Welcome to the Stevenage FC History Website, a site dedicated to the history of Stevenage FC since it’s formation in 1976. [45] Stimson was offered a new contract by Stevenage in October 2007,[46] but resigned the following day and subsequently joined Football League club Gillingham. Stevenage Football Club is a team in the fourth division of England's League Two. [14] A third promotion in four years followed at the end of the 1993–94 season, as Stevenage were promoted to the Football Conference after winning the Isthmian League Premier Division. The Club Offices will be open on a limited basis, meaning the best way for supporters to get in-touch with the club is by emailing info@stevenagefc.com. Stevenage Town Football Club was a football club based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England.The club existed from 1894 until 1968, after which Stevenage Athletic were established.. History. [132] Stevenage's largest victory in a league match came courtesy of an 11–1 win over British Timken Athletic in the United Counties League in December 1980,[133][134] whilst their heaviest defeat is an 8–0 loss to Charlton Athletic in an EFL Trophy match in October 2018. [101] In May 2019, Wallace announced a 12% public equity offering, through sports investment platform Tifosy, with the aim of raising funds to invest in player wages and increase the transfer budget. [81][82] A run of four wins in their last five games meant that Stevenage finished in sixth, thus taking the final play-off place,[83] although they went on to lose by a 1–0 aggregate scoreline to Sheffield United in the semi-final. [114] The crest was modified ahead of the 2011–12 season by being placed in a shield, but reverted to the former version two years later. Stevenage Athletic F.C. The ground for many years was called Broadhall Way but was renamed the Lamex Stadium in a corporate sponsorship deal. Football club Stevenage FC, who compete in England’s EFL League Two, has partnered with competition platform Rival to launch the Stevenage FC Esports Arena. Stevenage Football Club (known as Stevenage Borough Football Club until 2010) is a professional association football club based in the town of Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. [38] Shortly after Westley's departure, Boro' appointed former Grays Athletic boss, Mark Stimson as their new manager. Following three promotions in four seasons in the early 1990s, the club were promoted to the Conference National in 1994. Despite winning the league in the 1995–96 season, the club were denied promotion to the Football League due to insufficient ground facilities. The Foundation is working with Stevenage Borough Council and other local … The club has also enjoyed success in national cup competitions, becoming the first team to win a competitive final at the new Wembley Stadium in 2007, beating Kidderminster Harriers 3–2 to lift the FA Trophy in front of a competition record crowd of 53,262. [118] The West Stand is all-seated and covered, and covers the length of the pitch, although it has open corners to either side of the stand. [3] The scoreboard was replaced in October 2011. In self-isolation at home in Essex, the chairman of League Two Stevenage FC, Phil Wallace, is running through the club’s finances and wondering from where the funds will come to … [47] In November 2007, he was replaced by Peter Taylor. [9] He spent two full seasons in charge, guiding Stevenage to two fourth-place finishes. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. The home of Stevenage on BBC Sport online. [3] The club shop is situated next to the West Stand, opposite to the club's official car-park. Association football club in Stevenage, England, "Stevenage Borough" redirects here. [12] The club won promotion during the 1990–91 season, Fairclough's first season in charge, winning 34 of their 42 games. Club Offices. [114], The club have always played in red and white colours. [63] Following four defeats in six games in December 2010 and January 2011, the club found themselves in 18th position, just four points above the relegation zone. [103], The club started the 2019–20 season without a win in the opening month of the campaign and Maamria was subsequently sacked in September 2019. [133], The record for the most number of appearances for Stevenage is held by Ronnie Henry, who played 502 matches in all competitions over two spells with the club. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. Stevenage Football Club (known as Stevenage Borough Football Club until 2010) is a professional association football club based in the town of Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. Squad of Stevenage FC Filter by season 20/21 19/20 18/19 17/18 16/17 15/16 14/15 13/14 12/13 11/12 10/11 09/10 08/09 07/08 06/07 99/00 94/95 64/65 [79] In January 2012, Westley opted to leave Stevenage in order to take up the vacant managerial position at Preston North End. [80] Former Colorado Rapids manager Gary Smith replaced Westley. Stevenage Football Club Foundation are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. [117] The stand held a capacity of 700 people,[121] and offered facilities for disabled fans. 8 December 2020. Apprenticeships. [131], Stevenage's highest Football League finish was sixth place in League One during the 2011–12 season. [115] The club reverted to stripes from 1988,[115] and the strip design has varied considerably over the years. ... renaming in Stevenage Football Club. Includes the latest news stories, results, fixtures, video and audio. Mansfield Town FC Mansfield Town 16:00 Stevenage FC Stevenage . Following the bankruptcy of the town's former club, the stadium was not used for three years. The stand was built in 2001, costing £600,000. [2] However, the Broadhall Way pitch was subsequently dug up for non-footballing purposes after Stevenage Borough Council sold the land to a local businessman, who dug a trench across the full length of the pitch to ensure no football was played. [99] Former player and first-team coach, Dino Maamria, replaced Sarll as manager. [18] They were drawn against Birmingham City at Broadhall Way, but ground issues saw the tie switched to St Andrew's; Birmingham won the match 2–0. Burger King brands itself as Burger Queen on Stevenage FC's women kits . [128] Behind the stand is the supporters' club. [33] After beating second-placed Hereford United over two-legs in the semi-final,[34][35] the side lost 1–0 to Carlisle United at the Britannia Stadium in the final. [8] Two years later, the club were relegated back to the Division Two North, having finished second bottom of the division. 1K likes. [53][54] During the same season, Stevenage enjoyed success in cup competitions; winning the Herts Senior Cup for the first time, beating Cheshunt 2–1 in the final,[55] and the FA Trophy, where they beat York City 2–0 in the final. [88] Smith was subsequently sacked in March 2013 and replaced by Westley, returning for his third spell at the club. At the back of the stand there are a number of glass-fronted areas to various club offices and executive boxes. [120] Opposite to the West Stand is the East Terrace, which is a covered terrace for home supporters. Founded 1976 Address Broadhall Way SG2 8RH Stevenage, Hertfordshire Country England Phone +44 (1438) 223 223 Fax +44 (1438) 743 666 E-mail mervyn.stokesgeddes@btinternet.com Stevenage supporters can now buy an iFollow Video Match Pass for Tuesday's match away at Tranmere Rovers... Robert Madley has been appointed Referee for Stevenage's upcoming trip to Tranmere... Stevenage fell to a first defeat in five games at Carlisle on Saturday, as the promotion chasing hosts but Boro to the sword in-front of 2,000 home supporters…. Mark Sampson has been appointed caretaker manager of Stevenage, the struggling English League Two club announced on Monday, giving the Welshman a chance to resurrect his career after being sacked as England's women's coach following a … NCS is a government backed programme, which encourages young people to gain new life skills to set them up for the next steps in their lives. They play their home games at Broadhall Way in Stevenage. Oi, welcome to me site m8! 2020-10-10. [36] The following year, however, Boro' failed to reach the play-offs after finishing sixth,[37] and Westley's contract was not renewed, ending his three-and-a-half-year reign as manager. [3] In the early 2000s, the ground was upgraded, with a new £600,000 stand opening,[3] including an executive suite underneath. [115] To mark the 40th anniversary of the club during the 2016–17 season, supporters were consulted about their favourite strip and the result was a re-creation of the diagonal stripes worn from 1996 to 1998. The club achieved their highest league finish during the 2011–12 season courtesy of a sixth-placed finish in League One. [24][25] Despite earning a vast amount of revenue from the two respective cup runs, The Foundation's work is built around two core principles - People & Potential. Stevenage FC Stevenage 18:30 Milton Keynes Dons FC Milton Keynes . [118] A new set of floodlights were installed before the start of the club's 2007–08 campaign. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. [115] Prior to taking on senior status, the team wore red and white stripes. My name is Stevenage and I'm a local hooligan. [3] Three-quarters of the terrace was covered, whilst one-quarter was open and without cover. [90] A further squad overhaul took place ahead of the 2013–14 season, although Stevenage were ultimately relegated back to League Two after finishing in last place in the League One standings that campaign. [16] During the same season, the Hertfordshire club reached the First Round of the FA Cup for the first time, losing 2–1 to Hereford United of the Third Division at Edgar Street. [10][11] Paul Fairclough was appointed as the club's manager in June 1990 and he would ultimately guide the team to four league titles in eight years. The club has also produced a number of notable results in the FA Cup against high-profile opposition. [7] The club also won the United Counties League Cup during the same season. About Us. Stevenage FC, Team fromEngland. [117] The South Stand is reserved for away supporters and can hold a capacity of 1,400. Stevenage Football Club Foundation (Charity No: 1140006) is the official charity of Stevenage Football Club, which delivers a variety of sporting and educational based activities in order to help to improve the standard of living within the local community. [29] Westley guided the club to 12th position,[30] winning eight games out of a possible 12 in the league. [6] In their first season as a senior club, the team won the United Counties League Division One championship, scoring over a hundred goals. The core of the team that helped guide the club to its success throughout 2009 to 2012 departed, and Stevenage were relegated back into League Two at the end of the 2013–14 season. [117], The North Terrace was situated behind the goal at the north end of the ground and was just seven steps deep. The platform has been a vital tool in the management of our young players wellbeing, particularly during the current climate of COVID-19 [17], The 1996–97 season saw the club progress to the Third Round of the FA Cup for the first time after a 2–1 win over Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road. [119] As a result of the club securing promotion as league champions during the club's 2009–10 campaign, Broadhall Way hosted League football for the first time during the 2010–11 season. [13] The league triumph included winning every match played at home, scoring 122 goals and amassing 107 points. [107][108] Stevenage were initially relegated from League Two after an independent disciplinary panel opted to deduct Macclesfield two points on 19 June, with a further four suspended, the maximum number they could deduct without relegating them, highlighting this as a key factor in the sanctions they had chosen to impose. [125] The 1,428 all-seater stand was officially opened in December 2019. [95] First-team coach Darren Sarll took caretaker charge for the remainder of the season and was given the role on a permanent basis after helping the club secure League Two safety. [118] In January 2009, Stevenage signed a seven-figure sponsorship deal with the Lamex Food Group, resulting in the renaming of Broadhall Way to The Lamex Stadium. They're not the greatest or most popular team in world football, … Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Within one year, by utilising a video game, they’ve helped make the club … Promotion was secured thanks to a 2–0 win at Kidderminster Harriers, as Stevenage finished the season 11 points clear at the top of the table. [102] The offer closed on 31 July 2019, at which time the club stated a total of £300,000 worth of shares had been purchased. The team compete in League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system. The club were established in 1894 as Stevenage Town. [2][3] Consequently, the new club started out playing in the Chiltern Youth league on a roped-off pitch at the town's King George V playing fields, and moved up to intermediate status, joining the Wallspan Southern Combination shortly after. [118] The stand also has an electronic scoreboard in the centre of the roof, which was installed in 2001, making it visible to home supporters. Stevenage Football Club CEO, Alex Tunbridge said The Club’s Academy has been utilising GoVox for the past few months to engage with its Academy players, in order to help assess their wellbeing. Burger King sponsors Stevenage FC Women as Burger Queen. Stevenage were positioned within the top six places midway through the 2012–13 season,[88] but a run of 14 losses from 18 matches from December 2012 meant the club were closer to the relegation places just three months later. I love three things in life: Football, Vaping and hooliganism. They were renamed Stevenage Wanderers the following year, before merging with a club named Rovers, at which point the club reverted to their original name. 2010 - 01.06.2019. Created initially as a "Virtual Running Club", allowing fans and people in our local community to join our group on the popular fitness tracking app Strava and search for "Stevenage FC Running Club". The club targeted players with vast Football League experience and offered them long-term contracts. Historical Logos. … [3] The newly formed Stevenage Borough moved into Broadhall Way in 1980 as a result of the council re-purchasing the stadium. [115] This changed from 1980 to 1988 when the club adopted plain red shirts and white shorts,[115] although did wear an all red strip during the 1982–83 season. Founded in 1976 following the demise of the town's former club, they joined the United Counties League in 1980 and enjoyed instant success; winning the United Counties League Division One and the United Counties League Cup in the club's first year in the competition. [105] Two months later, Westley resigned, and was replaced by Alex Revell, who had previously assumed the role of player-coach at the club. [135] Martin Gittings is the club's top goalscorer with 217 goals in all competitions. [87], The majority of the squad that had helped the club win back-to-back promotions into League One departed at the end of the season. [57] The squad continued to perform well, winning eight consecutive games through February and March 2010,[58] and Stevenage were promoted to the Football League for the first time in the club's history with two games to spare. [22][23] Stevenage lost 2–1 in the replay at St James' Park, a controversial goal from Alan Shearer that "appeared to not cross the line" proved the difference. Club News. Welcome to Stevenage FC Foundation We are the official independent charity of Stevenage Football Club, that delivers a variety of sporting and educational based activities across Stevenage, North Hertfordshire, East Hertfordshire and Welwyn Hatfield. This is the Official Facebook account of Stevenage Football Club. Stevenage Football Club Foundation, Stevenage. Main Club Switchboard: 01438 223223; Academy/Youth Department: 01438 368068 (option 2) Stevenage FC Foundation: 01438 222222; Supporter Liaison Officer: Matthew Gray (slo@stevenagefc.com) Disabled Supporter Liaison Officer: Steve Fanthorpe (dslo@stevenagefc.com) [104] First-team coach Mark Sampson took caretaker charge,[104] but with the club in 23rd-place after several months under his management, Westley returned for a fourth spell in December 2019. 892 talking about this. [64] However, during a congested period throughout February and March 2011, Stevenage won nine games out of eleven, propelling the club up the league table and into the play-off positions. [26] After several weeks of uncertainty, Phil Wallace purchased the club and set about rebuilding the finances and the relationship with the local council. [2][116][117] Following Stevenage's successful 1995–96 Football Conference campaign, the Hertfordshire club were denied promotion to the Football League because of insufficient ground capacity and facilities. [2], During the 2001–02 season, the club reached the FA Trophy final for the first time, losing 2–0 to Yeovil Town at Villa Park. [43], After the FA Trophy success in 2007, as well as keeping the majority of the first-team at the club, Stevenage started the 2007–08 season well,[44] breaking a new club record when the defence kept eight consecutive clean sheets. [109] The EFL successfully appealed against the panel's sanctions on Macclesfield,[110][111][112] winning on 11 August;[113] the four suspended points were applied to the 2019–20 season, meaning Stevenage finished 23rd and so remained in League Two. 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