Stevenage

Stevenage Football Club, founded in 1976, has grown from humble non-league beginnings to become a respected member of the English Football League. Known for its resilience and rapid rise through the divisions, the club boasts a proud legacy that includes multiple promotions and memorable FA Cup runs.

The Lamex Stadium, their home ground, regularly welcomes a passionate and loyal fan base that has supported the team through both triumphs and challenges. Stevenage’s commitment to progress both on and off the pitch has earned it a strong community presence and a reputation for punching above its weight.

As of the 2024/25 season, Stevenage competes in League One, continuing to build on its ambitious journey in the Football League. Continue reading for more updates from The Real EFL.

Stevenage Updates

Stevenage ended the 2024-25 season in 14th place in League One, a solid midtable position after their second straight season at this level.

Dan Kemp led the scoring with ten goals, with Jamie Reid contributing eight and four assists across 42 appearances. Their FA Cup run ended in the second round, going down 1-0 to Mansfield Town.

Injuries have been a challenge: Reid’s summer blood clot sidelined him for pre-season, slowing his form until September.

Defender Charlie Goode suffered a fibula break in September and was out of the side until January, further disrupting the squad.

Despite these setbacks, Stevenage performed admirably under Alex Revell and will look to build on their achievements next season.

Stevenage Transfer News & Rumours

Stevenage made several free or nominal fee signings last summer, including the addition of defensive solidity in the shape of Lewis Freestone and Charlie Goode, with Freestone costing a reported £100,000 for Cheltenham Town.

A major departure was that of Terence Vancooten for a rumoured £500,000 to Burton Albion and he was joined through the exit door by players such as Nathan Thompson who left the club in January to join MK Dons.

Alex Revell has wasted no time adding to his squad for the 2025-26 season, adding players like Jordan Houghton and Saxon Earley, both from Plymouth Argyle.

Left-back Dan Butler has signed a new and improved contract ahead of the new campaign while midfielder Jake Forster-Caskey has been released by the club.

Stevenage Signings

Stevenage Football Club’s signings for the 2024–25 season included forward players Jake Young and Tyreece Simpson as well as midfielders Dan Kemp and Daniel Phillips and winger Kyle Edwards.

For the upcoming season, Earley and Houghton have so far been joined by Chem Campbell from Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Player	Age	Nationality	Club Left	Fee	Contract Duration
Jordan Houghton	29	England	Plymouth Argyle Championship	Free	N/A
Saxon Earley	22	England	Plymouth Argyle Championship	Free	N/A
Chem Campbell	22	Wales	Wolverhampton Wanderers Premier League	Free	N/A
Lewis Freestone	24	England	Cheltenham Town League Two	£100,000	N/A
Charlie Goode	29	England	Brentford Premier League	Free	One Year
Louis Appere	26	Scotland	Northampton Town League One	Free	N/A
Dan Kemp	26	England	MK Dons League Two	Free	Two Years
Daniel Phillips	24	Trinidad & Tobago	St. Johnstone Premiership	Free	Two Years
Jake Young	23	England	Bradford City League Two	Free	N/A
Tyreece Simpson	23	St Kitts & Nevis	Huddersfield Town League One	Free	N/A
Kyle Edwards	27	England	Oxford United Championship	Free	N/A
Eli King	22	Wales	Cardiff City Championship	Loan	Season
Dean Bouzanis	34	Australia	Reading League One	Loan	Six Months
Murphy Cooper	23	England	Queens Park Rangers Championship	Loan	Season
Ken Aboh	20	England	Norwich City Premier League 2	Loan	Six Months
Brandon Hanlan	28	England	Wycombe Wanderers League One	Loan	Four Months

Stevenage Key Matches Of The Season

Stevenage opened the season with a positive result against a Shrewsbury Town side who were destined for a woeful campaign. A home win over Barnsley earned the Team of the Week and was followed up by some impressive results at the Lamex, including victories over two promoted sides in Charlton Athletic and Wrexham.

They would go on to complete the double of the Welsh side with a superb win at the Racecourse in February.

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Stevenage Key Achievements

Stevenage has the dubious honour of being a side that has been refused promotion despite winning a league title. Then known as Stevenage Borough, the club were crowned Conference (now National League) champions at the end of the 1995-96 campaign only to be denied entry to the Football League due to their Broadhall Way ground not meeting the required specifications.

Under the stewardship of Graham Westley, the club won the 2007 and 2009 versions of the FA Trophy and was promoted to the Football League as champions in 2010.

Just a year later, they were again celebrating promotion after a remarkable run earned Stevenage a playoff spot in League Two. Westley’s side would go on to beat Torquay United, the club that was reprieved from relegation back in 1996, to achieve back-to-back promotions and play in the third tier for the first time in their history.

In 2014, Stevenage were relegated back to League Two and experienced some close calls with relegation from the Football League before achieving promotion back to the third tier after finishing second under Steve Evans.

• League Two Playoff Winners 2010-11
• League Two Promotion Winners 2022-23
• Conference Champions 1995-96, 2009-10
• FA Trophy Winners 2007-07, 2008-09

Stevenage Current Squad

The 2024–25 Stevenage squad blends experience and youth, featuring a tenacious defence, creative midfielders, and emerging attacking talent. Depth and resilience define their lineup across League One challenges.

Stevenage Attackers

Stevenage’s frontline struggled for consistency. Dan Kemp led with 10 goals, combining hold-up play and pressing. Jamie Reid added eight, and Elliott List and Jake Young both contributed four goals. Overall, their goalscoring burden fell heavily on Kemp, highlighting depth concerns upfront.

Stevenage Midfielders

Stevenage’s 2024–25 midfield blended creativity, grit, and leadership. Eli King and Harvey White provided three assists each. Louis Thompson featured consistently, earning praise for his defensive midfield mastery. Their collective vision, work rate, and resilience powered Stevenage’s competitive midfield core.

Stevenage Defenders

Stevenage’s 2024–25 defence was their backbone, led by captain Carl Piergianni and centre‑backs Charlie Goode and Lewis Freestone, who collectively marshalled 17 clean sheets.

Full‑backs Kane Smith and Nathan Thompson provided width and stability. The backline won high duel counts (Piergianni  391). Reliable and resolute, they anchored an organised unit essential to squad resilience.

Stevenage Goalkeepers

Stevenage’s goalkeeping duo in 2024–25 featured Murphy Cooper and backup Taye Ashby‑Hammond. Cooper stood out with 37 league starts and 16 clean sheets, anchoring a strong defensive unit . Ashby-Hammond made nine appearances and kept one clean sheet.

Stevenage Manager & Coaching Staff

Alex Revell is the current Stevenage head coach after being appointed permanently on 9th May 2024 after serving as interim boss. His key coaching staff includes assistant manager Neil Banfield, ex‑Arsenal coach, and first‑team coach Scott Cuthbert, a former club captain.

Alex Revell – Manager

Alex Revell, a former Stevenage striker, has built a managerial approach centred on high-intensity, attacking football with quick transitions, pressing, and purposeful possession.

After retiring in 2019, he transitioned into coaching at the club, becoming the full-time manager in 2020 and guiding the team to safety in 2020–21 before being dismissed in 2021 due to poor results. He returned as part of the coaching staff under Steve Evans, gaining valuable experience that shaped his emphasis on structure, discipline, and clarity.

Appointed head coach permanently in May 2024, Revell now blends his energetic style with tactical maturity, valuing trust, resilience, and strong support systems to drive Stevenage forward.

Neil Banfield – Assistant Manager

Neil Banfield is a tactically astute, detail‑driven coach with a focus on rigorous out‑of‑possession work paired with fast, intelligent possession play.

After a modest playing career, he rose through youth and reserve ranks at Charlton and Arsenal—winning FA Youth Cups — before six years as Arsenal’s first‑team coach followed by roles at QPR, Rangers and Wealdstone.

Scott Cuthbert – First Team Coach

Scott Cuthbert transitioned to a first-team coaching role at Stevenage in May 2024 after retiring from playing, bringing over a decade of leadership experience as a dependable centre-back and former captain.

His approach emphasises defensive organisation, compactness, and high-pressing—all critical in Stevenage’s impressive clean-sheet record.

His coaching style reflects that of the managers he learned under (notably Tommy Burns, Nathan Jones and Alex Revell) and combines clear structure, player ownership, and adaptability, fostering a cohesive, resilient squad that mirrors Cuthbert’s own professionalism and studious attitude.

Marlon Beresford – Goalkeeping Coach

Marlon Beresford joined Stevenage in June 2024 as their specialist goalkeeping coach, bringing a wealth of experience from his 21-year playing career and previous coaching stints in the UK and abroad.

Tactically, he’s known for instilling high standards of concentration and resilience in his keepers—drawing on his highs and lows—and applying modern mental health awareness that he felt was absent during his playing days.

Career‑wise, he progressed from periods as a top-flight understudy at Middlesbrough to key roles at Burnley, Luton (where he was ever‑present in their 2004–05 League One title run), and journeyman spells before stepping into coaching at Northern Ireland’s IFA, Barnet, Motherwell, Saudi clubs Al‑Shabab and Al‑Nassr, Woking, and now Stevenage.

His coaching philosophy centres on building technical shot‑stopping skills, commanding presence in the box, and above all, instilling confidence and psychological readiness—mirroring the self‑care and mental‑strength lessons he learned tracking form through his late‑playing years.

Stevenage Former Managers & Key Coaches

Stevenage Football Club has seen several influential managers guide its rise through the English football pyramid.

Paul Fairclough laid the foundations in the 1990s, overseeing the club’s promotion to the Conference and its historic FA Trophy win in 1999.

Graham Westley is perhaps the club’s most iconic figure, managing multiple spells and leading Stevenage into the Football League in 2010, followed by a League Two play-off win and a League One play-off semi-final.

Dino Maamria, a former player, also made his mark with a more expansive playing style, while Darren Sarll helped stabilise the club during transitional years.

Last Four Permanent Managers:

• Alex Revell (2020–2022)

Revell transitioned from player to manager, focusing on youth integration. Avoided relegation in tough conditions but struggled with consistent results.

• Paul Tisdale (2021-22)

Tisdale was appointed mid-season with hopes of pushing up the table; his tenure lasted from November to March before he was sacked after just three wins in 21 matches.

• Steve Evans (2022–2024)

Steve Evans revitalised the squad, using his known intense, direct style. Evans led the club to automatic promotion to League One in 2023 and solidified their status there having taken over during a relegation fight to stay in the Football League.

• Alex Revell (2024–present)

Alex Revell was re-appointed as manager after a spell on Steve Evans’ coaching staff and comes with a reputation for developing players and a progressive tactical approach, aiming to build on Evans’ foundation.

Stevenage Legends

Jamie Reid (2021 – Present) 

He has been a key figure for Stevenage since joining in 2021. As of the 2024–25 season, he has made close to 200 appearances and scored 54 goals for Stevenage.

Reid played a vital role in Stevenage’s 2022–23 promotion to League One, finishing as the club’s top scorer. Despite suffering a blood clot setback in 2023, he returned strongly to contribute key goals in the following campaign. His work rate, movement, and finishing have made him a fan favourite and a consistent threat in the final third.

Matty Godden (2016-18) 

He enjoyed an impressive stint at Stevenage from 2016–2018. 

He made 88 appearances, scoring 35 goals, including a club‑record 20 in the 2016–17 League Two season and 21 in all competitions that year.

Elliott List (2019 – Present) 

Elliot joined Stevenage on August 31, 2019, for an undisclosed fee from Gillingham. List has made over 200 appearances for Stevenage and has scored 35 goals. 

His best scoring season came in the 2021-22 campaign where he managed 13 goals in all competitions. He was with the club during their promotion to League One in 2023 but was sidelined with an injury.

He continues to represent the club and made 39 League One appearances last season.

Steve Morison (2006-2009)

He joined Stevenage in August 2006 and made 113 appearances across three seasons, scoring 62 goals—an impressive tally that made him the club’s second all-time top scorer.

He starred in two FA Trophy wins (2007, and 2009), finishing as top scorer in the 2007 final campaign with eight goals and netting the winner in the showpiece at Wembley. He captained Stevenage in his final season and featured on their coveted Wall of Fame. Internationally, Morison earned eight caps (three goals) for England C while at Stevenage and would go on to earn full international honours with Wales.

Mark Roberts (2008-12) 

Mark enjoyed a stellar spell at Stevenage amassing over 220 appearances and scoring 24 goals, often from defence.

Captaining the side, he led Stevenage to back‑to‑back promotions, earning the Conference Premier title in 2009–10 before the League Two play‑off final at Old Trafford in May 2011.

In 2010–11 he made 52 appearances with six goals, while in 2011–12 he played all 56 matches scoring seven, earning Player of the Year for a second time.

Stevenage Team Metrics & Performance

Stevenage delivered a stable 14th‑place finish in 2024–25, anchored by a resolute defence and attacker Dan Kemp. Historically, they’ve come a long way in just three seasons.

In 2022, the club were embroiled in a relegation battle in League Two but now finds themselves a stable League One side.

They ended the 2024-25 with 15 wins, 12 draws,19 losses and a goal difference of -8 after scoring 42 and conceding 50 goals. Dan Kemp was the club’s top scorer with ten goals and he also provided four assists, the joint most along with Jamie Reid.

Last season, Stevenage finished 9th in League One in their first season back at the level. They were promoted in second place from League Two in 2023 after avoiding relegation from the Football League the season before.

The club reached the second round of the FA Cup and the quarter-finals of the EFL Trophy but fell at the first hurdle of the EFL Cup.

For 2025–26, the club may need to bolster their attack to avoid slipping into relegation danger.

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Stevenage Pitch & Amenities

The Lamex Stadium, home to Stevenage Football Club since 1980, is a cornerstone of the club’s identity. Located in Hertfordshire, the ground was originally known as Broadhall Way and renamed The Lamex Stadium in 2009 following a sponsorship deal.

It has a capacity of approximately 7,800, and features four stands: the East Terrace (main home support), the North Terrace (away fans), the West Stand (all-seater), and the South Stand, opened in 2019 to modernise the venue.

The stadium has witnessed Stevenage’s rise from non-league to the Football League and their most significant moments, including FA Cup upsets and promotion campaigns.

Its compact, intense atmosphere makes it a tough venue for visiting teams and a true fortress for the Boro. More than just a ground, it symbolises the club’s community roots and ambition, anchoring Stevenage’s journey through English football’s pyramid.

Stevenage Fan Base & Support

Stevenage’s devoted fan base—sometimes affectionately called ‘The Boro’ faithful’ —is known for passionate, unwavering support both home and away.

The Stevenage Football Club Supporters Association (SFCSA), founded in 1994, now boasts hundreds of active members, coordinating travel, match-day lotteries, 50/50 draws, events, and charitable efforts.

Community-driven groups like The Broadhall Way, a fan-led platform active since 2020, foster solidarity by celebrating club history and fundraising for charities. For official updates and to get involved, visit the SFCSA website: https://sfcsa.co.uk/

Stevenage Rivalries & Notable Matches

Stevenage’s fiercest rivalries involve Luton Town and Woking, through geography and league encounters.

• Luton Town (Herts/M1 Derby): Intense regional derby that will reignite next season as Luton Town drop back into League One. The time these sides met was in August 2021 for an EFL Cup match. The match ended 2-2 but Stevenage ran out 3-0 winners on penalties.

• Woking: Fiercely competitive throughout the 1990s non-league years. Over the last 30 years, these sides are hard to separate with Woking winning 12 and Stevenage 11 of the last 31 encounters.

Stevenage Facts

Stevenage History

Stevenage Football Club, founded in 1976 following the demise of Stevenage Athletic, quickly established itself as a symbol of resilience and community spirit.

The club began its journey in local leagues before rising through the ranks with remarkable ambition. Paul Fairclough’s appointment in 1990 marked a turning point—under his leadership, Stevenage secured multiple promotions and won the Conference in 1996.

Despite winning the Conference, the club was denied entry to the Football League due to stadium requirements—a setback that galvanised its identity as a fighting underdog.

Graham Westley became a central figure in the club’s modern story, guiding Stevenage to promotion into the Football League in 2010, followed by a League Two play-off victory in 2011 and a run to the League One play-off semi-final in 2012.

Memorable cup matches, such as the 3–1 FA Cup win over Newcastle United in 2011, strengthened the club’s national reputation and deepened fan pride.

Stevenage’s rivalries with clubs like Luton Town, Barnet, and Woking have shaped the intensity of its fan culture, while loyal supporters—dubbed “The Boro’ faithful”—continue to form the backbone of the club’s identity. The Stevenage FC Supporters’ Association plays a vital role in matchday traditions and community fundraising.

Off the pitch, the club runs strong outreach programs, including youth coaching, school partnerships, and mental health awareness campaigns—reinforcing its role as a pillar of the Hertfordshire community.

In recent years, Stevenage achieved promotion back to League One under Steve Evans in 2023, signalling a new era of competitive ambition. With Alex Revell now at the helm from 2024, the club seeks to build on past successes while adapting to the demands of modern football, all while maintaining its community-first ethos and underdog determination.

Stevenage Social Media Links

Stay up to date by following Stevenage on X @StevenageFC and by visiting the club’s official website www.stevenagefc.com

Stevenage Outlook & Forecast

Stevenage has once again consolidated in League One after their 14th-place finish this season following a 9th-place finish the previous season.

The 2024-25 campaign saw Revell’s men be tight defensively, conceding just 50 goals in 46 matches but in need of finding their shooting boots, scoring less than a goal per game.

Looking ahead to next season, Stevenage will be hopeful of another season that sees that challenging for a top-ten finish.

To help them achieve that, Boro will need to be more potent in attack, with a lot of that responsibility again falling on the shoulders of Dan Kemp.

Revell has wasted no time in adding to his squad, with three players already in the building for next season. Saxon Earley and Jordan Houghton have joined from Plymouth Argyle while Chem Campbell has swapped Wolverhampton Wanderers for a shot at regular first-team football.

With a strong spine, astute signings, and Revell’s focused game plan, Stevenage are well-positioned to secure another season in League One, potentially challenging for a playoff berth if they rediscover attacking fluency.

Frequently Asked Questions About Stevenage FC?

How much would it cost to buy Stevenage Football Club?

There’s no publicly listed valuation or recent sale price for Stevenage FC, but its estimated annual revenue is around £5.5 million.

Market value for a smaller League One club like Stevenage likely ranges from £5–15 million, depending on stadium, facilities, liabilities, and investment potential.

Why is Stevenage called ‘Boro’?

The nickname “Boro” stems from the club’s original name, Stevenage Borough FC. Though “Borough” was dropped in 2010 when the club rebranded, the affectionate moniker “Boro” remains in use.

Who is the chairman of Stevenage?

The club is chaired by Phil Wallace, a successful businessman who has led Stevenage since purchasing a 90% stake in 1999. Under his leadership, the club has seen stadium upgrades, strong financial management, and notable on-field success .

Is Stevenage a big club?

Stevenage is considered a solid League One club with strong community roots and a growing fanbase. While it isn’t among England’s big clubs, it punches above its weight—making impactful cup runs and earning promotion to League One in recent years.

Where to watch Stevenage?

League One fixtures are typically broadcast on Sky Sports (12:30 Sat matches), while cup games may appear on ITV or BBC. Local radio coverage is provided by BBC Three Counties Radio.