Stevenage are on the road again to take on Swindon Town on Tuesday 22nd October for a 7:45pm kick-off…
- Ticket news…
Tickets for Tuesday night’s fixture at The County Ground are available at the following prices:
- Adults: £23
- Over 65/Student: £17
- Under 21: £10
- Under 18: £6
- Under 11: £2
Boro fans can purchase their tickets from either the Club Shop or borotickets.co.uk, or on the day of the game from the Away Ticket Office with no price increase.
- Travel…
Need a lift? The Stevenage FC Supporters Association coach will be departing The Lamex Stadium at 4pm on the day of the game, so please arrive with time to spare in order to ensure an on-time departure.
To view prices and to book your seat, please visit www.sfcsa.co.uk/home/travel.
- Onto the game…
After Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Port Vale, Mark Sampson’s side returned to the bottom of the league despite a record of one defeat in their last six games.
With two wins versus Wycombe and Grimsby leading up to the game at Vale Park, Stevenage were left disappointed by not taking all three points back to Hertfordshire.
However, there are some positives for Stevenage. Either Kurtis Guthrie or Jason Cowley have now scored in each of the last five, as the strike partnership builds cohesion and looks a forceful front-line up top.
Terence Vancooten returned after a lengthy spell on the side-lines, replacing Luther James-Wildin on the hour mark. Dean Parrett was also named on the bench, having not featured for Boro in the league since the opening day of the season.
From Swindon Town’s point of view, a home game just four days after an away defeat could be the perfect remedy. Richie Wellens’ side fell to a comprehensive 3-1 setback at table toppers Crewe Alexandra, after leading by a goal to nil at the break.
The Robins have now gone over a month since their last victory, an impressive 1-0 win at play-off dark horses Cambridge United. Pressure may just build on the Swindon boss if they fail to pick up all three points against a team they have never failed to beat at home in the league.
- What they said...
After Saturday’s draw at Port Vale, Interim Boss Mark Sampson acknowledges the importance of Tuesday night’s fixture, and is adamant the team will find a way to take home three points.
“We have got a real big name now on Tuesday night. We need to go to Swindon, be competitive, better than we were today (Saturday), and find a way to win down there.
“We want our performance levels to be better, our mentality better. We need to keep improving.
“They are always tough these turnarounds, but the players are much more conditioned now to play these matches on short turnarounds. I have got stuck into them now on recovery standards, because we have a day off tomorrow and it is up to the players then to manage their recovery standards.
“We are ready to go to Swindon to find a way to win.”
- Previous meetings...
Swindon Town boast the impressive record of claiming victory every single time Boro have visited the County Ground in the league. Stevenage left victorious on one occasion though, picking up a famous 2-1 win in Wiltshire in the FA Cup Third Round 1998.
After a topsy-turvy 3-2 defeat away to The Robins in November of last year, Stevenage got their payback at The Lamex Stadium in March 2018 with a 2-0 win.
Goals from Alex Revell and a memorable effort from Ilias Chair from his own half claimed all three points as Stevenage continued their rich vein of form going into the back end of last season.
- Officials...
Referee: James Oldham
Assistant Referee 1: Paul Lister
Assistant Referee 2: Darren Wilding
Fourth Official: Mike Desborough
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- Online coverage...
Stevenage fans unable to make the trip to Swindon on Tuesday night can stream the action LIVE from the comfort of their own home.
All midweek fixtures in 2019/20 are available for domestic streaming with an iFollow Video Match Pass.
Not only will you be able to watch the game live from your laptop, computer, phone or tablet, but streamers will also receive BBC 3CR's commentary for the full immersive experience.
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