2010–11 Stevenage F.C. season

March 2015 February 2021 Stevenage 2010–11 Graham Westley Phil Wallace League Two 6th Play-offs Winners (promoted) FA Cup Fourth round League Cup First round League Trophy First round Byron Harrison (8) Byron HarrisonJohn Mousinho (8) 6,644 v Newcastle United,FA Cup, 8 January 2011 1,549 v Rotherham United,League Two,25 January 2011 2009–10 2011–12 The 2010–11 season was Stevenage F.C.'s first season in the Football League, where the club competed in League Two. This article shows statistics of the club's players in the season, and also lists all matches that the club played during the season. Their first-place finish and subsequent promotion means it will be their first ever season of playing in the Football League, having featured in the Conference National for the past sixteen years. The season also marked the first season that the club played under its new name – Stevenage Football Club, dropping 'Borough' from its title as of 1 June 2010. Stevenage to drop Borough from name http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8689789.stm BBC Sport 18 May 2010 17 December 2010 It was the third year in charge for manager Graham Westley during his second spell at the club; Westley named as Stevenage boss http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/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 http://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 Ahead of the club's first season in the Football League, Westley stated a desire to give the majority of the squad that had won promotion from the Conference National a chance to play in League Two. Graham Westley column Non-League Paper 2010 11 This subsequently meant there was a similar level of transfer activity to the club's 2009–10 campaign. Three players left the club ahead of the 2010–11 season. Andy Drury decided to leave Stevenage in favour of a move back into non-league, joining Luton Town on a free transfer, Andy Drury joins Luton Town http://www.dunstabletoday.co.uk/luton-sport/HATTERS-Andy-Drury-joins-Luton.6325673.jp Dunstable Today 27 May 2010 27 May 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100530065541/http://www.dunstabletoday.co.uk/luton-sport/HATTERS-Andy-Drury-joins-Luton.6325673.jp 30 May 2010 live while both Mark Albrighton and Eddie Odhiambo were released in June 2010. Five players joined the club during the close season. Stevenage Player: Mark Albrighton profile http://www.boroguide.co.uk/players/player.php?ID=698 BoroGuide 13 July 2016 Stevenage Player: Eddie Odhiambo profile http://www.boroguide.co.uk/players/player.php?ID=700 BoroGuide 13 July 2016 Darius Charles was the first signing of the season, joining Stevenage from Ebbsfleet United for a fee set by a tribunal. Wingers Peter Winn and Rob Sinclair signed on free transfers from Scunthorpe United and Salisbury City respectively, Wingers Peter Winn and Robbie Sinclair join Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8708289.stm BBC Sport 4 June 2010 4 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100530144845/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8708289.stm 30 May 2010 live while defender Luke Foster joined the club after being released by Mansfield Town. Stevenage boss Graham Westley signs two-year deal http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8715314.stm BBC Sport 1 June 2010 1 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100604193623/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8715314.stm 4 June 2010 live Stevenage also announced the signing of midfielder John Mousinho in late June 2010, who rejected a contract extension at Wycombe Wanderers in order to sign for the club. John Mousinho set for Stevenage switch http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8769613.stm BBC Sport 28 June 2010 1 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100701023134/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8769613.stm 1 July 2010 live In terms of transfers during the 2010–11 campaign, strikers Lee Boylan, Tim Sills and Peter Vincenti were all allowed to find new clubs in January 2011, Lee Boylan contract expires http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2264820,00.html Stevenage F.C. 12 January 2011 14 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110115061018/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2264820,00.html 15 January 2011 dead Peter Vincenti moves on http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2265753,00.html Stevenage F.C. 14 January 2011 14 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110303190048/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2265753,00.html 3 March 2011 dead Former Stevenage striker Tim Sills signs for Aldershot http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/aldershot/9364412.stm BBC Sport 17 January 2011 17 January 2011 while both Marvin Williams and Taiwo Atieno had brief spells with the club.Stevenage sign Williams http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2172388,00.html Stevenage F.C. 2 October 2010 2 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101005231629/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2172388%2C00.html 5 October 2010 dead Boro sign Taiwo Atieno http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2290653,00.html Stevenage F.C. 11 February 2011 11 February 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110318025302/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2290653,00.html 18 March 2011 dead Three strikers joined the club during the season, Ben May and Byron Harrison signed for the club on free transfers,Stevenage sign new striker http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2189519,00.html Stevenage F.C. 20 October 2010 20 October 2010 9 September 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230909210457/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2189519,00.html dead Congratulations Byron http://www.carshaltonathletic.co.uk/cafc10/firstteam_News.asp Carshalton Athletic F.C. 1 January 2011 1 January 2011 22 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101022042958/http://www.carshaltonathletic.co.uk/cafc10/firstteam_News.asp dead whilst Craig Reid joined from Newport County for what was a "club record fee" in January 2011.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 Stevenage recorded just one league win from their first seven league fixtures, and suffered from inconsistency for the first half of the league campaign. Stevenage 3–1 Stockport http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8913102.stm BBC Sport 21 August 2010 21 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100821204319/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8913102.stm 21 August 2010 live Following four defeats in six games in December 2010 and January 2011, Stevenage found themselves in 18th position, just four points above the relegation zone.English League Two 2010–2011 : Table http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/league-two/2010-2011/table/2011-01-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20121011191808/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/league-two/2010-2011/table/2011-01-18 11 October 2012 29 May 2011 live Statto Chesterfield 1–0 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9359684.stm BBC Sport 15 January 2011 15 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110209070141/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_3/9359684.stm 9 February 2011 live However, during a congested period throughout February and March 2011, Stevenage won nine games out of eleven, propelling the club up the league table and into the play-off positions. Port Vale 1–3 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9394824.stm BBC Sport 22 February 2011 22 February 2011 Burton 0–2 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/12742339.stm BBC Sport 22 March 2011 22 March 2011 This included winning six games on the trot, a sequence only matched by Bury. Stevenage 2–1 Bradford http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/12869478.stm BBC Sport 2 April 2011 2 April 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110402041942/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/12869478.stm 2 April 2011 live English League Two 2010–2011 : Full Longest Sequences http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/league-two/2010-2011/longest-sequences/full Statto 29 May 2011 4 September 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110904013519/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/league-two/2010-2011/longest-sequences/full live A 3–3 draw on the last day of the season against Bury confirmed Stevenage's place in the play-offs, finishing sixth with 69 points. Stevenage 3–3 Bury http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13247216.stm BBC Sport 7 May 2011 8 May 2011 This meant that they faced fifth placed Accrington Stanley over two legs in the play-off semi-finals, winning both legs and securing an aggregate 3–0 win. Stevenage 2–0 Accrington http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13325751.stm BBC Sport 15 May 2011 15 May 2011 Accrington 0–1 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13385762.stm BBC Sport 20 May 2011 20 May 2011 They beat Torquay United 1–0 in the final, held at Old Trafford, thanks to a goal from John Mousinho just before half-time. Stevenage promoted to League One by beating Torquay http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13482198.stm BBC Sport 28 May 2011 28 May 2011 The win meant that Stevenage would play in League One, the third tier of English football, during the 2011–12 season for the first time in their history. The 2010–11 season also witnessed Stevenage compete in both the League Cup and Football League Trophy for the first time in their history as a league side, falling to home defeats in the first round of both competitions to Portsmouth and Brentford respectively. Stevenage 1–2 Portsmouth http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/8882540.stm BBC Sport 9 August 2010 9 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100819064815/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/8882540.stm 19 August 2010 live Stevenage 0–1 Brentford http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8951118.stm BBC Sport 31 August 2010 1 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100903114812/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8951118.stm 3 September 2010 live Stevenage also reached the fourth round of the FA Cup, only the second time the club had reached this stage. The cup run included beating League One side Milton Keynes Dons on penalties, Stevenage 0–0 MK Dons http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9140377.stm BBC Sport 6 November 2010 6 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101108090203/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9140377.stm 8 November 2010 live MK Dons 1–1 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9191187.stm BBC Sport 16 November 2010 16 November 2010 as well as beating AFC Wimbledon live on ITV. AFC Wimbledon 0–2 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9208801.stm BBC Sport 27 November 2010 27 November 2010 Stevenage were drawn against Premier League side Newcastle United, a tie which resulted in many recalling the previous meetings between the two clubs in 1998. Football: Grazioli keeps Stevenage under the spotlight https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-grazioli-keeps-stevenage-under-the-spotlight-1140932.html The Independent 26 January 1998 8 January 2011 10 November 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121110091850/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-grazioli-keeps-stevenage-under-the-spotlight-1140932.html dead Guiliano Grazioli: 'Stevenage fans will tell you "all he did was score that goal'" https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/guiliano-grazioli-stevenage-fans-will-tell-you-all-he-did-was-score-that-goal-2177956.html The Independent 7 January 2011 8 January 2011 8 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110108141140/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/guiliano-grazioli-stevenage-fans-will-tell-you-all-he-did-was-score-that-goal-2177956.html dead Stevenage relive the day they gave Alan Shearer and Newcastle United a shock in FA Cup https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/stevenage-borough/8247072/Stevenage-relive-the-day-they-gave-Alan-Shearer-and-Newcastle-United-a-shock-in-FA-Cup.html The Telegraph UK 7 January 2011 8 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110121001809/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/stevenage-borough/8247072/Stevenage-relive-the-day-they-gave-Alan-Shearer-and-Newcastle-United-a-shock-in-FA-Cup.html 21 January 2011 live Do you remember the first time? http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9345266.stm BBC Sport 7 January 2011 29 May 2011 The tie ended 3–1 in Stevenage's favour, becoming only the third team in the fourth tier of English football to beat a Premier League side since its formation. Stevenage eventually lost in the following round 2–1 to Championship side Reading. Stevenage 1–2 Reading http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9379076.stm BBC Sport 29 January 2011 29 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110201023034/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9379076.stm 1 February 2011 live Byron Harrison, who joined the club in January 2011, and John Mousinho, finished as joint top goalscorers for the season with eight goals each.Stevenage 2010/2011 player appearances http://www.soccerbase.com/squad_season.sd?teamid=2499 https://web.archive.org/web/20110917040453/http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=2499 17 September 2011 9 August 2010 Soccerbase Goalkeeper Chris Day played every minute of every one of Stevenage's 56 games during the season. Jon Ashton won all three end of the season awards, including Player of the Year. Previous Winners http://www.sfcsa.co.uk/home/player-of-the-year/previous-winners Stevenage F.C. Supporters' Association 8 May 2011 20 March 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110320085654/http://www.sfcsa.co.uk/home/player-of-the-year/previous-winners dead It's a double for Jon Ashton http://www.sfcsa.co.uk/home/2011/05/09/its-a-double-for-jon-ashton/683 Stevenage F.C. Supporters' Association 10 May 2011 9 March 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120309105554/http://www.sfcsa.co.uk/home/2011/05/09/its-a-double-for-jon-ashton/683 deadRonayne James 19 May 2011 Ashton completes awards hat-trick http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/ashton_completes_awards_hat_trick_1_897966 https://web.archive.org/web/20110522222133/http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/ashton_completes_awards_hat_trick_1_897966 22 May 2011 19 May 2011 The Comet Squad details Last updated on 29 May 2011. The squad at the end of the season. Teams – Stevenage https://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=2499 Soccerbase 11 February 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110116093847/http://www.soccerbase.com/teams2.sd?teamid=2499 16 January 2011 live Players information No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth (Age) Signed from Notes Goalkeepers 1 Ashley Bayes England GK 1972 4 19 y Crawley Town Stevenage sign defender Anaclet http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7398824.stm BBC Sport 13 May 2009 19 May 2009 16 Chris Day England GK 1975 7 28 y Millwall Stevenage snap up Day and Upson http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7593084.stm BBC Sport 2 September 2008 19 May 2009 29 Joe Welch England GK 1988 9 10 y Histon (loan) Stevenage sign Joe Welch http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2323616,00.html Stevenage F.C. 24 March 2011 24 March 2011 11 September 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230911090922/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2323616,00.html dead Defenders 3 Scott Laird England LB 1988 5 15 y Plymouth Argyle Stevenage complete triple signing http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7221260.stm BBC Sport 1 February 2008 14 August 2009 4 Darius Charles England CB 1987 12 10 y Ebbsfleet United Stevenage sign Ebbsfleet defender Darius Charles http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8691327.stm BBC Sport 19 May 2010 19 May 2010 5 Jon Ashton England CB 1982 10 4 y Grays Athletic Ashton joins Stevenage from Grays http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7860138.stm BBC Sport 30 January 2009 19 May 2009 6 Luke Foster England CB 1985 9 8 y Mansfield Town 14 Mark Roberts (c) England CB 1983 10 16 y Northwich Victoria Stevenage secure triple loan deal http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7753487.stm BBC Sport 28 November 2008 19 May 2009 25 Ronnie Henry England RB 1984 1 20 y Dublin City Henry aiming for Wembley history http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/6639029.stm BBC Sport 10 May 2007 13 August 2009 Midfielders 2 Lawrie Wilson England RM 1987 9 11 y Colchester United Stevenage winger sees specialist http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/6954716.stm BBC Sport 20 August 2007 24 August 2009 7 Darren Murphy Ireland CM 1985 7 28 y Cork City Stevenage sign midfielder Murphy http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7786336.stm BBC Sport 16 December 2008 19 May 2009 8 Stacy Long England CM 1985 01 11 y Ebbsfleet United Stacy Long signs for Boro http://www.thecomet.net/content/comet/sport/boro/story.aspx?brand=CMTOnline&category=SportBoro&tBrand=HertsCambsOnline&tCategory=SportBoro&itemid=WEED05%20Jun%202009%2015%3A59%3A19%3A370 The Comet 15 June 2009 3 August 2010June 2024 yes 13 Joel Byrom England CM 1986 9 14 y Northwich Victoria Stevenage sign midfielder Byrom http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8053660.stm BBC Sport 16 May 2009 17 May 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090525074030/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8053660.stm 25 May 2009 live 17 Peter Winn England LM 1988 12 19 y Scunthorpe United Gateshead in triple swoop http://www.gateshead-fc.com/2779/gateshead-in-triple-swoop Gateshead F.C. 26 May 2010 26 May 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120902163220/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/2779/gateshead-in-triple-swoop 2 September 2012 18 David Bridges England CM 1982 9 22 y Kettering Town 21 John Mousinho England CM 1986 4 30 y Wycombe Wanderers 23 Rob Sinclair England RM 1989 8 29 y Salisbury City 24 Michael Bostwick England CM 1988 5 17 y Ebbsfleet United Stevenage sign versatile Bostwick http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7412741.stm BBC Sport 21 May 2008 19 May 2009 Forwards 10 Craig Reid England FW 1985 12 17 y Newport County 11 Yemi Odubade Nigeria FW 1984 7 4 y Oxford United Odubade completes Stevenage move http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8049842.stm BBC Sport 14 May 2009 14 May 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090519015546/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8049842.stm 19 May 2009 live 12 Ben May England FW 1984 3 10 y Scunthorpe United 20 Chris Beardsley England FW 1984 2 28 y Kettering Town Striker Beardsley joins Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8070776.stm BBC Sport 27 May 2009 27 July 2009 26 Byron Harrison England FW 1987 6 15 yes Carshalton Athletic Management Manager: Graham Westley Assistant manager: John Dreyer First team coach: Dino Maamria Goalkeeping coach: Ali Uzunhasanoglu Fitness coach: Neil Withington Physiotherapist: Paul Dando Match results Legend WinDrawLoss Pre-season In June 2010, Stevenage announced that their pre–season campaign would consist of eight friendlies to open the 2010–11 season. New pre-season friendly arranged http://www.corbytown.net/football/news/article.asp?showarticle=100475 Corby Town F.C. 7 June 2010 8 June 2010 https://archive.today/20100710013043/http://www.corbytown.net/football/news/article.asp?showarticle=100475 10 July 2010 usurped Norwich announce friendlies with Everton and Newcastle http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/norwich/8664734.stm BBC Sport 6 May 2010 4 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100511191550/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/norwich/8664734.stm 11 May 2010 livePre-season games confirmed http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10367~2032273,00.html Millwall F.C. 26 May 2010 4 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100630134541/http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10367~2032273%2C00.html 30 June 2010 live Newport County line up Wolves friendly http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_of_wales/8722352.stm BBC Sport 4 June 2010 4 June 2010 Stevenage's proposed friendly against Peterborough United on 27 July was cancelled and was subsequently replaced with a home fixture against local Championship side Watford.Pre-Season Schedule Finalised http://www.theposh.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10427~2062938,00.html Peterborough United F.C. 1 June 2010 4 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100605045426/http://www.theposh.com/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10427~2062938%2C00.html 5 June 2010 live Stevenage were due to face Dover Athletic in late July, but the friendly was cancelled at the request of Dover. Dover friendly cancelled http://www.stevenageborofc.com/index_news_det.php?news_id=1919 Stevenage F.C. 30 June 2010 30 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100706201012/http://www.stevenageborofc.com/index_news_det.php?news_id=1919 6 July 2010 dead The first-team squad reported back for pre–season training on 27 June. Stevenage played League One side Yeovil Town in a "behind closed doors" match on 13 July in a fixture "played away from the club's Broadhall Way base".Glovers slip to friendly loss http://www.ytfc.net/page/NewsDetail/0,,10673~2091499,00.html Yeovil Town F.C. 13 July 2010 13 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100716211019/http://www.ytfc.net/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10673~2091499%2C00.html 16 July 2010 dead Stevenage won the match 1–0 courtesy of an 82nd-minute strike from Tim Sills. The following day, Stevenage beat Conference National outfit Histon 2–0 at Bridge Road, with goals in either half from Yemi Odubade and Scott Laird. Boro continue pre-season preparations with comfortable win http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/boro_continue_pre_season_preparations_with_comfortable_win_1_537882 The Comet 15 July 2010 15 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100718182833/http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/boro_continue_pre_season_preparations_with_comfortable_win_1_537882 18 July 2010 live Trialists Chris Dickson, Warren McBean, and Omer Riza also featured in the match. Stevenage boss Graham Westley coy on trialists http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8825332.stm BBC Sport 15 July 2010 15 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100718123848/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8825332.stm 18 July 2010 live Two days later, Stevenage travelled to Conference South side Chelmsford City for their third pre–season fixture; with the game ending 1–1. Chelmsford took the lead early in the second–half, before Charlie Griffin equalised for the visitors with ten minutes remaining. Both Dickson and McBean trialled once more, while another trialist, John Grant, also played 45 minutes of the match. Cook finish earns respectable draw http://www.chelmsfordcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/1007/cookie-finish-earns-respectable-draw Chelmsford City F.C. 17 July 2010 17 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100724230015/http://www.chelmsfordcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/1007/cookie-finish-earns-respectable-draw 24 July 2010 dead Stevenage's fourth pre–season fixture against Championship side Norwich City ended in a 0–0 draw, with Scott Laird missing a penalty in the second half for the hosts. Striker Bas Savage also trialled for Stevenage, coming on as a 50th-minute substitute in the match.Keepers on form in friendly draw http://www.canaries.co.uk/page/NewsDetails/0,,10355~2097273,00.html Norwich City F.C. 20 July 2010 20 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100723163023/http://www.canaries.co.uk/page/NewsDetails/0%2C%2C10355~2097273%2C00.html 23 July 2010 dead Stevenage then entertained another Championship side in the form of newly promoted Millwall, with Stevenage winning the match 2–1. Former Millwall player Peter Vincenti opened the scoring in the first-half, and the lead was doubled early on in the second-half courtesy of new signing Peter Winn. Millwall pulled a goal back with ten minutes remaining through former Stevenage striker Steve Morison.Stevenage 2 Millwall 1 http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10367~2101348,00.html#continue Millwall F.C. 24 July 2010 24 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100727025547/http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10367~2101348%2C00.html 27 July 2010 dead Three days later, Stevenage lost 2–0 to Watford at Broadhall Way, the club's first defeat of the pre–season campaign. Stevenage 0 Watford 2 http://www.watfordfc.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10400~2103819,00.html Watford F.C. 27 July 2010 27 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100730225340/http://www.watfordfc.com/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10400~2103819%2C00.html 30 July 2010 dead The following day, Stevenage beat Corby Town 1–0, with Chris Beardsley's first-half strike proving to be the decider. Corby Town 0–1 Stevenage (H) http://www.corbytown.net/football/default/details.asp?showmatch=100197 Corby Town F.C. 29 July 2010 29 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101224120544/http://www.corbytown.net/football/default/details.asp?showmatch=100197 24 December 2010 usurped After the match, it was announced that Stevenage would add another friendly to their schedule, playing local side Hitchin Town on 2 August. In the club's penultimate game of the pre–season campaign, Stevenage lost 1–0 to Conference National side Newport County at Spytty Park.Newport County 1–0 Stevenage http://www.stevenageborofc.com/index_news_det.php?news_id=1963 Stevenage F.C. 31 July 2010 31 July 2010 June 2016 medicmedic Stevenage won their final pre–season fixture 4–0 against Hitchin Town. Charlie Griffin, Mark Roberts, and Michael Bostwick gave Stevenage a three-goal lead going into the interval, and Chris Beardsley added a fourth in the second half to complete the scoring. Boro give whole squad a run-out at Hitchin Town http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/boro_give_whole_squad_a_run_out_at_hitchin_town_1_557858 The Comet 3 August 2010 3 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100807004223/http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/boro_give_whole_squad_a_run_out_at_hitchin_town_1_557858 7 August 2010 live Hitchin Town 0–4 Stevenage http://www.hitchintownfc.co.uk/reports/2010_11/StevenageHomePSF.shtml Hitchin Town F.C. 3 August 2010 5 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100806151902/http://www.hitchintownfc.co.uk/reports/2010_11/StevenageHomePSF.shtml 6 August 2010 dead +GameDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorersNotes113 July 2010Yeovil TownNeutral1–0—Sills214 July 2010HistonAway2–0295Odubade, Laird (pen)316 July 2010Chelmsford CityAway1–1306Griffin420 July 2010Norwich CityHome0–01,024524 July 2010MillwallHome2–11,164Vincenti, WinnStevenage 2–1 Millwall http://212.113.133.41/stevenageborofc.com/index_news_det.php?news_id=1956 Stevenage F.C. 24 July 2010 24 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100731013102/http://212.113.133.41/stevenageborofc.com/index_news_det.php?news_id=1956 31 July 2010 dead 627 July 2010WatfordHome0–21,215728 July 2010Corby TownAway1–0195Beardsley831 July 2010Newport CountyAway0–183792 August 2010Hitchin TownAway4–0401Griffin, Roberts, Bostwick, Beardsley Note: Stevenage goals come first. League Two 2010–11 Football League Two The 2010–11 League Two fixtures were released on 17 June 2010, with Stevenage opening their league campaign at home to Macclesfield Town on 7 August 2010. League Two fixtures: Stevenage host Macclesfield first http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8745361.stm BBC Sport 16 June 2010 16 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100621073528/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8745361.stm 21 June 2010 live The game ended 2–2. Peter Vincenti opened the scoring for the hosts after just six minutes; heading in Charlie Griffin's looping cross. Macclesfield equalised just four minutes later after Matt Hamshaw's cross was headed in by Nat Brown. Tyrone Barnett then put the away side ahead early in the second–half. Stevenage levelled the game with just one minute remaining after Rob Sinclair cut in from the right and slid the ball to Charlie Griffin, who poked the ball past the on–rushing Veiga. Stevenage 2–2 Macclesfield Town http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8842813.stm BBC Sport 7 August 2010 7 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100807205757/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8842813.stm 7 August 2010 live The club's first away game in the Football League ended in a 1–0 defeat against Bradford City at Valley Parade. Bradford striker Gareth Evans scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot in the first–half in a game that was "rough luck on the visitors" having dominated large parts of the game. Bradford 1–0 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8897478.stm BBC Sport 14 August 2010 15 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100814193946/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8897478.stm 14 August 2010 live Stevenage won their first game of the season a week later, beating Stockport County 3–1 at Broadhall Way. Charlie Griffin opened the scoring with a looping header after half an hour, before Michael Bostwick's 30-yard effort found the top corner two minutes before the interval. Griffin added the third with a close range effort in the second-half, with Stockport's George Donnelly scoring a consolation goal in injury–time. A week later, Stevenage travelled to Aldershot Town for their second away fixture of the season. The game ended all square, finishing 1–1. Chris Beardsley opened the scoring five minutes into the second-half, with Aldershot striker Damian Spencer equalising fifteen minutes later. With just five minutes remaining, Jon Ashton was adjudged to have fouled Spencer in the area, with referee Mark Halsey pointing to the spot. Marvin Morgan's resulting penalty was palmed away by Chris Day to ensure Stevenage earned their first point on the road. Aldershot 1–1 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8922458.stm BBC Sport 28 August 2010 28 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100828191120/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8922458.stm 28 August 2010 live Stevenage hosted Crewe Alexandra in the first weekend of September, which resulted in a 1–1 draw. Crewe were forced to wear Stevenage's yellow away strip after the referee deemed their current away kit to clash with the red and white of Stevenage. Kit chaos at Stevenage as Crewe's latest star shines https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/paulfletcher/2010/09/stevenage_v_crewe.html#249514 BBC Sport 4 September 2010 8 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100907021508/http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/paulfletcher/2010/09/stevenage_v_crewe.html 7 September 2010 live Stevenage took the lead just before the interval, Yemi Odubade tapping the ball into the net after Stacy Long's initial shot had rebounded off of the post. Crewe equalised ten minutes into the second-half, Ashley Westwood scoring from just outside the area. The home side were reduced to ten men just minutes later as Long was sent-off for two bookable offences. Stevenage 1–1 Crewe http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8964324.stm BBC Sport 4 September 2010 4 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100906075938/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8964324.stm 6 September 2010 live A week later, Stevenage lost their second league game of the season, losing 1–0 to Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road. Cheltenham Town 1–0 Stevenage http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~52854,00.html Stevenage F.C. 11 September 2010 11 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100914080214/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10839~52854%2C00.html 14 September 2010 dead Cheltenham 1–0 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8967884.stm BBC Sport 11 September 2010 11 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100911193601/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8967884.stm 11 September 2010 live The following game, Stevenage drew 0–0 at home to Torquay United – who had sat at the top of the table before the start of the match. Stevenage 0–0 Torquay http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~52922,00.html Stevenage F.C. 18 September 2010 18 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100922213040/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10839~52922%2C00.html 22 September 2010 dead Stevenage 0–0 Torquay Utd http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8989419.stm BBC Sport 18 September 2010 18 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100921003206/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8989419.stm 21 September 2010 live Stevenage won their first away game of the season against Lincoln City, winning 1–0 at Sincil Bank. New loan signing Chris Holroyd scored the only goal of the game just before half-time, lashing the ball high into the roof of the net after Charlie Griffin had brought down Darius Charles' throw-in. Lincoln City 0–1 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9016363.stm BBC Sport 25 September 2010 25 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100925042832/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9016363.stm 25 September 2010 live First-team coach Dino Maamria was also listed as a substitute, but was unused.Lincoln 0–1 Stevenage http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~52095,00.html Stevenage F.C. 25 September 2010 25 September 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110527085956/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10839~52095%2C00.html 27 May 2011 Three days later, Stevenage recorded their second away win of the campaign, beating Hereford United 4–1. Stevenage opened the scoring after thirteen minutes, Chris Holroyd latching onto Lawrie Wilson's cross to give the visitors a one-goal lead going into the interval. However, just four minutes into the second-half Hereford restored parity through Sean Canham. On the hour mark, the away side led once again, Jon Ashton heading home Wilson's corner to score his first goal of the season. Stevenage doubled their advantage just seven minutes later, Chris Holroyd scoring from six yards out. Holroyd completed his hat-trick with ten minutes remaining; Peter Vincenti broke down the right, squared the ball to Holroyd who composed himself before scoring his fourth goal in two games.Hereford 1–4 Stevenage http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~51495,00.html Stevenage F.C. 28 September 2010 28 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101001120616/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10839~51495%2C00.html 1 October 2010 dead Hereford Utd 1–4 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9031921.stm BBC Sport 28 September 2010 28 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101001030531/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9031921.stm 1 October 2010 live Following two successive away victories, Stevenage hosted Wycombe Wanderers at the beginning of October. The game ended 2–0 to Wycombe, both of the visitors goals coming in the first-half.Stevenage 0–2 Wycombe http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~51495,00.html Stevenage F.C. 2 October 2010 2 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101001120616/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10839~51495%2C00.html 1 October 2010 dead Stevenage 0–2 Wycombe Wanderers http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9036986.stm BBC Sport 2 October 2010 2 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101004133101/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9036986.stm 4 October 2010 live Stevenage drew 1–1 with Rotherham United a week later at the Don Valley Stadium. Rotherham took the lead against the run of the play just before half-time, Nicky Law finding the net on the counterattack. After the interval, Stevenage pressed for an equaliser, and restored parity with just eight minutes left; John Mousinho scoring his first goal for the club after David Bridges had seen his initial shot saved. Rotherham 1–1 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9053235.stm BBC Sport 9 October 2010 9 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101009045309/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9053235.stm 9 October 2010 live Rotherham 1–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~51573,00.html Stevenage F.C. 9 October 2010 9 October 2010 A week later, Stevenage entertained Burton Albion at Broadhall Way, with the score ending 2–1 to the hosts, Stevenage's first home win since August. Stevenage had the chance to take the lead early on after referee Trevor Kettle decided that Chris Holroyd had been pushed in the area by Burton defender Nathan Stanton. Holroyd subsequently missed the resulting penalty kick. Stevenage were awarded another penalty ten minutes before the interval, this time Lawrie Wilson was the player to be fouled. Regular penalty taker Scott Laird stepped up and scored the resulting spot-kick. Shortly after the interval, Burton equalised; long-serving Aaron Webster arriving late into the box to finish neatly and restore parity. Ten minutes later, the home side were in front once again, Holroyd making amends for his penalty miss by scoring on the half-volley following good work down the right wing by Wilson. Substitute Luke Foster was sent-off with twenty minutes left, but Stevenage held on to take the three points. Stevenage 2–1 Burton Albion http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9075278.stm BBC Sport 16 October 2010 16 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101018181436/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9075278.stm 18 October 2010 liveStevenage FC 2–1 Burton Albion http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~51616,00.html Stevenage F.C 16 October 2010 16 October 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110527085924/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10839~51616%2C00.html 27 May 2011 Stevenage then travelled to the Globe Arena to face Morecambe, a game that ended 0–0. Scott Laird saw his penalty saved for the visitors five minutes into the second half after Garry Hunter had handballed in the area. Morecambe 0–0 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9092665.stm BBC Sport 23 October 2010 23 October 2010 https://archive.today/20101026064135/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9092665.stm 26 October 2010 live The Hertfordshire side then welcomed league leaders Chesterfield to Broadhall Way for the club's last game of October. The game ended 0–0, Stevenage's second consecutive goalless draw. Stevenage 0–0 Chesterfield http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9107202.stm BBC Sport 30 October 2010 30 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101101142654/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9107202.stm 1 November 2010 liveStevenage FC 0–0 Chesterfield http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~51720,00.html Stevenage F.C. 30 October 2010 30 October 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110527090635/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10839~51720%2C00.html 27 May 2011 Stevenage made the short journey to Hertfordshire rivals Barnet in early November. Stevenage won the match 3–0, their third away win of the season. John Mousinho opened the scoring after half an hour, hitting a "rasping shot" that found the bottom corner of the goal. The lead was doubled just six minutes later, Mark Roberts sliding in from close range after Michael Bostwick had headed the ball across goal. Mousinho added a third from the penalty spot with ten minutes remaining. Barnet 0–3 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9140585.stm BBC Sport 2 November 2010 2 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101102081416/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9140585.stm 2 November 2010 live Barnet 0–3 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2205732,00.html Stevenage F.C. 2 November 2010 2 November 2010 11 September 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230911090922/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2205732,00.html dead Stevenage stretched their unbeaten run to seven games after a 1–1 home draw with Shrewsbury Town. Chris Holroyd scored after just eight minutes, tapping in from close range after Michael Bostwick's free-kick had been spilled. Shrewsbury equalised ten minutes into the second half through striker Matt Harrold. Stevenage 1–1 Shrewsbury http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9173638.stm BBC Sport 13 November 2010 13 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101115073810/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9173638.stm 15 November 2010 live The following week, Stevenage lost 1–0 to Accrington Stanley at the Crown Ground, with Accrington scoring with twenty minutes remaining. Accrington 1–0 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9204387.stm BBC Sport 20 November 2010 20 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101125075354/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9204387.stm 25 November 2010 live Accrington Stanley 1–0 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~52929,00.html Stevenage F.C. 20 November 2010 20 November 2010 Three days later, Stevenage welcomed Southend United to Broadhall Way, with the game ending 1–1. Stevenage took the lead after twenty five minutes through Stacy Long, who turned in Michael Bostwick's wayward shot. Southend levelled with just five minutes remaining, when substitute Barry Corr worked his way into the box and finished calmly. Stevenage FC 1–1 Southend United http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~52126,00.html Stevenage F.C. 23 November 2010 23 November 2010 Stevenage 1–1 Southend http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9206455.stm BBC Sport 23 November 2010 23 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101125075215/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9206455.stm 25 November 2010 live Stevenage's first scheduled game of December was an away trip to Port Vale. However, the game was called off on 2 December, two days before the match, because of adverse weather conditions. Port Vale P–P Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9247310.stm BBC Sport 2 December 2010 3 December 2010 Stevenage returned to action a week later, losing 1–0 at home to Northampton Town, with Ryan Gilligan's fourteenth-minute strike settling the match. Darius Charles, a second-half substitute, was sent-off just seven minutes into the second-half. Stevenage 0–1 Northampton Town http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9255063.stm BBC Sport 11 December 2010 11 December 2010 Stevenage FC 0–1 Northampton Town http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~52606,00.html Stevenage F.C. 11 December 2010 11 December 2010 Stevenage's trip to Bury, scheduled to be played on 18 December, was called off a day before the match due to a frozen pitch at Gigg Lane. Bury P–P Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9255415.stm BBC Sport 17 December 2010 17 December 2010 The club's home game with Oxford United on 26 December also fell foul of the adverse weather conditions, with the game being postponed due to a frozen pitch following a 10.30am pitch inspection on the day of the match. Stevenage P–P Oxford Utd http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9305634.stm BBC Sport 26 December 2010 26 December 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101226044927/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9305634.stm 26 December 2010 live A day later, Stevenage's game against Burton Albion was also postponed following a failed pitch inspection at the Pirelli Stadium. Burton P–P Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9305459.stm BBC Sport 28 December 2010 28 December 2010 The spate of postponements meant that Stevenage had only played one game in six weeks, as well as having to train on 3G surfaces in the local area. All I want for Christmas is three points – Roberts http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/all_i_want_for_christmas_is_three_points_roberts_1_760922 The Comet 31 December 2010 31 December 2010 Stevenage returned to action on 1 January, losing 1–0 to Gillingham at Priestfield courtesy of a first-half strike from Adebayo Akinfenwa. Gillingham 1–0 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9310447.stm BBC Sport 1 January 2011 1 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110101045700/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9310447.stm 1 January 2011 live Just hours before the match, Stevenage announced the signing of Byron Harrison from Carshalton Athletic. Harrison started the match, playing 61 minutes before being substituted. Just two days later, Stevenage entertained Barnet at Broadhall Way. Former Stevenage manager Paul Fairclough took caretaker charge of the Barnet side for the game. The game ended 4–2 in Stevenage's favour. The hosts were 2–0 up after just eight minutes, thanks to a Luke Foster strike and a Grant Basey own goal. Stevenage's third came just before the half-hour mark, Chris Beardsley and Rob Sinclair exchanged passes, before Sinclair sent a looping cross into the box that was met on the volley by the arriving Stacy Long. Captain Mark Roberts added a fourth shortly after the interval, his second goal of the season – his first also coming against Barnet. Barnet added two consolation goals in the space of three second-half minutes through Izale McLeod and Mark Marshall. The win meant that Stevenage had secured their first three points since early November. Stevenage 4–2 Barnet http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9313776.stm BBC Sport 3 January 2011 3 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110125162646/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9313776.stm 25 January 2011 live Stevenage then fell to another away defeat, this time losing 1–0 at Chesterfield at the B2net Stadium, with Chesterfield scoring just before the interval. A week later, Stevenage secured their second consecutive home victory with a 2–0 win against Morecambe at Broadhall Way. Both of the goals came in the first ten minutes of the match – Scott Laird scored the first goal, turning John Mousinho's cross into the net after just five minutes. Four minutes later, Laird's cross was sliced into the net by Morecambe defender Kieran Charnock. Stevenage 2–0 Morecambe http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9362099.stm BBC Sport 22 January 2011 22 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110124225001/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9362099.stm 24 January 2011 live Stevenage then followed this up with another home victory three days later, this time winning 3–0 against Rotherham United. Peter Winn opened the scoring just before the interval, cutting inside from the right wing and lashing a shot that beat Rotherham goalkeeper Andy Warrington at his near post. Substitute Byron Harrison scored his first goal for the club just three minutes after coming off the bench, scoring from close range after Rob Sinclair's right wing cross. Scott Laird then added a third in injury-time, collecting Lawrie Wilson's pass and curling the ball into the top right hand corner of the goal. Stevenage 3–0 Rotherham http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9369782.stm BBC Sport 25 January 2011 25 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110125092206/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9369782.stm 25 January 2011 live February began with Stevenage playing their third consecutive home league game, entertaining Gillingham at Broadhall Way, with the game ending 2–2. Stevenage opened the scoring midway through the first-half, Byron Harrison, starting only his second game for the club, heading in Lawrie Wilson's deep cross. Gillingham equalised in first-half injury time, Cody McDonald scoring from close range. The visitors took the lead just after the interval, Adebayo Akinfenwa, who also scored for Gillingham in the reverse fixture, scored from six yards out following good work by Joe Martin. Stevenage manager Graham Westley made two second-half changes, bringing on Ben May and Peter Winn, the latter supplying the cross for Harrison to score his second with fifteen minutes remaining to restore parity. Stevenage 2–2 Gillingham http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9377338.stm BBC Sport 1 February 2011 1 February 2011 Another 2–2 draw followed three days later, this time against Accrington Stanley. Stevenage had a two-goal lead courtesy of strikes from Byron Harrison and Lawrie Wilson, but two late Accrington goals meant that the points were shared. Stevenage 2–2 Accrington http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9379719.stm BBC Sport 5 February 2011 5 February 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110208013650/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9379719.stm 8 February 2011 live Three days after the draw with Accrington, Stevenage travelled to Gigg Lane for their first ever game against Bury. The game ended 3–0 to Bury, courtesy of goals from Andy Bishop, ex-Stevenage defender Efe Sodje, and Ryan Lowe. Bury 3–0 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9384007.stm BBC Sport 8 February 2011 8 February 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110208103723/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9384007.stm 8 February 2011 live Stevenage fell to their fifth consecutive away defeat just four days later, losing 1–0 at Shrewsbury Town courtesy of a first-half Nicky Wroe strike. Shrewsbury 1–0 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9387915.stm BBC Sport 12 February 2011 12 February 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110212055440/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9387915.stm 12 February 2011 live The club made it five league games without victory on 15 February, drawing 0–0 at home to Oxford United. Stevenage 0–0 Oxford Utd http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9389693.stm BBC Sport 15 February 2011 15 February 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110215051526/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9389693.stm 15 February 2011 live Four days after the stalemate with Oxford, Stevenage secured their first away win in four months, winning 1–0 at Crewe Alexandra courtesy of an 87th-minute goal from Byron Harrison – Stevenage's first away goal in the league since 2 November 2010. Crewe 0–1 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9394824.stm BBC Sport 19 February 2011 19 February 2011 This was followed up with another away win three days later, this time securing three points against Port Vale at Vale Park, winning the match 3–1. Stevenage took the lead fifteen minutes before the interval when Anthony Griffith's 30-yard backpass took a bobble and rolled over Port Vale goalkeeper Chris Martin's foot. The visitors doubled their lead seven minutes later when Peter Winn scored a low drilled effort. Port Vale got a goal back through Sam Morsy, but David Bridges restored Stevenage's two-goal lead after Byron Harrison's cross had ricocheted off the goalkeeper and fell to the feet of Bridges. Stevenage's last game of February was a home game against Cheltenham Town, with Stevenage securing their third consecutive league victory, winning the game 4–0. Goals from Mark Roberts and Byron Harrison had given Stevenage a two-goal lead going into half-time. Michael Bostwick added a third in the 52nd minute, lashing the ball across goal from just inside the area after a tidy interchange with Byron Harrison. Two minutes later, Harrison then added his second of the game, and Stevenage's fourth, when he headed in Lawrie Wilson's right wing cross. Stevenage 4–0 Cheltenham http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9401932.stm BBC Sport 26 February 2011 26 February 2011 Two second-half Torquay United goals ended Stevenage's four match unbeaten run, with the game ending 2–0 to the home side. Torquay substitute Danny Stevens gave the home side the lead just a minute after half-time. Stevenage captain Mark Roberts was given a straight red card with twenty minutes remaining for bringing down Chris Zebroski in the area, with the latter missing the subsequent penalty. Torquay doubled their lead with five minutes remaining through Jake Robinson. Torquay 2–0 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9407667.stm BBC Sport 5 March 2011 5 March 2011 This was followed up with another defeat three days later, this time a 1–0 loss to Hereford United at Broadhall Way. Stevenage 0–1 Hereford http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9414828.stm BBC Sport 8 March 2011 8 March 2011 Four days later, on 12 March, Stevenage beat Wycombe Wanderers 1–0 at Adams Park. John Mousinho scored the only goal of the game just after half-time, scoring against his former club with a goal from 30 yards out. Stevenage had to play with ten men for the last thirty minutes of the match after Scott Laird was sent-off for two bookable offences. Wycombe 0–1 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9419032.stm BBC Sport 12 March 2011 12 March 2011 Another away victory followed three days later as Stevenage beat Oxford United 2–1 at the Kassam Stadium. Stevenage took the lead midway through the first half when Harry Worley deflected Darius Charles' header into his own goal. Oxford equalised in first-half injury-time, Tom Craddock scoring from the penalty spot after Peter Winn was adjudged to have fouled Josh Payne in the area. Just three minutes after half-time, Stevenage striker Craig Reid scored his first goal for the club after good work from Rob Sinclair – the goal gave the visitors their fifth win in their last seven outings. Oxford 1–2 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/12734079.stm BBC Sport 15 March 2011 15 March 2011 Stevenage secured their third consecutive victory with a 2–1 home win against Lincoln City on 19 March 2011. Lincoln striker Ashley Grimes scored from the penalty spot after Scott Laird had handled in the area. The home side equalised four minutes later, John Mousinho's shot was saved by Lincoln goalkeeper Trevor Carson, but Lawrie Wilson was on hand to score the rebound. Wilson doubled his goal tally for the day on the hour mark, lashing a shot past Carson from 25 yards after a neat interchange with Mousinho. Stevenage 2–1 Lincoln http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9422382.stm BBC Sport 19 March 2011 19 March 2011 A fourth straight win followed three days later, with two John Mousinho goals securing a 2–0 victory against Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium. Stevenage secured their fifth straight victory four days later, comprehensively beating Macclesfield Town 4–0 at Moss Rose. The away side took the lead on the half-hour mark, captain Mark Roberts scoring from close range after Darius Charles' shot was driven across the face of goal. Rob Sinclair doubled Stevenage's lead five minutes later, scoring his first goal for the club. Roberts was on hand to head home his second of the game just after the interval, and Sinclair made it four following good work from Charles. Macclesfield 0–4 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/12794314.stm BBC Sport 26 March 2011 26 March 2011 A sixth straight win followed on 2 April 2011, when Stevenage beat Bradford City 2–1 at Broadhall Way. The home side took the lead with ten minutes remaining of the first-half, Stacy Long was fouled in the area and referee Brendan Malone pointed to the spot. John Mousinho stepped up to score the penalty, his seventh goal of the season. Bradford equalised with just twenty minutes remaining – the Stevenage defence failed to deal with a ball into the area, and Bradford midfielder Dave Syers was on hand to poke the ball into the net. Stevenage responded within five minutes, Mousinho fed Craig Reid down the left, who squared the ball to Darius Charles, who subsequently drilled the ball low past goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin to give Stevenage all three points. Stevenage drew their following game 2–2 at Stockport County. The away side took the lead ten minutes after half-time through Mark Roberts. However, two quick-fire Stockport goals within the space of three second-half minutes gave Stockport the lead. Lawrie Wilson popped up in injury-time to secure Stevenage a point. Stockport 2–2 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/12945306.stm BBC Sport 9 April 2011 9 April 2011 Another 2–2 draw followed, this time at home to Aldershot Town. Stevenage took the lead after ten minutes, Darius Charles scoring from John Mousinho's lofted free-kick. Aldershot equalised just before half-time, Alex Rodman lashing the ball home after Stevenage had failed to clear the ball. Rodman scored again just after the break, cutting in from the left channel and scoring from just outside the area. The home side restored parity for twenty minutes remaining; Mousinho's corner arrived to Luke Foster at the back post, who rifled his shot through a body of players to earn Stevenage a valuable point. Stevenage 2–2 Aldershot http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13023048.stm BBC Sport 16 April 2011 16 April 2011 Stevenage's eight game unbeaten run ended on 22 April 2011, following a 1–0 defeat to Southend United at Roots Hall. Stevenage were reduced to ten men in the first-half, after Peter Winn was dismissed for a challenge on Sean Clohessy. The visitors were awarded a second-half penalty after Southend defender Bilel Mohsni fouled Byron Harrison, but John Mousinho's subsequent penalty was saved. Barry Corr scored what proved to be the winner ten minutes from time. Southend 1–0 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13090513.stm BBC Sport 22 April 2011 22 April 2011 Stevenage recorded a win just three days later, beating play-off rivals Port Vale 1–0 at Broadhall Way thanks to a goal from Lawrie Wilson with twenty minutes remaining. Stevenage 1–0 Port Vale http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/13112087.stm BBC Sport 25 April 2011 25 April 2011 The club fell to their second successive away defeat on 30 April, losing 2–0 at Northampton Town at Sixfields Stadium. Both Luke Foster and John Mousinho were sent-off for Stevenage. Northampton 2–0 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/13174151.stm BBC Sport 30 April 2011 30 April 2011 Stevenage faced Bury at Broadhall Way on 7 May 2011, ending in a 3–3 draw, a result that ultimately meant Stevenage finished sixth and subsequently earned a place in the play-offs. Stevenage took the lead after eight minutes, Scott Laird lashing a shot from outside that area that beat Bury goalkeeper Cameron Belford. Bury were level just seven minutes later, Steven Schumacher's tame effort crept past Chris Day's outstretched arm. Three minutes later, Stevenage were back in front once more – Craig Reid scoring from the penalty spot after Byron Harrison had been fouled in the area by Belford. Bury restored parity for the second time in the game on the half-hour mark; on loan striker Nicky Ajose stooping low to head in Mike Jones low cross. Bury took the lead for the first time in the game with just twenty minutes remaining, Schumacher scoring his second goal of the game with a strike from 35 yards. However, three minutes later, the game was level again, Ben May poking in his first goal for the club after the Bury defence had failed to deal with Rob Sinclair's cross. +GameDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorersNotes17 August 2010Macclesfield TownHome2–23,533Vincenti, Griffin214 August 2010Bradford CityAway0–110,967321 August 2010Stockport CountyHome3–12,726Griffin (2), Bostwick428 August 2010Aldershot TownAway1–12,525Beardsley54 September 2010Crewe AlexandraHome1–13,181Odubade611 September 2010Cheltenham TownAway0–12,805718 September 2010Torquay UnitedHome0–03,049825 September 2010Lincoln CityAway1–03,215Holroyd928 September 2010Hereford UnitedAway4–11,444Holroyd (3), Ashton102 October 2010Wycombe WanderersHome0–23,384119 October 2010Rotherham UnitedAway1–14,037Mousinho1216 October 2010Burton AlbionHome2–12,550Laird (pen), Holroyd1323 October 2010MorecambeAway0–02,2541430 October 2010ChesterfieldHome0–03,556152 November 2010BarnetAway3–02,722Mousinho (2), Roberts1613 November 2010Shrewsbury TownHome1–12,765Holroyd1720 November 2010Accrington StanleyAway0–11,3701823 November 2010Southend UnitedHome1–12,544Long1911 December 2010Northampton TownHome0–13,128201 January 2011GillinghamAway0–15,429213 January 2011BarnetHome4–23,744Foster, Basey (o.g), Long, Roberts2215 January 2011ChesterfieldAway0–16,2192322 January 2011MorecambeHome2–02,002Laird, Charnock (o.g)2425 January 2011Rotherham UnitedHome3–01,549Winn, Harrison, Laird251 February 2011GillinghamHome2–22,424Harrison (2)265 February 2011Accrington StanleyHome2–22,265Harrison, Wilson278 February 2011BuryAway0–32,0802812 February 2011Shrewsbury TownAway0–15,2612915 February 2011Oxford UnitedHome0–02,5903019 February 2011Crewe AlexandraAway1–03,793Harrison3122 February 2011Port ValeAway3–14,588Griffith (o.g), Winn, Bridges3226 February 2011Cheltenham TownHome4–02,733Roberts, Harrison (2), Bostwick335 March 2011Torquay UnitedAway0–22,197348 March 2011Hereford UnitedHome0–11,6703512 March 2011Wycombe WanderersAway1–04,453Mousinho3615 March 2011Oxford UnitedAway2–16,018Worley (o.g), Reid3719 March 2011Lincoln CityHome2–12,732Wilson (2)3822 March 2011Burton AlbionAway2–01,962Mousinho (2)3926 March 2011Macclesfield TownAway4–01,346Roberts (2), Sinclair (2)402 April 2011Bradford CityHome2–13,079Mousinho (pen), Charles419 April 2011Stockport CountyAway2–23,449Roberts, Wilson4216 April 2011Aldershot TownHome2–23,031Charles, Harrison4322 April 2011Southend UnitedAway0–16,6224425 April 2011Port ValeHome1–03,146Wilson4530 April 2011Northampton TownAway0–26,257467 May 2011BuryHome3–35,016Laird, Reid (pen), May Note: Stevenage goals come first. League Two play-offs As a result of Stevenage's sixth-place finish, they faced fifth placed Accrington Stanley over two legs in the League Two play-off semi-finals. The first leg was played on 15 May 2011, at Broadhall Way, televised live on Sky Sports. Stevenage 2–0 Accrington Stanley http://www.skysports.com/football/match_facts/0,19762,11065_3401103,00.html Sky Sports 15 May 2011 15 May 2011 Stevenage won the match 2–0, courtesy of Stacy Long's deflected effort and Joel Byrom's toe-poke past the onrushing Alex Cisak, both of which came in the first half of the game. This subsequently meant Stevenage took a two-goal lead into the second leg, which was played five days later at Accrington's Crown Ground, also televised live on Sky Sports. Stevenage won the match 1–0, meaning a 3–0 aggregate victory. Chris Beardsley scored the only goal of the game in the 90th minute, turning in the area and beating Cisak with a neat finish. Twenty minutes prior to Beardsley's goal, Accrington were reduced to nine men within the space of a minute. Joe Jacobson was sent-off for a foul on Lawrie Wilson, while Sean McConville received a straight red card for violent conduct – raising his hand into Stacy Long's face on three separate occasions. The win meant that Stevenage would play Torquay United in the 2010–11 League Two play-off final on 28 May 2011. Stevenage had never beaten Torquay prior to the final, and in the six previous meetings between the clubs, they had drawn twice and lost the other four games. Stevenage FC vs Torquay United preview http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/football/league-two/2010-2011/stevenage-football-club-torquay-united-451230.html ESPN Soccernet 28 May 2011 29 May 2011 Torquay had finished seventh in the league, and had beaten fourth placed Shrewsbury Town by a 2–0 aggregate scoreline in the semi-final on their way to the final. Shrewsbury 0–0 Torquay (agg 0–2) http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13385768.stm BBC Sport 20 May 2011 29 May 2011 The final was hosted at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium due to the UEFA Champions League 2011 final being held at Wembley Stadium. Old Trafford to host League One and League Two play-off finals https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/jan/21/old-trafford-play-off-finals The Guardian 21 January 2011 29 May 2011 The game ended 1–0 to Stevenage, meaning the club had earned back-to-back promotions in their first ever season in the Football League. Stevenage dominated the first half and forged a number of chances – Craig Reid's shot was blocked following good work from Darius Charles, and Charles himself had a header tipped over the crossbar. Just five minutes before the interval, Stevenage took the lead through John Mousinho, who had missed the club's three previous games due to suspension. Westley surprised by FA decision http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/westley_surprised_by_fa_decision_1_885303 The Comet 5 May 2011 8 May 2011 16 May 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110516211433/http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/westley_surprised_by_fa_decision_1_885303 dead Mousinho picked the ball up 40 yards out and ran at the Torquay defence before beating goalkeeper Scott Bevan with a drilled shot from 25 yards out. Torquay improved in the second half and dominated the second period, Billy Kee was denied by Chris Day on two separate occasions, while Jake Robinson saw his 20-yard effort skim off the crossbar. Stevenage held on to secure the win and a book place in League One for the first time in their history. +GameDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorersNotesSF115 May 2011Accrington StanleyHome2–04,424Long, ByromSF220 May 2011Accrington StanleyAway1–04,185BeardsleyF28 May 2011Torquay UnitedNeutral1–011,484Mousinho Note: Stevenage goals come first. League Cup 2010–11 Football League Cup Stevenage participated in the Football League Cup for the first ever time during the club's 2010–11 campaign. Carling Cup first-round draw news http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/8742947.stm BBC Sport 16 June 2010 16 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100617061611/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/8742947.stm 17 June 2010 live First Round fixtures for the competition were released on 16 June 2010, with Stevenage being drawn against Championship opposition in the form of Portsmouth at Broadhall Way. The game took place on 9 August 2010. Carling Cup tie live on Sky http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/8742947.stm Stevenage F.C. 21 June 2010 21 June 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100619102801/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/8742947.stm 19 June 2010 live The match ended 2–1 to Portsmouth, with Darren Murphy scoring Stevenage's goal in the first–half with a long-range strike that was deflected. Murphy's goal had cancelled out Nadir Çiftçi's header, but Michael Brown's diving header just before half-time proved to be the winner. +GameDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorersNotes19 August 2010PortsmouthHome1–24,236Murphy Note: Stevenage goals come first. FA Cup 2010–11 FA Cup The club entered the 2010–11 FA Cup at the first-round stage – the first time the club has entered the competition at this stage since 1997. FA Cup Round Dates http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/FACompetitions/TheFACup/FACupPages/RoundDates2008-09 https://archive.today/20100707100238/http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/FACompetitions/TheFACup/FACupPages/RoundDates2008-09 dead 7 July 2010 TheFA.com 28 June 2010 28 August 2010 First Round fixtures for the competition were released on 24 October 2010, with Stevenage being dealt a home draw against League One side Milton Keynes Dons. FA Cup first-round draw details http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9120306.stm BBC Sport 24 October 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101026055002/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9120306.stm 26 October 2010 live The game ended 0–0, with the replay taking place on 16 November at Stadium:mk. Stevenage won the replay 7–6 on penalties after the game had ended 1–1 after extra-time. MK Dons took the lead just four minutes into the second half, Lewis Guy scoring from close range after Stevenage had dominated for periods during the first-half. Substitute Darius Charles scored his first goal for the club deep into injury-time to take the game to extra-time, lashing home after David Martin fumbled Yemi Odubade's cross. Stevenage held their nerve from twelve yards to win 7–6 on penalties to ensure they progressed to the second round of the FA Cup for the first time since 2005. The win meant that Stevenage faced AFC Wimbledon at Kingsmeadow, who had beaten Ebbsfleet United after extra-time in the previous round. Ebbsfleet 2–3 AFC Wimbledon (AET) http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9191337.stm BBC Sport 18 November 2010 27 November 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101119051504/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9191337.stm 19 November 2010 live Stevenage's game against AFC Wimbledon was televised live on ITV, after the broadcaster had anticipated a tie between AFC Wimbledon and MK Dons. AFC Wimbledon's FA Cup hero gunning for old club Stevenage http://www.surreyherald.co.uk/surrey-sport/allsport/2010/11/25/afc-wimbledon-s-fa-cup-hero-gunning-for-old-club-stevenage-borough-86289-27719937/ Surrey Herald 25 November 2010 27 November 2010 24 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110724164155/http://www.surreyherald.co.uk/surrey-sport/allsport/2010/11/25/afc-wimbledon-s-fa-cup-hero-gunning-for-old-club-stevenage-borough-86289-27719937/ dead Stevenage won the match 2–0, courtesy of a free-kick from debutant Josh Walker that went in off the post in the first-half, and a tidy finish from substitute Yemi Odubade with ten minutes remaining. The draw for the third round took place on 28 November 2010, with Stevenage being drawn at home to Premier League side Newcastle United. Boro draw Newcastle http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2232787,00.html Stevenage F.C. 29 November 2010 8 January 2011 9 September 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230909210509/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2232787,00.html dead The teams last met in the fourth round of the same competition in January 1998, a tie that is remembered for Giuliano Grazioli's equaliser to take the game to a replay, as well as Alan Shearer's "controversial goal that appeared to not cross the line" in the replay at St James' Park. The game was televised on ESPN and took place on 8 January 2011 in front of a crowd of 6,644. Stevenage won the tie 3–1, becoming only the third team in the fourth tier of English football to beat a Premier League side since its formation. Stevenage 3–1 Newcastle http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/9341905.stm BBC Sport 8 January 2011 8 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110110001608/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/9341905.stm 10 January 2011 live Stevenage took the lead five minutes into the second-half, Stacy Long's shot took a deflection off the head of Mike Williamson, beating the stranded Tim Krul. Five minutes later, Stevenage doubled their lead, Michael Bostwick picked up the loose ball and rifled in a shot that went in off the post from 25 yards out. Newcastle substitute Cheik Tiote was given a straight red card with twenty minutes remaining for a foul on Stevenage defender Jon Ashton. Joey Barton pulled a goal back for Newcastle in injury-time with a long range effort that dipped over Chris Day, but Stevenage replied instantly with Peter Winn neatly finishing past Krul after good work from John Mousinho. The draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup was made on 9 January 2011. Stevenage were dealt a home draw against Championship side Reading, who had beaten Premier League side West Brom in the previous round. The game was played on 29 January 2011. Stevenage lost the tie 2–1 in front of a crowd of 6,614. Reading took the lead midway through the first-half, midfielder Mikele Leigertwood was given time and space to run at the Stevenage defence, and he side-footed the ball past Chris Day to ensure Reading had a one-goal interval at half-time. The hosts levelled the tie with just twenty minutes remaining, Stevenage broke from a Reading corner and the ball found its way to Darius Charles, who cut inside and curled the ball past the outstretched Adam Federici. Reading won the game with three minutes left, leading scorer Shane Long scoring from close range following Jobi McAnuff's teasing cross. +GameDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorersNotes16 November 2010Milton Keynes DonsHome0–02,9561R16 November 2010Milton Keynes DonsAway1–1p3,977Charles227 November 2010AFC WimbledonAway2–03,633Walker, Odubade38 January 2011Newcastle UnitedHome3–16,644Williamson (o.g), Bostwick, Winn429 January 2011ReadingHome1–26,614Charles Football League Trophy 2010–11 Football League Trophy Stevenage also participated in the Football League Trophy for the first ever time as a league side during the club's 2010–11 campaign. Johnstone's Paint Trophy first-round draw http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8891292.stm BBC Sport 14 August 2010 15 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100814213438/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8891292.stm 14 August 2010 live First Round fixtures for the competition were released on 14 August 2010, with Stevenage being drawn against League One opposition in the form of Brentford at Broadhall Way. Stevenage lost the tie 1–0, with Brentford striker Robbie Simpson scoring the only goal of the game in the first-half. Stevenage FC 0–1 Brentford http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10839~54563,00.html Stevenage F.C. 31 August 2010 1 September 2010 +GameDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorersNotes131 August 2010BrentfordHome0–11,916 Stevenage FC 0–1 Brentford http://212.113.133.41/stevenageborofc.com/index_news_det.php?news_id=1991 Stevenage F.C. 31 August 2010 1 September 2010 October 2010 H3llBot Note: Stevenage goals come first. League table STE Season statistics Starts and goals League Two FA Cup League Cup FL Trophy 1 Ashley Bayes GK ENG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Lawrie Wilson DF ENG 42+3 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 3 Scott Laird DF ENG 45+2 4 5 0 1 0 1 0 4 Darius Charles DF ENG 23+8 2 1+1 2 0 0 0 0 5 Jon Ashton DF ENG 38+1 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 6 Luke Foster DF ENG 16+8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 Darren Murphy MF IRL 2+6 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 8 Stacy Long MF ENG 22+3 3 3+1 0 0+1 0 0 0 10 Craig Reid FW ENG 17+6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 Yemi Odubade FW Nigeria 5+11 1 0+5 1 1 0 1 0 12 Ben May FW ENG 7+13 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 13 Joel Byrom MF ENG 8+2 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 14 Mark Roberts DF ENG 45 6 5 0 1 0 1 0 16 Chris Day GK ENG 49 0 5 0 1 0 1 0 17 Peter Winn MF ENG 13+16 2 2 1 0+1 0 1 0 18 David Bridges MF ENG 8+11 1 2+2 0 0 0 0+1 0 20 Chris Beardsley FW ENG 14+12 2 4 0 1 0 1 0 21 John Mousinho MF ENG 37+2 8 4 0 0 0 1 0 23 Rob Sinclair MF ENG 13+14 2 0+2 0 1 0 0+1 0 24 Michael Bostwick MF ENG 44 2 5 1 1 0 1 0 25 Ronnie Henry DF ENG 45 0 4 0 1 0 1 0 26 Byron Harrison FW ENG 11+12 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 Dino Maamria FW TUN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 Joe Welch GK ENG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 Martyn Margarson GK ENG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |- !colspan="21"|Players who left the club before the end of the season |- 9 Charlie Griffin FW ENG 13+2 3 0+1 0 1 0 0 0 10 Lee Boylan FW ENG 0+1 0 0 0 0+1 0 0 0 15 Luke Daley FW ENG 0+2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 Chris Holroyd FW ENG 12 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 Njazi Kuqi FW FIN 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 Taiwo Atieno FW KEN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 Tim Sills FW ENG 1 0 0 0 0 0 0+1 0 22 Jay O'Shea FW IRL 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 22 Marvin Williams MF ENG 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 Terry Dixon FW IRL 0+1 0 0+2 0 0 0 0 0 28 Josh Walker MF ENG 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 30 Peter Vincenti MF ENG 1+4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 |} Note: '+' denotes appearance as a substitute. Note: 'League Two' column also includes League Two play-offs. Note: Herts Senior Cup games and statistics not included. End of Season Awards AwardPlayerSupporters Association Player of the YearJon AshtonPlayers' Player of the YearJon AshtonThe Comet Player of the YearJon Ashton Transfers In PosPlayerFromFeeDateNotesDFENG Darius Charles Ebbsfleet United Tribunal 18 May 2010 MFENG Peter Winn Scunthorpe United Free transfer 26 May 2010 DFENG Luke Foster Mansfield Town Free transfer 31 May 2010 MFENG Rob Sinclair Salisbury City Free transfer 4 June 2010 MFENG John Mousinho Wycombe Wanderers Free transfer 27 June 2010 MFENG Marvin Williams Östersunds FK Free transfer 2 October 2010 FWENG Ben May Scunthorpe United Free transfer 20 October 2010 FWENG Byron Harrison Carshalton Athletic Free transfer 1 January 2011 FWENG Craig Reid Newport County £90,000 31 January 2011 FWTaiwo Atieno KEN Luton Town Free transfer 11 February 2011 Out PosPlayerToFeeDateNotesMFENG Andy Drury Luton Town Free transfer 27 May 2010 DFENG Mark Albrighton Kidderminster Harriers Released 14 June 2010 DFEddie Odhiambo TAN Newport County Released 14 June 2010 MFENG Marvin Williams Hemel Hempstead Released 16 October 2010 Stevenage Player: Marvin Williams profile http://www.boroguide.co.uk/players/player.php?ID=733 BoroGuide 13 July 2016FWENG Lee Boylan Chelmsford City Released 8 January 2011 FWENG Peter Vincenti Aldershot Town Free transfer 14 January 2011 FWENG Tim Sills Aldershot Town Released 17 January 2011 FWTaiwo Atieno KEN Unattached Released 17 May 2011 Atieno leaves and Odubade returns http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2361865,00.html Stevenage F.C. 17 January 2011 17 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120527134745/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2361865,00.html 27 May 2012 dead Loans in PosPlayerFromDateEnd dateNotesFWENG Chris Holroyd Brighton & Hove Albion 23 September 2010 26 December 2010 Holroyd joins Boro http://www.stevenagefc.com/articles/20100923/holroyd-joins-boro_2283818_2163547 Stevenage F.C. 23 September 2010 23 September 2010 27 July 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250727123647/https://www.stevenagefc.com/articles/20100923/holroyd-joins-boro_2283818_2163547 deadFWJay O'Shea IRL Birmingham City 26 October 2010 16 January 2011 James O'Shea signs on loan http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2197406,00.html Stevenage F.C. 26 October 2010 26 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101110161629/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2197406%2C00.html 10 November 2010 dead O'Shea loan ends http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2268389,00.html Stevenage F.C. 16 January 2011 16 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110119110158/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2268389,00.html 19 January 2011 deadMFENG Josh Walker Watford 26 November 2010 23 December 2010 Watford's Josh Walker gets Stevenage loan switch http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/9231952.stm BBC Sport 26 November 2010 26 November 2010 Walker returns http://www.watfordfc.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10400~2250244,00.html Watford F.C. 23 December 2010 23 December 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101224112130/http://www.watfordfc.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10400~2250244,00.html 24 December 2010 deadFWENG Luke Daley Norwich City 21 January 2011 23 February 2011 Luke Daley loaned to Stevenage from Norwich City http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/9369471.stm BBC Sport 21 January 2011 21 January 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110125051614/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/9369471.stm 25 January 2011 liveGKENG Joe Welch Histon 24 March 2011 31 May 2011 Loans out PosPlayerToDateEnd dateNotesFWENG Tim Sills Rushden & Diamonds 24 September 2010 3 January 2011 Sills out on loan http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2164050,00.html Stevenage F.C. 24 September 2010 24 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100928022943/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2164050%2C00.html 28 September 2010 dead FWENG Peter Vincenti Mansfield Town 22 October 2010 10 January 2011 Vincenti joins Mansfield Town on loan http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2192907,00.html Stevenage F.C. 22 October 2010 22 October 2010November 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Vincenti returns to Boro http://www.mansfieldtown.net/page/NewsDetail/0,,10325~2262620,00.html Mansfield Town F.C. 11 January 2011 17 January 2011FWENG Charlie Griffin Newport County 31 January 2011 17 May 2011 Griffin and Odubade out on loan http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2281419,00.html Stevenage F.C. 31 January 2011 31 January 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110203045252/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2281419%2C00.html 3 February 2011 FWYemi Odubade NGA Newport County 31 January 2011 17 May 2011 See also 2010–11 in English football List of Stevenage F.C. seasons References 30em 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