[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. My name is Stevenage and I'm a local hooligan. [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. [26] After several weeks of uncertainty, Phil Wallace purchased the club and set about rebuilding the finances and the relationship with the local council. [3] The club shop is situated next to the West Stand, opposite to the club's official car-park. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. [4] Stevenage Borough Council granted consent for the club to incorporate the name "Borough" in their title and to adopt the town's civic emblem as the club badge. 892 talking about this. [96][97] During Sarll's first full season in the charge, the club finished three points from the play-off positions. [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. They play their home games at Broadhall Way in Stevenage. [106] The club were in last place of League Two when the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. [65][66] Stevenage subsequently reached the League Two play-offs, finishing in sixth place. The picture above was taken of me mates after our team lost to Brazil. [28] The club's fortunes changed following the appointment of Graham Westley as manager. This is the Official Facebook account of Stevenage Football Club. Club News. [3] Three-quarters of the terrace was covered, whilst one-quarter was open and without cover. [2] Chairman Keith Berners,[2] and "a number of like-minded volunteers" were tasked with arranging a team to play Hitchin Town Youth at Broadhall Way in November 1976, as a "curtain-raiser" for the new club. [39] Despite finishing in eighth position in Stimson's first season as manager,[40] the 2006–07 campaign saw the club reach the FA Trophy final again,[41] where they came back from 2–0 down to beat Kidderminster Harriers 3–2 in front of a record FA Trophy crowd of 53,262. [126][127], Opposite the North Stand is the South Stand, which is a single tiered, all-seated covered stand. [105] Two months later, Westley resigned, and was replaced by Alex Revell, who had previously assumed the role of player-coach at the club. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. The terrace has a gable with a clock sitting on its roof above the half-way line,[3] as well as holding a television gantry on its roof. General Contact Us Social Media; About Us; Jobs; Statistics; Sales; Support; Data Issues; Twitter; Facebook; I love three things in life: Football, Vaping and hooliganism. The club targeted players with vast Football League experience and offered them long-term contracts. [8] Brian Williams was tasked with steadying the club following the relegation; appointed as manager in July 1988. [27] The following season, Stevenage were bottom of the Conference National in January, seven points from safety. Stevenage FC Foundation are currently recruiting 15-17 year olds (school year 11 and 12) to join our NCS programme for Summer 2020. The Foundation is working with Stevenage Borough Council and other local … [99] Former player and first-team coach, Dino Maamria, replaced Sarll as manager. [80] Former Colorado Rapids manager Gary Smith replaced Westley. [20] A temporary stand was erected behind the South Stand, allocated to the Newcastle supporters, which increased the stadium capacity to 9,000, enough to satisfy The FA. [130] Work began on the development in the summer of 2011,[130] and the staff began to use the complex towards the latter stages of the 2012–13 season. [48] After failing to make the play-offs,[49] Taylor resigned at the end of the season[50] and was replaced by former manager Graham Westley. [117] The South Stand is reserved for away supporters and can hold a capacity of 1,400. 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. [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. 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[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. [94] Sheringham was sacked in February 2016 with the club positioned in 19th. [8] Two years later, the club were relegated back to the Division Two North, having finished second bottom of the division. SFC Running Club. [117], The North Terrace was situated behind the goal at the north end of the ground and was just seven steps deep. [51] On Westley's return, Stevenage started the season slowly before going on a 27–game unbeaten run from December to March and reached the play-offs,[52] where they lost in the semi-finals to Cambridge United, 4–3 on aggregate. 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. 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". 8 December 2020. New management under Smith, alongside a change in transfer policy, resulted in a complete squad overhaul. [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. [47] In November 2007, he was replaced by Peter Taylor. [123] Five weeks after the campaign started, the £500,000 target was met after investment from over 200 fans. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. [92][93], Despite coming close to making an instant return into League One, the club opted against offering Westley a new contract and replaced him with Teddy Sheringham in May 2015, taking on his first managerial role. [131], Stevenage's highest Football League finish was sixth place in League One during the 2011–12 season. [128] Behind the stand is the supporters' club. [115] The club reverted to stripes from 1988,[115] and the strip design has varied considerably over the years. [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. [118] In June 2011, the club announced it had secured a 42-acre former sports ground in Bragbury End[130] — with the intention of developing the site into a new training complex. 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Stevenage FC Foundation Soccer Camps are for boys and girls aged 5-12 years old of all abilities. [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. 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. Stevenage FC play in the fourth tier of the English football league, one league above the semi-professional British Conference National League. 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. 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 We work on a number of projects with a variety of partners in order to … [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. ... renaming in Stevenage Football Club. Stevenage FC received massive popularity last season after Burger King signed a deal to become their official kit sponsors. [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. [135] Martin Gittings is the club's top goalscorer with 217 goals in all competitions. [120] Opposite to the West Stand is the East Terrace, which is a covered terrace for home supporters. [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. [115] Prior to taking on senior status, the team wore red and white stripes. [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. [72] Stevenage subsequently beat Newcastle 3–1 at Broadhall Way,[73] the first time the club had ever beaten first tier opposition. [114] When the club were promoted to the Conference National in 1994, the crest was changed to the Stevenage Borough Council 'tick' in recognition of the help the club had received from the council in its rise through the leagues. [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. At the back of the stand there are a number of glass-fronted areas to various club offices and executive boxes. They play their home games at Broadhall Way in Stevenage. [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. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. I smash yer gob if you talk trash about me local soccer team, Manchester United. [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. Club Offices. [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. Stevenage FC Foundation have launched a virtual running club to support our fan base with keeping fit and active during the COVID-19 pandemic and extended periods of lock down. 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. Welcome to the Stevenage FC History Website, a site dedicated to the history of Stevenage FC since it’s formation in 1976. We Are Stevenage Starlets FC Proud to be the first all girls football club in Stevenage . [61] Shortly after the end of the season, chairman Phil Wallace stated that the club will start its life in the Football League as Stevenage Football Club, dropping the word ‘Borough’ from its name as of June 2010. [24][25] Despite earning a vast amount of revenue from the two respective cup runs, Stevenage FC, Team fromEngland. 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. [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. The team compete in League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system. The club has also produced a number of notable results in the FA Cup against high-profile opposition. [107] EFL clubs formally agreed to end the season during an EFL meeting on 9 June 2020, although "ongoing disciplinary matters" involving 23rd-placed Macclesfield Town, who had not paid their players on six separate occasions during the season, meant Stevenage might be reprieved. We are a new football club dedicated to getting more girls playing the game. [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. Stevenage Athletic F.C. Following three promotions in four seasons in the early 1990s, the club were promoted to the Conference National in 1994. 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 This is the Official Facebook account of Stevenage Football Club. The site is a non profit making, unofficial site which is looking to represent the history of the club in words and pictures and as such will evolve and mature in the coming weeks and months. [13] The league triumph included winning every match played at home, scoring 122 goals and amassing 107 points. [124] The North Terrace was demolished in January 2018. [76][77][78] The club found themselves on the edge of the play-off places following a fourteen-game unbeaten run that lasted for three months. 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. [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. [7] The club also won the United Counties League Cup during the same season. [100] During the 2018–19 season, Maamria's first full season in charge, the club finished 10th, one point from the play-off places. [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. They're not the greatest or most popular team in world football, … Stevenage would remain in the top tier of non-League for the following fourteen seasons, before the club eventually secured promotion to the Football League after winning the Conference Premier in the 2009–10 season. The stand was built in 2001, costing £600,000. 1K likes. [3][5] The club's first competitive league match was a 3–1 victory over ON Chenecks on 16 August 1980, played in front of 421 people. 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