12 Facts About Stevenage FC

1.

Stevenage FC Borough was formed in 1976 following the bankruptcy of Stevenage FC Athletic.

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2.

Stevenage FC spent two full seasons in charge, guiding Stevenage to two fourth-place finishes.

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3.

The following season, Stevenage FC won the Isthmian League Division One title, remaining unbeaten at home for the second consecutive season, and were promoted to the Isthmian League Premier Division.

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4.

Two seasons later, Stevenage FC won the Conference, but were denied promotion to the Football League, due to insufficient ground facilities, thus reprieving Torquay United, who had finished in last place of Division Three.

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5.

The victory meant that Stevenage FC were the first team to win a competitive final at the new Wembley Stadium.

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6.

The squad won eight consecutive games through February and March 2010, and Stevenage FC were promoted to the Football League for the first time in the club's history with two games to spare.

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7.

Stevenage FC subsequently reached the League Two play-offs, finishing in sixth place.

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8.

The first club crest was created in 1980 when Stevenage FC took on senior status, adopting the town's civic emblem as the basis of the crest.

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9.

The newly formed Stevenage FC Borough moved into Broadhall Way in 1980 as a result of the council re-purchasing the stadium.

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10.

In January 2009, Stevenage FC signed a seven-figure sponsorship deal with the Lamex Food Group, resulting in the renaming of Broadhall Way to The Lamex Stadium.

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11.

Record for the most number of appearances for Stevenage FC is held by Ronnie Henry, who played 502 matches in all competitions over two spells with the club.

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12.

Stevenage FC is the only player to have scored over 100 goals for the club.

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