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v OLDHAM ATHLETIC Saturday, September 19 2020 | Kick-Off: 3.00pm

THE MANAGER

lex Revell gives Boro fans an insight into the first team with his digital programme notes.

“THIS WEEK THE LADS HAVE BEEN EXCELLENT. THERE HAS BEEN A REAL DESIRE TO MAKE SURE WE PUT ON A PERFORMANCE ON SATURDAY AND SHOW OUR LEVELS OF ENERGY AND INTENSITY.”

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ood afternoon and welcome to the players, and officials of Oldham Athletic.

Well, what a season that was! I’m not going to spend too much time looking backwards, but suffice to say that I’ve personally never worked so hard. Keeping our Club in the Football League as events unfolded over several months was a monstrous task and we have been extremely fortunate in that the EFL appeal against the sanction given to Macclesfield was upheld and points deducted this season, as we believe they should have been.

We will take that of course, but we also recognise that relegation from the EFL this year for any club on PPG was cruel.

Every club has fans that love their club and you always feel for them.

From our side, we’ve had the biggest shock of our lives. We started off 2019/20 with the biggest budget – and probably the most players - we’d ever given to a manager in League Two. What we learnt as the season went on is that winning is less to do with the size of the budget and a lot to do with the character of the players. We tried hard to put that right in January, but it’s difficult to stop a ship from sinking when it’s already half way there and it tends to pull everyone down with it.

However, that experience sent us down a new road. Alex Revell showed his determination early on to give us what we wanted – a new beginning, a new approach and a new culture. First we needed to add an experienced head to help Alex and provide the know how to win. That came with Lennie Lawrence and over 1,000 games as a manager. A massive step forwards for us and welcome Lennie! Keeping a fresh, rejuvenated Mark Sampson to assist Revs was another plus and a new squad was what we all wanted to see!

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Since July we’ve set about signing players that share our vision, our ambition and our culture. Alex has taken ownership of the new culture and drives it home at every opportunity, in every detail despite the financial restrictions we’ve got to face.

It’s very early days of course but I feel uplifted by what I’m seeing at our Club.

We really could be at the beginning of something very good. Only time will tell, but every ounce of effort all of us can provide – directors, management, staff and players – will be put on the line in an effort to regain our pride.

We put our fans through a season of heartache, anger and frustration game after game and I apologise to each and every one for that. We’ve all learnt something and we can all move forwards together now. A new era, a new beginning.

Welcome to all the new players - get us back to what we love best – watching our Club win football matches and entertaining us!

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The Group Stage tie will now take place at the earlier time of 7pm on Tuesday 22nd September 2020.

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or some Boro fans the clashes against Newcastle, Sheffield Wednesday and Spurs are among the most memorable games seen at home.

For a few though, this one, now 25 years ago, was a turning point in the history of this club.

Cloughie had already built a team good enough to reach the Conference and in their debut season Boro had finished a creditable fifth.

After a good early start in the 1995-96 season, Boro had slipped to 11th when old foes Kettering came to town for one of the Monday night classics.

And what a night it was! Just look at the

Monday September 18, 1995

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team Boro fielded, a starting 11 crammed with classic names simply tore into the Poppies from the outset.

It was a hammering and it showed Boro were not just at home in the Conference, but they had the ability to go on and reach the Football League.

The rest of the season’s story is long, arduous, and oft told, but for now let’s reflect on the goals scored by Smith, Barrowcliff, Crawshaw, Browne and Marshall and a win which paved the way for the club we have today.

The crowd of 2,033 was also the biggest until December 2 when guess who, Macclesfield, came to town...

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STARTING XI 1 Des Gallagher 2 Kenny Webster 3 Robbie Mutchell 4 Efetobore Sodje 5 Mark Smith 6 Paul Barrowcliff 7 Phil Simpson 8 Steve Berry 9 Gary Crawshaw 10 Tony Lynch (12) 11 Corey Browne SUBSTITUTES 12 Shaun Marshall (10) 14 Stuart Beevor 15 Marvin Bates Stats courtesy of Boroguide

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MEET THE

NEW LADS FEMI AKINWANDE 19/09/1995 - Striker

Career Highlight: Making my EFL debut in League One First Football Memory: Playing for Millwall Community Footballing Idol: Thierry Henry Favourite Food: Spaghetti Bolognaise Favourite Film: Inside Man One Interesting Fact About You: Before playing football for Stevenage I worked as an Engineer

TYRONE MARSH 24/12/1993 – Striker/ Winger

Career Highlight: Winning promotion to League Two First Football Memory: England vs Argentina 1998 - Owen’s crazy solo goal and Beckham getting sent off for kicking Diego Simeone Footballing Idol: Thierry Henry Favourite Food: Chinese Favourite Film: Usual Suspects One Interesting Fact About You: I played central midfield until I was 13 and Sunday League until I was 15

REMEAO HUTTON 28/09/1998 – Right Back/ Left Back

Career Highlight: Signing my first professional contract First Football Memory: Just playing at school with my friends Footballing Idol: Kyle Walker or Ashley Cole Favourite Food: Nandos Favourite Film: Boyz in the Hood One Interesting Fact About You: I first signed for a professional club at the age of 18

ROMAIN VINCELOT 19/10/1985 - Midfielder

Career Highlight: Playing in three PlayOff Finals at Wembley.

First football memory: World Cup 1990, although it is very vague. I wanted to play football in the garden but my brother wanted to watch a game. I remember it was Italy playing that day.

Football Idol: Eric Cantona Favourite food: A good Tartiflette in the winter!

Favourite movie: Into the Wild One Interesting Fact About You: We haven’t had a TV at home for the last 11 years

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ROSS MARSHALL 09/10/1999 – Centre Back/Central Defensive Midfield

Career Highlight: Scoring at Goodison Park against Everton in the FA Youth Cup to go through to the next round First Football Memory: Joining my first football team “Broxbourne Rangers” as a little boy Footballing Idol: Sergio Ramos Favourite Food: Turkish food Favourite Film: I Am Legend One Interesting Fact About You: I love historical programmes about war

LUKE PROSSER 28/05/1988 – Centre Back

Career Highlight: Leading Colchester out at Old Trafford in the League Cup Quarter Finals First Football Memory: Playing Sunday league for Cuffley Blues Footballing Idol: John Terry Favourite Food: Steak and Chips Favourite Film: Man on Fire One Interesting Fact About You: My Sister Abbie played for Arsenal Ladies and represented England at Youth Level

JAMIE CUMMING 04/09/1999 – Goalkeeper

Career Highlight: Twice winning the FA Youth Cup First Football Memory: Playing in the Garden with my Dad Footballing Idol: Hugo Lloris or Petr Cech Favourite Food: Sushi Favourite Film: Training Day One Interesting Fact About You: I played Cricket at County level until I was 13 as a wicketkeeper

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ARTHUR READ 03/11/1999 – Midfielder

Career Highlight: My first professional goal First Football Memory: Playing in my back garden with my brother goal to goal Footballing Idol: Thierry Henry or Ozil Favourite Food: T-bone Steak, Sweet Potato Fries and Mac & Cheese Favourite Film: Titanic One Interesting Fact About You: In my first trial match for Luton as an U8 I played in goal and they wanted to sign me as a goalkeeper

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ELLIOT OSBORNE 16/05/1996 – Central Midfield/ Central Attacking Midfield

Career Highlight: Playing against Liverpool for Fleetwood First Football Memory: Watching the 2002 World Cup at School Footballing Idol: Cristiano Ronaldo Favourite Food: Seafood Linguine Favourite Film: Due Date One Interesting Fact About You: I am very good at Skiing

MARCUS DINANGA 02/01/1998 – Striker

Career Highlight: Playing in-front of 10,000 fans against Leyton Orient First Football Memory: My Dad taking me to watch DR Congo vs Ivory Coast when I was eight years old Footballing Idol: Samuel Eto’o Favourite Food: Rice & Fish Favourite Film: The Beach One Interesting Fact About You: I can speak four different languages

BEN COKER 17/06/1989 – Left Back

Career Highlight: Winning promotion in the 2015 Play-Off Final for Southend First Football Memory: Having a kick about with Dad at the Park Footballing Idol: When I was young it was Ian Wright but as I got older Ashley Cole Favourite Food: Five Guys Burger Favourite Film: Forest Gump One Interesting Fact About You: I am a type 1 Diabetic, diagnosed age 15

BILLY JOHNSON 25/09/1999 – Goalkeeper

Career Highlight: Captaining Norwich to win the County FA Youth Cup First Football Memory: Watching Norwich at Carrow Road Footballing Idol: Gianluigi Buffon Favourite Food: Chinese Crispy Chilli Beef Favourite Film: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off One Interesting Fact About You: I used to Sail for the East of England

INIH EFFIONG 02/03/1991 – Striker

Career Highlight: Beating Bury 3-0 away from home & scoring in the FA Cup First Round First Football Memory: My Bro taking me to my first Sunday League game and seeing a guy score a hat-trick which made me want to be a Striker Footballing Idol: Thierry Henry Favourite Food: Traditional Rice & Stew – Mum’s cooking!

Favourite Film: Scarface One Interesting Fact About You: I can’t swim & hate being in deep water

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ike all academies across the country the start of pre season was a unique experience for players and staff alike. I have to say though the pre season was superbly managed by Jorden, David Bass and the entire academy staff, and the young scholars enjoyed an excellent pre season period with plenty of training, inductions and games to set them on their way.

It was great to see young Samuel Tinubu, just 15 years of age making his 1st team debut v Luton and then Jack Smith made his first EFL start on Saturday v Barrow.

We do feel we are getting better each season, the quality of player coming through improves each year and hopefully we can continue this trend.

Our first two competitive fixtures for the U18s saw a 2-2 draw against Cambridge Utd courtesy of a Yasin Arai penalty and a delicate chip by Cain Keller. Tuesday saw us entertain Luton in the League Cup and run out 2-1 winners in a really

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high quality match. An opening goal by Alfie Williams was quickly followed by an early goal of the season contender by Max Granville. A special mention must go to goalkeeper Timmy Smith who was excellent throughout the game.

ROBBIE O’KEEFE – Academy Manager

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FOUNDATION GIRLS’ PROGRAMME RETURNS Last week saw the return of our hugely successful Girls Development Centre.

After two successful trial dates in August, we welcomed a massive 85 girls across 5 different age groups and a goalkeeper specific session. Our Development Centre has doubled in size since first starting in October 2018 and we are really excited about the upcoming season as the standard of girls we have within our Development Centre is excellent and the progression the girls are showing is evident.

emphasis on enjoyment, development, and performance. The centre will cause no conflict with players’ existing grassroots commitments and act as an additional session to develop players technical abilities, increase confidence and make friends in a safe and professional environment.

The Stevenage Girls’ Football Centre runs on a Wednesday from 6-7pm at Shepalbury Sports Academy (SG2 8NP) and the Letchworth Girls’ Football Centre will run on a Tuesday from 5-6pm at Hertfordshire FA Community Football Centre (SG6 2EN).

If you are interested in attending these sessions, please email lukew@stevenagefc.com LUKE WILKINS - Primary Education Officer

The sessions are coached by FA and UEFA qualified coaches and the centre is tailored to give players the best opportunity to progress technically as a footballer and to help them develop socially and psychologically.

We are still looking for players in our U10, U14 and U16 age group, if you have a daughter in this age group and you would like them to trial please email lukew@stevenagefc.com In other news we are delighted to announce that our Girls Football Centre in Stevenage has returned, and we are opening a brand-new centre in Letchworth. Our Girls Football Centres are a direct pathway into our Development Centre and the sessions are player centred, revolving around technical and game-based scenarios with the

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ith last season ending so abruptly it seemed an age for us to be able to get back to football, taking small steps to start with following the guidelines and procedures to get to now our first game of the new season tomorrow away to Actonians.

Since being back and getting involved with pre season there seems to be a real positive energy, atmosphere and feeling in the club, which I hope will stay throughout the season.

We were way off where we wanted to be last term so my main objective was to start from scratch and create a new culture and belief that would hopefully make an improvement on last season.

We’ve managed to get a few friendlies under our belts, not as many as I would’ve liked but for one reason or another things

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didn’t materialise in getting minutes. The games we did manage to play gave me a chance to look at some of our younger players coming through our development squad and some trialists, which was really pleasing to see.

We have made some really positive signings with a good mix of young players and experience, but we hope to possibly get another 1 or 2 across the line before the first game.

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CLUB MATTERS It has been a turbulent time for Oldham who finished 19th in the curtailed season, but there were hopes a big name at the helm would provide some stability when former Boro boss Dino Maamria made his exit, to be replaced by Harry Kewell. There has also been a change in the running of the club, with former Bury CEO Karl Evans taking the same role, replacing Natalie Atkinson.

There have already been a number of

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changes among the playing staff, in have come Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, Conor McAleny, Carl Piergianni, Sido Jombati and Ian Lawlor. But the revolving door has also seen some of the playing staff depart with Chris McCann, Zak Mills, Gevaro Nepomuceno, Jamie Stott and Desire Segbe-Azankpo all going.

The 2020-21 campaign began well enough two weeks ago with a 3-0 home Carabao Cup win over Carlisle.

Goals from new signings Ben Garrity, Bobby Grant and Conor McAleny sent the hosts on their way.

That promise has been replaced by two straight defeats.

On Saturday Oldham fell to an opening day EFL defeat at home to Leyton Orient, with the boss calling for better finishing after the home side were punished by an 89th minute winner from Danny Johnson for the Os. On Tuesday the Latics missed out on a Carabao Cup clash with Newcastle as they were edged out 1-0 at Morecambe in the second round. This time it was a first-half strike which did the damage and despite

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a late fightback, the visitors made their exit.

Ahead of the clash with Boro Kewell said: “This is going to take time, we’re changing the whole philosophy of what they’re used to playing. No-one’s guaranteed a Harry Kewell

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start, you have to perform every day in training and that’s what they’re getting used to.”

THE BOSS Harry Kewell. The 41-year-old Aussie has enjoyed a remarkable career in football, playing at the highest level of the game for club and country and also breaking a number of records along the way.

On the club front Kewell lists Leeds, Liverpool and Galatasary among clubs played for, winning League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League honours. Kewell has also represented and scored for the Socceroos in a World Cup finals, earning 58 caps. He started his managerial career as the U21 coach at Watford in 2015 before becoming the first Australian to coach a professional side when he took the helm at Crawley in 2017. After guiding them to 14th with an attractive brand of football, Kewell made a surprise switch to bottom club Notts County the following season, but this stint lasted just 14 games before he was sacked. Kewell took the helm at Oldham on August 1 this year.

Zak Dearnley

Zak Dearnley. Keep an eye out for this 21-year-old who has already made three starts for the Latics this season. The forward began his career at Manchester United and although he didn’t make a start for the Reds he was on the bench in May 2017 and trained with the senior squad in the build up to a Champions league clash with Juventus under boss Jose Mourinho.

Dearnley really made his mark when he netted four times in just eight games when he returned to Boundary Park for the last campaign after an earlier loan spell. During the summer of 2020 Dearnley committed to the Latics signing a two-year deal.

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COMMERCIAL HOSPITALITY AVAILABLE FOR 2020/21 Following the Club’s recent announcement regarding Season Tickets for the 2020/21 season now being sold out, one of the ways you can watch live football at The Lamex Stadium this season is by purchasing hospitality either in the form of a Hospitality Season Ticket or Individual Match Packages.

Hosted in the new 76 Lounge in the North Stand supporters will be able to purchase packages for a maximum of 6 people from 2 households and will enjoy a two course meal, pay bar, prematch Q&A with Senior Club Staff &

Management, as well as seats in the North Stand. In addition, supporters will be able to enjoy live TV fixtures ahead of kick off, as well as take advantage of our new half time drinks pre-ordering service.

Individual Match Packages start at just £50.00 + VAT per person, whilst Hospitality Season Tickets are available for just £1,000.00 + VAT (pro rata). For further information and match availability please contact clivea@stevenagefc.com.

In addition any 2020/21 Season Ticket Holder who wishes to upgrade their Season Ticket to a Hospitality Season Ticket can do so by contacting lindsayp@ stevenagefc.com.

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ell we’re back in action but maybe not in quite the same way as earlier in the year. Thanks to the EFL we can look forward to a new L2 season after a delayed start. In the unprecedented last six months it’s been great to feel part of a community club that played a part in helping folk through lockdown. Stevenage FC rightly got the national coverage this deserved and Boro v Coronavirus on the fixture board is an image we’ll all long remember.

The SA remains very much alive but obviously unable to perform its normal functions on match days. We really don’t know how long it will be till fans can attend matches once again but even then, social distancing will make the SA’s interaction with fans difficult.

As you might expect with the uncertainty membership numbers are currently lower than last season although pleasingly, we have attracted 23 new members. The SA is grateful to the 241 who have joined already. But if you are one of the 300 who haven’t please consider renewing if you can.

The majority of the monies that the SA raises each year is transferred to the Club – today’s photo is one from March,

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just before lockdown, when Mervyn and myself presented Alex with a £10k cheque. Obviously because of social distancing, 50/50 ticket sales will not be possible for some time and that is by far the greatest revenue earner for the SA. We are considering what else we might do in the meantime to raise needed revenue for the Club.

What we also know is that we can’t hold our usual AGM. Our constitution says we must hold one before October 31st each year. So, this year we will be communicating with members electronically where possible, distributing officer reports and re-electing individuals to positions on the committee where necessary.

What we have organised is our annual L2 Prediction Competition. This is a competition that is open to anyone. You don’t have to be a SA member. For just £5 you could win a cash prize if you can forecast where the 24 teams will finish the season. More entries mean larger prizes for the winners. The SA website has all the details. www.sfcsa.co.uk/home/ Do stay safe and continue to support Boro and your SA. GEOFF GIBBS – SA Secretary

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DATE

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FIXTURES & RESULTS

RESULT BORO SCORERS

AUGUST 2020 Sat Aug 29 Portsmouth

3-3

List, Carter, Cuthbert

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2020/21

SEPTEMBER 2020 Sat Sep 12

Barrow

Sat Sep 19

Oldham Athletic

Tue Sep 22 Southampton U21 Sat Sep 26

Bradford City

OCTOBER 2020 Sat Oct 03 Salford City Tue Oct 06 MK Dons Sat Oct 10

Mansfield Town

Sat Oct 17

Forest Green Rovers

Tue Oct 20 Newport County

APPEARANCES Jamie Cumming

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Scott Cuthbert

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Elliott List

2 (0)

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Tyrone Marsh

2 (0)

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Elliot Osborne

2 (0)

0

Luke Prosser

2 (0)

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Sat Oct 24

Leyton Orient

Romain Vincelot

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Tue Oct 27

Harrogate Town

Luther Wildlin

2 (0)

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Grimsby Town

Inih Effiong

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NOVEMBER 2020

Remeao Hutton

1 (1)

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Tue Nov 03 Colchester United

Danny Newton

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Tue Nov 10 Northampton Town

Charlie Carter

1 (0)

1

Ben Coker

1 (0)

0

Jack Smith

1 (0)

0

DECEMBER 2020

Femi Akinwande

0 (1)

0

Tue Dec 01

Arthur Read

0 (1)

0

Sat Dec 05 Southend United

Marcus Dinanga

0 (0)

0

Sat Dec 12

Carlisle United

Billy Johnson

0 (0)

0

Tue Dec 15

Tranmere Rovers

Ross Marshall

0 (0)

0

Sat Dec 19

Exeter City

Terence Vancooten

0 (0)

0

Sat Nov 14

Morecambe

Sat Nov 21

Bolton Wanderers

Tue Nov 24 Port Vale Walsall

Sat Dec 26 Cheltenham Town Tue Dec 29 Cambridge United JANUARY 2020 Sat Jan 02

Scunthorpe United

Sat Jan 09

Crawley Town

LEAGUE TABLE

P

W

D

L

1

Harrogate Town

1

1

0

0

GD Pts 4

3

2

Cambridge United

1

1

0

0

3

3

Sat Jan 16

Tranmere Rovers

Sat Jan 23

Exeter City

3

Port Vale

1

1

0

0

2

3

Tue Jan 26

Colchester United

4

Morecambe

1

1

0

0

1

3

Sat Jan 30

Grimsby Town

5

Forest Green Rovers

1

1

0

0

1

3

6

Leyton Orient

1

1

0

0

1

3

7

Walsall

1

1

0

0

1

3

Sat Feb 20 Walsall

8

Exeter City

1

0

1

0

0

1

Tue Feb 23 Port Vale

9

Salford City

1

0

1

0

0

1

Sat Feb 27

10 Barrow

1

0

1

0

0

1

11

Newport County

1

0

1

0

0

1

12

Scunthorpe United

1

0

1

0

0

1

FEBRUARY 2020 Sat Feb 06 Morecambe Sat Feb 13

Bolton Wanderers

Newport County

MARCH 2020 Tue Mar 02 Forest Green Rovers Sat Mar 06 Harrogate Town Tue Mar 09 Leyton Orient

13 Stevenage

1

0

1

0

0

1

Sat Mar 13

14 Bradford City

1

0

1

0

0

1

15

1

0

1

0

0

1

16 Mansfield Town

1

0

1

0

0

1

17

Tranmere Rovers

1

0

1

0

0

1

18

Cheltenham Town

1

0

0

1

-1

0

Southend United

Sat Mar 20 Carlisle United Sat Mar 27

Barrow

APRIL 2020 Fri Apr 02

Oldham Athletic

Mon Apr 05 Bradford City

Colchester United

Sat Apr 10

Salford City

19 Bolton Wanderers

1

0

0

1

-1

0

Sat Apr 17

Mansfield Town

20 Grimsby Town

1

0

0

1

-1

0

21

Tue Apr 20 Cheltenham Town Sat Apr 24

Cambridge United

MAY 2020 Sat May 01

Crawley Town

Sat May 08 Scunthorpe United

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1

0

0

1

-1

0

22 Crawley Town

Oldham Athletic

1

0

0

1

-2

0

23 Carlisle United

1

0

0

1

-3

0

24 Southend United

1

0

0

1

-4

0

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