2009–10 Stevenage Borough F.C. season

March 2015 March 2015 Stevenage Borough F.C. 2009–10 Graham Westley Phil Wallace Conference Premier 1st (promoted) FA Cup First round FA Trophy Runners-up Yemi Odubade (14) Yemi Odubade (16) 7,024 (v Luton Town, Conference Premier, 3 April 2010) 678 (v Vauxhall Motors, FA Trophy, 19 January 2010) 2008–09 2010–11 The 2009–10 season was Stevenage Borough F.C.'s 16th season in the Conference Premier. 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 fifth-place finish and subsequent play-off semi-final defeat in the 2008–09 season meant it was their sixteenth successive season of playing in the Conference Premier. It also marked the second 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 February 2008 18 July 2009 having previously managed the Hertfordshire club 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 The majority of the squad from the 2008–09 season were retained, with little transfer activity in comparison to previous seasons. Steve Morison, the club's top goalscorer for the past three seasons, moved to Millwall for a fee of £130,000, Millwall agree deal for Morison https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8052772.stm BBC Sport 15 May 2009 15 May 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090519054522/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8052772.stm 19 May 2009 live while both John Martin and Calum Willock were released in late May 2009. Midfielder Gary Mills was the last departure of the close season; rejecting a contract and instead opting to join fellow Conference Premier club Mansfield Town. Stags swoop for Stevenage's Mills https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/mansfield_town/8068985.stm BBC Sport 26 May 2009 11 July 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090531163229/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/mansfield_town/8068985.stm 31 May 2009 live Five players joined the club during the close season. Charlie Griffin was the first signing of the season, joining Stevenage from Salisbury City on a free transfer. Yemi Odubade, Chris Beardsley, and Joel Byrom signed for the club shortly after; the latter for a transfer fee of £15,000. Odubade completes Stevenage move https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/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/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8049842.stm 19 May 2009 live 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 https://web.archive.org/web/20090525074030/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8053660.stm 25 May 2009 live The last signing of pre-season was Stacy Long; who joined the club on a free transfer from Ebbsfleet United. No players departed the club during the season, with Tim Sills the only addition, signing for an undisclosed fee from Torquay United in January 2010. Stevenage started the season by recording just one win from their first five games of the season. Following a 2–1 defeat to Oxford United in August 2009, the team went on a 17-game unbeaten run from August to December 2009, moving the club into the top two in the league standings. A 4–1 victory against Cambridge United on New Year's Day meant that Stevenage were in first place for the first time in the season. Stevenage 4–1 Cambridge Utd https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8423540.stm BBC Sport 1 January 2010 1 January 2010 Two defeats away from home within the space of a week in February meant that Oxford United had an eight–point lead going into March 2010. The team responded by winning eight games consecutively; including a 1–0 victory against Oxford United in late March, subsequently replacing Oxford at the top of the league table. Stevenage earned promotion to the Football League with two games to spare following a 2–0 victory against Kidderminster Harriers at Aggborough. Kidderminster 0–2 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8618329.stm BBC Sport 17 April 2010 17 April 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100417055215/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8618329.stm 17 April 2010 live The team won their last six games of the league season without conceding a goal, and recorded 42 points from a possible 45 from their last fifteen league fixtures. Stevenage finished the season having amassed a total of 99 points from 44 games, winning the league by 11 points. Conference Table http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/conference_table/default.stm BBC Sport 24 April 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100419052622/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/conference_table/default.stm 19 April 2010 dead dmy-all The club also played in the final of the FA Trophy against Barrow – losing 2–1 after extra–time; it was Stevenage's third visit to Wembley Stadium in four seasons. Yemi Odubade finished as the club's top goalscorer for the season after scoring 16 goals, 14 of which came in the league and two in the FA Trophy. Scott Laird, who played 53 games throughout the season, more than any other player in the squad, was named as Player of the Year. Player of the Year award – 2009–2010 http://www.sfcsa.co.uk/home/player-of-the-year/previous-winners/2009-2010 Stevenage F.C. Supporters' Association 24 April 2010 30 April 2010 6 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100806173451/http://www.sfcsa.co.uk/home/player-of-the-year/previous-winners/2009-2010 dead Squad details Last updated on 18 April 2010. The squad at the end of the season. Teams – Stevenage https://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=2499 Soccerbase 25 September 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090518025620/http://www.soccerbase.com/teams2.sd?teamid=2499 18 May 2009 live dmy-all 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 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/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 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7593084.stm BBC Sport 2 September 2008 19 May 2009 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 2008-02-01 2009-08-14 4 Eddie Odhiambo Tanzania RB 1983 9 15 y Oxford United Stevenage sign defender Anaclet https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7398824.stm BBC Sport 13 May 2009 19 May 2009 5 Jon Ashton England CB 1982 10 4 y Grays Athletic Ashton joins Stevenage from Grays https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7860138.stm BBC Sport 30 January 2009 19 May 2009 6 Mark Albrighton England CB 1976 3 6 y Cambridge United Albrighton seals Stevenage move https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/cambridge_utd/7426489.stm BBC Sport 30 May 2008 19 April 2013 14 Mark Roberts (c) England CB 1983 10 16 y Northwich Victoria Stevenage secure triple loan deal https://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 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/6639029.stm BBC Sport 10 May 2007 13 August 2009 Midfielders 2 Lawrie Wilson England RM 1987 2 11 y Colchester United Stevenage winger sees specialist https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/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 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/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 Stevenage capture midfielder Long https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8086157.stm BBC Sport 5 June 2009 19 April 2013 13 Joel Byrom England CM 1986 9 14 y Northwich Victoria 18 David Bridges England CM 1982 9 22 y Kettering Town Stevenage sign defender Anaclet https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7398824.stm BBC Sport 13 May 2009 19 May 2009 21 Mitchell Cole England LM 1985 10 6 y Southend United Southend winger set for Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/6302865.stm BBC Sport 26 January 2007 14 August 2009 23 Andy Drury England RM 1983 8 12 y Lewes Stevenage sign free transfer duo https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7408070.stm BBC Sport 20 May 2008 19 April 2013 24 Michael Bostwick England CM 1988 5 17 y Ebbsfleet United Stevenage sign versatile Bostwick https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7412741.stm BBC Sport 21 May 2008 19 May 2009 30 Peter Vincenti England CM 1986 7 7 y Millwall Stevenage sign Murray & Vincenti https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7171934.stm BBC Sport 4 January 2008 24 August 2009 Forwards 9 Charlie Griffin England FW 1979 6 25 y Salisbury City http://www.sport4salisbury.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=500:city-lose-striker-griffin-to-stevenage&catid=9:salisbury-city-football-news&Itemid=410 City Lose Striker Griffin to Stevenage sport4salisbury.com 29 May 2009 2 March 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110716121120/http://www.sport4salisbury.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=500:city-lose-striker-griffin-to-stevenage&catid=9:salisbury-city-football-news&Itemid=410 16 July 2011 dead dmy-all 10 Lee Boylan England FW 1978 9 2 y Cambridge United Stevenage bag Boylan and Christie https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/7435213.stm BBC Sport 7 June 2008 19 May 2009 11 Yemi Odubade Nigeria FW 1984 7 4 y Oxford United 17 Tim Sills England FW 1979 9 10 y Torquay United Stevenage sign striker Tim Sills from Torquay United https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8462049.stm BBC Sport 15 January 2010 19 April 2013 20 Chris Beardsley England FW 1984 2 28 y Kettering Town Striker Beardsley joins Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8070776.stm BBC Sport 27 May 2009 27 July 2009 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 On 3 June, Stevenage Borough announced that their pre-season campaign would consist of seven friendlies to open the 2009–10 season. Stevenage capture midfielder Long https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8086157.stm BBC Sport 5 June 2009 19 April 2013 Stevenage Borough began their pre-season schedule on 15 July with a trip to Melbourne Stadium in Essex to play Chelmsford City. All five of Graham Westley's summer signings featured in the match, with both Charlie Griffin and Chris Beardsley getting on the scoresheet in a 2–1 victory. Three days later Borough hosted League One outfit Brighton & Hove Albion in their first pre-season friendly at Broadhall Way. Stevenage won the game 2–1 despite trailing at the half-time interval. Second-half goals from Mitchell Cole and Stacy Long secured the turn-around and a second pre-season victory. With their pre-season schedule well underway, Stevenage then travelled to Southern League Premier Division side Cambridge City for their third pre-season friendly on 21 July. The game ended 1–1, with both sides scoring a penalty a-piece; Lee Boylan successfully converting after David Bridges was adjudged to have been fouled in the penalty area. Stevenage then hosted three Football League sides at Broadhall Way within the space of six days. Firstly, Borough entertained Millwall on 25 July as part of the £130,000 deal that took ex-Stevenage striker Steve Morison to The Den in May 2009. Millwall agree deal for Morison https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8052772.stm BBC Sport 15 May 2009 26 July 2009 Stevenage lost the game 2–1, with a goal from Mitchell Cole sandwiched in between two from Morison for Millwall. Borough then hosted Peterborough United, who annually visit Broadhall Way as part of the deal that took winger George Boyd to the Cambridgeshire based club in January 2007. Boyd finalises record Posh switch https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/peterborough_united/6221255.stm BBC Sport 8 January 2007 23 July 2009 Stevenage lost the game 2–0, with Shaun Batt, who came through the youth system at Stevenage, scoring one of the goals. Borough midfielder Mitchell Cole was also stretchered off with an ankle injury in the first half of the same game. Body blow to lose Cole – Westley http://www.thecomet.net/content/comet/sport/boro/story.aspx?brand=CMTOnline&category=SportBoro&tBrand=HertsCambsOnline&tCategory=SportBoro&itemid=WEED29%20Jul%202009%2009%3A42%3A19%3A430 The Comet 29 July 2009 4 August 2009 Later that week, it was announced that utility player Peter Vincenti had gone on a three-month loan deal to recently relegated Conference South side Woking. Cards' Vincenti deal collapses https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8185427.stm BBC Sport 5 August 2009 5 August 2009 On 31 July, Stevenage played League One club Southend United. Stevenage won the game 2–1, with two first half goals from Joel Byrom and Darren Murphy. The following day, Stevenage played out a 0–0 draw with Conference South side Woking in their final pre-season fixture. Despite joining Woking on-loan, Peter Vincenti featured for his parent club, whilst former Mansfield Town winger Nathan Arnold also played a part in the match. However, it was announced that Vincenti's loan deal to Woking had fallen through after Borough boss Graham Westley decided he wants to keep the player as cover. On 3 August, Championship side Peterborough United announced that left-back Danny Blanchett would start a two-day trial at Broadhall Way. Breaking News: Howe joins Lincoln on loan http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/Breaking-News-Howe-joins-Lincoln.5518476.jp Peterborough Today 3 August 2009 5 August 2009 7 August 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090807131936/http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/Breaking-News-Howe-joins-Lincoln.5518476.jp dead On 5 August, just three days before the start of the new Conference Premier campaign, striker Jerome Anderson joined Southern League Premier Division outfit Brackley Town on loan. Midfielder stays at Boro while striker leaves http://www.thecomet.net/content/comet/sport/boro/story.aspx?brand=CMTOnline&category=SportBoro&tBrand=HertsCambsOnline&tCategory=SportBoro&itemid=WEED05%20Aug%202009%2013%3A17%3A17%3A107 The Comet 5 August 2009 5 August 2009 On 7 August, Westley announced that Stevenage had signed Danny Blanchett on loan from Peterborough United. +GameDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorersNotes115 July 2009Chelmsford CityAway2–1391Griffin, Beardsley218 July 2009Brighton & Hove AlbionHome2–1839Cole (pen), Long321 July 2009Cambridge CityAway1–1168Boylan (pen)425 July 2009MillwallHome1–21,087Cole (pen)528 July 2009Peterborough UnitedHome0–21,012631 July 2009Southend UnitedHome2–1720Byrom, Murphy71 August 2009WokingAway0–0488 Note: Stevenage Borough goals come first. Conference Premier 2009–10 Football Conference#Conference Premier The 2009–10 Conference Premier fixtures were released on 3 July 2009, with Stevenage Borough to open their campaign against Conference North champions Tamworth on 8 August 2009.Stevenage start against Tamworth https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8132542.stm BBC Sport 3 July 2009 13 July 2009 The game ended 1–1, with Stevenage taking the lead early on in the first-half thanks to a Lee Boylan penalty after Scott Laird was adjudged to have been fouled in the box. Tamworth equalised before the interval courtesy of a Bradley Pritchard strike. Manager Graham Westley handed debuts to Stacy Long, Charlie Griffin, Yemi Odubade and Joel Byrom during the game, with the latter being sent-off after receiving a second caution in the closing stages of the match. Stevenage 1–1 Tamworth https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8183980.stm BBC Sport 8 August 2009 10 August 2009 This was followed up with another 1–1 draw at newly promoted Conference South play-off winners Hayes and Yeading on 11 August. Stevenage opened the scoring in the second-half through midfielder Andy Drury, but were pegged back ten minutes later following good work from ex-Borough winger Dale Binns, who set-up Danny Allen-Page to finish from close range. Stevenage then drew their third game within the space of a week, playing out a 0–0 stalemate with Barrow at Holker Street. Three days later, Borough recorded their first win of the 2009–10 season, with a 3–0 victory over Ebbsfleet United at Broadhall Way. Chris Beardsley scored on his debut after just 10 minutes, with Joel Byrom and Lawrie Wilson adding to Stevenage's tally courtesy of two second-half goals. Stevenage lost their first game of the season on 22 August, losing 2–1 against Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium, with Yemi Odubade scoring his first goal for Borough deep into injury-time. A week later, Stevenage beat Rushden & Diamonds 2–1, with goals from Lee Boylan and Michael Bostwick after Cliff Akurang had equalised for the away side. The visitors played the majority of the game with 10-men, having had Michael Corcoran sent-off for a tackle on Lawrie Wilson, which resulted in the latter suffering a dislocated ankle and broken leg in three places. Stevenage 2–1 Rushden & Diamonds https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8220716.stm BBC Sport 29 August 2009 29 August 2009 Stevenage vs Rushden & D http://www.thediamondsfc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10784~50002,00.html Rushden & Diamonds F.C. 29 August 2009 29 August 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090903013132/http://www.thediamondsfc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10784~50002,00.html 3 September 2009 dead dmy-all The Hertfordshire side then gained their first away win of the season two days later, with a 2–0 victory against Histon despite playing the majority of the game with ten men after Peter Vincenti was sent-off in the sixth minute for violent conduct. However, goals from both Scott Laird and Eddie Odhiambo secured the three points. Daniel Wright also missed a penalty for the home side late on. Histon 0–2 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8223586.stm BBC Sport 31 August 2009 31 August 2009 This was followed up with a third successive victory against Eastbourne Borough at Broadhall Way eight days later. Jon Ashton scored his first goal in Stevenage colours, heading in from Joel Byrom's corner. Ronnie Henry then doubled the home side's lead in the second-half following good work from Mitchell Cole. Stevenage 2–0 Eastbourne Borough https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8241909.stm BBC Sport 8 September 2009 9 September 2009 A fourth successive victory followed four days later as Stevenage ran out 3–2 winners at Field Mill against Mansfield Town, ending Mansfield's unbeaten home record in 2009. Mansfield 2–3 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8246349.stm BBC Sport 12 September 2009 12 September 2009 The home side went 2–0 up thanks to two goals from Kyle Perry in the first fifteen minutes. Perry was then sent-off for violent conduct just before half-time; stamping on Stevenage striker Lee Boylan ultimately resulting in the latter having to be substituted. Chris Beardsley pulled a goal back for the visitors in first-half injury time, before substitutes Yemi Odubade and Charlie Griffin scored second-half strikes to complete the comeback. Mansfield Town vs Stevenage http://www.mansfieldtown.net/page/MatchReport/0,,10325~50030,00.html Mansfield Town F.C. 12 September 2009 15 September 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090922212252/http://www.mansfieldtown.net/page/MatchReport/0,,10325~50030,00.html 22 September 2009 dead dmy-all A week later, a fifth successive win followed as a Michael Bostwick strike seven minutes into the game was enough to ensure Stevenage beat Chester City 1–0 at the Deva Stadium. Chester 0–1 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8249201.stm BBC Sport 19 September 2009 19 September 2009 The following Tuesday, Stevenage drew 1–1 with Essex outfit Grays Athletic. Petar Rnkovic gave the visitors the lead fifteen minutes into the match, with Lee Boylan equalising later on in the first-half. Stevenage 1–1 Grays Athletic https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8261546.stm BBC Sport 22 September 2009 22 September 2009 Another home draw followed, as Stevenage drew 1–1 with Altrincham. New signing Michael Brough started, after joining the club on a month's loan.Brough Completes Loan To Stevenage http://www.torquayunited.com/page/News/0,,10445~1808250,00.html Torquay United F.C. 25 September 2009 25 September 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091028204435/http://www.torquayunited.com/page/News/0%2C%2C10445~1808250%2C00.html 28 October 2009 dead dmy-all Robbie Williams gave the away side the lead in the first half before Michael Bostwick scored an injury-time equaliser following good work down the left-hand side from Scott Laird to ensure Stevenage stretched their unbeaten home record to 23 games. Stevenage 1–1 Altrincham https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8265599.stm BBC Sport 26 September 2009 26 September 2009 After two successive draws, Stevenage beat Luton Town 1–0 at Kenilworth Road thanks to an 85th-minute strike from Scott Laird, who fired into the top right hand corner of the net on the over-lap. Luton 0–1 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8271233.stm BBC Sport 29 September 2009 29 September 2009 Stevenage made it nine games unbeaten with a hard-fought 1–1 draw against York City at Bootham Crescent. Borough took the lead through a Daniel Parslow own goal in the first-half, before the home side equalised late on in the second period through Djoumin Sangaré. The Hertfordshire outfit made it 10 games unbeaten with a 4–0 victory over Hayes & Yeading. Striker Charlie Griffin scored twice in the first-half, and completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot in the 70th minute. Michael Bostwick added a fourth in injury-time. Another victory followed a week later, as Stevenage beat Salisbury City 3–1 at Broadhall Way. Mark Roberts scored his first goal of the season on his 50th appearance for the club just before the interval, before the visitors levelled through substitute Chris Flood after half-time. Charlie Griffin scored his fourth goal in two games to give the Hertfordshire outfit the lead, before Chris Beardsley added a third with his first touch after good work from Yemi Odubade. Stevenage 3–1 Salisbury https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8295794.stm BBC Sport 17 October 2009 17 October 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091017101237/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8295794.stm 17 October 2009 live Three days later, the side drew 0–0 with Wrexham at Broadhall Way. Stevenage 0–0 Wrexham https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8306479.stm BBC Sport 20 October 2009 20 October 2009 Another draw followed 10 days later, as Stevenage drew 1–1 with Kettering Town at Rockingham Road. Joel Byrom gave Borough the lead courtesy of a second-minute free-kick. The home side equalised in the latter stages of the first-half through Moses Ashikodi to ensure a share of the spoils. Kettering 1–1 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8317074.stm BBC Sport 31 October 2009 31 October 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091031101326/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8317074.stm 31 October 2009 live After a two-week break from the league, Stevenage got back to winning ways with a 5–3 win over Gateshead at Broadhall Way. The visitors took the lead seven minutes before half-time, Charlie Griffin heading into his own net following Craig Baxter's dangerous free-kick. Two minutes later Griffin atoned for his error by finishing neatly over Paul Farman. Stevenage took the lead five minutes later; Mitchell Cole providing Yemi Odubade with a simple tap-in; his first goal at Broadhall Way. On the stroke of half-time Griffin headed in Scott Laird's inviting cross to ensure a two-goal lead going into the break. However, the away side pulled a goal back through Daryl Clare, before Griffin completed his hat-trick with a drilled free-kick that went in off the post. Clare pounced on a fumbled free-kick to make it 4–3, before Michael Bostwick scored his fifth goal of the season to make it 5–3. Stevenage 5–3 Gateshead https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8326667.stm BBC Sport 14 November 2009 14 November 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091117081127/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8326667.stm 17 November 2009 live Stevenage then travelled to The New Lawn to face Forest Green Rovers a week later. Lee Boylan's fourth-minute goal ultimately proved to be the winner as Borough ran out 1–0 winners. Forest Green 0–1 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8353433.stm BBC Sport 21 November 2009 21 November 2009 This was followed up with a 2–0 mid-week victory over Chester City at Broadhall Way. In what was a comfortable, but unspectacular, game, Stevenage took the lead through Yemi Odubade, who fired in following Mark Roberts' knock down just before half-time. Borough doubled their lead on the hour mark, with Mark Roberts firing home with his back to goal in the box. Stevenage 2–0 Chester https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8374004.stm BBC Sport 24 November 2009 24 November 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091124053144/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8374004.stm 24 November 2009 live Four days later, Stevenage won their fourth consecutive league game with a 1–0 win away at Salisbury City, with Charlie Griffin scoring just before half-time. Salisbury 0–1 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8376712.stm BBC Sport 28 November 2009 28 November 2009 Borough suffered a second league defeat at the hands of Ebbsfleet United at Stonebridge Road. Stevenage took the lead through a deflected effort from Yemi Odubade, but two second-half strikes from Stefan Bailey secured the home side a valuable victory. Ebbsfleet United 2–1 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8377468.stm BBC Sport 2 December 2009 2 December 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091204235419/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8377468.stm 4 December 2009 live Four days later, Stevenage returned to winning ways with a 2–0 victory over Kidderminster Harriers at Broadhall Way, with goals from Jon Ashton and Mitchell Cole. Stevenage 2–0 Kidderminster https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8377504.stm BBC Sport 5 December 2009 5 December 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091208122418/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8377504.stm 8 December 2009 live As a result of a postponed league fixture at home to Barrow due to snow, which was originally scheduled to be played on 19 December, Borough did not play again in the league again until Boxing Day, away at Cambridge United. Despite going a goal behind early on, Stevenage won the match 3–1. A Danny Crow penalty in the sixth minute put the hosts in front after Mark Albrighton was deemed to have tugged Chris Holroyd's shirt in the box. Borough responded well and, twenty minutes later, earned a penalty of their own when Yemi Odubade was sliced down in the box. The striker dusted himself down and duly tucked away the spot-kick to draw the visitors level. A minute later, Cambridge were reduced to ten men, when Wayne Hatswell was sent-off for a two-footed lunge on Chris Beardsley. Stevenage took the lead ten minutes into the second-half when Charlie Griffin slotted home from an acute angle, before Chris Beardsley added a third with a neat finish after good work from Ronnie Henry. Cambridge Utd 1–3 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8418598.stm BBC Sport 26 December 2009 26 December 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091226053152/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8418598.stm 26 December 2009 live Two days later, the side drew 0–0 with AFC Wimbledon at Broadhall Way. Stevenage 0–0 AFC Wimbledon https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8423435.stm BBC Sport 28 December 2009 28 December 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091228052845/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8423435.stm 28 December 2009 live On 1 January 2010, Borough entertained Cambridge United in the reverse fixture from Boxing Day. The game ended 4–1 to Stevenage, with Yemi Odubade, Chris Beardsley and a Lee Boylan brace ensuring the home side earned a comfortable win. Three weeks later, Stevenage beat Kettering Town 2–0 at Broadhall Way. Borough took the lead just after the hour mark when substitute Tim Sills headed the ball into the path of Stacy Long, who rifled the ball past Nathan Abbey from just outside the area. Long doubled his tally in injury-time, rounding Abbey to slide the ball home. Stevenage 2–0 Kettering https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8459905.stm BBC Sport 23 January 2010 23 January 2010 Stevenage lost their third league match of the season at The Lamb Ground; a 1–0 defeat to Tamworth, a game in which both Ronnie Henry and Darren Murphy were sent-off. Tamworth 1–0 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8490352.stm BBC Sport 6 February 2010 6 February 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100209164055/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8490352.stm 9 February 2010 live Three days later, Borough bounced back with a 3–1 victory over Mansfield Town at Broadhall Way. Stevenage trailed at the interval thanks to a Jon Shaw strike just before half-time. But Yemi Odubade, who also missed a late penalty, fired Borough level from 15 yards after the break and his low drive from the edge of the box gave Borough the lead. Substitute Andy Drury's strike sealed the win and Mansfield's misery was complete when Luke Jones was sent off. Stevenage 3–1 Mansfield https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8493619.stm BBC Sport 9 February 2010 9 February 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100212123634/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8493619.stm 12 February 2010 live Stevenage lost their second successive away game, losing 1–0 at Rushden & Diamonds. Rushden 1–0 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8494337.stm BBC Sport 13 February 2010 13 February 2010 Ten days later, Borough picked up a 1–0 win in North Wales against Wrexham thanks to a goal from David Bridges just before the interval. Wrexham 0–1 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8497142.stm BBC Sport 24 February 2010 24 February 2010 A week later, at the beginning of March, Stevenage won their second away game on the bounce; beating Eastbourne Borough 6–0. Captain Mark Roberts gave Stevenage the lead just before the break, following a well-worked free-kick involving both Joel Byrom and Scott Laird. After the interval, Stevenage doubled their lead when David Bridges headed in Joel Byrom's cross. It was three shortly after following a mistake from Eastbourne goalkeeper Danny Knowles, Chris Beardsley blocked the goalkeepers clearance and slid the ball into an empty net. It got worse for the home side ten minutes from time when Beardsley chased a long through ball and was hauled down by Darren Baker just inside the area – the defender being shown a straight red. Substitute Mitchell Cole slotted the penalty home, before adding another after good work from Eddie Odhiambo. Cole completed his hat-trick moments later slotting home Stacy Long's through ball. Eastbourne 0–6 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8511549.stm BBC Sport 2 March 2010 2 March 2010 A third successive victory followed in a 2–0 win at home to Crawley Town. In a tight game, Stevenage took the lead just after the interval thanks to a rasping effort from Michael Bostwick after a well-worked corner. A second goal came deep into injury-time, Chris Beardsley countering and setting up Lee Boylan to slide the ball into the net. Stevenage 2–0 Crawley Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8541713.stm BBC Sport 6 March 2010 6 March 2010 Three days later, Stevenage beat Barrow 4–0 to ensure a fourth consecutive win. In a tight first half, the home side took the lead through Yemi Odubade. Borough doubled their lead shortly before the interval; left-back Scott Laird firing the ball home. Odubade then scored his second after countering a Barrow corner, and subsequently completed his hat-trick late on with an effort drilled high into the net. Stevenage 4–0 Barrow https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8542047.stm BBC Sport 9 March 2010 9 March 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100309054436/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8542047.stm 9 March 2010 live Stevenage recorded their fifth straight win, beating Histon 1–0 at Broadhall Way. Jon Ashton scored the only goal of the game when he swept home Stacy Long's corner. Stevenage 1–0 Histon https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8558456.stm BBC Sport 16 March 2010 16 March 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100316054100/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8558456.stm 16 March 2010 live A week later, Stevenage travelled to Essex to play Grays Athletic. The game ended 2–1 to Stevenage, despite the home side leading at the interval through a Jamie Guy strike. Stevenage turned it around in the second half, with goals from Michael Bostwick and Charlie Griffin. Grays 1–2 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8567981.stm BBC Sport 23 March 2010 23 March 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100326133433/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8567981.stm 26 March 2010 live Stevenage followed this up with another away win four days later at Crawley Town; winning the match 3–0. Stevenage started brightly and scored within the first five minutes; Yemi Odubade latching onto David Bridges through ball to slot home. The visitors doubled their lead on the half hour mark, this time Tim Sills was the provider, as Odubade scored his second. Joel Byrom scored Stevenage's third in the second half, picking up the ball a yard inside the Crawley half and chipped Simon Rayner in goal. Crawley 0–3 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8568406.stm BBC Sport 27 March 2010 27 March 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100330073618/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8568406.stm 30 March 2010 live Stevenage then followed this up with an eighth consecutive victory, beating Oxford United 1–0 at Broadhall Way. The only goal of the game came seven minutes into the second half, David Bridges was fouled in the area by Chris Hargreaves; Scott Laird stepped up and subsequently scored to ensure the home side earned three points. Stevenage 1–0 Oxford Utd https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8570546.stm BBC Sport 30 March 2010 30 March 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100401200600/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8570546.stm 1 April 2010 live Four days later, Stevenage lost 1–0 to Luton Town thanks to a Matthew Barnes-Homer goal in the second half. Stevenage Borough 0–1 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8583824.stm BBC Sport 3 April 2010 3 April 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100403055255/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8583824.stm 3 April 2010 live Stevenage bounced back just two days later on Easter Monday, with a 3–0 victory over AFC Wimbledon at Kingsmeadow. The away side took the lead in the ninth minute; Mark Roberts bundling home a Joel Byrom corner after Tim Sills had knocked the ball down. Just two minutes later, Stevenage doubled their lead, again Byrom was the provider, and his lofted ball was met on the half-volley by Lawrie Wilson, who lashed the ball home – making his first start since breaking his leg in August. Stevenage rounded off the victory in injury-time, substitute Eddie Odhiambo slotting the ball home from Charlie Griffin's cross. AFC Wimbledon 0–3 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8595514.stm BBC Sport 5 April 2010 5 April 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100409122632/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8595514.stm 9 April 2010 live Stevenage then faced Forest Green Rovers at Broadhall Way five days later; the game ended 2–0 to Stevenage. The home side took the lead in the tenth minute; Tim Sills broke the offside trap and set up Joel Byrom to lash the ball home. Stevenage doubled their lead in the second half when substitute David Bridges was brought down in the area. Scott Laird calmly stepped up and stroked the ball into the net. Stevenage Borough 2–0 Forest Green Rovers https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8605380.stm BBC Sport 10 April 2010 10 April 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100414174525/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8605380.stm 14 April 2010 live A third win followed four days later, when Stevenage beat Altrincham 1–0 in a tight encounter at Moss Lane. Substitute Charlie Griffin scored the only goal of the game in the 83rd minute; Altrincham goalkeeper Russell Saunders fumbled the ball into the path of Griffin who placed his shot in-between the goalkeeper and the post to ensure a valuable three points to the visitors. Altrincham 0–1 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8615868.stm BBC Sport 14 April 2010 14 April 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100417093131/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8615868.stm 17 April 2010 live Three days later, Stevenage secured promotion to the Football League for the first time in their history with victory against Kidderminster Harriers at Aggborough. Borough won the game 2–0, and took the lead within the space of 70 seconds when Charlie Griffin fired a free-kick past Kidderminster goalkeeper Jasbir Singh. Joel Byrom scored the second 15 minutes into the second half; winning the ball in midfield before cutting inside and curling his effort past the goalkeeper. A fifth straight win, and clean sheet, followed just three days later as Stevenage travelled up to Tyne and Wear and picked up all three points against Gateshead. The only goal of the game was scored from the penalty spot by Scott Laird after Gateshead's Phil Turnbull was deemed to have handballed in the area. Gateshead 0–1 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8620519.stm BBC Sport 20 April 2010 20 April 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100423071243/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8620519.stm 23 April 2010 live The club bowed out of the Conference Premier with a 1–0 win against York City; the team's sixth win on the bounce without conceding a goal. The only goal of the game came ten minutes before the interval when Chris Beardsley's high cross evaded the York defence and David Bridges was on hand to head the ball into the net. Stevenage 1–0 York https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8620969.stm BBC Sport 24 April 2010 24 April 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100427075054/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8620969.stm 27 April 2010 live The win means that Stevenage amassed a total of 99 points from 44 games; finishing 11 points clear at the top of the league table. Had Stevenage's two victories against Chester City not been expunged, the club would have ended the season with 105 points – a Conference Premier record for the number of points accumulated. Conference table http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/conference_table/default.stm BBC Sport 24 April 2010 24 April 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100419052622/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/conference_table/default.stm 19 April 2010 dead dmy-all +GameDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorersNotes18 August 2009TamworthHome1–12,130Boylan (pen)211 August 2009Hayes & YeadingAway1–1681Drury Hayes & Yeading 1–1 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8192465.stm BBC Sport 11 August 2009 12 August 2009315 August 2009BarrowAway0–01,254 Barrow 0–0 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8199814.stm BBC Sport 15 August 2009 17 August 2009418 August 2009Ebbsfleet UnitedHome3–01,704Beardsley, Byrom, Wilson Stevenage 3–0 Ebbsfleet https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8204409.stm BBC Sport 18 August 2009 18 August 2009522 August 2009Oxford UnitedAway1–25,775Odubade Oxford Utd 2–1 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8208155.stm BBC Sport 22 August 2009 22 August 2009629 August 2009Rushden & DiamondsHome2–11,704Boylan (pen), Bostwick731 August 2009HistonAway2–01,159Laird, Odhiambo88 September 2009Eastbourne BoroughHome2–01,660Ashton, Henry912 September 2009Mansfield TownAway3–23,251Beardsley, Odubade, Griffin1019 September 2009Chester CityAway1–0*1,089Bostwick1122 September 2009Grays AthleticHome1–11,803Boylan1226 September 2009AltrinchamHome1–12,093Bostwick1329 September 2009Luton TownAway1–08,223Laird 143 October 2009York CityAway1–12,644Parslow (o.g) York 1–1 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8284660.stm BBC Sport 3 October 2009 3 October 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091007202051/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8284660.stm 7 October 2009 live1510 October 2009Hayes & YeadingHome4–02,120Griffin (3), Bostwick Stevenage 4–0 Hayes & Yeading https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8294583.stm BBC Sport 10 October 2009 10 October 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091013084039/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8294583.stm 13 October 2009 live1617 October 2009Salisbury CityHome3–12,009Roberts, Griffin, Beardsley1720 October 2009WrexhamHome0–01,7631831 October 2009Kettering TownAway1–11,844Byrom1914 November 2009GatesheadHome5–32,203Griffin (3), Odubade, Bostwick2021 November 2009Forest Green RoversAway1–0757Boylan2124 November 2009Chester CityHome2–0*1,487Odubade, Roberts2228 November 2009Salisbury CityAway1–0851Griffin231 December 2009Ebbsfleet UnitedAway1–2836Odubade245 December 2009Kidderminster HarriersHome2–01,809Ashton, Cole2526 December 2009Cambridge UnitedAway3–14,439Odubade (pen), Griffin, Beardsley2628 December 2009AFC WimbledonHome0–03,033271 January 2010Cambridge UnitedHome4–13,406Odubade, Boylan (2), Beardsley2823 January 2010Kettering TownHome2–02,136Long (2)296 February 2010TamworthAway0–1841309 February 2010Mansfield TownHome3–11,753Odubade (2), Drury3113 February 2010Rushden & DiamondsAway0–11,9233224 February 2010WrexhamAway1–02,319Bridges332 March 2010Eastbourne BoroughAway6–0903Roberts, Bridges, Beardsley, Cole (3)346 March 2010Crawley TownHome2–02,230Bostwick, Boylan359 March 2010BarrowHome4–01,538Odubade (3), Laird3616 March 2010HistonHome1–02,407Ashton3723 March 2010Grays AthleticAway2–1515Bostwick, Griffin3827 March 2010Crawley TownAway3–01,229Odubade (2), Byrom3930 March 2010Oxford UnitedHome1–05,744Laird (pen)403 April 2010Luton TownHome0–17,024415 April 2010AFC WimbledonAway3–03,840Roberts, Wilson, Odhiambo AFC Wimbledon 0–3 Stevenage Borough https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8595514.stm BBC Sport 5 April 2010 5 April 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100409122632/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8595514.stm 9 April 2010 live4210 April 2010Forest Green RoversHome2–02,524Byrom, Laird (pen)4314 April 2010AltrinchamAway1–0907Griffin4417 April 2010Kidderminster HarriersAway2–02,564Griffin, Byrom4520 April 2010GatesheadAway1–0702Laird (pen)4624 April 2010York CityHome1–05,068Bridges Note: Stevenage Borough goals come first. *Chester City were expelled from the league on 26 February 2010 and their results were expunged on 8 March. Chester City expelled from Football Conference https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/chester/8538236.stm BBC Sport 26 February 2010 10 March 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100304233243/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/chester/8538236.stm 4 March 2010 live Therefore, Stevenage's 1–0 and 2–0 victories over them were removed from the records. Chester City results erased from Blue Square Premier https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8499219.stm BBC Sport 8 March 2010 10 March 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100313133459/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8499219.stm 13 March 2010 live FA Cup 2009–10 FA Cup The draw for the 2009–10 FA Cup Fourth round qualifying was made on 12 October, with Stevenage Borough being drawn away to Conference South outfit Chelmsford City. FA Cup fourth round qualifying draw https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/8302802.stm BBC Sport 13 October 2009 13 October 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091015122729/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/8302802.stm 15 October 2009 live The game ended 2–1 to Stevenage, despite the visitors trailing for the majority of the game thanks to Rob Edmans goal in the first-half. Charlie Griffin equalised on the hour mark, heading in Scott Laird's cross, before substitute Peter Vincenti scored a 93rd-minute winner after neat work from Yemi Odubade to ensure that Borough progress to the first round proper. Essex's FA Cup hopefuls beaten https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/8324204.stm BBC Sport 24 October 2009 24 October 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091027132314/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/8324204.stm 27 October 2009 live Chelmsford 1–2 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8324437.stm BBC Sport 25 October 2009 25 October 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091028150226/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8324437.stm 28 October 2009 live The following day, the draw for the first round of the FA Cup was made, with Stevenage facing another away trip, this time at League Two outfit Port Vale. FA Cup first round draw https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/8324657.stm BBC Sport 25 October 2009 25 October 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091028044712/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/8324657.stm 28 October 2009 live The game ended 1–1, with Charlie Griffin scoring an injury-time equaliser to take the game to a replay. Adam Yates had given the League Two side the lead just before half-time, before Griffin converted Mitchell Cole's cross one minute into the added-on time. Port Vale 1–1 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/8340924.stm BBC Sport 7 November 2009 7 November 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091107103225/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/8340924.stm 7 November 2009 live The replay was played at Broadhall Way on 17 November, which Port Vale won 1–0 thanks to a Louis Dodds header in the first-half. Stevenage Borough 0–1 Port Vale https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/8362261.stm BBC Sport 17 November 2009 19 April 2013 +RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorersNotesQ424 October 2009Chelmsford CityAway2–11,762Griffin, Vincenti Chelmsford 1–2 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8324437.stm BBC Sport 25 October 2009 25 October 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091028150226/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8324437.stm 28 October 2009 live17 November 2009Port ValeAway1–13,999Griffin Port Vale 1–1 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/8340924.stm BBC Sport 7 November 2009 7 November 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091107103225/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/8340924.stm 7 November 2009 live1R17 November 2009Port ValeHome0–12,894 Stevenage Borough 0–1 Port Vale https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/8362261.stm BBC Sport 17 November 2009 19 April 2013 Note: Stevenage Borough goals come first. FA Trophy 2009–10 FA Trophy The FA Trophy First round draw was made on 23 November; with Stevenage being handed a home tie against fellow Conference Premier outfit Ebbsfleet United.Full FA Trophy first round draw https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8374685.stm BBC Sport 2009-11-23 2009-11-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20091126173115/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8374685.stm 26 November 2009 live The game was played on 12 December 2009, with Stevenage winning the game 2–0 to progress into the second round. Borough took the lead after just thirteen minutes, a Stacy Long free-kick was played short to Mitchell Cole, who in-turn squared the ball across to Chris Beardsley to side foot home. The home side doubled their lead through David Bridges late on after good work from substitute Yemi Odubade.Stevenage Borough 2–0 Ebbsfleet United, 2009-10 http://www.boroguide.co.uk/seasons/match.php?ID=1642 BoroGuide 13 July 2016 The draw for the second round of the FA Trophy was made on 14 December 2009, with Stevenage being handed another home tie, this time against Conference North side Vauxhall Motors. Stevenage won the match 6–0. First half goals from Mark Roberts and Lee Boylan gave Borough a two-goal lead going into the interval. After the break, David Bridges scored twice in quick succession, before Andy Drury hit a swerving drive from 25 yards and Stacy Long scored his first goal in Borough colours with a neat chip.Stevenage Borough 6–0 Vauxhall Motors, 2009-10 http://www.boroguide.co.uk/seasons/match.php?ID=1646 BoroGuide 13 July 2016 The victory means Stevenage face Conference South outfit Dover Athletic at Broadhall Way on 30 January. Stevenage won the match 4–1. The visitors took the lead midway through the first-half courtesy of Shaun Welford's close range effort. Shortly after, Borough equalised through Tim Sills, his first goal for the Hertfordshire side, who threw himself at Chris Beardsley's cross to restore parity. Just before half-time, Stevenage were ahead; Chris Beardsley slotting home after a mistake from Dover's Ollie Schulz. Michael Bostwick made it three just after, before substitute Yemi Odubade added a fourth; volleying home Stacy Long's cross.Stevenage Borough 4–1 Dover Athletic, 2009-10 http://www.boroguide.co.uk/seasons/match.php?ID=1648 BoroGuide 13 July 2016 On 1 February 2010, Stevenage were drawn at home to Conference North outfit Workington, with the game to be played on 20 February. Stevenage won the match 2–1; two goals from Stacy Long ensuring Borough come from a goal behind to progress into the two legged semi-final of the competition – where they faced Kidderminster Harriers. On 13 March, the first leg at Aggborough ended 5–1 to Stevenage. Borough took the lead halfway into the first half when David Bridges latched onto a Michael Bostwick cross. Kidderminster equalised shortly after through defender Gavin Caines who drove the ball home from the edge of the area. However, it was not level for long, Mitchell Cole beat his full-back for pace and squared the ball to Yemi Odubade, who bundled the ball home. It was three before the interval; Bridges scoring again, heading in a perfectly weighted Joel Byrom cross. Chris Beardsley scored a second half brace to ensure a four-goal cushion for the Hertfordshire side going into the second leg at Broadhall Way. His first came when he met an Andy Drury delivery; his initial effort cannoned off the crossbar, but he was on hand to head in the rebound. His second came when he dispossessed Martin Riley on the touchline, cut in and curled the ball into the corner of the net.Kidderminster 1–5 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/8558582.stm BBC Sport 13 March 2010 13 March 2010 The second leg took place a week later at Broadhall Way, which ended 0–0 – ultimately meaning Stevenage progressed to the final at Wembley Stadium after winning 5–1 on aggregate over the two legs.Stevenage 0–0 Kidderminster Harriers (agg 5–1) https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8567794.stm 14 July 2016 Stevenage faced Barrow in the final on 8 May 2010. Stevenage lost the match 2–1 after extra–time. Despite taking an early lead through Andy Drury's curling effort, Stevenage were faced with an uphill task after having David Bridges sent–off midway through the first half. Barrow pressed for an equaliser; and subsequently scored ten minutes from time – substitute Lee McEvilly heading the ball home unmarked in the area. Jason Walker scored the winner in extra–time with a curling strike.Barrow 2–1 Stevenage (aet) https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8633070.stm BBC Sport 8 May 2010 8 May 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100511160304/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8633070.stm 11 May 2010 live +RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorersNotes112 December 2009Ebbsfleet UnitedHome2–0890Beardsley, Bridges219 January 2010Vauxhall MotorsHome6–0678Roberts, Boylan, Bridges (2), Drury, Long330 January 2010Dover AthleticHome4–11,203Sills, Beardsley, Bostwick, Odubade420 February 2010WorkingtonHome2–11,510Long (2)Stevenage Borough 2–1 Workington, 2009-10 http://www.boroguide.co.uk/seasons/match.php?ID=1652 BoroGuide 13 July 2016 19 April 2013SF113 March 2010Kidderminster HarriersAway5–12,433Bridges (2), Odubade, Beardsley (2)SF220 March 2010Kidderminster HarriersHome0–01,622F8 May 2010BarrowNeutral1–221,223Drury Note: Stevenage Borough goals come first. League table Conference Premier STE Season statistics February 2016 Starts and goals Conference Premier FA Cup FA Trophy 1 Ashley Bayes GK ENG 4 0 0 0 0+1 0 2 Lawrie Wilson DF ENG 7+5 2 0 0 0+1 0 3 Scott Laird DF ENG 44 6 3 0 6 0 4 Eddie Odhiambo DF Tanzania 6+12 2 1+1 0 1 0 5 Jon Ashton DF ENG 33+4 3 3 0 7 0 6 Mark Albrighton DF ENG 8+7 0 0 0 0+4 0 7 Darren Murphy MF IRL 21 0 0+1 0 3 0 8 Stacy Long MF ENG 14+7 2 0 0 5 3 9 Charlie Griffin FW ENG 18+9 13 3 2 1+2 0 10 Lee Boylan FW ENG 15+8 7 0 0 1+2 1 11 Yemi Odubade FW Nigeria 25+12 14 3 0 5+2 2 13 Joel Byrom MF ENG 30+11 5 1+2 0 3+1 0 14 Mark Roberts DF ENG 40 4 3 0 6 1 16 Chris Day GK ENG 42 0 3 0 7 0 17 Tim Sills FW ENG 9+8 0 0 0 1+1 1 18 David Bridges MF ENG 24+4 3 2+1 0 7 5 19 Dino Maamria FW TUN 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 Chris Beardsley FW ENG 33+7 6 0 0 7 4 21 Mitchell Cole MF ENG 20+14 4 2+1 0 4+2 0 23 Andy Drury MF ENG 22+9 2 3 0 2+2 2 24 Michael Bostwick MF ENG 44 7 3 0 5 1 25 Ronnie Henry DF ENG 39 1 3 0 6 0 30 Peter Vincenti MF ENG 2+19 0 0+3 1 0+2 0 |- !colspan="21"|Players who left the club before the end of the season 17 Michael Brough MF WAL 6 0 0 0 0 0 |- |} Note: '+' denotes appearance as a substitute. Note: Herts Senior Cup games and statistics not included. End of Season Awards AwardPlayerSupporters Association Player of the YearScott LairdPlayers' Player of the YearMichael BostwickThe Comet Player of the YearChris Beardsley Chris Beardsley: Review of the season http://www.thecomet.net/content/comet/sport/boro/story.aspx?brand=CMTOnline&category=SportBoro&tBrand=HertsCambsOnline&tCategory=SportBoro&itemid=WEED28%20Apr%202010%2019%3A18%3A09%3A773 The Comet 28 April 2010 30 April 2010 Transfers In Pos PlayerFrom Fee DateNotes FWENG Charlie GriffinSalisbury CityFree transfer9 May 2009 FWYemi Odubade NGAOxford UnitedFree transfer14 May 2009 MFENG Joel ByromNorthwich Victoria£15,00015 May 2009 FWENG Chris BeardsleyKettering TownFree transfer27 May 2009 Striker Beardsley joins Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8070776.stm BBC Sport 27 May 2009 27 July 2009MFENG Stacy LongEbbsfleet UnitedFree transfer5 June 2009 Stevenage capture midfielder Long https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8086157.stm BBC Sport 5 June 2009 19 April 2013 FWENG Tim SillsTorquay UnitedUndisclosed15 January 2010 Stevenage sign striker Tim Sills from Torquay United https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8462049.stm BBC Sport 15 January 2010 19 April 2013 Out PosPlayer To FeeDate Notes FWENG Steve MorisonMillwall£130,00015 May 2009MFENG John MartinChelmsford CityReleased20 May 2009 Roberts is new Stevenage captain https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8062008.stm BBC Sport 21 May 2009 21 May 2009FWCalum Willock SKNCrawley TownReleased21 May 2009 Roberts is new Stevenage captain https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/8062008.stm BBC Sport 21 May 2009 21 May 2009MFENG Gary MillsMansfield TownFree transfer26 May 2009 Loans in Pos Player FromDateEnd dateNotesDFENG Danny BlanchettPeterborough United7 August 200916 September 2009 Stevenage Player: Danny Blanchett profile http://www.boroguide.co.uk/players/player.php?ID=719 BoroGuide 13 July 2016MFWAL Michael BroughTorquay United25 September 200925 October 2009 Loans out Pos Player To DateEnd dateNotesFWJerome Anderson ENGBrackley Town5 August 200924 April 2010 See also 2009–10 in English football List of Stevenage F.C. seasons References External links Stevenage Borough F.C. official website Stevenage Borough F.C. on Soccerbase https://web.archive.org/web/20090109010230/http://www.soccerbase.com/teams2.sd?teamid=646 9 January 2009 Stevenage Borough Category:Stevenage F.C. seasons