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Stevenage

Stevenage is one of several clubs that perfectly fit the bill if you want to get just out of London for the day and see some proper small-club family football.

LOCATION: Stevenage is a northern suburb of London.

CONTACT: stevenagefc.com, 01438 223223, #StevenageFC

NICKNAMES: The Boro

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History

First, there was Stevenage Town, which formed in 1889 and lasted until 1969, when it went broke. It was replaced by Stevenage Athletic, which went bust in 1976. Then came the current club, Stevenage Borough FC, which almost died again in 2009 but was saved— and dropped Borough from its name. So we are talking about a club on the fringes. They…

You can learn more about the club's history, rivalries, women's team, songs and stadium, and get our best tips for seeing a game at Stevenage, by purchasing a one year Ultras membership. Find out more here.

Rivalries

Luton Town, now a couple of leagues above them in the Premier League, and Barnet, now a league below them in the National

Women's Team

Stevenage FC Women play in the Eastern Region Women’s Football League, tier 5 of the pyramid, with games at The County Ground in Letchworth,

Songs

Nothing in particular. When we saw them win a game, they did a fun back-and-forth Tetris

Stadium

Their home since 1980 is called The Lamex; that’s a sponsorship thing, and its real name is the far superior Broadhall Way. The capacity last year was 7,800, with just under half of those being seats. But in 2022 they debuted a new North Stand, funded in part by £500,000 raised from 200 supporters. Last we saw, the visitors were in the South…

Going to a Game at Stevenage

GETTING THERE: Stevenage station is 25 minutes on the train from London’s King’s Cross. From there, it’s about a 30-minute walk. The nearest bus stop is about 10 minutes away, so a taxi is a good call, especially if you pop over to the high street for food and drink before. PUBS: There is a small, family-friendly bar at the ground. There are…

Stevenage Tickets

Tickets cost around £20 for adults and are easy to get.

Photo Gallery

3rd round fa cup dates stevenage swansea city — Swansea City will visit Broadhall Way in Stevenage.

You still see "the Boro" here and there.

Videos

March 6, 2019 10:43

Stevenage and Leyton Orient come out for a League Two game at the Lamex (Broadhall Way) in March 2017. For a blog post at https://groundhopperguides.com/seeing-a-game-at-stevenage-fc

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A Game at Stevenage FC: Teams Coming Out

March 6, 2019 10:57

Stevenage fans do the tetris song and dance.

For a blog post at https://groundhopperguides.com/seeing-a-game-at-stevenage-fc, where there is also a better example of this by the Portland Timbers Army.

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Stevenage FC: Tetris Song and Dance

March 6, 2019 10:51

From a 2017 League Two game against Leyton Orient, which The Boro won 4-1 at Broadhall Way. For a blog post at https://groundhopperguides.com/seeing-a-game-at-stevenage-fc

#StevenageFC

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Penalty Kick at Stevenage FC

March 6, 2019 11:01

After beating Leyton Orient 4-1 in a 2017 League Two game, Stevenage fans sing the team off the pitch. For a blog post at https://groundhopperguides.com/seeing-a-game-at-stevenage-fc

#StevenageFC

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Stevenage Postgame 2017

March 6, 2019 10:53

An accidental "crossbar challenge." This was actually the second time he hit it! He doesn't look thrilled, though. For a blog post at https://groundhopperguides.com/seeing-a-game-at-stevenage-fc

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Stevenage FC Halftime - Accidental Crossbar Challenge