2012–13 Stevenage F.C. season

March 2015 March 2015 Stevenage 2012–13 Gary Smith(until 20 March)Mark Roberts(caretaker, until 30 Mar)Graham Westley(from 30 March) Phil Wallace League One 18th FA Cup First round League Cup Second round FL Trophy First round Lucas Akins (10) Lucas Akins (10) 4,518 (v Swindon Town, League One, 27 October 2012) 2,018 (v AFC Wimbledon, League Cup, 14 August 2012) 2011–12 2013–14 The 2012–13 season was Stevenage F.C.'s third season in the Football League, where the club competed in League One. This article shows statistics of the club's players in the season, and also lists all matches that the club played during the season. Their sixth-place finish and subsequent play-off semi-final defeat during the 2011–12 campaign means it was Stevenage's second season of playing in League One, having only spent two years as a Football League club. It was manager Gary Smith's first start to a season as Stevenage manager, having been appointed in January 2012.Stevenage appoint Gary Smith as manager http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2588007,00.html Stevenage F.C. 25 January 2012 15 May 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120128121547/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2588007%2C00.html 28 January 2012 Stevenage appoint Gary Smith as Graham Westley's successor https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16687255 BBC Sport 25 January 2012 15 May 2012 However, Smith was sacked in March 2013 following a run of 14 defeats in 18 games. Stevenage sack manager Gary Smith after 'worrying' run https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21859273 BBC Sport 20 March 2013 20 March 2013 His successor was Graham Westley, returning for his third spell in-charge of Stevenage, having previously managed the club for three years from 2003 to 2006, and then four years during his second-spell from 2008 to 2012. Graham Westley re-appointed as Stevenage manager https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21980915 BBC Sport 30 March 2013 30 March 2013 Ahead of the season, there were wholesale changes involving the playing squad. Stevenage boss Gary Smith will fight exodus of players https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18077207 BBC Sport 16 May 2012 20 March 2013 Eight players were released in May 2012, including Ronnie Henry, subsequently ending his seven-year association with the club.Seven depart as Boro build http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2775769,00.html Stevenage F.C 17 May 2012 20 March 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120523194037/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2775769%2C00.html 23 May 2012 With a number of players out of contract, further departures were revealed as Chris Beardsley, Joel Byrom, Scott Laird and John Mousinho all rejected the offer of contract extensions at Stevenage,Laird, Mousinho and Henry moving on http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2775843,00.html Stevenage F.C 17 May 2012 17 May 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120523194137/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2775843%2C00.html 23 May 2012 and all four ended up signing for Preston North End, who at the time were managed by Westley. Scott Laird reunited with old boss Graham Westley at Preston https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18226954 BBC Sport 27 May 2012 27 May 2012 Preston to sign Lee Holmes, John Mousinho and Jeffrey Monakana https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18248439 BBC Sport 29 May 2012 29 May 2012 New signings expected as Beardsley moves on http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2797941,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20210429105945/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2797941,00.html dead 29 April 2021 Stevenage F.C. 5 June 2012 5 June 2012 Three more first-team players left Stevenage before the start of the new campaign, both Michael Bostwick and Lawrie Wilson made the step up to the Championship, signing for Peterborough United and Charlton Athletic for respective undisclosed fees;Bostwick and Wilson move to Championship clubs http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2836236,00.html Stevenage F.C. 9 July 2012 20 March 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120713014210/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2836236%2C00.html 13 July 2012 while Craig Reid signed for League Two side Aldershot Town for a five-figure fee. Aldershot Town sign Craig Reid from Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18951797 BBC Sport 23 July 2012 23 July 2012 Smith's first three signings of the close season were announced at the end of May, with goalkeeper Steve Arnold joining from Wycombe Wanderers,Dunne and Arnold sign for Stevenage http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2787726,00.html Stevenage F.C. 24 May 2012 24 May 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120526125549/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2787726%2C00.html 26 May 2012 as well as midfielders James Dunne and Greg Tansey signing from Exeter City and Inverness Caledonian Thistle respectively.One in and one out at the Lamex http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2788317,00.html Stevenage F.C. 25 May 2012 25 May 2012 23 February 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250223070130/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2788317,00.html dead Five more players joined the club before the start of pre-season, and Lee Hills and Matt Ball were further additions following successful trials. Stevenage sign Lee Hills http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/lee-hills-signs-246844.aspx Stevenage F.C. 18 July 2012 18 July 2012 Boro bring in Ball http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/matt-ball-signs-251833.aspx Stevenage F.C. 19 July 2012 19 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120819003025/http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/matt-ball-signs-251833.aspx 19 August 2012 dead dmy-all In terms of transfer activity during the season, both Don Cowan and Rob Sinclair left the club on free transfers. Movements within first-team squad http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/transfer-news-iro-comminges-cowan-591930.aspx Stevenage F.C. 11 January 2013 11 January 2013 Sinclair returns to the Whites http://www.salisburycity-fc.co.uk/sinclair-returns-to-the-whites Salisbury City F.C. 31 January 2013 31 January 2013 https://archive.today/20130421102952/http://www.salisburycity-fc.co.uk/sinclair-returns-to-the-whites 21 April 2013 dead dmy-all Strikers Patrick Agyemang and Dani López were signed before the close of the summer transfer window, Stevenage add strike duo http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/stevenage-add-strike-duo-new-344451.aspx Stevenage F.C. 31 August 2012 31 August 2012 while defenders Andy Iro and Ben Chorley were acquired mid-season. Stevenage recruit defender Iro http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/transfer-andy-iro-384557.aspx Stevenage F.C. 24 September 2012 24 September 2012 Boro complete Chorley swoop http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/transfer-ben-chorley-631752.aspx Stevenage F.C. 31 January 2013 31 January 2013 Despite the squad overhaul, Stevenage began the season positively, going on an eleven-match unbeaten run, six of which victories, to open the new campaign. Stevenage 1–0 Scunthorpe https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19768920 BBC Sport 6 October 2012 6 October 2012 Following the club's 2–1 home victory over Portsmouth in late October 2012, Stevenage found themselves in second place, just a point behind the league leaders at the time. Stevenage 2–1 Portsmouth https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19958342 BBC Sport 23 October 2012 23 October 2012 Customised – October – English League One 2012–2013 : Table http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/league-one/2012-2013/table/2012-10-23 Statto.com 27 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131025224941/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/league-one/2012-2013/table/2012-10-23 25 October 2013 live dmy-all However, Stevenage were defeated heavily in three of their next four matches, conceding four goals in each of the three defeats. Stevenage FC 0–4 Swindon http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-swindon-town-h-450379.aspx Stevenage F.C. 27 October 2012 27 October 2012 Stevenage FC 1–4 Preston North End http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-preston-h-479041.aspx Stevenage F.C. 10 November 2012 10 November 2012 Sheffield United 4–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3518611&tcmuri=184916 Stevenage F.C. 17 November 2012 17 November 2012 Sitting in fifth position at the start of December, Customised – English League One 2012–2013 : Table http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/league-one/2012-2013/table/2012-12-08 Statto.com 27 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20121215020624/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/league-one/2012-2013/table/2012-12-08 15 December 2012 live dmy-all Stevenage would go on to win just five league matches out of the remaining 25, Stevenage results/matches – 2012/2013 http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=2499&teamTabs=results Soccerbase 27 April 2013 although did secure notable victories over promotion-chasing Brentford and Sheffield United. Stevenage 1–0 Brentford https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21583987 BBC Sport 5 March 2013 5 March 2013 Stevenage 4–0 Sheffield Utd https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21724456 BBC Sport 16 March 2013 16 March 2013 A run of 14 defeats in 18 matches ultimately resulted in Smith's sacking on 20 March 2013, ". Captain Mark Roberts briefly took caretaker charge, Smith leaves Stevenage http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/club-statement-gary-smith-725546.aspx Stevenage F.C. 20 March 2013 20 March 2013 before it was announced that Westley would be returning for a third spell in-charge of the club, joining on 30 March. The club ended the season in 18th position in League One, with 54 points. English League One 2012–2013 : Table http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/league-one/2012-2013/table Statto.com 27 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20120925045739/http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/league-one/2012-2013/table 25 September 2012 live dmy-all Stevenage also competed in three cup competitions during the season. The club opened the season by beating AFC Wimbledon in the League Cup, and as a result won a League Cup fixture for the first time in their history. Stevenage 3–1 AFC Wimbledon https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19159762 BBC Sport 14 August 2012 14 August 2012 Stevenage FC 3–1 AFC Wimbledon http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/afc-wimbledon-h-report-312236.aspx Stevenage F.C. 14 August 2012 14 August 2012 They lost to Premier League side Southampton at Broadhall Way in the Second Round. Stevenage 1–4 Southampton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19340365 BBC Sport 28 August 2012 28 August 2012 The club fell at the first hurdle in both the Football League Trophy and FA Cup, losing 3–2 away to League Two opposition in both competitions; firstly to Dagenham & Redbridge in the Football League Trophy, Dag & Red 3–2 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19394529 BBC Sport 4 September 2012 4 September 2012 before losing to Rotherham United in the FA Cup. Rotherham 3–2 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20107534 BBC Sport 3 November 2012 3 November 2012 Winger Lucas Akins, who had joined the club in August 2012 for an undisclosed fee, was the club's top goalscorer for the season with ten goals, all of which came in the league. Stevenage player appearances 2012/2013 http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=2499&teamTabs=stats&season_id=142 Soccerbase 27 April 2013 Akins also played in all 46 of Stevenage's league matches during the campaign, the only Stevenage player to remain ever-present during the league season. Another pre-season signing, James Dunne, won the Player of the Year award, as well as being voted Players' Player of the Year, for the season. S.A. Player of the Year 2012/13 http://www.sfcsa.co.uk/home/2013/05/06/s-a-player-of-the-year-201213/1423 Stevenage F.C. Supporters' Association 6 May 2013 17 May 2013 Squad details Last updated on 27 April 2013. The squad at the end of the season. Teams – Stevenage https://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=2499 Soccerbase 27 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20110116093847/http://www.soccerbase.com/teams2.sd?teamid=2499 16 January 2011 live dmy-all Players information No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth (age) Signed from Notes Goalkeepers 1 Steve Arnold England GK 1989 8 22 y Wycombe Wanderers 16 Chris Day England GK 1975 7 28 y Millwall SFC Profile – Chris Day http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~11654,00.html Stevenage F.C. 15 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120527134756/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~11654,00.html 27 May 2012 dead dmy-all Defenders 2 David Gray Scotland RB 1988 5 4 y Preston North EndStevenage recruit defender David Gray http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2811877,00.html Stevenage F.C. 14 June 2012 14 June 2012 9 December 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241209171743/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2811877%2C00.html dead 3 Lee Hills England LB 1990 4 3 y Crystal Palace 4 Darius Charles England LB 1987 12 10 y Ebbsfleet United SFC Profile – Darius Charles http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~31695,00.html Stevenage F.C. 15 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20111220120827/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~31695,00.html 20 December 2011 dead dmy-all 5 Jon Ashton England CB 1982 10 4 y Grays Athletic SFC Profile – Jon Ashton http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~9840,00.html Stevenage F.C. 15 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120527134813/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~9840,00.html 27 May 2012 dead dmy-all 14 Mark Roberts (c) England CB 1983 10 16 y Northwich Victoria SFC Profile – Mark Roberts http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~23824,00.html Stevenage F.C. 15 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120527134833/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10839~23824,00.html 27 May 2012 dead dmy-all 21 Andy Iro England CB 1984 11 26 y Toronto 22 Miguel Comminges Guadeloupe RB 1982 03 16 y Colorado Rapids Squad list confirmation http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/squad-list-confirmation-366679.aspx Stevenage F.C. 14 September 2012 14 September 2012 29 Bondz N'Gala England CB 1989 9 13 y Yeovil Town N'Gala recruited to Boro's backline http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2832223,00.html Stevenage F.C. 4 July 2012 4 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120707010048/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2832223%2C00.html 7 July 2012 dead dmy-all 33 Ben Chorley England CB 1982 9 30 y Leyton Orient 35 Max Ehmer Germany LB 1992 2 3 y Queens Park Rangers (loan) Ehmer in on loan http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/transfer-max-ehmer-loan-738370.aspx Stevenage F.C. 28 March 2013 28 March 2013 36 Alex Smith England CB 1991 10 31 y Fulham (loan) Midfielders 6 Greg Tansey England CM 1988 11 21 y Inverness Caledonian Thistle 7 Anthony Grant England CM 1987 6 4 y Southend United Boro seal Anthony Grant deal http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2810799,00.html Stevenage F.C. 13 June 2012 13 June 2012 23 February 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250223025227/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2810799,00.html dead 8 James Dunne England CM 1989 9 18 y Exeter City 10 Filipe Morais Portugal RM 1985 11 21 y Oldham Athletic Filipe Morais joins Stevenage http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2834274,00.html Stevenage F.C. 6 July 2012 6 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120708235236/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2834274%2C00.html 8 July 2012 dead dmy-all 15 Luke Freeman England LM 1992 3 22 y Arsenal Stevenage complete signing of Luke Freeman http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2572165,00.html Stevenage F.C. 10 January 2012 15 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120113102852/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2572165,00.html 13 January 2012 dead dmy-all 18 Gavin Mahon England CM 1977 1 2 y Notts County (loan) Gavin the Mahon for the job http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/transfer-gavin-mahon-loan-671228.aspx Stevenage F.C. 22 February 2013 22 February 2013 17 Matt Ball Northern Ireland LM 1993 3 26 y Norwich City 28 Joseph N'Guessan England RM 1995 7 15 y N/A 32 Robin Shroot Northern Ireland RM 1988 3 26 y Birmingham CityStevenage sign Robin Shroot http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2402044,00.html Stevenage F.C. 26 July 2011 15 May 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120609121133/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2402044%2C00.html 9 June 2012 Forwards 9 Marcus Haber Canada FW 1989 1 11 y St Johnstone Boro bring in Canadian Striker http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2833560,00.html Stevenage F.C. 5 July 2012 5 July 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120709055627/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10839~2833560%2C00.html 9 July 2012 11 Lucas Akins England FW 1989 2 25 y Tranmere Rovers Boro swoop for Tranmere star http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/lucas-akins-signs-289173.aspx Stevenage F.C. 2 August 2012 2 August 2012 23 Dani López Spain FW 1985 10 25 y CD Badajoz 30 Sam Hoskins England FW 1993 2 4 y Southampton (loan) Hoskins joins on loan http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/transfer-sam-hoskins-575201.aspx Stevenage F.C. 3 January 2013 3 January 2013 34 Roarie Deacon England FW 1991 10 12 y Sunderland Management Manager: Graham Westley Backroom staff http://www.stevenagefc.com/team/backroom-staff/ Stevenage F.C. 30 March 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130516100042/http://www.stevenagefc.com/team/backroom-staff/ 16 May 2013 dead dmy-all Assistant manager: Dino Maamria Fitness coach: Neil Withington Physiotherapists: Paul Dando Match results Legend WinDrawLoss Pre-season In May 2012, Stevenage announced that their pre–season campaign would consist of eight friendlies to open the 2012–13 season. Arsenal XI booked into pre-season schedule http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2794080,00.html Stevenage F.C. 31 May 2012 31 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120604024313/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2794080,00.html 4 June 2012 dead A home fixture against Championship side Peterborough United was later added to the list of friendlies. Stevenage friendly added to schedule http://www.theposh.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10427~2808112,00.html Peterborough United F.C. 11 June 2012 11 June 2012 In early July, the club announced that Stevenage would be travelling to Dublin to play two further pre-season friendlies, against St James's Gate and UCD respectively. Pre-Season Dublin Trip Planned http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2833979,00.html Stevenage F.C. 6 July 2012 6 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120709055632/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2833979,00.html 9 July 2012 dead It was also revealed that due to the first-team's pre-season tour to Dublin, the club would instead be sending a Stevenage XI side, composed of trialists and youth players, to the arranged fixture against Hitchin Town on 24 July. Fixtures List http://www.stevenagefc.com/fixtures-results/fixtures-list/ Stevenage F.C. 27 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120723010112/http://www.stevenagefc.com/fixtures-results/fixtures-list/ 23 July 2012 dead Similarly, Stevenage sent a Stevenage XI side to play Colney Heath on 31 July, as opposed to the first-team as first announced. Stevenage XI defeat Colney Heath http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/colney-heath-report-284978.aspx Stevenage F.C. 31 July 2012 31 July 2012 The last of Stevenage's pre-arranged friendlies, against Barnet, scheduled to be played on 10 August, was also cancelled due to the 2012 Summer Olympics. Barnet game called off http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/barnet-game-called-off-279005.aspx Stevenage F.C. 30 July 2012 30 July 2012 Instead, it was announced that Stevenage would play Queens Park Rangers in a "behind closed doors" friendly on the same day. Smith: I was bitterly disappointed to see Bostwick leave http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/smith_i_was_bitterly_disappointed_to_see_bostwick_leave_1_1468657 The Comet 2 August 2012 3 August 2012August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Stevenage's first pre-season fixture was an away trip to Conference South side Boreham Wood on 14 July, with the game ending in a 1–1 draw. Boreham Wood 1–1 Stevenage http://www.borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk/2012/07/boreham-wood-1-1-stevenage/ Boreham Wood F.C. 14 July 2012 14 July 2012 Stevenage fielded two entirely different teams in each half, playing a mixture of first-team players and trialists. The home side took the lead on the half hour mark when Inih Effiong cut in from the left wing before firing into the bottom left hand corner of the goal. Shortly after the interval, summer signing Marcus Haber headed in a Filipe Morais corner to restore parity, with the game ultimately finishing at one goal apiece. Smith: These games are for fitness http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/boreham-wood-reaction-237543.aspx Stevenage F.C. 14 July 2012 14 July 2012 The club's next pre-season fixture took place four days later, on 18 July, as Stevenage welcomed Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur to Broadhall Way. Tottenham won the match 2–0, courtesy of second-half goals from new signing Gylfi Sigurðsson and youngster Iago Falqué. Similarly to the match against Boreham Wood, Stevenage fielded two different teams in each half, with the second-half team featuring a number of trialists. Stevenage 0–2 Tottenham http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/spurs-report-247864.aspx Stevenage F.C. 18 July 2012 18 July 2012 Gylfi Sigurdsson scores on debut as Tottenham beat Stevenage https://www.theguardian.com/football/2012/jul/18/gylfi-sigurdsson-scores-tottenham-debut?newsfeed=true The Guardian 18 July 2012 18 July 2012 The club then embarked on their pre-season tour of Dublin, arriving on 20 July and playing their first match a day later — beating St James's Gate 7–0, courtesy of four goals from midfielder Robin Shroot, a brace from Michael Thalassitis, and a free-kick from Greg Tansey. Stevenage 7–0 St James's Gate http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/st-james-gate-match-report-257999.aspx Stevenage F.C. 21 July 2012 21 July 2012 The second, and final, game of the tour took place three days later, on 24 July, with Stevenage beating UCD 4–3 at the UCD Bowl. Marcus Haber opened the scoring when he headed in Filipe Morais' cross. The hosts replied by scoring goals either side of the interval, before Stevenage equalised through Robin Shroot. UCD replied instantly when Daniel Ledwith's left wing free-kick evaded everyone, before Shroot scored his second of the game with fifteen minutes remaining with an individual effort. Greg Tansey scored what proved to be the winner with a curling free-kick five minutes from time to ensure Stevenage won both of their games in Dublin. UCD 3–4 Stevenage http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/ucd-report-264625.aspx Stevenage F.C. 24 July 2012 24 July 2012 UCD 3–4 Stevenage FC – Live Updates http://extratime.ie/fixtures/detail/18417/1/ ExtraTime 24 July 2012 24 July 2012 The team returned to England a day after their victory over UCD, and, at the end of the week, hosted an Arsenal XI side. The game ended goalless in front of a crowd of 1,068, with Arsenal's Serge Gnarby having the best effort of the game, seeing his shot rebound off the crossbar. Stevenage 0–0 Arsenal XI http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/arsenal-xi-report-275858.aspx Stevenage F.C. 28 July 2012 28 July 2012 Stevenage then lost 4–2 away to Bishop's Stortford, fielding a mixture of first-team players, trialists and members of the youth team, with Filipe Morais and Robin Shroot scoring for the away side. Bishop's Stortford 4–2 Stevenage http://www.bsfc.co.uk/team/first-team/match-reports/ Bishop's Stortford F.C. 1 August 2012 3 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20101029220940/http://www.bsfc.co.uk/team/first-team/match-reports/ 29 October 2010 dead dmy-all Three days later, on 4 August, the team drew 1–1 with Championship side Peterborough United. Greg Tansey scored Stevenage's goal, before Lee Tomlin equalised late-on. Stevenage 1–1 Peterborough http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/peterborough-match-report-292115.aspx?pageView=full#anchored Stevenage F.C. 4 August 2012 4 August 2012 A 2–1 win over St Albans City at Clarence Park followed, both of Stevenage's goals coming from Robin Shroot. Victory in Boro's final friendly http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/st-albans-a-report-301048.aspx Stevenage F.C. 9 August 2012 9 August 2012 The club's final friendly, a "behind closed doors" match against Queens Park Rangers in Harlington, ended 2–2, with Stevenage coming from two goals down to draw, courtesy of second-half goals from Luke Freeman and Robin Shroot — Shroot's tenth goal of pre-season. Stevenage stalemate http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/100812-stevenage-stalemate-304989.aspx?pageView=full#anchored Queens Park Rangers F.C. 10 August 2012 10 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304092731/http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/100812-stevenage-stalemate-304989.aspx?pageView=full#anchored 4 March 2016 dead +GameDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorersNotes114 July 2012Boreham WoodAway1–1310Haber218 July 2012Tottenham HotspurHome0–25,109321 July 2012St James's GateAway7–0—Shroot (4), Thalassitis (2), Tansey424 July 2012UCDAway4–3150Haber, Shroot (2), Tansey528 July 2012Arsenal XIHome0–01,06861 August 2012Bishop's StortfordAway2–4277Morais, Shroot74 August 2012Peterborough UnitedHome1–11,072Tansey88 August 2012St Albans CityAway2–1475Shroot (2)910 August 2012Queens Park RangersNeutral2–2—Freeman, Shroot Note: Stevenage goals come first. League One 2012–13 Football League One The 2012–13 League One fixtures were released on 18 June 2012, with Stevenage opening their league campaign at home to Carlisle United on 18 August 2012. Boro kick off campaign at the Lamex! http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2814889,00.html Stevenage F.C. 18 June 2012 18 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120622180326/http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2814889,00.html 22 June 2012 dead League One fixtures https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18483308 BBC Sport 18 June 2012 18 June 2012 The game ended 1–1, meaning Stevenage had drawn their opening league fixture for a fourth consecutive season. Stevenage FC 1–1 Carlisle United http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/carlisle-united-h-report-319690.aspx Stevenage F.C. 18 August 2012 18 August 2012 Carlisle took the lead with just twenty minutes remaining, substitute Danny Cadamarteri neatly setting Matty Robson free down the left wing, who drove the ball across goal and into the bottom corner of the net. The home side equalised two minutes before time, substitute Lucas Akins' shot was dropped by goalkeeper Adam Collin, and another substitute, Robin Shroot, was there to tap the ball in from close range. Three days later, on 21 August, Stevenage faced Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road, in the club's first away game of the campaign. The game ended 1–0 in Stevenage's favour, their first win of the league season, with Lucas Akins scoring his first goal for the club mid-way through the first half after the home side had failed to clear Luke Freeman's free-kick. Leyton Orient 0–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3517744 Stevenage F.C. 21 August 2012 21 August 2012 The team then travelled to Oldham Athletic four days later, on 25 August, and secured a second straight 1–0 away win. The only goal of the game was scored in the first-half, from the penalty spot, by Lucas Akins after Marcus Haber had been fouled by Oldham goalkeeper Alex Cisak. Oldham Athletic 0–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/oldham-athletic-a-report-336735.aspx Stevenage F.C. 28 August 2012 28 August 2012 The club started September with a 1–1 draw against Shrewsbury Town at Broadhall Way. The away side took the lead after just five minutes; Chris Day spilled Marc Richards' free-kick, and Paul Parry was there to prod the ball into the goal on the rebound. Stevenage equalised twenty minutes later when Darius Charles ran from his own half before striking a curling shot from 25-yards that beat Chris Weale in the Shrewsbury goal. Stevenage FC 1–1 Shrewsbury Town http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/shrewsbury-h-report-352579.aspx Stevenage F.C. 1 September 2012 1 September 2012 A 2–1 away victory against recently relegated Coventry City followed on 9 September, with the game being televised live on Sky Sports. Coventry took the lead after eleven minutes when loanee David McGoldrick turned on the edge of the area, before striking a curling effort into the top corner of the goal. Stevenage equalised ten minutes later when a counterattack culminated with a Luke Freeman shot being parried into the path of an onrushing Robin Shroot, who swept the ball home from just inside the area. The comeback was completed with twenty minutes remaining, substitute Marcus Haber heading in Darius Charles' flick on from a Freeman corner. Coventry City 1–2 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-coventry-a-360433.aspx Stevenage F.C. 9 September 2012 9 September 2012 Six days later, Stevenage faced newly promoted Crewe Alexandra at Broadhall Way. Crewe started brightly and opened the scoring after just six minutes. A Gregor Robertson free-kick was blocked, but found its way to Max Clayton on the left wing, who rifled the ball across goal where A-Jay Leitch-Smith was on hand to connect from close range. Leitch-Smith doubled Crewe's advantage almost instantly, running on to a neat Chuks Aneke pass before finishing calmly with a low driven shot. Luke Freeman halved Stevenage's deficit midway through the first-half when he unleashed a shot from 25-yards, following good work from Patrick Agyemang and Lucas Akins, which left Crewe goalkeeper Alan Martin rooted to the spot. Former Stevenage loanee, Aneke, was sent-off for Crewe in the second half for a two-footed tackle on Anthony Grant. The home side made their numerical advantage count when substitute Robin Shroot scored with a neat turn and finish with ten minutes remaining. Stevenage FC 2–2 Crewe Alexandra http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-crewe-h-368778.aspx Stevenage F.C. 15 September 2012 15 September 2012 A 3–1 home victory over Walsall followed on 18 September. Robin Shroot had given Stevenage a first-half lead with a tidy finish from outside the area, before Walsall's George Bowerman equalised on the hour mark. The home side restored their lead through Greg Tansey, who scored with a driven shot from 30-yards, his first goal for the club. Lucas Akins sealed the victory late-on, when he steered in Tansey's cross at the back post. Stevenage FC 3–1 Walsall http://www.stevenagefc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3518009 Stevenage F.C. 18 September 2012 18 September 2012 A week later, on 22 September, Stevenage drew 1–1 at Doncaster Rovers. Loan signing Oliver Risser headed Stevenage into the lead, before Doncaster's Chris Brown levelled in the second-half. Doncaster Rovers 1–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3518051 Stevenage F.C. 22 September 2012 22 September 2012 The month ended with a 2–2 against Bury at Broadhall Way. The visitors, under the new management of Kevin Blackwell, opened the scoring through Tom Hopper's looping header. After the interval, Stevenage scored twice within the space of two minutes to turn the game on its head. Marcus Haber headed in Luke Freeman's corner to restore parity, before Greg Tansey scored a curling long-range strike. Bury equalised through second-half substitute Mark Cullen, to ensure a share of the spoils. Stevenage FC 2–2 Bury http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-bury-h-397460.aspx Stevenage F.C. 29 September 2012 29 September 2012 Stevenage travelled to second placed Notts County to begin October, securing a 2–1 victory at Meadow Lane. The hosts missed a penalty at the start of the second-half, with Jeff Hughes' spot-kick hitting the post. They were awarded another penalty twenty minutes later; this time Jamal Campbell-Ryce stepped up and duly converted from twelve yards. Stevenage levelled with just seven minutes remaining, Lucas Akins scoring from the penalty spot after Alan Sheehan handled Marcus Haber's goal-bound effort, with Sheehan receiving a straight red card for the offence. Substitute Robin Shroot scored in injury-time to give Stevenage the win, latching onto Haber's lofted through-pass to finish calmly. Notts County 1–2 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-county-a-405374.aspx Stevenage F.C. 2 October 2012 2 October 2012 Stevenage then secured a 1–0 home victory over Scunthorpe United four days later. The only goal of the game came courtesy of Greg Tansey's curling free-kick fifteen minutes from time, enough to earn the hosts their second successive win. Stevenage FC 1–0 Scunthorpe United http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-scunthorpe-h-411675.aspx Stevenage F.C. 6 October 2012 6 October 2012 The club's unbeaten start to the league season was ended a week later, as they fell to 1–0 defeat away to Colchester United. Stevenage had Anthony Grant sent-off early in the second half for two bookable offences, before Colchester's Sanchez Watt scored the deciding goal with a drilled finish two minutes later. Colchester United 1–0 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-colchester-a-424608.aspx Stevenage F.C. 13 October 2012 13 October 2012 Stevenage recovered from their first defeat of the season by inflicting the first home defeat of the season on MK Dons a week later, with a first-half Lucas Akins strike settling the game and ensuring a 1–0 away victory. MK Dons 0–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-mk-dons-a-435734.aspx Stevenage F.C. 20 October 2012 20 October 2012 Three days later, on 23 October, Stevenage beat Portsmouth at Broadhall Way, winning 2–1. Midfielder Filipe Morais scored his first goal for the club after fifteen minutes, heading in a Lucas Akins cross. The visitors equalised early on in the second-half when Jon Harley found space on the edge of the area and fired in a left-footed shot from 20 yards. Stevenage responded almost instantly when a Morais cross evaded everyone and found its way into the net. Stevenage FC 2–1 Portsmouth http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-portsmouth-h-443526.aspx Stevenage F.C. 23 October 2012 23 October 2012 Just four days later, Stevenage's unbeaten home record was ended courtesy of a 4–0 loss to Swindon Town. Swindon were three goals to the good before the interval, thanks to goals from Raffaele De Vita, Matt Ritchie, and Miles Storey, with the away side also missing a penalty. Swindon substitute Adam Rooney added a fourth on the hour mark. Following the heavy home loss to Swindon, Stevenage returned to league action on 6 November, travelling to Huish Park to face Yeovil Town — with Stevenage winning the match by a 3–1 scoreline. The visitors opened the scoring after just two minutes; Felipe Morais turning in Greg Tansey's cross at the back post. Yeovil responded instantly through Paddy Madden's scissor kick. Shortly after the interval, Lucas Akins was on hand to turn in substitute Marcus Haber's low cross, before James Dunne's deflected effort doubled Stevenage's advantage and put the game beyond doubt. Yeovil Town 1–3 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/index.aspx?aspxerrorpath=/news/article/report-yeovil-town-a-471138.aspx Stevenage F.C. 6 November 2012 6 November 2012 Four days later, Stevenage suffered their second consecutive heavy home defeat, this time losing 4–1 to Preston North End. The away side scored early on through Stuart Beavon's powerful strike, before Stevenage's Greg Tansey briefly restored parity with a curling effort from the edge of the area. Preston regained the lead through Jack King following good work from Jeffrey Monakana ten minutes before half-time. Two second-half long-range strikes from Monakana and Nicky Wroe respectively gave Preston a comfortable win. Another defeat followed a week later, losing 4–1 away to Sheffield United. The home side took the lead on the twenty-minute mark, defender Neill Collins heading home unmarked from Ryan Flynn's centre. Stevenage equalised just before half-time, captain Mark Roberts scoring with a header from Filipe Morais' corner. The parity was short-lived, however, as Shaun Miller netted twice after the interval, before Chris Porter added a fourth late-on to ensure a routine victory. Stevenage then travelled to Bournemouth three days later, securing a 1–1 draw. The visitors took the lead mid-way through the first-half when Marcus Haber found space down the right wing, before laying the ball onto Greg Tansey, who found the net from just outside the area. Bournemouth equalised with fifteen minutes remaining, substitute Matt Tubbs heading in Lewis Grabban's cross at the back post. Bournemouth 1–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3518648&tcmuri=184917 Stevenage F.C. 20 November 2012 20 November 2012 Another 1–1 scoreline followed when Stevenage took on league leaders Tranmere Rovers at Broadhall Way on 24 November. The game came to life with just ten minutes left; Tranmere striker Jake Cassidy found space in the area, and headed in Adam McGurk's cross unmarked. Stevenage then hit the post late-on through Robin Shroot, before equalising deep into stoppage time when Greg Tansey picked up Mark Roberts' pass and curled a looping shot over Owain Fôn Williams in the Tranmere goal. The goal was Tansey's third in four games. Stevenage FC 1–1 Tranmere http://www.stevenagefc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3518703&tcmuri=184918 Stevenage F.C. 24 November 2012 24 November 2012 After a two-week break, Stevenage opened December with a 2–0 away victory against bottom-of-the-table Hartlepool United. Marcus Haber scored his third goal of the season when he reacted quickest after his initial header had rebounded off the post, giving Stevenage the lead after twenty minutes. The away side doubled their advantage on the hour mark. Hartlepool's Jordan Richards was adjudged to have handled the ball in the area, and Lucas Akins scored the resultant spot-kick. Hartlepool 0–2 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-hartlepool-a-532607.aspx?pageView=full#anchored Stevenage F.C. 8 December 2012 8 December 2012 A 2–1 home loss to Crawley Town followed a week later, on 15 December. The match was the first home game for Stevenage since Mitchell Cole's passing, and the occasion was marked with numerous tributes to the former Stevenage player. The home side looked on course to take the three points when Robin Shroot neatly tucked the ball home from close range following David Gray's centre. However, Crawley netted twice within the space of four second-half minutes to secure their first league win in seven games. Stevenage FC 1–2 Crawley Town http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/reaction-shroot-on-crawley-h-548396.aspx Stevenage F.C. 15 December 2012 15 December 2012 The club's game against Brentford, scheduled to be played at Griffin Park on 22 December, was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Brentford game off http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/brentford-game-off-556928.aspx Stevenage F.C. 22 December 2012 22 December 2012 Stevenage returned to action on Boxing Day following an eleven-day break, losing 3–1 at home to in-form Coventry City. A first-half Lucas Akins penalty had given the hosts the lead, only for Coventry to score three times in the final ten minutes to secure all three points. Stevenage FC 1–3 Coventry City http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-coventry-h-560706.aspx Stevenage F.C. 26 December 2012 26 December 2012 Stevenage's last scheduled game of 2012, a home game against Notts County on 29 December, was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The club had held a 9am pitch inspection on the day of the game, and deemed the surface unplayable due to heavy rainfall during the days leading up to the match. Notts County game postponed http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/notts-county-game-postponed-565828.aspx Stevenage F.C. 29 December 2012 29 December 2012 Stevenage P–P Notts County https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20823001 BBC Sport 29 December 2012 29 December 2012 The new year began with a 1–0 defeat by Walsall at the Bescot Stadium on 1 January. A long-range Jamie Paterson strike with three minutes remaining was enough to settle the game. Walsall 1–0 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-walsall-a-571517.aspx Stevenage F.C. 1 January 2013 1 January 2013 Four days later, Stevenage travelled to Crewe looking for their first win in a month. The game ended 2–1 to Stevenage, coming back from a first-half deficit to take all three points. Former Stevenage loanee, Chuks Aneke, had given Crewe the lead with a calm side-footed effort mid-way through the first period. Stevenage replied twice within the space of five second-half minutes; first Lucas Akins tapped in Anthony Grant's centre, before Akins' flick-on gave Marcus Haber room to run and slide the ball through Steve Phillips' legs in the Crewe goal. Crewe 1–2 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3519185 Stevenage F.C. 5 January 2013 5 January 2013 A week later, on 12 January, Stevenage's bad home form continued when they lost 2–1 to promotion chasing Doncaster Rovers. Stevenage 1–2 Doncaster Rovers http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-doncaster-h-594375.aspx Stevenage F.C. 12 January 2013 12 January 2013 Doncaster, without a manager at the time of the game due to Dean Saunders leaving for Wolverhampton Wanderers, scored twice late-on to secure victory after Stevenage had led through James Dunne's powerful half-volley. The defeat meant that Stevenage were without a home win in six league matches. Stevenage's scheduled away game against Bury on 19 January was postponed as a result of heavy snowfall in the days leading up to the fixture. The Gigg Lane pitch failed an 11:30am inspection a day before the match was due to be played. Snow and ice forces Bury postponement http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/bury-game-postponed-606389.aspx Stevenage F.C. 18 January 2013 18 January 2013 No surprise – Game off http://www.buryfc.co.uk/news/article/no-surprise-game-off-606331.aspx Bury F.C. 18 January 2013 18 January 2013 After a three-week period without first-team football, Stevenage returned to action with a home game against Leyton Orient on 2 February. The game ended 1–0 to the visitors, with an early Dean Cox goal separating the two teams. New signing Ben Chorley made his debut during the match, having signed from Orient just two days earlier. Stevenage FC 0–1 Leyton Orient http://www.stevenagefc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3519451 Stevenage F.C. 2 February 2013 2 February 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305110831/http://www.stevenagefc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3519451 5 March 2016 dead dmy-all Three days later, on 5 February, Stevenage secured their first home win since October, beating Notts County 2–0 at Broadhall Way. Loanee Sam Hoskins gave Stevenage the lead inside the first minute, finishing calmly after Filipe Morais' shot had deflected into his path. Substitute Marcus Haber headed in a Morais cross in the final minute to give Stevenage a two-goal cushion. Stevenage FC 2–0 Notts County http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-notts-county-h-640938.aspx Stevenage F.C. 5 February 2013 5 February 2013 The team then made the long journey north to face Carlisle United on 9 February, losing the match 2–1. Carlisle were two goals to the good within the first fourteen minutes. Striker Rory Loy gave the hosts the lead, before Lee Miller doubled their advantage from the penalty spot, with goalkeeper Steve Arnold receiving a red card for a foul on Loy that resulted in the penalty. Marcus Haber scored his second goal in as many games to reduce the deficit, but Carlisle held on for the win. Carlisle United 2–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3519501 Stevenage F.C. 9 February 2013 9 February 2013 https://archive.today/20130411211526/http://www.stevenagefc.com/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3519501 11 April 2013 dead dmy-all Stevenage then faced their second away game in three days, travelling to Griffin Park to face promoting-chasing Brentford. The hosts secured a comfortable 2–0 victory, thanks to long-range strikes from Tom Adeyemi and Marcello Trotta. Brentford 2–0 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-brentford-a-653867.aspx Stevenage F.C. 12 February 2013 12 February 2013 A third straight defeat followed a week later, with Stevenage losing 2–1 at home to Oldham Athletic. The home side had taken a one-goal lead into the interval, courtesy of James Dunne's neat finish from the edge of the area. However, Oldham fought back with second-half goals from Dean Furman and James Tarkowski, taking all three points and inflicting Stevenage's eighth defeat in ten matches. Stevenage FC 1–2 Oldham Athletic http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-oldham-h-666996.aspx Stevenage F.C. 19 February 2013 19 February 2013 Another defeat followed four days later, on 23 February, this time a 2–1 loss to Shrewsbury Town at New Meadow. Similarly to their previous match against Oldham, James Dunne gave Stevenage the lead in the first-half. Shrewsbury equalised on the half hour mark, before scoring late-on to secure all three points. Shrewsbury Town 2–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-shrewsbury-a-675958.aspx Stevenage F.C. 23 February 2013 23 February 2013 Stevenage then lost 1–0 to Scunthorpe United three days later, with a second-half Mark Duffy strike settling the match. The result was Stevenage's tenth defeat in twelve matches, leaving them just eight points above the relegation places. Scunthorpe 1–0 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-shrewsbury-a-675958.aspx Stevenage F.C. 26 February 2013 26 February 2013 March began with a sixth straight defeat, with the club losing 2–0 at home to Colchester United. Two second-half Jabo Ibehre goals proved to be the difference. Stevenage FC 0–2 Colchester United http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-colchester-h-690186.aspx Stevenage F.C. 2 March 2013 2 March 2013 Just three days later, on 5 March, Stevenage ended their run of defeats by beating high-flying Brentford 1–0 at Broadhall Way. Having dominated the match for large spells, the home side took the lead with fifteen minutes left when Marcus Haber dinked the ball over Simon Moore in the Brentford goal. Stevenage FC 1–0 Brentford http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-brentford-h-696457.aspx Stevenage F.C. 5 March 2013 5 March 2013 Stevenage then lost 2–0 away to Preston North End on 9 March, with goals from Lee Holmes and Will Hayhurst in the opening fifteen minutes settling the match. Preston North End 2–0 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-preston-a-702718.aspx Stevenage F.C. 9 March 2013 9 March 2013 Another defeat followed three days later, with the club losing 1–0 at home to Bournemouth. A first-half Brett Pitman penalty was the only goal of the game, as Darius Charles was sent-off late-on for a second bookable offence. Stevenage FC 0–1 Bournemouth http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-preston-a-702718.aspx Stevenage F.C. 12 March 2013 12 March 2013 Stevenage's next match, played four days later, was a 4–0 home victory over second-placed Sheffield United. Returning from a loan spell at Barnet, striker Dani López made his first start for the club; opening the scoring just before half-time after turning Neill Collins inside the area and beating George Long in the Sheffield United goal. He then added a second shortly after the interval when he neatly converted a chipped through ball by Gavin Mahon. López scored his hat-trick just after the hour mark when Anthony Grant broke free and played a through ball to the Spanish forward, who then unleashed an unstoppable shot from just inside the area. Lucas Akins added Stevenage's fourth goal of the match with twenty minutes to go when he cut inside and beat Long with a low curling shot. Stevenage FC 4–0 Sheffield United http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-sheff-utd-h-718066.aspx Stevenage F.C. 16 March 2013 16 March 2013 Just three days after the club's impressive win over Sheffield United, Stevenage lost 2–0 to bottom-placed Bury at Gigg Lane. Goals from Craig Jones and Jonson Clarke-Harris, both of which coming within the final ten minutes of the match, proved to be the difference. Stevenage goalkeeper Steve Arnold also saved a first-half Steven Schumacher penalty. Bury 2–0 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-bury-a-724491.aspx Stevenage F.C. 19 March 2013 19 March 2013 A day after the defeat by Bury, on 20 March, Stevenage announced that manager Gary Smith had been sacked following a run of 14 defeats in 18 games. Stevenage captain Mark Roberts was placed in caretaker charge while the club searched for a new manager, but could not prevent a 3–1 defeat by Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park on 24 March, a game that was televised live on Sky Sports. Tranmere went ahead after ten minutes when Zoumana Bakayoko tapped in from close range, before Stevenage equalised almost instantly courtesy of a curling Luke Freeman free-kick. Just three minutes later, on the fifteen-minute mark, Tranmere had regained their lead; Stevenage failed to clear a Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro shot and the ball fell to defender Ben Gibson, whose shot went in following a deflection off David Gray. Bakayoko then doubled his goal tally and Tranmere's advantage shortly before the interval when he tucked away Paul Black's through pass. Tranmere Rovers 3–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-tranmere-a-731736.aspx Stevenage F.C. 24 March 2013 24 March 2013 Five days later, Roberts took charge of the side for their trip to Broadfield Stadium to face Crawley Town. Full back Miguel Comminges was sent-off for two bookable offences after just half an hour. Despite being a man light, Stevenage took the lead just before the interval when David Gray headed on Luke Freeman's free-kick, and Roberts was on hand to head the ball into the goal from six yards. Crawley equalised ten minutes into the second-half after Matt Sparrow tucked the ball into the bottom corner of the goal. Both sides had chances to take all three points, but the game ended 1–1. Crawley Town 1–1 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-crawley-a-741634.aspx Stevenage F.C. 29 March 2013 29 March 2013 A day after the draw to Crawley, on 30 March, Stevenage announced that Graham Westley had been re-appointed as the club's new manager, his third spell in-charge of the Hertfordshire side. Graham Westley returns http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/graham-westley-returns-742181.aspx Stevenage F.C. 30 March 2013 30 March 2013 Westley's first game back as manager was a 1–0 home victory over Hartlepool United on 1 April. In what was a tight match, loan signing Max Ehmer scored the decisive goal with fifteen minutes remaining; latching onto Filipe Morais' blocked shot before scoring with a first-time finish, ensuring a winning start for Westley. Stevenage FC 1–0 Hartlepool United http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-hartlepool-h-746346.aspx Stevenage F.C. 1 April 2013 1 April 2013 A 0–0 draw against Portsmouth at Fratton Park followed five days later. A game of very few goalscoring opportunities, Stevenage striker Marcus Haber had the best chance of the match, hitting the crossbar with a header in injury-time. Portsmouth 0–0 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-pompey-a-756290.aspx Stevenage F.C. 6 April 2013 6 April 2013 A week later, Stevenage fell to a 2–0 home defeat by promotion-chasing Yeovil Town, with second-half goals from Sam Foley and James Hayter securing the win for the visitors. Stevenage FC 0–2 Yeovil Town http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-yeovil-h-769353.aspx Stevenage F.C. 13 April 2013 13 April 2013 Another defeat followed a week later as Stevenage came up against another team chasing promotion, losing 3–0 to Swindon Town at the County Ground. Swindon took the lead through Aden Flint's volley after twenty minutes, before the visitors had Dani Lopez sent-off for a clash with Swindon midfielder Alan McCormack. Swindon winger Gary Roberts added a second shortly after the interval, before Flint scored his second of the game to round off a comfortable win. Swindon Town 3–0 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-swindon-a-783579.aspx Stevenage F.C. 20 April 2013 20 April 2013 The season ended with a 2–0 home defeat by MK Dons on 27 April. The away side took the lead ten minutes before half-time when Patrick Bamford headed in Shaun Williams' cross. Substitute Ryan Lowe doubled the advantage late-on in the second-half. Stevenage FC 0–2 MK Dons http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-mk-dons-h-794437.aspx Stevenage F.C. 27 April 2013 27 April 2013 Stevenage finished their second League One season in 18th place, picking up 54 points throughout the campaign. +GameDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorersNotes118 August 2012Carlisle UnitedHome1–12,736Shroot Stevenage 1–1 Carlisle https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19221383 BBC Sport 18 August 2012 18 August 2012221 August 2012Leyton OrientAway1–03,564Akins Leyton Orient 0–1 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19252237 BBC Sport 21 August 2012 21 August 2012325 August 2012Oldham AthleticAway1–03,142Akins (pen) Oldham 0–1 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19304542 BBC Sport 25 August 2012 25 August 201241 September 2012Shrewsbury TownHome1–12,374Charles Stevenage 1–1 Shrewsbury https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19378069 BBC Sport 1 September 2012 1 September 201259 September 2012Coventry CityAway2–19,458Shroot, Haber Coventry City 1–2 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19454686 BBC Sport 9 September 2012 9 September 2012615 September 2012Crewe AlexandraHome2–22,826Freeman, Shroot Stevenage 2–2 Crewe https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19527948 BBC Sport 15 September 2012 15 September 2012718 September 2012WalsallHome3–12,634Shroot, Tansey, Akins Stevenage 3–1 Walsall https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19554067 BBC Sport 18 September 2012 18 September 2012822 September 2012Doncaster RoversAway1–15,910Risser Doncaster 1–1 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19615125 BBC Sport 22 September 2012 22 September 2012929 September 2012BuryHome2–22,660Haber, Tansey Stevenage 2–2 Bury https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19684295 BBC Sport 29 September 2012 29 September 2012102 October 2012Notts CountyAway2–14,927Akins (pen), Shroot Notts County 1–2 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19709663 BBC Sport 2 October 2012 2 October 2012116 October 2012Scunthorpe UnitedHome1–02,953Tansey1213 October 2012Colchester UnitedAway0–14,045 Colchester 1–0 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19854830 BBC Sport 13 October 2012 13 October 20121320 October 2012MK DonsAway1–09,190Akins MK Dons 0–1 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19939437 BBC Sport 20 October 2012 20 October 20121423 October 2012PortsmouthHome2–14,012Morais (2)1527 October 2012Swindon TownHome0–44,518 Stevenage 0–4 Swindon https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20014225 BBC Sport 27 October 2012 27 October 2012166 November 2012Yeovil TownAway3–12,900Morais, Akins, Dunne Yeovil 1–3 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20134531 BBC Sport 6 November 2012 6 November 20121710 November 2012Preston North EndHome1–43,740Tansey Stevenage 1–4 Preston https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20190181 BBC Sport 10 November 2012 10 November 20121817 November 2012Sheffield UnitedAway1–417,984Roberts Sheff Utd 4–1 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20278607 BBC Sport 17 November 2012 17 November 20121920 November 2012BournemouthAway1–15,504Tansey Bournemouth 1–1 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20308163 BBC Sport 20 November 2012 20 November 20122024 November 2012Tranmere RoversHome1–13,069Tansey Stevenage 1–1 Tranmere https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20374848 BBC Sport 24 November 2012 24 November 2012218 December 2012Hartlepool UnitedAway2–03,265Haber, Akins (pen) Hartlepool 0–2 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20564856 BBC Sport 8 December 2012 8 December 20122215 December 2012Crawley TownHome1–23,066Shroot Stevenage 1–2 Crawley https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20650382 BBC Sport 15 December 2012 15 December 20122326 December 2012Coventry CityHome1–34,102Akins (pen) Stevenage 1–3 Coventry https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20779038 BBC Sport 26 December 2012 26 December 2012241 January 2013WalsallAway0–13,301 Walsall 1–0 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20840902 BBC Sport 1 January 2013 1 January 2013255 January 2013Crewe AlexandraAway2–14,262Akins, Haber Crewe 1–2 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20863458 BBC Sport 5 January 2013 5 January 20132612 January 2013Doncaster RoversHome1–23,280Dunne Stevenage 1–2 Doncaster https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20919087 BBC Sport 12 January 2013 12 January 2013272 February 2013Leyton OrientHome0–13,577 Stevenage 0–1 Leyton Orient https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21209207 BBC Sport 2 February 2013 2 February 2013285 February 2013Notts CountyHome2–02,550Hoskins, Haber Stevenage 2–0 Notts County https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21241392 BBC Sport 5 February 2013 5 February 2013299 February 2013Carlisle UnitedAway1–23,944Haber Carlisle 2–1 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21311565 BBC Sport 9 February 2013 9 February 20133012 February 2013BrentfordAway0–27,022 Brentford 2–0 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21332936 BBC Sport 12 February 2013 12 February 20133119 February 2013Oldham AthleticHome1–22,748Dunne Stevenage 1–2 Oldham https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21448791 BBC Sport 19 February 2013 19 February 20133223 February 2013Shrewsbury TownAway1–24,818Dunne Shrewsbury 2–1 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21482686 BBC Sport 23 February 2013 23 February 20133326 February 2013Scunthorpe UnitedAway0–12,382 Scunthorpe 1–0 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21502164 BBC Sport 26 February 2013 26 February 2013342 March 2013Colchester UnitedHome0–23,144 Stevenage 0–2 Colchester https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21556699 BBC Sport 2 March 2013 2 March 2013355 March 2013BrentfordHome1–02,794Haber369 March 2013Preston North EndAway0–29,000 Preston 2–0 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21639552 BBC Sport 9 March 2013 9 March 20133712 March 2013BournemouthHome0–12,418 Stevenage 0–1 Bournemouth https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21665849 BBC Sport 12 March 2013 12 March 20133816 March 2013Sheffield UnitedHome4–03,483López (3), Akins3919 March 2013BuryAway0–21,396 Bury 2–0 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21751512 BBC Sport 19 March 2013 19 March 20134024 March 2013Tranmere RoversAway1–34,342Freeman Tranmere 3–1 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21819809 BBC Sport 24 March 2013 24 March 20134129 March 2013Crawley TownAway1–13,395Roberts Crawley 1–1 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21819809 BBC Sport 29 March 2013 29 March 2013421 April 2013Hartlepool UnitedHome1–02,903Ehmer Stevenage 1–0 Hartlepool https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21921359 BBC Sport 1 April 2013 1 April 2013436 April 2013PortsmouthAway0–012,036 Portsmouth 0–0 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21979656 BBC Sport 6 April 2013 6 April 20134413 April 2013Yeovil TownHome0–23,516 Stevenage 0–2 Yeovil https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22049617 BBC Sport 13 April 2013 13 April 20134520 April 2013Swindon TownAway0–39,515 Swindon 3–0 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22133309 BBC Sport 20 April 2013 20 April 20134627 April 2013MK DonsHome0–23,801 Stevenage 0–2 MK Dons https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22228842 BBC Sport 27 April 2013 27 April 2013 Note: Stevenage goals come first. League Cup 2012–13 Football League Cup First Round fixtures for the competition were released on 14 June 2012, with Stevenage being drawn at home to League Two opposition in the form of AFC Wimbledon. League Cup: Fleetwood Town v Nottingham Forest in first round https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18438319 BBC Sport 14 June 2012 14 June 2012 Boro to face AFC Wimbledon at home http://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2811278,00.html Stevenage F.C. 14 June 2012 14 June 2012 23 February 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250223065729/https://www.stevenagefc.com/page/LatestNewsDetail/0,,10839~2811278,00.html dead Unlike in previous seasons, the first round fixture turned out to be the opening game of the domestic season, as opposed to teams traditionally starting a campaign with a league match. The game ended 3–1 in Stevenage's favour, with all four goals coming in the first-half. The hosts opened the scoring after fifteen minutes when Luke Freeman drove a left-wing ball across goal, which was ultimately turned into his own net by AFC Wimbledon defender Pim Balkestein. Stevenage doubled their advantage seven minutes before the interval. AFC Wimbledon goalkeeper Seb Brown mis-timed a heavy defensive back pass, with the ball falling to debutant James Dunne, who slotted the ball into an empty net. The visitors responded immediately, Brendan Kiernan reducing the deficit when he successfully connected with a Luke Moore cross. Just four minutes later, in first-half injury time, Stevenage restored their two-goal cushion. A Greg Tansey free-kick was met on the half-volley by Marcus Haber; with Haber's volley goalbound, captain Mark Roberts slid in at the back post to ensure the ball crossed the line. Despite a number of goalscoring opportunities for the hosts in the second period, the scoreline remained the same and Stevenage progressed to the second round of the competition for the first time in their history. A day after the win over Wimbledon, on 15 August, the second round draw was made, with Stevenage being dealt another home tie, this time against Premier League opposition in the form of newly promoted Southampton. Capital One Cup second round draw: Premier League clubs kept apart https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/league-cup/9477323/Capital-One-Cup-second-round-draw-Premier-League-clubs-kept-apart.html The Telegraph 15 August 2012 15 August 2012 The match was played on 28 August, with Southampton running out 4–1 winners. The visitors took the lead early on in the second-half through Tadanari Lee, who swept home Billy Sharp's low cross. The away side doubled their advantage in controversial fashion when Sharp scored from a quick free-kick inside the area after referee Oliver Langford had wrongly adjudged defender Mark Roberts to have deliberately passed the ball back to goalkeeper Chris Day, who in-turn picked up the ball. Almost immediately after, Southampton scored once again, Jason Puncheon scoring with a volley from 35 yards. Substitute Michael Thalassitis scored his first goal for the club in injury-time to reduce the deficit, netting from an acute angle after good work down the right from David Gray. Southampton scored a fourth almost instantly when substitute Ben Reeves curled in a shot from the edge of the area. +GameDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorersNotes114 August 2012AFC WimbledonHome3–12,018Balkestein (o.g), Dunne, Roberts228 August 2012SouthamptonHome1–43,062Thalassitis Note: Stevenage goals come first. FA Cup 2012–13 FA Cup The club entered the 2012–13 FA Cup at the First Round stage — only the third time the club had entered the competition at this stage since 1997. FA Cup Round Dates 2012–13 http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/More/fa-cup-round-dates The FA 3 November 2012 The First Round draw was made on 21 October 2012; Stevenage facing a trip to League Two side Rotherham United at the New York Stadium. FA Cup first round draw: Arlesey draw Coventry City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20018890 BBC Sport 21 October 2012 3 November 2012 The game was played on 3 November, with Rotherham running out 3–2 winners. The home side were three goals to the good before the hour mark, courtesy of a Mark Bradley strike and a brace from Lee Frecklington. Stevenage rallied late-on, scoring through a long-range strike from James Dunne and a first-time finish from Filipe Morais, but Rotherham ultimately held on to ensure Stevenage suffered an early exit from the competition. Rotherham United 3–2 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/report-rotherham-a-464030.aspx Stevenage F.C. 3 November 2012 3 November 2012 +GameDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorersNotes13 November 2012Rotherham UnitedAway2–34,324Dunne, Morais Note: Stevenage goals come first. Football League Trophy 2012–13 Football League Trophy The First Round draw was made on 18 August 2012, with Stevenage being dealt an away tie against League Two side Dagenham & Redbridge. Stevenage to face Dagenham in Johnstone’s Paint Trophy http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/stevenage_to_face_dagenham_in_johnstone_s_paint_trophy_1_1487501 The Comet 20 August 2012 4 September 2012 3 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303230420/http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/stevenage_to_face_dagenham_in_johnstone_s_paint_trophy_1_1487501 dead The game was played on 4 September 2012, with Dagenham winning the match 3–2. The hosts took the lead after twelve minutes when Brian Woodall headed in Dominic Green's cross. Stevenage levelled through Mark Roberts, who scored from close range after the Dagenham defence had failed to clear a free-kick. The home side responded instantly with two goals in quick succession through Josh Scott and a Michael Spillane penalty. Second-half substitute Robin Shroot halved Stevenage's deficit with a driven effort fifteen minutes from time, although ultimately it was Dagenham who held on to progress to the Second Round. Dag & Red 3–2 Stevenage FC http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/dag-red-a-report-355126.aspx Stevenage F.C. 4 September 2012 4 September 2012 +GameDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorersNotes14 September 2012Dagenham & RedbridgeAway2–3981Roberts, Shroot Note: Stevenage goals come first. League table STE Season statistics Stevenage 2012/2013 player appearances http://www.soccerbase.com/squad_season.sd?teamid=2499 Soccerbase 1 April 2013 Starts and goals League One FA Cup League Cup FL Trophy 1 Steve Arnold GK ENG 30 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 David Gray DF SCO 42 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 3 Lee Hills DF England 9+2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Darius Charles DF ENG 33+4 1 1 0 2 0 1 0 5 Jon Ashton DF ENG 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 Greg Tansey MF ENG 26+11 6 0 0 2 0 1 0 7 Anthony Grant MF ENG 34+7 0 1 0 1+1 0 1 0 8 James Dunne MF ENG 40+2 3 1 1 2 1 0 0 9 Marcus Haber FW CAN 33+9 7 1 0 2 0 0+1 0 10 Filipe Morais MF POR 21+7 3 1 1 1 0 1 0 11 Lucas Akins FW ENG 41+5 10 1 0 1+1 0 0 0 12 Anthony Furlonge DF CYP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 Mark Roberts DF ENG 44 2 1 0 2 1 1 1 15 Luke Freeman MF ENG 26+13 2 1 0 2 0 0+1 0 16 Chris Day GK ENG 16+1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 17 Matt Ball MF Northern Ireland 1+1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 Gavin Mahon MF England 8+1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 Michael Thalassitis MF CYP 0+2 0 0 0 0+2 1 0 0 21 Andy Iro DF ENG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 Miguel Comminges DF Guadeloupe 19+2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 Dani López FW Spain 7+3 3 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 24 Patrick Agyemang FW Ghana 5+9 0 0+1 0 0 0 1 0 25 George Allen DF England 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 Harold Joseph DF England 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 Charlie Horlock GK England 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 Joseph N'Guessan MF England 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 Bondz N'Gala DF ENG 21+4 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 30 Sam Hoskins FW England 6+8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 Robin Shroot MF Northern Ireland 11+15 6 0 0 0+2 0 0+1 1 33 Ben Chorley DF England 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34 Roarie Deacon FW England 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 Max Ehmer DF Germany 5+1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 Alex Smith DF England 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |- !colspan="21"|Players who left the club before the end of the season |- 18 Don Cowan FW IRL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 Anthony Jeffrey MF England 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 Robbie Rogers MF United States 1+5 0 0+1 0 1 0 1 0 25 Oliver Risser MF NAM 5+7 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 26 Rob Sinclair MF England 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 Steve Leo Beleck FW Cameroon 6+7 0 0 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 YearJames DunnePlayers' Player of the YearJames Dunne Transfers In Pos PlayerFrom Fee DateNotes GKENG Steve Arnold Wycombe Wanderers Free Transfer 24 May 2012 MFENG James Dunne Exeter City £75,000 24 May 2012 James Dunne compensation agreed http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/james-dunne-tribunal-decision-379586.aspx Stevenage F.C. 20 September 2012 20 September 2012MFENG Greg Tansey Inverness Caledonian Thistle Free Transfer 25 May 2012 MFENG Anthony Grant Southend United Free Transfer 13 June 2012 DFSCO David Gray Preston North End Free Transfer 14 June 2012 DFENG Bondz N'Gala Yeovil Town Undisclosed 4 July 2012 FWMarcus Haber CAN St Johnstone Free Transfer 5 July 2012 MFFilipe Morais POR Oldham Athletic Free Transfer 6 July 2012 DFLee Hills ENG Crystal Palace Free Transfer 18 July 2012 MFMatt Ball NIR Norwich City Free Transfer 19 July 2012 FWLucas Akins ENG Tranmere Rovers Undisclosed 2 August 2012 FWPatrick Agyemang GHA Queens Park Rangers Free Transfer 31 August 2012 FWDani López ESP CD Badajoz Free Transfer 31 August 2012 DFENG Andy Iro Toronto Free Transfer 24 September 2012 DFENG Ben Chorley Leyton Orient Undisclosed 31 January 2013 FWENG Roarie Deacon Sunderland Free Transfer 28 March 2013 Deacon and Smith move to Boro http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/transfer-deacon-and-smith-739765.aspx Stevenage F.C. 28 March 2013 28 March 2013 Out Pos Player To FeeDateNotes GKENG Alan Julian Newport County Released 17 May 2012 DFENG Phil Edwards Rochdale Released 17 May 2012 MFDarren Murphy IRL Port Vale Released 17 May 2012 MFENG Stacy Long AFC Wimbledon Released 17 May 2012 MFENG Jennison Myrie-Williams Port Vale Released 17 May 2012 FWENG Ben May Dover Athletic Released 17 May 2012 MFENG Peter Winn Macclesfield Town Released 17 May 2012 DFENG Ronnie Henry Luton Town Released 17 May 2012 MFENG Joel Byrom Preston North End Free Transfer 25 May 2012 DFENG Scott Laird Preston North End Free Transfer 27 May 2012 MFENG John Mousinho Preston North End Free Transfer 29 May 2012 FWENG Chris Beardsley Preston North End Free Transfer 5 June 2012 DFENG Lawrie Wilson Charlton Athletic Undisclosed 9 July 2012 MFENG Michael Bostwick Peterborough United Undisclosed 9 July 2012 FWENG Craig Reid Aldershot Town Undisclosed 23 July 2012 FWDon Cowan IRL Dundee Released 11 January 2013 MFENG Rob Sinclair Salisbury City Free Transfer 31 January 2013 Loans in Pos Player From DateEnd dateNotesMFRobbie Rogers USA Leeds United 23 August 2012 15 January 2013 Boro seal Rogers loan deal http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/robbie-rogers-signs-loan-deal-331132.aspx Stevenage F.C. 23 August 2012 23 August 2012MFOliver Risser NAM Swindon Town 31 August 2012 3 January 2013 Stevenage sign Oliver Risser http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/stevenage-sign-oliver-risser-345278.aspx Stevenage F.C. 31 August 2012 31 August 2012FWENG Sam Hoskins Southampton 3 January 2013 1 May 2013FWSteve Leo Beleck CMR Watford 4 January 2013 1 May 2013 Beleck deal confirmed http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/transfer-steve-beleck-579315.aspx Stevenage F.C. 4 January 2013 4 January 2013MFENG Gavin Mahon Notts County 22 February 2013 1 May 2013 Loan players return to parent clubs http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/loan-players-return-to-parent-clubs-803021.aspx Stevenage F.C. 1 May 2013 1 May 2013MFENG Anthony Jeffrey Arsenal 1 March 2013 1 May 2013 Young Gunner Jeffrey loaned in http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/transfer-anthony-jeffrey-loan-686855.aspx Stevenage F.C. 1 March 2013 1 March 2013DFMax Ehmer GER Queens Park Rangers 28 March 2013 1 May 2013DFENG Alex Smith Fulham 28 March 2013 1 May 2013 Loans out Pos PlayerTo DateEnd date NotesDFAnthony Furlonge CYP Bishop's Stortford 31 August 2012 7 December 2012 Furlonge enjoying loan chance http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/furlonge-on-bishops-stortford-372603.aspx Stevenage F.C. 17 September 2012 19 September 2012 Furlonge returns to Stevenage http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/furlonge_returns_to_stevenage_1_1734885 The Comet 7 December 2012 14 December 2012 29 December 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121229225726/http://www.thecomet.net/stevenage-fc/furlonge_returns_to_stevenage_1_1734885 deadFWMichael Thalassitis CYP Cambridge United 18 September 2012 18 October 2012 New deal and loan move for Thalassitis http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/transfer-thalassitis-loan-move-374244.aspx Stevenage F.C. 18 September 2012 19 September 2012MFENG Rob Sinclair Aldershot Town 6 November 2012 10 January 2013 Sinclair secures loan move http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/transfer-news-rob-sinclar-470830.aspx Stevenage F.C. 6 November 2012 6 November 2012FWDani López ESP Aldershot Town 9 November 2012 24 January 2013 Lopez loan to Shots http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/transfer-lopez-to-aldershot-476768.aspx Stevenage F.C. 9 November 2012 9 November 2012 Dani Lopez returns to Boro http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/dani-lopez-returns-to-boro-617732.aspx Stevenage F.C. 24 January 2013 24 January 2013FWMichael Thalassitis CYP Bishop's Stortford 15 November 2012 15 January 2013 Thalassitis moves on loan http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/transfer-thalassitis-loan-487858.aspx Stevenage F.C. 15 November 2012 15 November 2012FWDon Cowan IRL Braintree Town 22 November 2012 22 December 2012 Iro and Cowan out on loan http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/transfer-iro-and-cowan-out-on-loan-503483.aspx Stevenage F.C. 22 November 2012 22 November 2012DFENG Andy Iro Barnet 22 November 2012 14 February 2013 Iro and Sekajja depart http://www.barnetfc.com/news/article/iro-and-sekajja-leave-the-club-657272.aspx Barnet F.C. 14 February 2013 16 February 2013FWMichael Thalassitis CYP Boreham Wood 20 January 2013 29 April 2013 Thalassitis secures loan move http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/transfer-news-thalassitis-to-boreham-wood-loan-610237.aspx Stevenage F.C. 20 January 2013 20 January 2013FWPatrick Agyemang GHA Portsmouth 8 February 2013 29 April 2013 Agyemang joins Pompey on loan http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/transfer-agyemang-loan-to-pompey-644984.aspx Stevenage F.C. 8 February 2013 8 February 2013FWDani López ESP Barnet 15 February 2013 13 March 2013 Lopez and N'Gala to Barnet http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/transfer-lopez-ngala-barnet-658672.aspx Stevenage F.C. 15 February 2013 15 February 2013 Lopez & N'Gala recalled http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/transfer-lopez-and-ngala-return-712560.aspx Stevenage F.C. 13 March 2013 13 March 2013DFENG Bondz N'Gala Barnet 15 February 2013 13 March 2013 MFENG Matt Ball Farnborough 19 February 2013 19 March 2013 Matt Ball moves out on loan http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/transfer-ball-to-farnborough-664377.aspx Stevenage F.C. 19 February 2013 19 February 2013DFAnthony Furlonge CYP Tonbridge Angels 9 March 2013 29 April 2013 Pat Pompey spell extended http://www.stevenagefc.com/news/article/transfer-agyemang-and-furlonge-loans-702277.aspx Stevenage F.C. 9 March 2013 9 March 2013 See also 2012–13 in English football List of Stevenage F.C. seasons References 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