Big Match Preview: Stevenage v Swindon

30 January 2018

Get the lowdown...

Key Matchday Info...

Tickets are available at matchday prices from either the turnstiles or Ticket Office for both Stevenage and Swindon supporters.

Check out our First Time Guide, aimed at providing all the vital information for first time home AND away supporters.

Bringing an U12 for the First Time? Please let us know.

Robins - take a look at our Away Fans section of the website ahead of tomorrow's game.

Although the North Terrace is now closed in the main, Wheelchair Disabled supporters will still be able to use the wheelchair bay for this fixture.

Apply to take part in our new Astute Family Challenge at half-time… All the details here.

Continue your player sticker collection this weekend with two stickers supplied with every matchday programme. Make sure you buy a copy of our Sticker Poster too, which has the sticker poster included.

The Broadhall Suite will only be open to both home and away fans from 5:30pm.

The Club Shop & Ticket Office are open from midday through until kick-off.

Free parking is available across the A602 in Fairlands Valley car park. Please note not to park in the nearby retail parks.

Get to the game with our Arriva Shuttle Bus service which runs from the Bus and Railway Station to The Lamex Stadium for just £1.50 return.

The bus leaves the stations at 18:24, 18:54, 19:24 before the game and then at 21:40 and 22:05 after the final whistle from the bus stop outside the North Stand.

Any questions or queries? Please let us know and don't hesitate to ask.

Onto the game…

Things have been trending in a positive direction as of late with the team unbeaten in the league this year with two wins and two draws to start 2018.

The boys ended their long wait for an away win on Saturday with a fine 1-0 result over Chesterfield, whilst it has been 10 games in all competition unbeaten at home.

A win in tonight's game-in-hand could close the gap to the play-offs to just 6 points, some added motivation ahead of kick-off.

Swindon are a team full of confidence though with four wins out of five in the league, including Saturday's dramatic come-from-behind triumph against Crewe.

The Robins are a fierce proposition away from home, 9 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats in the league this season is the best road record in the division.

Stevenage born Luke Norris is leading their goalscoring charts with 11 goals, including a brace in the corresponding league fixture between the two sides back in September.

Team news…

Ben Kennedy and Matty Godden were both taken off early against Chesterfield and could be doubts to make it for tonight's game.

The same goes for Joe Martin and Alex Samuel who both missed out at the weekend.

Jamie Gray and Chris Whelpdale are also both still recovering from recent injuries.

View from the camp...

Stevenage boss, Darren Sarll...

“It is an important time for recovery and to have fresh minds and fresh legs. We have been great at home; we have not been beaten in three odd months now at the Lamex.

“So we are looking forward to going back there, but we also know that Swindon are probably the best side in the league in terms of playing away from home.

“It will be a tough game and it will be a game for who has the right amount of physicality to their game post Saturday."

Previous meetings...

Swindon lead the all-time record against Stevenage with six wins to three, although Boro have come out on top in two of the last three meetings.

The first time the two sides met came back in 1998, when the Robins were in the second tier whilst Boro were in the conference. A memorable 2-1 win in the FA Cup that set up the now legendary tie against Newcastle.

Since then the Robins largely dominated meetings. Tonight's game will be the third between the two sides this season, a 3-2 defeat in the league at County Ground was answered with a 5-2 home win for the Super Boro in the FA Cup.

Last time we met...

We have already played @Official_STFC twice this season.

W1, L1 - Winner takes all! 👊

Check out the best bits from our 5-2 win in December... ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/mGpGnntZP1
— Stevenage FC 🔴⚪ (@StevenageFC) January 30, 2018

Can’t make it to The Lamex?

Live match commentary will be available for this game so make sure you subscribe to the new Stevenage iFollow service. If you are based outside of the UK & Ireland, you can stream the game LIVE!

iFollow subscribers will also be able to access full match highlights along with all the post-match reaction.

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Match Reports

REPORT: Stevenage 0-1 Swindon

30 January 2018

Not our night...

Stevenage's ten game unbeaten run at the Lamex came to an end as Swindon Town saw out a dogged 1-0 win on Tuesday night.

Ollie Banks’ first half header put the visitors ahead, and on a night where injuries played their part - both before the game and during - Stevenage's young guns never really looked like finding a route back into the game.

Darren Sarll named an unchanged starting XI from the win on Saturday against the Spireites.

The bench saw the inclusion of new Tottenham Hotspur loanee Luke Amos, after his arrival yesterday.

The boys looked to continue their dominant home performances right from the get go, but were equally match by a full of confidence Swindon side.

The Robins showed early signs of danger and held majority of the possession in the early stages of the game and had several set-play opportunities.

After a stop-start opening 15 minutes, Swindon were rewarded for their energetic start in the 16th minute as Ollie Banks climbed the highest to get on the end of a corner and give the visitors the lead.

The goal certainly gave the travelling Robins a boost of confidence as they continued to match Stevenage all over the park.

Danny Newton was forced off in the 32nd minute after picking up a hard knock as he was replaced by Tom Conlon.

Tom Conlon brought an instant bright spark to the side as the midfielder received plenty of the ball in just minutes of coming onto the field.

Set-plays certainly seemed the most likely way of scoring as both teams failed to create any clear-cut chances in the first half of the game.

Luke Amos entered the play after skipper Ronnie Henry showed clear signs that something was not right with his hamstring.

As half-time came, the headed goal by Banks was the only thing to separate the two sides going into the break.

Stevenage came out of the half-time with a more composed approach, with a few half-chances being created including Franks’ delivery into the box, which just missed his intended target Matty Godden.

Despite Boro’s winning possession, creating chances proved to be a difficult task as the Swindon defence dealt with all incoming threats and would not allow the boys any room going forward.

The next chance of the game went to the visitors in the 63rd minute, as Purkiss tried to pick out the bottom corner, but his effort never troubled Tom King.

Darren made his third and final sub of the game in the 66th minutes as Mark McKee made way for Jamie Gray.

It was nearly a first touch to remember for young Jamie Gray as he attempted a very ambitious effort from far our, that just curled wide of the post.

As the game went on the Swindon defence continued to keep the forwards at bay, despite Boro’s best efforts to try and open up their back four.

Equally Swindon failed to show much sign of danger in the second half, Tom King and his defensive line dealt with the minimal amount of chances the visitors created.

In the end Stevenage didn’t do enough to really test goalkeeper Charles-Cook and the Robins came out on top in a game that won’t live long in the memory.

Ticket News

NEXT AT HOME: Tuesday Night Football v Swindon

28 January 2018

Can't beat a Tuesday night under the lights...

Next at home for Stevenage is the challenge of Swindon Town on Tuesday 30th January off the back of ten home games without defeat.

The game was originally scheduled for Saturday 6th and then Tuesday 16th January, but has had to be moved due to our FA Cup committments.

The Super Boro have made an unbeaten start to 2018 in the league and with Tuesday's game likely to be our final night game at home this season, get behind the boys for what should be a top evening of entertainment.

Tickets are now on sale at cheaper, advance prices from borotickets.co.uk until midnight on Monday, or from the club shop or over the phone until 5pm.

Please note, if you bought tickets for either of the previously scheduled fixtures, your tickets will still be valid for this game.

Tickets will also be available at matchday prices from the turnstiles.

Ticket Prices:

West/South (Away) Stand - Seating	Advance:	Matchday:	East/North Terrace - Standing	Advance:	Matchday:
Adult:	£21	£24	Adult:	£17	£20
Concession:	£18	£21	Concession:	£15	£18
16-21:	£13	£16	16-21:	£10	£12
Under 16:	£9	£12	Under 16:	£5	£8
Under 12:	£7	£10	Under 12:	£3	£6
Family of 3 (1 Adult, 2 U16s)	£35	N/A
Family of 4 (2 Adults, 2 U16s)	£50	N/A

Standings

Fixture News

Swindon fixture rearranged for Tuesday 30th January

Fixture News

Swindon fixture rearranged for Tuesday 30th January

Ticket Prices:

West/South (Away) Stand - Seating

Advance:

Matchday:

East/North Terrace - Standing

Advance:

Matchday:

Adult:

£21

£24

Adult:

£17

£20

Concession:

£18

£21

Concession:

£15

£18

16-21:

£13

£16

16-21:

£10

£12

Under 16:

£9

£12

Under 16:

£5

£8

Under 12:

£7

£10

Under 12:

£3

£6

Family of 3 (1 Adult, 2 U16s)

£35

N/A

Family of 4 (2 Adults, 2 U16s)

£50

N/A

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