2009–10 Stevenage Borough F.C. season

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Stevenage Borough F.C.
Conference Premier
1st (promoted)
FA CupFirst round
FA TrophyRunners-up
Top goalscorerLeague: Yemi Odubade (14)
All: Yemi Odubade (16)
Highest home attendance7,024 (v Luton Town, Conference Premier, 3 April 2010)
Lowest home attendance678 (v Vauxhall Motors, FA Trophy, 19 January 2010)
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The

Conference Premier. This article shows statistics of the club's players in the season, and also lists all matches that the club played during the season. Their fifth-place finish and subsequent play-off semi-final defeat in the 2008–09 season meant it was their sixteenth successive season of playing in the Conference Premier. It also marked the second year in charge for manager Graham Westley during his second spell at the club;[1] having previously managed the Hertfordshire club from 2003 to 2006.[2]

The majority of the squad from the 2008–09 season were retained, with little transfer activity in comparison to previous seasons. Steve Morison, the club's top goalscorer for the past three seasons, moved to Millwall for a fee of £130,000,[3] while both John Martin and Calum Willock were released in late May 2009. Midfielder Gary Mills was the last departure of the close season; rejecting a contract and instead opting to join fellow Conference Premier club Mansfield Town.[4] Five players joined the club during the close season. Charlie Griffin was the first signing of the season, joining Stevenage from Salisbury City on a free transfer. Yemi Odubade, Chris Beardsley, and Joel Byrom signed for the club shortly after; the latter for a transfer fee of £15,000.[5][6] The last signing of pre-season was Stacy Long; who joined the club on a free transfer from Ebbsfleet United. No players departed the club during the season, with Tim Sills the only addition, signing for an undisclosed fee from Torquay United in January 2010.

Stevenage started the season by recording just one win from their first five games of the season. Following a 2–1 defeat to

Aggborough.[8] The team won their last six games of the league season without conceding a goal, and recorded 42 points from a possible 45 from their last fifteen league fixtures. Stevenage finished the season having amassed a total of 99 points from 44 games, winning the league by 11 points.[9]

The club also played in the final of the

Barrow – losing 2–1 after extra–time; it was Stevenage's third visit to Wembley Stadium in four seasons. Yemi Odubade finished as the club's top goalscorer for the season after scoring 16 goals, 14 of which came in the league and two in the FA Trophy. Scott Laird, who played 53 games throughout the season, more than any other player in the squad, was named as Player of the Year.[10]

Squad details

Last updated on 18 April 2010. The squad at the end of the season.[11]

Players information

No. Name Nationality Position Date Of Birth (Age) Signed From Notes
Goalkeepers
1 Ashley Bayes England GK (1972-04-19) 19 April 1972 (age 52) Crawley Town
[12]
16 Chris Day England GK (1975-07-28) 28 July 1975 (age 48) Millwall
[13]
Defenders
3 Scott Laird England
LB
 (1988-05-15) 15 May 1988 (age 35) Plymouth Argyle
[14]
4 Eddie Odhiambo Tanzania
RB
 (1983-09-15) 15 September 1983 (age 40) Oxford United
[12]
5 Jon Ashton England
CB
 (1982-10-04) 4 October 1982 (age 41) Grays Athletic
[15]
6 Mark Albrighton England
CB
 (1976-03-06) 6 March 1976 (age 48) Cambridge United
[16]
14 Mark Roberts (c) England
CB
 (1983-10-16) 16 October 1983 (age 40) Northwich Victoria
[17]
25 Ronnie Henry England
RB
 (1984-01-20) 20 January 1984 (age 40) Dublin City
[18]
Midfielders
2 Lawrie Wilson England
RM
 (1987-02-11) 11 February 1987 (age 37) Colchester United
[19]
7 Darren Murphy Republic of Ireland
CM
 (1985-07-28) 28 July 1985 (age 38)
Cork City
[20]
8 Stacy Long England
CM
 (1985-01-11) 11 January 1985 (age 39) Ebbsfleet United
[21]
13 Joel Byrom England
CM
 (1986-09-14) 14 September 1986 (age 37) Northwich Victoria
[6]
18 David Bridges England
CM
 (1982-09-22) 22 September 1982 (age 41) Kettering Town
[12]
21 Mitchell Cole England
LM
 (1985-10-06) 6 October 1985 (age 38) Southend United
[22]
23 Andy Drury England
RM
 (1983-08-12) 12 August 1983 (age 40) Lewes
[23]
24 Michael Bostwick England
CM
 (1988-05-17) 17 May 1988 (age 35) Ebbsfleet United
[24]
30 Peter Vincenti England
CM
 (1986-07-07) 7 July 1986 (age 37) Millwall
[25]
Forwards
9 Charlie Griffin England FW (1979-06-25) 25 June 1979 (age 44) Salisbury City
[26]
10 Lee Boylan England FW (1978-09-02) 2 September 1978 (age 45) Cambridge United
[27]
11 Yemi Odubade Nigeria FW (1984-07-04) 4 July 1984 (age 39) Oxford United
[5]
17 Tim Sills England FW (1979-09-10) 10 September 1979 (age 44) Torquay United
[28]
20 Chris Beardsley England FW (1984-02-28) 28 February 1984 (age 40) Kettering Town
[29]

Management

Match results

Legend

Win Draw Loss

Pre-season

On 3 June, Stevenage Borough announced that their

Southern League Premier Division side Cambridge City for their third pre-season friendly on 21 July. The game ended 1–1, with both sides scoring a penalty a-piece; Lee Boylan successfully converting after David Bridges was adjudged to have been fouled in the penalty area
.

Stevenage then hosted three

Southern League Premier Division outfit Brackley Town on loan.[35]
On 7 August, Westley announced that Stevenage had signed Danny Blanchett on loan from Peterborough United.

Game Date Opponent Venue Result Attendance Goalscorers Notes
1
15 July 2009
Chelmsford City
Away
2–1
391
 Griffin, Beardsley
2
18 July 2009
Brighton & Hove Albion
Home
2–1
839
Cole (pen), Long
3
21 July 2009
Cambridge City
Away
1–1
168
Boylan (pen)
4
25 July 2009
Millwall
Home
1–2
1,087
Cole (pen)
5
28 July 2009
Peterborough United
Home
0–2
1,012
6
31 July 2009
Southend United
Home
2–1
720
Byrom, Murphy
7 1 August 2009
Woking
Away
0–0
488
  • Note:
    Stevenage Borough
    goals come first.


Conference Premier

Main article: 2009–10 Football Conference § Conference Premier

The

caution in the closing stages of the match.[37]

This was followed up with another 1–1 draw at newly promoted

violent conduct. However, goals from both Scott Laird and Eddie Odhiambo secured the three points. Daniel Wright also missed a penalty for the home side late on.[41] This was followed up with a third successive victory against Eastbourne Borough at Broadhall Way eight days later. Jon Ashton scored his first goal in Stevenage colours, heading in from Joel Byrom's corner. Ronnie Henry then doubled the home side's lead in the second-half following good work from Mitchell Cole.[42]

A fourth successive victory followed four days later as Stevenage ran out 3–2 winners at Field Mill against Mansfield Town, ending Mansfield's unbeaten home record in 2009.[43] The home side went 2–0 up thanks to two goals from Kyle Perry in the first fifteen minutes. Perry was then sent-off for violent conduct just before half-time; stamping on Stevenage striker Lee Boylan ultimately resulting in the latter having to be substituted. Chris Beardsley pulled a goal back for the visitors in first-half injury time, before substitutes Yemi Odubade and Charlie Griffin scored second-half strikes to complete the comeback.[44] A week later, a fifth successive win followed as a Michael Bostwick strike seven minutes into the game was enough to ensure Stevenage beat Chester City 1–0 at the Deva Stadium.[45] The following Tuesday, Stevenage drew 1–1 with Essex outfit Grays Athletic. Petar Rnkovic gave the visitors the lead fifteen minutes into the match, with Lee Boylan equalising later on in the first-half.[46] Another home draw followed, as Stevenage drew 1–1 with Altrincham. New signing Michael Brough started, after joining the club on a month's loan.[47] Robbie Williams gave the away side the lead in the first half before Michael Bostwick scored an injury-time equaliser following good work down the left-hand side from Scott Laird to ensure Stevenage stretched their unbeaten home record to 23 games.[48] After two successive draws, Stevenage beat Luton Town 1–0 at Kenilworth Road thanks to an 85th-minute strike from Scott Laird, who fired into the top right hand corner of the net on the over-lap.[49] Stevenage made it nine games unbeaten with a hard-fought 1–1 draw against York City at Bootham Crescent. Borough took the lead through a Daniel Parslow own goal in the first-half, before the home side equalised late on in the second period through Djoumin Sangaré.

The Hertfordshire outfit made it 10 games unbeaten with a 4–0 victory over Hayes & Yeading. Striker Charlie Griffin scored twice in the first-half, and completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot in the 70th minute. Michael Bostwick added a fourth in injury-time.[50] Another victory followed a week later, as Stevenage beat Salisbury City 3–1 at Broadhall Way. Mark Roberts scored his first goal of the season on his 50th appearance for the club just before the interval, before the visitors levelled through substitute Chris Flood after half-time. Charlie Griffin scored his fourth goal in two games to give the Hertfordshire outfit the lead, before Chris Beardsley added a third with his first touch after good work from Yemi Odubade.[51] Three days later, the side drew 0–0 with Wrexham at Broadhall Way.[52] Another draw followed 10 days later, as Stevenage drew 1–1 with Kettering Town at Rockingham Road. Joel Byrom gave Borough the lead courtesy of a second-minute free-kick. The home side equalised in the latter stages of the first-half through Moses Ashikodi to ensure a share of the spoils.[53] After a two-week break from the league, Stevenage got back to winning ways with a 5–3 win over Gateshead at Broadhall Way. The visitors took the lead seven minutes before half-time, Charlie Griffin heading into his own net following Craig Baxter's dangerous free-kick. Two minutes later Griffin atoned for his error by finishing neatly over Paul Farman. Stevenage took the lead five minutes later; Mitchell Cole providing Yemi Odubade with a simple tap-in; his first goal at Broadhall Way. On the stroke of half-time Griffin headed in Scott Laird's inviting cross to ensure a two-goal lead going into the break. However, the away side pulled a goal back through Daryl Clare, before Griffin completed his hat-trick with a drilled free-kick that went in off the post. Clare pounced on a fumbled free-kick to make it 4–3, before Michael Bostwick scored his fifth goal of the season to make it 5–3.[54] Stevenage then travelled to The New Lawn to face Forest Green Rovers a week later. Lee Boylan's fourth-minute goal ultimately proved to be the winner as Borough ran out 1–0 winners.[55]

This was followed up with a 2–0 mid-week victory over Chester City at Broadhall Way. In what was a comfortable, but unspectacular, game, Stevenage took the lead through Yemi Odubade, who fired in following Mark Roberts' knock down just before half-time. Borough doubled their lead on the hour mark, with Mark Roberts firing home with his back to goal in the box.[56] Four days later, Stevenage won their fourth consecutive league game with a 1–0 win away at Salisbury City, with Charlie Griffin scoring just before half-time.[57] Borough suffered a second league defeat at the hands of Ebbsfleet United at Stonebridge Road. Stevenage took the lead through a deflected effort from Yemi Odubade, but two second-half strikes from Stefan Bailey secured the home side a valuable victory.[58] Four days later, Stevenage returned to winning ways with a 2–0 victory over Kidderminster Harriers at Broadhall Way, with goals from Jon Ashton and Mitchell Cole.[59]

As a result of a postponed league fixture at home to Barrow due to snow, which was originally scheduled to be played on 19 December, Borough did not play again in the league again until Boxing Day, away at Cambridge United. Despite going a goal behind early on, Stevenage won the match 3–1. A Danny Crow penalty in the sixth minute put the hosts in front after Mark Albrighton was deemed to have tugged Chris Holroyd's shirt in the box. Borough responded well and, twenty minutes later, earned a penalty of their own when Yemi Odubade was sliced down in the box. The striker dusted himself down and duly tucked away the spot-kick to draw the visitors level. A minute later, Cambridge were reduced to ten men, when Wayne Hatswell was sent-off for a two-footed lunge on Chris Beardsley. Stevenage took the lead ten minutes into the second-half when Charlie Griffin slotted home from an acute angle, before Chris Beardsley added a third with a neat finish after good work from Ronnie Henry.[60] Two days later, the side drew 0–0 with AFC Wimbledon at Broadhall Way.[61]

On 1 January 2010, Borough entertained Cambridge United in the reverse fixture from Boxing Day. The game ended 4–1 to Stevenage, with Yemi Odubade, Chris Beardsley and a Lee Boylan brace ensuring the home side earned a comfortable win.[7] Three weeks later, Stevenage beat Kettering Town 2–0 at Broadhall Way. Borough took the lead just after the hour mark when substitute Tim Sills headed the ball into the path of Stacy Long, who rifled the ball past Nathan Abbey from just outside the area. Long doubled his tally in injury-time, rounding Abbey to slide the ball home.[62] Stevenage lost their third league match of the season at The Lamb Ground; a 1–0 defeat to Tamworth, a game in which both Ronnie Henry and Darren Murphy were sent-off.[63] Three days later, Borough bounced back with a 3–1 victory over Mansfield Town at Broadhall Way. Stevenage trailed at the interval thanks to a Jon Shaw strike just before half-time. But Yemi Odubade, who also missed a late penalty, fired Borough level from 15 yards after the break and his low drive from the edge of the box gave Borough the lead. Substitute Andy Drury's strike sealed the win and Mansfield's misery was complete when Luke Jones was sent off.[64] Stevenage lost their second successive away game, losing 1–0 at Rushden & Diamonds.[65] Ten days later, Borough picked up a 1–0 win in North Wales against Wrexham thanks to a goal from David Bridges just before the interval.[66]

A week later, at the beginning of March, Stevenage won their second away game on the bounce; beating Eastbourne Borough 6–0. Captain Mark Roberts gave Stevenage the lead just before the break, following a well-worked free-kick involving both Joel Byrom and Scott Laird. After the interval, Stevenage doubled their lead when David Bridges headed in Joel Byrom's cross. It was three shortly after following a mistake from Eastbourne goalkeeper Danny Knowles, Chris Beardsley blocked the goalkeepers clearance and slid the ball into an empty net. It got worse for the home side ten minutes from time when Beardsley chased a long through ball and was hauled down by Darren Baker just inside the area – the defender being shown a straight red. Substitute Mitchell Cole slotted the penalty home, before adding another after good work from Eddie Odhiambo. Cole completed his hat-trick moments later slotting home Stacy Long's through ball.[67] A third successive victory followed in a 2–0 win at home to Crawley Town. In a tight game, Stevenage took the lead just after the interval thanks to a rasping effort from Michael Bostwick after a well-worked corner. A second goal came deep into injury-time, Chris Beardsley countering and setting up Lee Boylan to slide the ball into the net.[68] Three days later, Stevenage beat Barrow 4–0 to ensure a fourth consecutive win. In a tight first half, the home side took the lead through Yemi Odubade. Borough doubled their lead shortly before the interval; left-back Scott Laird firing the ball home. Odubade then scored his second after countering a Barrow corner, and subsequently completed his hat-trick late on with an effort drilled high into the net.[69] Stevenage recorded their fifth straight win, beating Histon 1–0 at Broadhall Way. Jon Ashton scored the only goal of the game when he swept home Stacy Long's corner.[70]

A week later, Stevenage travelled to Essex to play Grays Athletic. The game ended 2–1 to Stevenage, despite the home side leading at the interval through a

Kingsmeadow. The away side took the lead in the ninth minute; Mark Roberts bundling home a Joel Byrom corner after Tim Sills had knocked the ball down. Just two minutes later, Stevenage doubled their lead, again Byrom was the provider, and his lofted ball was met on the half-volley by Lawrie Wilson, who lashed the ball home – making his first start since breaking his leg in August. Stevenage rounded off the victory in injury-time, substitute Eddie Odhiambo slotting the ball home from Charlie Griffin's cross.[75] Stevenage then faced Forest Green Rovers at Broadhall Way five days later; the game ended 2–0 to Stevenage. The home side took the lead in the tenth minute; Tim Sills broke the offside trap and set up Joel Byrom to lash the ball home. Stevenage doubled their lead in the second half when substitute David Bridges was brought down in the area. Scott Laird calmly stepped up and stroked the ball into the net.[76] A third win followed four days later, when Stevenage beat Altrincham 1–0 in a tight encounter at Moss Lane. Substitute Charlie Griffin scored the only goal of the game in the 83rd minute; Altrincham goalkeeper Russell Saunders fumbled the ball into the path of Griffin who placed his shot in-between the goalkeeper and the post to ensure a valuable three points to the visitors.[77]

Three days later, Stevenage secured promotion to

Conference Premier with a 1–0 win against York City; the team's sixth win on the bounce without conceding a goal. The only goal of the game came ten minutes before the interval when Chris Beardsley's high cross evaded the York defence and David Bridges was on hand to head the ball into the net.[79] The win means that Stevenage amassed a total of 99 points from 44 games; finishing 11 points clear at the top of the league table. Had Stevenage's two victories against Chester City not been expunged, the club would have ended the season with 105 points – a Conference Premier record for the number of points accumulated.[80]

Game Date Opponent Venue Result Attendance Goalscorers Notes
1 8 August 2009 Tamworth Home 1–1 2,130 Boylan (pen) [37]
2 11 August 2009 Hayes & Yeading
Away
 1–1 681 Drury [81]
3 15 August 2009
Barrow
 Away 0–0 1,254 [82]
4 18 August 2009 Ebbsfleet United Home 3–0 1,704 Beardsley, Byrom, Wilson [38]
5 22 August 2009 Oxford United Away 1–2 5,775 Odubade [83]
6 29 August 2009 Rushden & Diamonds Home 2–1 1,704 Boylan (pen), Bostwick [39]
7 31 August 2009 Histon
Away
 2–0 1,159 Laird, Odhiambo [41]
8 8 September 2009 Eastbourne Borough Home 2–0 1,660 Ashton, Henry [42]
9 12 September 2009 Mansfield Town Away 3–2 3,251 Beardsley, Odubade, Griffin [43]
10 19 September 2009 Chester City Away 1–0* 1,089 Bostwick [45]
11 22 September 2009 Grays Athletic Home 1–1 1,803 Boylan [46]
12 26 September 2009 Altrincham Home 1–1 2,093 Bostwick [48]
13 29 September 2009 Luton Town Away 1–0 8,223 Laird [49]
14 3 October 2009 York City Away 1–1 2,644 Parslow (o.g) [84]
15 10 October 2009 Hayes & Yeading Home 4–0 2,120 Griffin (3), Bostwick [50]
16 17 October 2009 Salisbury City Home 3–1 2,009 Roberts, Griffin, Beardsley [51]
17 20 October 2009 Wrexham Home 0–0 1,763 [52]
18 31 October 2009 Kettering Town Away 1–1 1,844 Byrom [53]
19 14 November 2009 Gateshead Home 5–3 2,203 Griffin (3), Odubade, Bostwick [54]
20 21 November 2009 Forest Green Rovers Away 1–0 757 Boylan [55]
21 24 November 2009 Chester City Home 2–0* 1,487 Odubade, Roberts [56]
22 28 November 2009 Salisbury City
Away
 1–0 851 Griffin [57]
23 1 December 2009 Ebbsfleet United Away 1–2 836 Odubade [58]
24 5 December 2009 Kidderminster Harriers Home 2–0 1,809 Ashton, Cole [59]
25 26 December 2009 Cambridge United Away 3–1 4,439 Odubade (pen), Griffin, Beardsley [60]
26 28 December 2009 AFC Wimbledon Home 0–0 3,033 [61]
27 1 January 2010 Cambridge United Home 4–1 3,406 Odubade, Boylan (2), Beardsley [7]
28 23 January 2010 Kettering Town Home 2–0 2,136 Long (2) [62]
29 6 February 2010 Tamworth Away 0–1 841 [63]
30 9 February 2010 Mansfield Town Home 3–1 1,753 Odubade (2), Drury [64]
31 13 February 2010 Rushden & Diamonds Away 0–1 1,923 [65]
32 24 February 2010 Wrexham Away 1–0 2,319 Bridges [66]
33 2 March 2010 Eastbourne Borough
Away
 6–0 903 Roberts, Bridges, Beardsley, Cole (3) [67]
34 6 March 2010 Crawley Town Home 2–0 2,230 Bostwick, Boylan [68]
35 9 March 2010
Barrow
 Home 4–0 1,538 Odubade (3), Laird [69]
36 16 March 2010 Histon Home 1–0 2,407 Ashton [70]
37 23 March 2010 Grays Athletic Away 2–1 515 Bostwick, Griffin [71]
38 27 March 2010 Crawley Town Away 3–0 1,229 Odubade (2), Byrom [72]
39 30 March 2010 Oxford United Home 1–0 5,744 Laird (pen) [73]
40 3 April 2010 Luton Town Home 0–1 7,024 [74]
41 5 April 2010 AFC Wimbledon
Away
 3–0 3,840 Roberts, Wilson, Odhiambo [85]
42 10 April 2010 Forest Green Rovers Home 2–0 2,524 Byrom, Laird (pen) [76]
43 14 April 2010 Altrincham Away 1–0 907 Griffin [77]
44 17 April 2010 Kidderminster Harriers
Away
 2–0 2,564 Griffin, Byrom [8]
45 20 April 2010 Gateshead Away 1–0 702 Laird (pen) [78]
46 24 April 2010 York City Home 1–0 5,068 Bridges [79]

FA Cup

Main article: 2009–10 FA Cup

The draw for the

League Two outfit Port Vale.[91] The game ended 1–1, with Charlie Griffin scoring an injury-time equaliser to take the game to a replay. Adam Yates had given the League Two side the lead just before half-time, before Griffin converted Mitchell Cole's cross one minute into the added-on time.[92] The replay was played at Broadhall Way on 17 November, which Port Vale won 1–0 thanks to a Louis Dodds header in the first-half.[93]

Round Date Opponent Venue Result Attendance Goalscorers Notes
Q4
24 October 2009
Chelmsford City
Away
2–1
1,762
 Griffin, Vincenti
[90]
1
7 November 2009
Port Vale
Away
1–1
3,999
Griffin
[92]
1R
17 November 2009
Port Vale
Home
0–1
2,894
[93]
  • Note:
    Stevenage Borough
    goals come first.

FA Trophy

Main article: 2009–10 FA Trophy

The

Conference Premier outfit Ebbsfleet United.[94] The game was played on 12 December 2009, with Stevenage winning the game 2–0 to progress into the second round. Borough took the lead after just thirteen minutes, a Stacy Long free-kick was played short to Mitchell Cole, who in-turn squared the ball across to Chris Beardsley to side foot home. The home side doubled their lead through David Bridges late on after good work from substitute Yemi Odubade.[95]

The draw for the second round of the FA Trophy was made on 14 December 2009, with Stevenage being handed another home tie, this time against

Conference South outfit Dover Athletic at Broadhall Way on 30 January. Stevenage won the match 4–1. The visitors took the lead midway through the first-half courtesy of Shaun Welford's close range effort. Shortly after, Borough equalised through Tim Sills, his first goal for the Hertfordshire side, who threw himself at Chris Beardsley's cross to restore parity. Just before half-time, Stevenage were ahead; Chris Beardsley slotting home after a mistake from Dover's Ollie Schulz. Michael Bostwick made it three just after, before substitute Yemi Odubade added a fourth; volleying home Stacy Long's cross.[97]

On 1 February 2010, Stevenage were drawn at home to Conference North outfit

Workington, with the game to be played on 20 February. Stevenage won the match 2–1; two goals from Stacy Long ensuring Borough come from a goal behind to progress into the two legged semi-final of the competition – where they faced Kidderminster Harriers.[98]

On 13 March, the first leg at

Aggborough ended 5–1 to Stevenage. Borough took the lead halfway into the first half when David Bridges latched onto a Michael Bostwick cross. Kidderminster equalised shortly after through defender Gavin Caines who drove the ball home from the edge of the area. However, it was not level for long, Mitchell Cole beat his full-back for pace and squared the ball to Yemi Odubade, who bundled the ball home. It was three before the interval; Bridges scoring again, heading in a perfectly weighted Joel Byrom cross. Chris Beardsley scored a second half brace to ensure a four-goal cushion for the Hertfordshire side going into the second leg at Broadhall Way. His first came when he met an Andy Drury delivery; his initial effort cannoned off the crossbar, but he was on hand to head in the rebound. His second came when he dispossessed Martin Riley on the touchline, cut in and curled the ball into the corner of the net.[99] The second leg took place a week later at Broadhall Way, which ended 0–0 – ultimately meaning Stevenage progressed to the final at Wembley Stadium after winning 5–1 on aggregate over the two legs.[100]

Stevenage faced

Barrow in the final on 8 May 2010. Stevenage lost the match 2–1 after extra–time. Despite taking an early lead through Andy Drury's curling effort, Stevenage were faced with an uphill task after having David Bridges sent–off midway through the first half. Barrow pressed for an equaliser; and subsequently scored ten minutes from time – substitute Lee McEvilly heading the ball home unmarked in the area. Jason Walker scored the winner in extra–time with a curling strike.[101]

Round Date Opponent Venue Result Attendance Goalscorers Notes
1 12 December 2009 Ebbsfleet United Home 2–0 890 Beardsley, Bridges [95]
2 19 January 2010 Vauxhall Motors Home 6–0 678 Roberts, Boylan, Bridges (2), Drury, Long [96]
3 30 January 2010 Dover Athletic Home 4–1 1,203 Sills, Beardsley, Bostwick, Odubade [97]
4 20 February 2010
Workington
 Home 2–1 1,510 Long (2) [98]
SF1 13 March 2010 Kidderminster Harriers
Away
 5–1 2,433 Bridges (2), Odubade, Beardsley (2) [99]
SF2 20 March 2010 Kidderminster Harriers Home 0–0 1,622 [100]
F 8 May 2010
Barrow
 Neutral 1–2 21,223 Drury [101]
  • Note:
    Stevenage Borough
    goals come first.

League table

Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
1
Stevenage Borough
(C, P) 		44 30 9 5 79 24 +55 99 Promotion to 2010–11 League Two
2 Luton Town 44 26 10 8 84 40 +44 88 Qualification for
Conference Premier play-offs
3 Oxford United (P) 44 25 11 8 64 31 +33 86
4 Rushden & Diamonds 44 22 13 9 77 39 +38 79
5 York City 44 22 12 10 62 35 +27 78
Updated to match(es) played on 24 April 2010. Source: Football Conference
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted



Season statistics]

Starts and goals

No. Pos Nat Player Total Conference Premier FA Cup
FA Trophy
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1 GK England ENG Ashley Bayes 5 0 4 0 0 0 0+1 0
2 DF England ENG Lawrie Wilson 13 2 7+5 2 0 0 0+1 0
3 DF England ENG Scott Laird 53 6 44 6 3 0 6 0
4 DF Tanzania TAN Eddie Odhiambo 21 2 6+12 2 1+1 0 1 0
5 DF England ENG Jon Ashton 47 3 33+4 3 3 0 7 0
6 DF England ENG Mark Albrighton 19 0 8+7 0 0 0 0+4 0
7 MF Republic of Ireland IRL Darren Murphy 25 0 21 0 0+1 0 3 0
8 MF England ENG Stacy Long 26 5 14+7 2 0 0 5 3
9 FW England ENG Charlie Griffin 33 15 18+9 13 3 2 1+2 0
10 FW England ENG Lee Boylan 26 8 15+8 7 0 0 1+2 1
11 FW Nigeria NGA Yemi Odubade 47 16 25+12 14 3 0 5+2 2
13 MF England ENG Joel Byrom 48 5 30+11 5 1+2 0 3+1 0
14 DF England ENG Mark Roberts 49 5 40 4 3 0 6 1
16 GK England ENG Chris Day 52 0 42 0 3 0 7 0
17 FW England ENG Tim Sills 19 1 9+8 0 0 0 1+1 1
18 MF England ENG David Bridges 38 8 24+4 3 2+1 0 7 5
19 FW Tunisia TUN Dino Maamria 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
20 FW England ENG Chris Beardsley 47 10 33+7 6 0 0 7 4
21 MF England ENG Mitchell Cole 43 4 20+14 4 2+1 0 4+2 0
23 MF England ENG Andy Drury 38 4 22+9 2 3 0 2+2 2
24 MF England ENG Michael Bostwick 52 8 44 7 3 0 5 1
25 DF England ENG Ronnie Henry 48 1 39 1 3 0 6 0
30 MF England ENG Peter Vincenti 26 1 2+19 0 0+3 1 0+2 0
Players who left the club before the end of the season
17 MF Wales WAL Michael Brough 6 0 6 0 0 0 0 0

End of Season Awards

Award Player
Supporters Association Player of the Year
 Scott Laird[10]
Players' Player of the Year Michael Bostwick[10]
The Comet Player of the Year Chris Beardsley[102]

Transfers

In

Pos Player From Fee Date Notes
FW
 England Charlie Griffin
Salisbury City
Free transfer
9 May 2009
[26]
FW
 Nigeria Yemi Odubade
Oxford United
Free transfer
14 May 2009
[5]
MF
 England Joel Byrom
Northwich Victoria
£15,000
15 May 2009
[6]
FW
 England Chris Beardsley
Kettering Town
Free transfer
27 May 2009
[29]
MF
 England Stacy Long
Ebbsfleet United
Free transfer
5 June 2009
[21]
FW
 England Tim Sills
Torquay United
Undisclosed
15 January 2010
[28]

Out

Pos Player To Fee Date Notes
FW
 England Steve Morison
Millwall
£130,000
15 May 2009
[3]
MF
 England John Martin
Chelmsford City
Released
20 May 2009
[103]
FW
 Saint Kitts and Nevis Calum Willock
Crawley Town
Released
21 May 2009
[103]
MF
 England Gary Mills
Mansfield Town
Free transfer
26 May 2009
[4]

Loans in

Pos Player From Date End date Notes
DF
 England Danny Blanchett
Peterborough United
7 August 2009
16 September 2009
[104]
MF
 Wales Michael Brough
Torquay United
25 September 2009
25 October 2009
[47]

Loans out

Pos Player To Date End date Notes
FW
 England Jerome Anderson
Brackley Town
5 August 2009
24 April 2010
[35]

See also

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