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AHEAD OF THE GAME We are going for back-to-back league wins! Here is the latest matchday news ahead of kick-off…

MATCHDAY TIMINGS… Club Shop/Ticket Office: Open from 12pm & after the final whistle Broadhall Suite Bar: Open from 12pm-3pm & from 4:45pm-6pm Hospitality: Open from 1:30pm Kids’ Zone: Open from 1pm-2:30pm Turnstiles: Home from 1:45pm, Away from 1:30pm

Kick It Out through our annual dedicated Match Day. The event is part of our seasonal programme of commitments to tackling discrimination within the game and promoting equality and inclusion.”

Everyone attending or taking part in a football match has the right to feel safe, valued and included and we encourage supporters to continue to play their part in this. If you witness racist behaviour at a match or around a stadium, please report it to the police a steward, via the Matchday Textline (07565942294) of the Kick It Out App.

TICKET INFO… Tickets for Saturday’s match range from £5 for Kids to £17 for Adults and are available online or in-store ahead of kickoff. Remember, all home tickets must be purchased before reaching the turnstiles and supporters can now scan their way in using their phone.

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NO TRAINS TO/FROM LONDON Supporters are to be advised that there is no service between London and Stevenage this weekend, whilst Network Rail continue their East Coast Update.

KICK IT OUT This Saturday’s match is the Club’s designated Kick It Out Matchday where Stevenage FC will promote the work of Kick It Out, football’s leading equality and inclusion organisation. Badges, stickers, pens, captain armbands and warm-up t-shirts will all be used and on show throughout the afternoon.

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NORTH STAND CAPACITY INCREASED - TICKETS ON SALE The Club is pleased to inform supporters that it has received permission from the Safety Advisory Group to operate the new North Stand with an increased capacity of 800 spectators, with effect from Saturdays match against Plymouth Argyle.

Supporters are to be advised that Block E will be open for the first time, allowing Season Ticket Holders in this section to sit in their purchased seat.

In addition, in light of the increased capacity, access to the North Stand for all supporters shall be through Turnstiles 5 & 6, with Turnstile 4 being used for high capacity fixtures.

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tevenage Football Club are pleased to announce a fantastic new partnership with Stevenage Community Trust this season.

The Trust has been chosen as their main beneficiary for the current campaign and the focal point of this project is a match on Saturday February 1 at home against Leyton Orient in which Stevenage will play in a specially designed Stevenage Community Trust kit.

This will be a first for the club, they have never previously utilised their third kit for an outside organisation and this will provide massive UK-wide publicity for the Trust and for the activities which they undertake. Only 250 of these limited-edition shirts have been produced and they will be sold to raise funds for Stevenage Community Trust, with the profits made from the sale of these shirts donated directly to the Trust. Shirts worn by the players themselves in the game on February 1 will also be available as they will be auctioned off at the end of the season for supporters to bid for.

Both parties are now calling on the people of the town, supporters of the Trust and the Boro to back this initiative in a number of ways - the simplest will be to buy a shirt to keep and wear it at the Boro!

Commenting on the project, Alex Tunbridge, Chief Executive of Stevenage FC said: “We are delighted to be supporting Stevenage Community Trust by raising awareness and funds through wearing our first ever third kit at our match against Leyton Orient. We hope the club’s supporters and members of the local community will show their support for the fantastic work the Trust carries out in our town by purchasing a shirt and supporting the campaign.”

Sharon Brown, vice-chairman of Stevenage Community Trust said: “This link between ourselves and Stevenage FC shows just how powerful organisations and businesses can be when they work together for their community. The project to produce a third shirt is unique in the Football League and at a local level will go a long way to help our work to support charitable groups and individuals at greatest need in the town and the surrounding villages. We are grateful to the club for working with us in this groundbreaking scheme.”

Shirts costing just £40 are available to purchase from the club shop. You can also purchase shirts using the following online club link.

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MATCHDAY MASCOT A big Boro welcome goes to our mascot today 5-year-old Jenson Jeffrey.

Stevenage FC fan Jenson is a pupil at The Leys School and lists football, swimming and chess among his hobbies.

His favourite home player is Ben Kennedy so here’s hoping Kenners provides a special treat for Jenson with a goal to make his big day extra special and seal three points for the Boro.

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t was 10 years ago and Boro went into another home clash with local rivals Kettering with their eyes on the big prize.

A charge to the Football League was well underway and Boro kept their nerve in this one in front of a crowd of 2,136.

It was a double strike from Stacy Long that saw the home side to the three points and with big names at the back such as Day, Henry, Roberts and Ashton it was little wonder the Poppies couldn’t get back into the game.

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ON THIS DAY Saturday January 25, 2014 Stevenage 0 Everton 4 Some big cubs are like buses, you’ve never played them in your entire history and suddenly you face them twice in the space of five months.

So it was with Everton. Boro had narrowly lost 2-1 at Goodison earlier in the season in the League Cup and six years ago to the day they were paired together in the FA Cup. Alas this time Everton proved to be much more clinical, even though it was a game in which Boro did have their chances. Two first-half goals from Naismith and strikes from Heitinga and Gueye after the interval meant that there was to be no giantkilling in this cup clash.

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Car: Audi A1 Football shirt you owned: Birmingham City Celeb Crush: Cheryl Cole Footballer you idolised: David Beckham Music you owned: An old R Kelly album Overnight roommate: Kelland Watts Thing you do when you get home from training: Eat

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Thing you watched on TV: Love Island Thing you bought: A tracksuit Football Match you went to: A Blues game last season Thing you ate: Gammon, Mash & Peas Time you lost your temper: On Tuesday night Good deed: Giving Jason Cowley a lift into training this morning Goal you scored: Last Saturday against Cambridge Song you listened to: Mario – Let Me Love You

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Career Moments: Making my debut for Birmingham, coming on against Aston Villa, Scoring last Saturday for my first professional goal Takeaways: Pizza, Indian, Chippy Players of All Time: Beckham, Messi, Ronaldinho Players you have played with: Craig Gardner, Che Adams, Jeremie Boga Stadiums you have played in: Elland Road, Bramall Lane, St Andrews TV Shows: Love Island, I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, The Voice Films: Home Alone, Fast & Furious, Little Man Sports: Football, Golf, Tennis Musical Artists: Drake, R Kelly, Justin Bieber Meals: Spaghetti bolognaise, Fajitas, Steak Countries to visit: USA, Australia, Switzerland Breakfast Items: Poached Egg, Beans, Special K Desserts: Chocolate Fudge Cake, Chocolate Brownie, Cookie Dough Ice Cream Apps: Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter Fruits: Orange, Banana, Apple Items you take everywhere: Phone, Wallet, Keys

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would like to start by wishing the first team all the best in this afternoon’s fixture against Plymouth. We travelled to Peterborough this morning and hopefully can kick start the day with 3 points.

It’s been a while since I’ve given an update on academy life, and there has been lots of positive things going on at Shephalbury Sports Academy to mention.

Last week’s victory against Gillingham secured our place in Merit League 1.

This means the best 6 from the south east and west go into a merit league, and play each other.

We were in fact 2-0 down with 10 minutes to go, Jack Moriarty scored a brace and Luis Fernandez scored a last minute winner to send us jubilantly into the top league. We have trained hard to achieve this and for our lads to show excellent resilience to come back proved to me what a good group we have. The regular under 16’s performances were also encouraging and we gave another debut to an U15 who has been performing very well with Ieuan Lewis’s Youth Development Phase.

This next merit league allows us the opportunity to give second years the experiences of senior football on loan, and allow us to start integrating more and more U15/16 into the squad, the opportunity therefore to also play in the U18 EFL Youth Alliance league.

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on Tuesday. The relationship with Biggleswade FC has been excellent and I would personally like to thank the club, and especially Dave Northfield for the way the club has looked after him.

Jamie Jellis has recently signed his professional contract after impressing on loan at Aylesbury and Hitchin Town.

Jamie has had it tough with injuries etc, and I believe not only his attitude and performances warranted this reward, but the outstanding work by our Fitness Coach Dave Bass has enabled Jamie and other players to get physically stronger.

Liam Smyth and Jack Smith joined a former apprentice Charley O’Keefe at Braintree Town FC In the conference south, and have started and played full games since joining. Our Academy Manager Robbie has been watching them closely and the feedback has been nothing but positive. Liam scored in their 4-1 fixture over Oxford City last weekend. Today they face an on-form team in Slough!

I have to mention what it’s like working with Ronnie Henry on a daily basis.

Ronnie has been a huge asset to the academy and especially to the Professional Development Phase. I believe the expertise already in place, along with Ronnie’s enthusiasm, knowledge and love for the game, means our players in the academy are in safe hands.

Finally, let’s get behind the lads and get another 3 points on the table.

Come on Boro! @stevenageyouth - follow for all updates on the academy including today’s game v Peterborough.

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he Joy of Moving Move and Learn programme is a free 6-week programme which is aimed at year 5 students.

The programme is designed to give the year 5 students an insight on how beneficial physical activity can be and how to live a balanced, active lifestyle. Over the course of six weeks, children from year 5 will spend time in the classroom with Stevenage FC Foundation club coaches, learning about physical activity, body and mind, eatwell guide, meal planning, hydration and joy of moving through participating in interactive activities. This is then followed by a practical session dedicated to the content delivered within the classroom.

Since the start of the academic year in September 2019, Stevenage FC Foundation have engaged with a total of 600 children across 10 schools. As well as taking part in the Joy of Moving programme, the children are offered a free u12 ticket to a Stevenage FC game and get the opportunity to participate in the Kids Zone before the game.

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360 children from schools across Hertfordshire.

The Joy of Moving programme has been a huge success in Year 5. I have been able to observe both the theory and practical sessions, all children have been engaged and learning is taking place in an active and fun way.

All members of staff from Stevenage FC have been professional, punctual and motivational when delivering their lessons. Children look forward to the sessions taking place and are keen to impress.

Ben Longland Watchlytes P.E Co-Ordinator

I think the Joy of Moving programme is the perfect programme to allow children to understand how to live an active and balanced lifestyle whilst appreciating the benefits of physical activity. Having delivered the programme on numerous occasions I can see the impact it can have on a young child’s life. This can be something as small as changing their diets to include more healthier options or finding a newfound love of physical activity.

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tevenage FC Women continued the hunt for silverware last weekend and after a tough battle booked their place in the final of the Herts County Cup. In a home clash against Watford Development, Boro started the game on the front foot in a competition in which they have made six successive final appearances.

Although Stevenage created several chances they still had to be switched on defensively as Watford had a very young and quick team going forward.

The hosts finally managed to break the deadlock following a fine through ball from Gemma Biggadike to Ashleigh Deacon who provided a good finish placing the ball in the bottom corner.

It was a lead which was fully deserved but play became tougher as the pitch was taking a turn for the worse as both teams started to find it difficult to get any flow or quickness in their play.

Ahead by the single goal at the break, the second half mirrored the first half with the vast majority of play being in the Watford half. Alas through a combination of twice hitting the bar, their keeper making several decent saves and some poor decision-making, Stevenage just couldn’t find that second goal, That, however, was until with 20 minutes left Amy Makewell found herself in space on the edge of the box and she got her shot away which hit the back of the net.

With a two goal lead the game management was superb from the hosts doing what they needed to do and see the game out.

Stevenage FC Women now face Watford FC Ladies U-23 in a repeat of last season’s final.

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DATE AUGUST 2019 18/08/19 14:00 25/08/19 14:00 SEPTEMBER 2019 01/09/19 14:00 03/09/19 19:45 08/09/19 14:00 15/09/19 14:00 22/09/19 14:00 29/09/19 14:00 OCTOBER 2019 06/10/19 19:45 09/10/19 19:45 20/10/19 14:00 27/10/19 14:00 NOVEMBER 2019 10/11/19 14:00 17/11/19 14:00 DECEMBER 2019 01/12/19 15:30 08/12/19 14:00 15/12/19 14:00 JANUARY 2020 19/01/20 14:00 TBC 26/01/20 14:00 FEBRUARY 2020 02/02/20 14:00 09/02/20 14:00 19/02/20 19:45 MARCH 2020 01/03/20 14:00 08/03/20 14:00 17/03/20 19:45 22/03/20 14:00 29/03/20 14:00 26/04/20 14:00

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Norwich City Enfield Town AFC Wimbledon Leyton Orient Ipswich Town Cambridge United

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Peterborough United Billericay Town Ipswich Town Kent Football United

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Norwich City AFC Wimbledon Enfield Town Leyton Orient Cambridge United Billericay Town Kent Football United Ipswich Town Cambridge City

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SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATION

LATEST NEWS WELCOME Virginia Pike is chair of the Argyle Fans Trust. Virginia is ably supported by board members Tim Chown (sec.), Roger Willis and John Lloyd in her duties. The Trust (who’s ‘proper’ title is the Plymouth Argyle Supporters’ Society) was constituted in 2010 as the official voice of Argyle supporters. Welcome all.

Curious to note that both Plymouth and Exeter are riding high in the league, Swindon are top whilst the likes of Forest Green Rovers and Cheltenham are also “in with a shout”. What is occurring in the West Country this season? All it needs is for Yeovil to return to the EFL and the Western Power House shall be a force to be reckoned with.

LEGENDS DAY On March 28th we are home to Scunthorpe. The Club have also deemed this a “Legends Day” where all past 1st team players of the club, be it “Borough”, “Town”, or “Athletic”,

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are welcomed as guests.

This is a hugely exciting opportunity to engage with all those who have served our town in a senior football capacity.

Our club is 44 years old. Athletic lasted for just 8 years (1968 to 1976) and Stevenage Town started in the reign of Queen Victoria. It is right and proper that we remember all those who have contributed to football in our town and I’m anxious to support this initiative with a view to considering the notion of a “former players’ association”.

Appeal: If YOU know of anyone who played for Stevenage in years gone by, then ask them to get in touch.

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You have no idea how pleased I am that the club - our club – is administering such an event.

Lloyd Briscoe

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WELCOME

DOMINIC TELFORD

THE BASICS… Argyle returned to Sky Bet League Two this season after finishing level on points with Wimbledon on 50 and were relegated on goal difference as three goals separated them and their nearest rivals.

The club are no strangers to the Football League having not been relegated from England’s four major leagues since being promoted in the 1920s. Since then, Argyle have won nine promotions throughout the leagues, but have never played in the top division with their highest finish coming in 2008 - under manager Paul Sturrock, the team finished 10th in the Championship.

EOIN DOYLE

LATEST FORM… The Pilgrims certainly have eyes on an immediate return to League One, as they sit six points behind 1st place Swindon Town in fourth, but currently have two games in hand over their rivals.

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ANTONI SARCEVIC

the restart, when the league’s top goalscorer Eoin Doyle snatched the victory inside the final 15 minutes for the visitors.

STAR MAN… Plymouth’s number 7, Antoni Sarcevic, has been an influential figure in central midfield with his attacking runs and eye for a goal; he is currently the club’s top goalscorer this season with five goals in the league.

The 27-year-old is now into his fourth season at Home Park having signed from Shrewsbury in January 2017 and can draw on past experiences in gaining promotion from League Two with Fleetwood in 2014 – when they defeated Burton Albion 1-0 in the PlayOff Final as Sarcevic scored 13 goals in all competitions.

RYAN LOWE

THE GAFFER… Ryan Lowe was appointed Manager at the start of the season after Derek Adams was dismissed following relegation. Lowe, who was an explayer at Gigg Lane, guided Bury to their tremendous promotion to League One after finishing 2nd in the league below last campaign; he was named Manager of the Month on three occasions.

The 41-year-old scored over 150 goals in his playing career in which the former striker enjoyed various promotions with Sheffield Wednesday from League One in 2012, Bury from League Two in 2011 and 2015 along with Shrewsbury Town from the Conference National in 2004. Lowe has also played for Chester City, Crewe, MK Dons and Tranmere before finishing his career at Bury.

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FIXTURES & RESULTS 2019/20 DATE

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2-0 0-1

Tue Aug 13 Southend United

1-2

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Leyton Orient Tue Aug 20 Bradford City

0-0

Sat Aug 24 Mansfield Town Sat Aug 31 Macclesfield Town

0-0

Parrett

0-1 2-2

Guthrie, Wildin

SEPTEMBER 2019 Tue Sep 03 MK Dons

0-3

Sat Sep 07 Cheltenham Town Sat Sep 14 Carlisle United

4-2

Newton (2)

2-3

Guthrie (2)

Tue Sep 17

Northampton Town

0-1

Sat Sep 21

Forest Green Rovers Cambridge United

0-0

Sat Sep 28 OCTOBER 2019

1-1

Cowley

Sat Oct 05 Colchester United

3-1

Cowley

Tue Oct 08 Wycombe Wanderers Sat Oct 12 Grimsby Town

0-1

Cowley

2-1

Guthrie, Carter

Sat Oct 19

1-1

Guthrie

Port Vale

Tue Oct 22 Swindon Town Morecambe

1-0

Sat Oct 26

Cuthbert 1-0 1-1 (4-2) Carter

Tue Oct 29 Fulham U21 NOVEMBER 2019 Sat Nov 02 Scunthorpe United Sat Nov 09 Peterborough United

0-0 1-1

Sat Nov 19

2-0

Peterborough United

Sat Nov 23 Walsall DECEMBER 2019

0-0

Tue Dec 03 Colchester United Sat Dec 07 Crawley Town Sat Dec 14 Sat Dec 21

1-2

Cowley (2)

0-0

Newport County Crewe Alexandra

1-1 1-5

Thu Dec 26 Forest Green Rovers

0-0

Sun Dec 29 Plymouth Argyle JANUARY 2020

2-1

Wed Jan 01 Northampton Town Colchester United

List

Sonupe Cuthbert List

1-0

Sat Jan 04

0-0

Tue Jan 07 Bristol Rovers Port Vale Sat Jan 11

0-1

Sat Jan 18

Cambridge United

0-4

Tue Jan 21 Sat Jan 25

Exeter City Plymouth Argyle

3-0

Mackail-Smith List, Cassidy, Carter, Lakin

Leyton Orient

Sat Feb 08 Exeter City Tue Feb 11 Sat Feb 15 Sat Feb 22

Bradford City Salford City Crawley Town Walsall

Sat Feb 29 MARCH 2020 Sat Mar 07

LEAGUE TABLE

P

W

D

L

GD Pts

28

9

8

11

-4

14 Scunthorpe United

28

8

8

12

-3

32

15

Crawley Town

28

7

11

10

-3

32

16 Cambridge United

28

8

7

13

-7

31

17

Grimsby Town

26

7

9

10

-5

30

18

Oldham Athletic

28

6

11

11

-15

29

0-1

Tue Jan 28 Grimsby Town FEBRUARY 2020 Sat Feb 01

APPEARANCES PAUL FARMAN............................................................33 (0) 2 CHRIS STOKES............................................................29 (0) 0 CHARLIE CARTER..................................................... 24 (5) 2 SCOTT CUTHBERT..................................................... 22 (1) 0 KURTIS GUTHRIE........................................................ 21 (4) 4 ELLIOTT LIST...............................................................20 (2) 1 BEN NUGENT............................................................... 19 (2) 1 KELLAND WATTS....................................................... 18 (2) 1 CHARLIE LAKIN........................................................... 18 (1) 0 LUTHER WILDLIN.......................................................18 (0) 0 MICHAEL TIMLIN......................................................... 16 (7) 2 TYLER DENTON.......................................................... 15 (2) 6 JASON COWLEY...................................................... 14 (10) 9 TERENCE VANCOOTEN..........................................14 (4) 3 TOM SOARES................................................................. 14 (1) 6 BEN KENNEDY............................................................. 13 (7) 3 DEAN PARRETT.......................................................... 13 (4) 3 PAUL DIGBY....................................................................12 (1) 1 CRAIG MACKAIL-SMITH........................................... 9 (11) 5 EMMANUEL SONUPE.................................................9 (5) 5 NOOR HUSIN................................................................. 8 (4) 5 ARTHUR IONTTON......................................................7 (4) 13 PAUL TAYLOR............................................................... 6 (6) 10 LUIS FERNANDEZ....................................................... 6 (4) 7 DANNY NEWTON........................................................ 6 (4) 1 JOEL BYROM...................................................................6 (1) 5 JOE LEESLEY................................................................ 5 (0) 0 SACHA BASTIEN.......................................................... 4 (0) 33 JAMIE FIELDING............................................................3 (3) 3 JAKE CASSIDY.............................................................. 2 (0) 0 DIAGUELY DABO......................................................... 2 (0) 0 ADAM EL-ABD................................................................ 1 (2) 4 ALEX REVELL............................................................... 0 (2) 1 JOEL ROLLINSON....................................................... 0 (2) 5 LIAM SMYTH.................................................................. 0 (2) 2 ANDRONICOS GEORGIOU...................................... 0 (1) 0 SIMEON JACKSON....................................................... 0 (1) 0

13

Salford City

35

19 Leyton Orient

28

6

10

12

-11

28

20 Mansfield Town

28

6

9

13

-8

27

Sat Mar 14

Crewe Alexandra Newport County

21

Carlisle United

27

6

8

13

-20

26

Tue Mar 17

Swindon Town

Sat Mar 21

Morecambe

22 Macclesfield Town

27

6

13

8

-4

25

23 Stevenage

28

3

13

12

-12

22

24 Morecambe

28

5

7

16

-26

22

Sat Mar 28 Scunthorpe United APRIL 2020 Sat Apr 04 Oldham Athletic Fri Apr 10 Mansfield Town

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Mon Apr 13 Macclesfield Town Sat Apr 18 Cheltenham Town Sat Apr 25

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