a sharp swivel and finish after Craig Reid's corner was not cleared by the Sheffield United defence. The away side levelled when substitute Ched Evans scored with a low-drilled effort from a 20-yard free-kick. Stevenage had the chance to take the lead once again with just ten minutes remaining when Lawrie Wilson was fouled in the area, with Scott Laird duly converting the penalty. Stevenage FC 2–1 Sheffield United http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58248,00.html Stevenage F.C. 5 November 2011 5 November 2011 9 April 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250409230851/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58248,00.html dead After a two-week break due to the FA Cup, Stevenage returned to league action with a trip to Leyton Orient. The game ended 0–0, with Stevenage's Joel Byrom coming closest to breaking the deadlock when his 20-yard shot hit the post. Leyton Orient 0–0 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58287,00.html Stevenage F.C. 19 November 2011 19 November 2011 A second 0–0 draw followed a week later, on 26 November, when Stevenage hosted Walsall at Broadhall Way. Both Chuks Aneke and Luke Freeman made their home debuts for the club, with both having chances to win the match.Stevenage FC 0–0 Walsall http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58501,00.html Stevenage F.C. 26 November 2011 26 November 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111230133803/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10839~58501%2C00.html 30 December 2011 After a two-week break from the League due to FA Cup commitments, Stevenage travelled to Deepdale to face Preston North End on 10 December. The match ended 0–0, Stevenage's third straight stalemate. Second-half substitute's Darius Charles and Byron Harrison had the visitors' best chances, forcing Preston goalkeeper Thorsten Stuckmann to make two strong saves. Preston's Danny Mayor hit the post midway through the second period, before Iain Hume's volley was palmed away from the goal by an outstretched Chris Day, saving Stevenage a point in injury-time. Preston 0–0 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2544653,00.html Stevenage F.C. 10 December 2011 11 December 2011 12 April 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250412080248/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2544653,00.html dead A week later, on 17 December, Stevenage faced Tranmere Rovers at Broadhall Way in the club's last home game of 2011 — with Stevenage securing a 2–1 victory. The home side took the lead seven minutes before half-time, with Chris Beardsley swivelling in the area before scooping the ball into the far corner of the goal, although the striker was subsequently substituted immediately after as a result of picking up a hamstring injury in the build-up to the goal. Substitute Ben May was sent-off for the home side after "squaring up" to Tranmere goalkeeper Paul Rachubka with twenty minutes remaining. Despite the visitors having a one-man advantage, it was Stevenage who doubled the lead, Mark Roberts heading in Robin Shroot's cross to score his fifth goal of the campaign. Tranmere's Joss Labadie scored a consolation goal for the away side in the third minute of injury-time, scoring from the penalty spot after Scott Laird was adjudged to have brought down Mark McChrystal. Stevenage FC 2–1 Tranmere Rovers http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58302,00.html Stevenage F.C. 17 December 2011 17 December 2011 Nine days later, Stevenage faced a Boxing Day away trip to Colchester United. Stevenage won the game 6–1, their biggest Football League victory to date. The visitors scored the opening goal within the first ten minutes, Don Cowan and Chris Beardsley linked up well before the latter provided a square pass to the onrushing Robin Shroot, who made no mistake from six yards out. Cowan then set-up Beardsley, who scored from 25-yards with a low drilled effort. After hitting the post and forcing Chris Day into making a number of saves, Colchester halved the deficit shortly after the interval when Karl Duguid's cross looped across the face of the goal and Ian Henderson's headed in from six yards. Stevenage restored their two-goal cushion ten minutes later, when Michael Bostwick picked up Phil Edwards' pass and saw his 30-yard shot take a deflection and wrong-foot Ben Williams in the Colchester goal. Seven minutes later, Stevenage scored their fourth goal from a well-worked free-kick — with Bostwick playing the ball to Scott Laird, who sidefooted the ball into the net from inside the area. Another goal followed just two minutes later, when Luke Freeman picked up Joel Byrom's pass, beat his man and lashed the ball across the goal with a "powerful strike". Byrom added a sixth goal with ten minutes remaining when he ran onto Ronnie Henry's header and calmly scored from just inside the area.Colchester United 1–6 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58348,00.html Stevenage F.C. 26 December 2011 29 December 2011 12 March 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250312041633/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58348,00.html dead Five days later, on 31 December, Stevenage won their third consecutive game when they beat Wycombe Wanderers 1–0 at Adams Park. The only goal of the game came with just eight minutes remaining, substitute Luke Freeman's left wing cross found Lawrie Wilson, who lashed the ball into the net with a first time finish from six yards out. Wycombe Wanderers 0–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58402,00.html Stevenage F.C. 31 December 2011 31 December 2011 11 April 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250411085006/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58402,00.html dead Stevenage's thirteen game unbeaten run ended on 2 January 2012, losing 1–0 at home to Leyton Orient thanks to a first-half strike from Lee Cook. Leyton Orient were reduced to ten men in the first-half, with Ben Chorley receiving a red card for an off-the-ball incident with Chris Beardsley. Stevenage substitute Chuks Aneke was also sent-off in the second half for a high-footed challenge. Stevenage FC 0–1 Leyton Orient http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~59336,00.html Stevenage F.C. 2 January 2012 2 January 2012 In the week prior to Stevenage's trip to Rochdale, speculation mounted as to whether Stevenage manager Graham Westley would remain at the club amidst interest from fellow League One side, Preston North End.Westley due for Preston talks today http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/league_football_2_1863/pne_s_ridsdale_in_talks_with_westley_1_4122924 The Comet 10 January 2012 15 January 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120111120809/http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/league_football_2_1863/pne_s_ridsdale_in_talks_with_westley_1_4122924 11 January 2012 Westley eventually joined Preston on 13 January, leaving the club after three-and-a-half years in charge.Stevenage confirm Westley departure http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2575845,00.html Stevenage F.C. 13 January 2012 15 January 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120116023618/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2575845%2C00.html 16 January 2012 dmy Westley took his back-room staff with him to Preston, meaning captain Mark Roberts was named as player-manager for the club's trip to Spotland on 14 January. The game ended 5–1 to Stevenage. Luke Freeman, playing his first game since signing for the club on a permanent basis, scored the opening goal when his shot squirmed under Rochdale goalkeeper Péter Kurucz. Shortly after the interval, Stevenage had doubled their advantage when Freeman beat his man down the left, before laying the ball to Chris Beardsley, who in-turn rolled the ball to the onrushing Lawrie Wilson, who scored with a first-time finish. Rochdale reduced the two-goal deficit when loanee Brett Ormerod finished well from Daniel Bogdanovic's driven cross. Stevenage restored their two-goal advantage almost instantly, Lawrie Wilson ran onto Mark Roberts' ball, before finishing neatly past Kurucz. Rochdale defender Joe Widdowson was given a second yellow card shortly after for a foul on Beardsley. Five minutes later, the visitors had a fourth goal, Freeman cut in from the right wing and unleashed a 25-yard drive into the top corner of the goal. Freeman was again involved in Stevenage's fifth goal, whipping in a cross from the left that Byrom side-footed home.Rochdale 1–5 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2576989,00.html Stevenage F.C. 14 January 2012 14 January 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120118032534/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2576989%2C00.html 18 January 2012 Roberts remained in charge for the club's trip to Scunthorpe United a week later, on 21 January, with the game ending in a 1–1 draw. Scunthorpe took the lead shortly after the half-time interval, with Garry Thompson collecting a Mark Duffy long ball before firing into the net from 12-yards out. Substitutes Robin Shroot and Darius Charles combined to ensure Stevenage earned a point from the match, with Shroot bringing down Lawrie Wilson's cross into the path of Charles, who turned quickly to beat the outstretched Sam Slocombe from six yards. Scunthorpe 1–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~59449,00.html Stevenage F.C. 21 January 2012 21 January 2012 Stevenage returned to Broadhall Way three days later, after three successive away fixtures in all competitions, hosting Milton Keynes Dons. The away side took the lead after just two minutes, when former Stevenage loanee Jay O'Shea finished from close range after Chris Day had palmed away Adam Smith's cross. Stevenage drew level midway through the first-half following a neat interchange between Luke Freeman and Lawrie Wilson, with Freeman laying the ball off to Michael Bostwick, who unleashed a 25-yard strike into the bottom left corner of the goal. On the hour mark, MK Dons defender Mathias Doumbé was sent-off for a second bookable offence after bringing down Chris Beardsley on the edge of the area. Stevenage took the lead from the resulting free-kick, with Scott Laird heading in Freeman's cross. The hosts had doubled their advantage three minutes later, Freeman again supplying the cross that was met by the head of Darius Charles, who firmly headed past MK Dons goalkeeper David Martin. With five minutes remaining, MK Dons scored their second goal of the game, with O'Shea crossing the ball for substitute Tom Flanagan to head into the net from six yards. Stevenage restored their two-goal advantage almost instantly when Charles worked his way into the box before firing the ball across the face of the goal, which was turned in by MK Dons defender Gary MacKenzie.Stevenage FC 4–2 MK Dons http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~59356,00.html Stevenage F.C. 24 January 2012 25 January 2012 26 February 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250226111831/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~59356,00.html dead The club's first scheduled game of February was an away trip to Notts County, who Stevenage had also played the week before in the FA Cup. However, the game was called off on 3 February, a day before the match, due to a frozen pitch. Notts County P–P Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16778723 BBC Sport 3 February 2012 4 February 2012 Notts County tie postponed http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2598808,00.html Stevenage F.C. 3 February 2012 4 February 2012 23 February 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250223121851/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2598808,00.html dead Stevenage's home fixtures against Oldham Athletic and Carlisle United, scheduled to be played within the space of four days, on 7 February and 11 February respectively, were also postponed due to a frozen pitch after the playing surface was deemed to be unplayable ahead of each game. Oldham Athletic fixture postponed http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2602660,00.html Stevenage F.C. 7 February 2012 7 February 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120210020546/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2602660,00.html 10 February 2012 dead dmy-all Carlisle United fixture postponed http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2606329,00.html Stevenage F.C. 10 February 2012 10 February 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120213031920/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2606329,00.html 13 February 2012 dead dmy-all The club travelled to Sheffield Wednesday on 14 February, manager Gary Smith's first league game in-charge, winning the game 1–0 at Hillsborough. The only goal of the game came shortly before the interval, Joel Byrom's corner was met by Chris Beardsley, whose header was ultimately turned in by Scott Laird.Sheffield Wednesday 0–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~59212,00.html Stevenage F.C. 14 February 2012 14 February 2012 1 May 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230501005125/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~59212,00.html dead Stevenage then faced Notts County at Meadow Lane on 22 February, losing 1–0 courtesy of a late Jeff Hughes strike. Notts County 1–0 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~59536,00.html Stevenage F.C. 22 February 2012 22 February 2012 Another defeat followed three days later, with the club losing 2–0 to league leaders Charlton Athletic at The Valley. Charlton took the lead shortly after the interval, defender Michael Morrison opened the scoring with a half volley from the edge of the area. Striker Bradley Wright-Phillips doubled Charlton's advantage with a deflected effort. Charlton Athletic 2–0 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~59287,00.html Stevenage F.C. 25 February 2012 25 February 2012 Three days later, on 28 February, Stevenage faced fourth placed Huddersfield Town at Broadhall Way, drawing 2–2. The hosts were without first-team regulars Jon Ashton, Chris Beardsley, Luke Freeman, and John Mousinho, and goalkeeper Chris Day was forced off with a shoulder injury at half-time. Huddersfield took the lead shortly after the interval, Lee Novak slid in Danny Ward, who finished from an acute angle. The away side doubled their advantage just five minutes later, Novak scoring from 20-yards courtesy of a powerful strike. Stevenage reduced the deficit with twenty minutes left when Joel Byrom's corner found the head of Michael Bostwick, whose powerful header beat Alex Smithies in the Huddersfield goal. The hosts then had the opportunity to draw level after Wilson was fouled in the area by Sean Morrison, although Scott Laird saw his subsequent penalty saved by Smithies. With just two minutes remaining, Stevenage equalised. Substitute Jennison Myrie-Williams found space on the left wing, and fired the ball across goal, reaching fellow substitute Robin Shroot, who finished from a tight angle to ensure Stevenage earned a valuable point.Stevenage FC 2–2 Huddersfield Town http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~59246,00.html Stevenage F.C. 28 February 2012 28 February 2012 25 February 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250225210609/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~59246,00.html dead The club faced Exeter City at St James' Park on 3 March, drawing 1–1. Exeter opened the scoring after fifteen minutes through Richard Logan, before Stevenage equalised on the hour mark — Robin Shroot scoring his second goal in as many games as he finished neatly from substitute Jennison Myrie-Williams' cross.Exeter City 1–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~57774,00.html Stevenage F.C. 3 March 2012 3 March 2012 8 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230408011758/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~57774,00.html dead A third successive draw followed a week later when Stevenage drew 2–2 at home with Chesterfield. The visitors opened the scoring after twelve minutes when Neal Trotman headed in Drew Talbot's cross. Chesterfield doubled their advantage ten minutes later when Jordan Bowery capitalised a defensive mix-up to curl in a shot from the edge of the area. Stevenage scored two goals within the space of two second-half minutes to draw level. Firstly, Scott Laird prodded home Joel Byrom's corner to half the deficit, before Laird fired in a cross that was neatly turned in by Craig Reid. Stevenage FC 2–2 Chesterfield http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58661,00.html Stevenage F.C. 10 March 2012 10 March 2012 Stevenage then faced a home game against Oldham Athletic on 13 March. The original game, scheduled to be played in February, was postponed due to adverse weather conditions. Stevenage won the game 1–0, courtesy of an injury-time header from Lawrie Wilson. Wilson connected with a low Darius Charles cross in the last minute of the match to give the home side their first league win in five outings. Stevenage FC 1–0 Oldham Athletic http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~59471,00.html Stevenage F.C. 13 March 2012 13 March 2012 25 February 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250225184055/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~59471,00.html dead The club travelled to Victoria Park to face Hartlepool United four days later, playing out a 0–0 draw. Hartlepool United 0–0 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58704,00.html Stevenage F.C. 17 March 2012 17 March 2012 Another 0–0 draw followed three days later, on 20 March, as Stevenage played out a goalless draw against Colchester United at Broadhall Way. Stevenage played the second-half with ten men, after striker Jordan Slew was sent-off just before the interval for "lashing out" at Colchester midfielder Anthony Wordsworth. Stevenage FC 0–0 Colchester United http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58746,00.html Stevenage F.C. 20 March 2012 20 March 2012 An away trip to the Bescot Stadium to play Walsall on 24 March followed, ending in a 1–1 draw. The home side took an early lead when Walsall defender Andy Butler turned in area and found the bottom right hand corner of the goal. Stevenage equalised on the hour mark, Jennison Myrie-Williams made room down the left wing, before his attempted cross was blocked, the ball fell into the path of Michael Bostwick who curled the ball into the net from 25 yards out. Walsall 1–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58786,00.html Stevenage F.C. 24 March 2012 24 March 2012 A seventh draw in eight games was played out three days later, with Stevenage drawing 2–2 at home with Bournemouth. All four goals came in the first half of the match, with Bournemouth taking a two-goal lead before two Stevenage goals within the space of seven minutes meant the teams went into the break level. The visitors opened the scoring through Wesley Thomas' half volley that found the top right corner of the goal. Bournemouth then doubled their advantage when Scott Malone made a bursting run from full back before hitting a rasping drive that found the net from the edge of the area. The hosts were looking second best, but reduced the two-goal deficit when Luke Freeman cut in from the left and curled a right footed shot past Bournemouth goalkeeper Darryl Flahavan from 25 yards. Michael Bostwick scored his second goal in as many games with a low struck effort from the edge of the area, ensuring the two sides went in level at the interval. Stevenage FC 2–2 Bournemouth http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~57812,00.html Stevenage F.C. 27 March 2012 27 March 2012 Another draw followed when Stevenage drew 1–1 at home to Wycombe Wanderers. Stevenage took the lead with just ten minutes remaining, Michael Bostwick scoring his third goal in as many games when he made room for himself outside the area after a neat interchange with Scott Laird, before curling an effort that beat Nikki Bull in the Wycombe goal. The away side equalised deep into injury-time when Mark Roberts was adjudged to have halted Craig Eastmond's run into the area illegally; Grant Basey stepped up and converted the resultant penalty. Stevenage FC 1–1 Wycombe Wanderers http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58834,00.html Stevenage F.C. 31 March 2012 31 March 2012 Stevenage's nine game unbeaten run was ended on 6 April, losing 3–0 away to Tranmere Rovers courtesy of two early goals from on loan striker Jake Cassidy, and a second-half strike from Lucas Akins. Tranmere Rovers 3–0 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58877,00.html Stevenage F.C. 6 April 2012 6 April 2012 Three days later, on 9 April, Stevenage welcomed Preston North End to Broadhall Way, signalling the return of former manager Graham Westley, who left Stevenage in January 2012 to take up the vacant position at Deepdale. The game ended 1–1, stretching Stevenage's winless run to seven league games. Preston took the lead with just four minutes remaining, with substitute Iain Hume sliding the ball in from six yards out following Danny Mayor's through ball. Stevenage then equalised in the fourth minute of injury time, with captain Mark Roberts heading in Michael Bostwick's floated cross to ensure a share of the spoils. Stevenage FC 1–1 Preston North End http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58924,00.html Stevenage F.C. 9 April 2012 9 April 2012 The result meant that Stevenage were in ninth position, six points away from the final play-off place with just six games remaining. Stevenage travelled to in-form Yeovil Town five days after the draw with Preston, looking to secure a first away win in just under two months. Stevenage won the match 6–0, recording their biggest Football League victory to date, as well as recording the joint biggest away victory of 2011–12 League One campaign. Stevenage took an early lead in the match when Patrick Agyemang was played into the area by Craig Reid, Agyemang then squared the ball across goal for Luke Freeman to score from close range. Yeovil were reduced to ten men when Michael Woods fouled Michael Bostwick. Agyemang scored Stevenage's second goal when he collected Jamaal Lascelles long pass, before calmly beating Sam Walker in the Yeovil goal. Two goals within the space of three second half minutes put the game beyond doubt, with Jon Ashton and Lascelles scoring headers from set pieces. Mark Roberts added a fifth goal with ten minutes remaining — prodding in Freeman's centre. Freeman then scored his second, and Stevenage's sixth, when Jordan Slew made room down the right wing after a neat interchange with Agyemang, before finding Freeman at the back post to tap in from six yards out. Yeovil Town 0–6 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~58924,00.html Stevenage F.C. 14 April 2012 14 April 2012 The club then welcomed play-off rivals Carlisle United to Broadhall Way, knowing that a defeat would virtually end the club's play-off hopes. Stevenage dominated the first-half, but were unable to take an advantage into the interval. The second half was a much more even affair, with both teams spurning goalscoring opportunities. The deadlock was broken with just fifteen minutes remaining, substitute John Mousinho, returning from a six-month injury lay-off, latched onto Stacy Long's chipped through ball, before crashing the ball into the goal off the crossbar.Stevenage FC 1–0 Carlisle United http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~61514,00.html Stevenage F.C. 17 April 2012 17 April 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120628094449/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10839~61514%2C00.html 28 June 2012 Four days later, on 21 April, Stevenage hosted another team hoping to snatch the final play-off place when Brentford travelled to Broadhall Way. Stevenage secured a 2–1 victory, consequently ending Brentford's play-off hopes in the process. The visitors had the opportunity to take the lead on the half hour mark when Jamaal Lascelles was adjudged to have pushed Clinton Morrison in the area. However, Clayton Donaldson's penalty rebounded off the crossbar and Stevenage were able to clear to ensure the teams went in level at half-time. Brentford were then handed another chance from the penalty spot five minutes after the interval, this time the referee deemed Jon Ashton to have fouled Morrison. Brentford's Sam Saunders stepped up and his powerful penalty rebounded off the post and into the arms of Chris Day. Just three minutes after the second penalty miss, Stevenage were one goal to the good. Craig Reid controlled Lawrie Wilson's low cross, before hitting a shot on the turn that bounced off the ground and past Brentford goalkeeper Simon Moore. Luke Freeman then doubled Stevenage's advantage ten minutes later, dispossessing Adam Thompson before cutting in and hitting a right-footed shot that crashed into the goal off the post. Saunders reduced the deficit in injury-time with a curling free-kick, although Stevenage held on to secure a vital victory. Stevenage FC 2–1 Brentford http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~59026,00.html Stevenage F.C. 21 April 2012 21 April 2012 The third straight victory, coupled with Notts County's home loss to Bury, meant that Stevenage were back in the play-off places with just two games remaining. Stevenage then travelled to Bramall Lane to face Sheffield United in a game that was televised live on Sky Sports on 28 April, and attracted a crowd of over 30,000 spectators. The game was an evening kick-off, meaning Stevenage had moved down to seventh in the league table as a result of Notts County's 4–3 win at Wycombe Wanderers earlier in the day. The game ended 2–2, with Stevenage taking a two-goal lead through strikes from Joel Byrom and Scott Laird, before Sheffield United's Richard Cresswell and Matthew Lowton restored parity. The draw meant that Stevenage had regained their place in sixth with just one game remaining. Sheffield United 2–2 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~59069,00.html Stevenage F.C. 28 April 2012 28 April 2012 Similarly to the 2010–11 campaign, Stevenage faced Bury at home for the final game of the regular season. The team knew that a win against Bury would secure a place in the play-offs, irrespective of what both play-off rivals, Notts County and Carlisle United, did in their respective games. Stevenage won the match 3–0, opening the scoring midway through the first-half when Craig Reid quickly controlled Luke Freeman's left wing cross before striking the ball high into the roof of the net. News at half-time filtered around the stadium that Notts County were comfortably beating their opponents, Colchester United, and therefore nothing more than a win would suffice if Stevenage were to secure sixth place. Nerves were settled with ten minutes remaining when Robin Shroot was fouled in the area, and Joel Byrom stepped up to convert the spot-kick and double Stevenage's advantage. A third goal was added in injury-time when Shroot broke through the centre of midfield, before laying the ball out to substitute Chris Beardsley, who lashed in a shot at the near post that Bury goalkeeper Jonathan Bond could only get a hand to. Stevenage FC 3–0 Bury http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~59105,00.html Stevenage F.C. 28 May 2012 28 May 2012 +GameDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorersNotes16 August 2011Exeter CityHome0–03,829213 August 2011ChesterfieldAway1–15,836Charles316 August 2011BournemouthAway3–15,574Reid, Mousinho (pen), Beardsley420 August 2011Hartlepool UnitedHome2–22,831Harrison, Laird527 August 2011Milton Keynes DonsAway0–18,12863 September 2011RochdaleHome4–23,021Reid (2), Beardsley (2)710 September 2011Oldham AthleticAway1–13,402Roberts813 September 2011Sheffield WednesdayHome5–14,339Reid, Mousinho, Bostwick, Wilson, Charles917 September 2011Notts CountyHome0–23,4341024 September 2011Carlisle UnitedAway0–14,063111 October 2011Scunthorpe UnitedHome1–22,957Walker Stevenage 1–2 Scunthorpe https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15045299 BBC Sport 1 October 2011 1 October 2011128 October 2011Huddersfield TownAway1–212,890Laird Huddersfield 2–1 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15135338 BBC Sport 8 October 2011 8 October 20111315 October 2011Charlton AthleticHome1–04,724Long Stevenage 1–0 Charlton Athletic https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15225776 BBC Sport 15 October 2011 15 October 20111422 October 2011Yeovil TownHome0–03,036 Stevenage 0–0 Yeovil https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/15319691.stm BBC Sport 22 October 2011 22 October 20111525 October 2011BrentfordAway1–04,771Beardsley Brentford 0–1 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15346361 BBC Sport 25 October 2011 25 October 20111629 October 2011BuryAway2–12,683Harrison, Roberts Bury 1–2 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/15413509.stm BBC Sport 29 October 2011 29 October 2011175 November 2011Sheffield UnitedHome2–14,996Roberts, Laird (pen) Stevenage 2–1 Sheffield United https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/15504019.stm BBC Sport 5 November 2011 5 November 20111819 November 2011Leyton OrientAway0–04,862 Leyton Orient 0–0 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15705194 BBC Sport 19 November 2011 19 November 20111926 November 2011WalsallHome0–03,140 Stevenage 0–0 Walsall https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/15802898.stm BBC Sport 26 November 2011 26 November 20112010 December 2011Preston North EndAway0–09,425 Preston 0–0 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/16015514.stm BBC Sport 10 December 2011 11 December 20112117 December 2011Tranmere RoversHome2–13,376Beardsley, Roberts Stevenage 2–1 Tranmere https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/16124121.stm BBC Sport 17 December 2011 17 December 20112226 December 2011Colchester UnitedAway6–15,276Shroot, Beardsley, Bostwick, Laird, Freeman, Byrom2331 December 2011Wycombe WanderersAway1–04,942Wilson Wycombe 0–1 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/16325047.stm BBC Sport 31 December 2011 31 December 2011242 January 2012Leyton OrientHome0–15,351 Stevenage 0–1 Leyton Orient https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/16331495.stm BBC Sport 2 January 2012 2 January 20132514 January 2012RochdaleAway5–12,367Freeman (2), Wilson (2), Byrom2621 January 2012Scunthorpe UnitedAway1–13,968Charles Scunthorpe 1–1 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/16559436.stm BBC Sport 21 January 2012 21 January 20122724 January 2012Milton Keynes DonsHome4–23,345Bostwick, Laird, Charles, MacKenzie (o.g) Stevenage 4–2 MK Dons https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16589175 BBC Sport 24 January 2012 24 January 20122814 February 2012Sheffield WednesdayAway1–016,185Laird2922 February 2012Notts CountyAway0–15,733 Notts County 1–0 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17037517 BBC Sport 22 February 2012 22 February 20123025 February 2012Charlton AthleticAway0–226,546 Charlton 2–0 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17082870 BBC Sport 25 February 2012 25 February 20123128 February 2012Huddersfield TownHome2–23,059Bostwick, Shroot Stevenage 2–2 Huddersfield https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17109383 BBC Sport 28 February 2012 28 February 2012323 March 2012Exeter CityAway1–14,437Shroot Exeter 1–1 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17163255 BBC Sport 3 March 2012 3 March 20123310 March 2012ChesterfieldHome2–23,534Laird, Reid Stevenage 2–2 Chesterfield https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17243587 BBC Sport 10 March 2012 10 March 20123413 March 2012Oldham AthleticHome1–02,453Wilson Stevenage 1–0 Oldham https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17268003 BBC Sport 13 March 2012 13 March 20123517 March 2012Hartlepool UnitedAway0–04,484 Hartlepool 0–0 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17323690 BBC Sport 17 March 2012 17 March 20123620 March 2012Colchester UnitedHome0–02,419 Stevenage 0–0 Colchester https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17349257 BBC Sport 20 March 2012 20 March 20123724 March 2012WalsallAway1–14,786Bostwick Walsall 1–1 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17412441 BBC Sport 24 March 2012 24 March 20123827 March 2012BournemouthHome2–22,550Freeman, Bostwick Stevenage 2–2 Bournemouth https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17441513 BBC Sport 27 March 2012 27 March 20123931 March 2012Wycombe WanderersHome1–13,593Bostwick406 April 2012Tranmere RoversAway0–38,526 Tranmere 3–0 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17558786 BBC Sport 6 April 2012 6 April 2012419 April 2012Preston North EndHome1–13,386Roberts Stevenage 1–1 Preston https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17581487 BBC Sport 9 April 2012 9 April 20124214 April 2012Yeovil TownAway6–03,610Freeman (2), Agyemang, Ashton, Lascelles, Roberts4317 April 2012Carlisle UnitedHome1–03,438Mousinho4421 April 2012BrentfordHome2–14,256Reid, Freeman4528 April 2012Sheffield UnitedAway2–230,043Byrom, Laird Sheff Utd 2–2 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17795217 BBC Sport 28 April 2012 28 April 2012465 May 2012BuryHome3–04,781Reid, Byrom (pen), Beardsley Note: Stevenage goals come first. League One play-offs As a result of Stevenage finishing sixth in the league, they faced third placed Sheffield United over two legs in the League One play-off semi-finals. Due to Sheffield United's higher standing in the league table, Stevenage had home advantage in the first leg, with the game being played on 11 May 2012, televised live on Sky Sports. The game was a tight affair with very little chances, ending in a 0–0 draw. The only chance of note during the game was Craig Reid's looping effort that beat Steve Simonsen in the Sheffield United goal, but rebounded off the crossbar. Stevenage FC 0–0 Sheffield United http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~61603,00.html Stevenage F.C. 11 May 2012 11 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120515055615/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~61603,00.html 15 May 2012 dead dmy-all The second leg, played at Sheffield United's Bramall Lane, took place on 14 May, and was again a televised match. Similarly to the first leg, the game was a close encounter, with very little chances in the first-half. Sheffield United took the lead with just five minutes remaining, Chris Porter heading in Matthew Lowton's right wing cross to give the home side a 1–0 lead. Stevenage had little time to reply, and they ultimately bowed out at the semi-final stage of the play-offs in their first ever League One campaign.Sheffield United 1–0 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~61604,00.html Stevenage F.C. 14 May 2012 14 May 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120526131117/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10839~61604%2C00.html 26 May 2012 +GameDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorersNotesSF111 May 2012Sheffield UnitedHome0–05,802SF214 May 2012Sheffield UnitedAway0–121,182 Note: Stevenage goals come first. League Cup 2011–12 Football League Cup First Round fixtures for the competition were released on 16 June 2011, with Stevenage being drawn against Championship opposition in the form of Peterborough United at Broadhall Way. Carling Cup first-round draw pairs Forest and County https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13756364 BBC Sport 16 June 2011 16 June 2011 Posh face Stevenage cup clash http://www.theposh.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10427~2377138,00.html Peterborough United F.C. 16 June 2011 16 June 2011 The match ended 4–3 to Peterborough, with the game having gone to extra-time. The visitors took the lead after twenty minutes, David Ball heading in from close range after a spell of Peterborough pressure. Stacy Long equalised for Stevenage with a sweeping shot following good work down the right wing from Lawrie Wilson. Ball then scored his second of the game to restore Peterborough's advantage in the second-half, before a late 25-yard effort from Michael Bostwick took the game to extra-time. Former Stevenage player George Boyd scored with a curling left-footed free-kick just six minutes into the added on period to give Peterborough the lead for the third time in the match. Substitute Chris Beardsley scored with a header from an acute angle with just three minutes remaining to tie the scores again, before Lee Tomlin converted from the penalty spot after Boyd had been fouled in the area to give Peterborough a late victory. Stevenage 3–4 Peterborough United (AET) http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~59942,00.html Stevenage F.C. 9 August 2011 9 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120609121437/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~59942,00.html 9 June 2012 dead dmy-all +GameDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorersNotes19 August 2011Peterborough UnitedHome3–42,414Long, Bostwick, Beardsley Note: Stevenage goals come first. FA Cup 2011–12 FA Cup The club entered the 2011–12 FA Cup at the First Round stage — only the second time the club had entered the competition at this stage since 1997. FA Cup Round Dates 2011–12 http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/FACompetitions/TheFACup/FACupPages/Round-Dates The FA 20 July 2011 The First Round draw was made on 29 October, with Stevenage facing an away trip to League One side Hartlepool United. FA Cup first-round draw details https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15481886 BBC Sport 29 October 2011 29 October 2011 Boro handed Hartlepool tie http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2499551,00.html Stevenage F.C. 29 October 2011 29 October 2011 23 February 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250223164816/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2499551,00.html dead The game was played on 12 November, with Stevenage securing a 1–0 away win. Hartlepool were reduced to ten men after just eight minutes when goalkeeper Scott Flinders brought Chris Beardsley down in the area. Scott Laird scored the subsequent penalty and Stevenage held on to book a place in the Second Round. Hartlepool United 0–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~61242,00.html Stevenage F.C. 12 November 2011 12 November 2011 23 February 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250223184343/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~61242,00.html dead The following day, Stevenage were dealt an away tie against either League Two strugglers Plymouth Argyle or Southern Football League side Stourbridge. Stourbridge beat Plymouth 2–0 in the replay, meaning they would host Stevenage at the War Memorial Athletic Ground on 3 December. Stourbridge 2–0 Plymouth https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15732408 BBC Sport 22 November 2011 3 December 2011 Stevenage progressed to the Third Round for the second consecutive season after they beat Stourbridge 3–0 courtesy of three second-half goals. Stourbridge 0 Stevenage 3 https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2011/12/03/stourbridge-0-stevenage-3/ Express and Star 3 December 2011 4 December 2011 After a cagey first-half, Stevenage opened the scoring mid-way into the second period, with Chris Beardsley scoring from six yards out after Michael Bostwick's shot had been parried out by goalkeeper Lewis Solly. The away side doubled their advantage twelve minutes later when Beardsley converted Byron Harrison's centre. Substitute Robin Shroot scored in injury-time after Harrison's initial shot was saved. Stourbridge 0–3 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~61340,00.html Stevenage F.C. 3 December 2011 3 December 2011 The Third Round draw was made a day after the Stourbridge victory, on 4 December, with the club being dealt an away tie against Championship club Reading. FA Cup tie against Stevenage http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~2537018,00.html Reading F.C. 5 December 2011 8 January 2012 The two sides had met the year before, with Reading knocking Stevenage out of the FA Cup during the 2010–11 campaign, beating Stevenage 2–1 at Broadhall Way in the fourth round. Stevenage travelled to the Madejski Stadium on 7 January 2012, winning the match 1–0 courtesy of a first-half Darius Charles strike. Charles' goal came after twenty minutes, when he collected the ball from Scott Laird before driving at goal, his shot took a deflection off of Kaspars Gorkšs and beat the outstretched Adam Federici in the Reading goal. Reading 0–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~61413,00.html Reading F.C. 7 January 2012 8 January 2012 A day later, the fourth-round draw was made, with Stevenage being drawn against League One opposition for the second time in the 2011–12 competition, facing a home tie against Notts County. The FA Cup fourth-round fixtures http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/News/2012/Jan/fa-cup-4th-round-draw.aspx TheFA.com 18 January 2012 30 January 2012 The game was played on 28 January, with Stevenage securing a 1–0 victory at Broadhall Way. The game was also Gary Smith's first game in-charge, having been appointed as manager in the week prior to the game. The only goal of the match came in the first-half, with Luke Freeman getting to the ball ahead of Notts County goalkeeper Stuart Nelson, before lashing a shot across the face of goal that was deflected in off of Damion Stewart. Stevenage FC 1–0 Notts County http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2591836,00.html Stevenage F.C. 28 January 2012 28 January 2012 25 February 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250225182615/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2591836,00.html dead The victory meant that the club had reached the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time in their history. Boro reach FA Cup fifth round http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/boro_reach_fa_cup_fifth_round_1_1190909 The Comet 28 January 2012 28 January 2012 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002023/http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/boro_reach_fa_cup_fifth_round_1_1190909 dead The draw for the fifth round was made on 29 January, with Stevenage being dealt a home tie against Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. The game was played on 19 February, and was also televised on ITV, ending in a 0–0 draw. Stevenage FC 0–0 Tottenham Hotspur http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~61487,00.html Stevenage F.C. 19 February 2012 19 February 2012 Tottenham had the ball in the net early in the second-half, but Louis Saha's shot hit Scott Parker on the line, and the goal was consequently disallowed as a result of Parker being in an offside position. Stevenage's Joel Byrom had the hosts best efforts of the match with two long-range second-half strikes. Shortly after the game, the Quarter Final draw was made, with the winners of the tie facing a home game against Premier League side Bolton Wanderers. The FA Cup sixth-round draw http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/News/2012/Feb/fa-cup-sixth-round-draw.aspx TheFA.com 19 February 2012 11 March 2012 The replay was played on 7 March, and the game was also televised live on ESPN. ESPN announces FA Cup sixth-round televised matches http://tv.espn.co.uk/gb/espl/espn-news-updates/espn-news/espn-announces-fa-cup-sixth-round-televised-matches/ https://archive.today/20130420074532/http://tv.espn.co.uk/gb/espl/espn-news-updates/espn-news/espn-announces-fa-cup-sixth-round-televised-matches/ dead 20 April 2013 ESPN 28 February 2012 11 March 2012 Tottenham ran out 3–1 winners at White Hart Lane. Stevenage took a surprise lead after just three minutes, Joel Byrom's bursting run into the area was unfairly halted by Ryan Nelsen, with the referee awarding a penalty. Byrom stepped up and stroked the ball past Carlo Cudicini in the Tottenham goal. Tottenham restored parity twenty minutes later when Jermain Defoe latched onto Gareth Bale's long ball and subsequently fired the ball into the net from the edge of the area. The home side won a penalty just after the interval, Bale winning the penalty after he was adjudged to have been fouled by Stevenage captain Mark Roberts — Emmanuel Adebayor scored the resulting penalty. Stevenage spurned a number of opportunities to draw level, before Tottenham then added a third late-on when Defoe ran onto Bale's long throw-in before finishing from an acute angle. Tottenham Hotspur 3–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~61515,00.html Stevenage F.C. 7 March 2012 7 March 2012 +GameDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorersNotes112 November 2011Hartlepool UnitedAway1–02,744Laird (pen)23 December 2011StourbridgeAway3–03,067Beardsley (2), Shroot37 January 2012ReadingAway1–011,295Charles428 January 2012Notts CountyHome1–04,439Stewart (o.g)519 February 2012Tottenham HotspurHome0–06,6255R7 March 2012Tottenham HotspurAway1–335,757Byrom (pen) Note: Stevenage goals come first. Football League Trophy 2011–12 Football League Trophy Stevenage were awarded a bye to the Second Round of the Football League Trophy. Boro into round two of Johnstone's Paint Trophy http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2388690,00.html Stevenage F.C. 8 July 2011 20 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120609121012/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2388690,00.html 9 June 2012 dead dmy-all This is because the competition is split into Northern and Southern sections, with eight clubs in each section bypassing the First Round draw. Byes announced for Round 1 http://www.football-league.co.uk/johnstonespainttrophy/news/20110708/byes-announced-for-round-1_2293332_2388428 The Football League 8 July 2011 20 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110910223811/http://www.football-league.co.uk/johnstonespainttrophy/news/20110708/byes-announced-for-round-1_2293332_2388428 10 September 2011 dead dmy-all Fixtures – Key Dates http://www.johnstonespainttrophy.com/key-dates/fixtures/ Johnstone's Paint Trophy 20 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110529140942/http://www.johnstonespainttrophy.com/key-dates/fixtures/ 29 May 2011 dead dmy-all The draw was made on 3 September 2011, with Stevenage being dealt an away tie against AFC Wimbledon, with the game being played on 4 October 2011. JPT draw http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2440451,00.html Stevenage F.C. 3 September 2011 3 September 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120612031108/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2440451,00.html 12 June 2012 dead dmy-all The game ended 2–2, with AFC Wimbledon winning the tie 4–3 on penalties. Stevenage had taken the lead after just seven minutes, a Brett Johnson clearance hit the legs of Lawrie Wilson and deflected past AFC Wimbledon goalkeeper Jack Turner. The home side turned the game around shortly after the interval, scoring twice in the space of four second-half minutes. Former Stevenage player Sam Hatton restored parity from the penalty spot after Darius Charles had fouled Ryan Jackson, before Rashid Yussuff beat Alan Julian with a tidy finish. Stevenage captain Mark Roberts' 20-yard injury-time volley meant that the tie went to penalties, with AFC Wimbledon progressing to the Third Round after Wilson missed the final spot-kick.AFC Wimbledon 2–2 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~61110,00.html Stevenage F.C. 4 October 2011 4 October 2011 June 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes +GameDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorersNotes14 October 2011AFC WimbledonAway2–2p1,416Wilson, Roberts Note: Stevenage goals come first. League table STE Season statistics Stevenage 2011/2012 player appearances http://www.soccerbase.com/squad_season.sd?teamid=2499 Soccerbase 29 May 2011 Starts and goals League One FA Cup League Cup FL Trophy 1 Alan Julian GK Northern Ireland 2+1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 Lawrie Wilson DF ENG 46+2 5 6 0 1 0 1 1 3 Scott Laird DF ENG 48 8 6 1 1 0 1 0 4 Darius Charles DF ENG 23+5 4 4 1 1 0 0+1 0 5 Jon Ashton DF ENG 44+1 1 6 0 1 0 1 0 6 Phil Edwards DF England 11+11 0 1+3 0 1 0 0 0 7 Darren Murphy MF IRL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 Stacy Long MF ENG 18+12 1 0+1 0 1 1 0 0 10 Craig Reid FW ENG 25+6 7 1+1 0 0 0 1 0 11 Jennison Myrie-Williams MF ENG 3+15 0 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 12 Ben May FW ENG 2+5 0 1+2 0 0 0 0 0 13 Joel Byrom MF ENG 31+3 4 4+2 1 0 0 0 0 14 Mark Roberts DF ENG 48 6 6 0 1 0 1 1 15 Luke Freeman FW ENG 24+4 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 16 Chris Day GK ENG 46 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 17 Peter Winn MF ENG 0 0 0 0 0+1 0 0 0 18 Don Cowan FW IRL 2+6 0 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 19 Michael Thalassitis MF Cyprus 0+3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 Chris Beardsley FW ENG 15+17 7 6 2 0+1 1 1 0 21 John Mousinho MF ENG 14+7 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 23 Rob Sinclair MF ENG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 Michael Bostwick MF ENG 45 7 6 0 1 1 1 0 25 Ronnie Henry DF ENG 32 0 6 0 1 0 1 0 27 Jordan Slew FW ENG 6+3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 Patrick Agyemang FW Ghana 12+3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 Jamaal Lascelles DF ENG 7+2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 Robin Shroot MF Northern Ireland 11+15 3 2+3 1 0+1 0 1 0 |- !colspan="21"|Players who left the club before the end of the season |- 9 Guy Madjo FW Cameroon 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 Chuks Aneke MF England 2+4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 Byron Harrison FW ENG 10+8 2 0+3 0 1 0 0+1 0 28 Josh Walker MF ENG 0+5 1 0 0 0 0 0+1 0 |} Note: '+' denotes appearance as a substitute. Note: 'League One' column also includes League One play-offs. Note: Herts Senior Cup games and statistics not included. End of Season Awards AwardPlayerSupporters Association Player of the YearMark RobertsPlayers' Player of the YearMichael Bostwick Transfers In PosPlayerFromFeeDateNotesFWGuy Madjo CMR KS Bylis Ballsh Free Transfer 13 June 2011 GKAlan Julian NIR Gillingham Free Transfer 21 June 2011 DFPhil Edwards ENG Accrington Stanley Free Transfer 27 June 2011 MFJennison Myrie-Williams ENG St Johnstone Free Transfer 8 July 2011 MFRobin Shroot NIR Birmingham City Free Transfer 26 July 2011 FWDon Cowan IRL Longford Town Undisclosed 31 August 2011 FWLuke Freeman ENG Arsenal Undisclosed 10 January 2012 Out PosPlayerToFeeDateNotesFWYemi Odubade NGA Gateshead Released 7 June 2011 FWENG Charlie Griffin Forest Green Rovers Released 14 June 2011 GKENG Ashley Bayes Basingstoke Town Released 20 June 2011 DFENG Luke Foster Rotherham United Free Transfer 20 June 2011 MFENG David Bridges Kettering Town Free Transfer 1 August 2011 FWENG Byron Harrison AFC Wimbledon Undisclosed 10 January 2012 FWGuy Madjo CMR Aldershot Town Undisclosed 20 January 2012 Loans in PosPlayerFromDateEnd dateNotesMFENG Josh Walker Watford 30 August 2011 17 November 2011 Stevenage seal Walker loan deal http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2436342,00.html Stevenage F.C. 30 August 2011 30 August 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120612030941/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2436342%2C00.html 12 June 2012 MFENG Luke Freeman Arsenal 17 November 2011 8 January 2012 Stevenage confirm Freeman signing http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2518797,00.html Stevenage F.C. 17 November 2011 17 November 2011 11 April 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250411023509/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2518797,00.html deadMFENG Chuks Aneke Arsenal 22 November 2011 6 March 2012Chuks Aneke signs loan deal http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2524468,00.html Stevenage F.C. 22 November 2011 22 November 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111228025725/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2524468%2C00.html 28 December 2011 MFENG James Wallace Everton 9 January 2012 16 January 2012 Stevenage recruit Everton midfielder http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2571386,00.html Stevenage F.C. 9 January 2012 9 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120112055216/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2571386,00.html 12 January 2012 dead dmy-allFWENG Jordan Slew Blackburn Rovers 2 March 2012 31 May 2012FWPatrick Agyemang GHA Queens Park Rangers 8 March 2012 31 May 2012DFJamaal Lascelles ENG Nottingham Forest 9 March 2012 31 May 2012 Loans out PosPlayerToDateEnd dateNotesMFENG Peter Winn Cambridge United 31 August 2011 1 December 2011 Winn out on loan and Collins leaves the club http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2437285,00.html Stevenage F.C. 31 August 2011 31 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120612031001/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2437285,00.html 12 June 2012 dead dmy-allMFMichael Thalassitis CYP Boreham Wood 8 October 2011 4 January 2012 Boreham Wood sign Michael Thalassitis on loan http://www.borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk/2011/10/boreham-wood-sign-michael-thalassitis-on-loan/ Boreham Wood F.C. 8 October 2011 9 October 2011 25 April 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120425015636/http://www.borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk/2011/10/boreham-wood-sign-michael-thalassitis-on-loan/ dead Boro Boys Return From Loan http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2565935,00.html Stevenage F.C. 4 January 2012 4 January 2012 25 February 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250225111210/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2565935,00.html deadFWGuy Madjo CMR Port Vale 24 November 2011 3 January 2012 Two off to Port Vale on loan http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2526559,00.html Stevenage F.C. 24 November 2011 24 November 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111126185617/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2526559,00.html 26 November 2011 dead dmy-all Port Vale: Adams accuses board of U-turn on player cash http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Port-Vale-Adams-accuses-board-U-turn-player-cash/story-14305930-detail/story.html The Sentinel 3 January 2012 3 January 2012 11 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120111133545/http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Port-Vale-Adams-accuses-board-U-turn-player-cash/story-14305930-detail/story.html deadMFENG Jennison Myrie-Williams Port Vale 24 November 2011 3 January 2012 MFDarren Murphy IRL Aldershot Town 10 February 2012 12 March 2012 Darren Murphy joins Aldershot on loan http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2606901,00.html Stevenage F.C. 24 November 2011 24 November 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120213031925/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2606901%2C00.html 13 February 2012 dead dmy-allMFMichael Thalassitis CYP Hayes & Yeading United 17 February 2012 22 March 2012 Borough striker in on loan http://hyufc.com/news_files/news.html Hayes & Yeading United F.C. 18 February 2012 18 February 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20110928091050/http://www.hyufc.com/news_files/news.html 28 September 2011 dead dmy-all Michael Thalassitis recalled from Hayes and Yeading http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2688544,00.html Stevenage F.C. 22 March 2012 22 March 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120422155337/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2688544,00.html 22 April 2012 dead dmy-allMFENG Peter Winn Grimsby Town 8 March 2012 31 May 2012 Peter Winn secures loan move to Grimsby http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2641432,00.html Stevenage F.C. 8 March 2012 8 March 2012 26 February 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250226032851/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2641432,00.html deadDFENG Phil Edwards Rochdale 9 March 2012 31 May 2012 Phil Edwards joins Rochdale on loan http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2642945,00.html Stevenage F.C. 9 March 2012 9 March 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120312052247/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2642945,00.html 12 March 2012 dead dmy-allFWENG Ben May Barnet 10 March 2012 31 May 2012 Ben May secures loan move to Barnet http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2643975,00.html Stevenage F.C. 10 March 2012 10 March 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120531071757/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2643975%2C00.html 31 May 2012 MFENG Rob Sinclair Aldershot Town 13 March 2012 12 April 2012 Rob Sinclair secures one month loan deal http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2657256,00.html Stevenage F.C. 12 March 2012 13 March 2012 9 April 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250409165046/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2657256,00.html dead See also 2011–12 in English football List of Stevenage F.C. seasons References 3 External links Stevenage F.C. official website Stevenage F.C. on Soccerbase https://web.archive.org/web/20110116093847/http://www.soccerbase.com/teams2.sd?teamid=2499 2011-01-16 Stevenage Category:Stevenage F.C. seasons