2023–24 Stevenage F.C. season explained

Club:Stevenage
Season:2023–24
Chairman:Phil Wallace
Manager:Steve Evans
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Stadium:Broadhall Way
League:League One
League Result:9th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Third round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:Second round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Group stage
Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25

The 2023–24 season is the 48th season in the history of Stevenage and their first season back in League One since the 2013–14 season following their promotion from League Two in the previous season. The club are participating in League One, the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the 2023–24 EFL Trophy.

Current squad

No.NamePositionNationalityPlace of birthDate of birth (Age)Previous clubDate signedFeeContract end
Goalkeepers
1 1 July 2023 Free 30 June 2025
12 12 January 1993 18 January 2024 Loan 31 May 2024
Defenders
2 1 July 2018 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
3 26 August 1994 7 July 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
4 1 July 2023 Free 30 June 2024
5 1 July 2022 Free30 June 2025
6 1 July 2022 Free 30 June 2025
14 1 July 2022 Free 30 June 2025
15 18 July 2017 Free 30 June 2025
17 17 July 2003 1 August 2023 Loan 31 May 2024
22 14 September 1999 24 January 2024 Loan 31 May 2024
Owen Cochrane 3 September 2004 Academy 2 July 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
Midfielders
7 1 July 2023 Free 30 June 2024
8 3 January 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
10 1 July 2023 Free 30 June 2025
11 1 July 2022 Free 30 June 2025
18 19 September 2001 2 September 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
23 1 July 2023 Free 30 June 2025
24 3 October 1995 28 June 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
50 Max Woodford Academy 11 November 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
Forwards
9 31 August 2019 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
19 13 July 2021 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
20 7 November 2001 2 August 2023 Compensation 30 June 2025
29 8 April 1991 2 September 2023 Free 30 June 2025
33 21 October 1991 17 January 2024 Loan 31 May 2024
42 Theo Alexandrou Academy 29 August 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
44 20 August 2006 Academy 13 November 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
Out on Loan
16 1 July 2023 Free 30 June 2025
41 Rylee Mitchell Academy 5 September 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
43 David Hicks 2 May 2006 Academy 29 August 2023 Trainee 30 June 2025

Transfers

In

DatePosPlayerTransferred fromFeeRef
28 June 2023 Undisclosed [2]
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [3]
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [4]
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [5]
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [6]
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [7]
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [8]
7 July 2023 Undisclosed [9]
2 August 2023 Compensation [10]
14 August 2023 Free Transfer [11]
2 September 2023 Free Transfer [12]
2 September 2023 Undisclosed [13]

Out

DatePosPlayerTransferred toFeeRef
14 June 2023 Undisclosed [14]
30 June 2023 Released [15]
30 June 2023 Released [16]
30 June 2023 Released [17]
30 June 2023 Released [18]
30 June 2023 Free Transfer [19]
30 June 2023 Released [20]
30 June 2023 Released [21]
30 June 2023 Released
30 June 2023 Released
30 June 2023 Released
21 July 2023 Finlay Johnson Compensation [22]
1 September 2023 Undisclosed [23]
1 February 2024 Mutual Consent [24]

Loaned in

DatePosPlayerLoaned fromUntilRef
21 July 2023 3 January 2024 [25]
1 August 2023 End of Season [26]
14 August 2023 3 January 2024 [27]
1 September 2023 3 January 2024 [28] [29]
17 January 2024 End of Season [30]
18 January 2024 End of Season [31]
24 January 2024 End of Season [32]

Loaned out

DatePosPlayerLoaned toUntilRef
31 July 2023 Owen Cochrane 20 November 2023 [33] [34]
2 October 2023 Theo Alexandrou 30 October 2023 [35]
21 November 2023 Owen Cochrane 2 January 2024 [36]
26 January 2024 End of Season [37]
26 January 2024 David Hicks 24 February 2024 [38]
31 January 2024 Rylee Mitchell 28 February 2024 [39]
29 March 2024 Rylee Mitchell End of Season [40]

Pre-season and friendlies

On 30 May, Stevenage announced their first pre-season friendly, against Watford.[41] A second friendly match was confirmed on June 5, against Ipswich Town.[42] A day later three away pre-season fixtures was added to the schedule, against St Neots Town, Hitchin Town and Stamford.[43] On 1 July, Boro announced two further friendlies, against Colchester United and a Tottenham Hotspur XI.[44]

Competitions

League One

See main article: 2023–24 EFL League One.

Matches

On 22 June, the EFL League One fixtures were released.[45]

FA Cup

See main article: 2023–24 FA Cup.

Stevenage were drawn at home to Tranmere Rovers in the first round[46] and to either Port Vale or Burton Albion in the second round.[47] On 14 November, Port Vale won their replay 2–0 and were confirmed as the next opponents.[48]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Cup.

Stevenage were drawn at home to Watford in the first round[49] and away to Exeter City in the second round.[50]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Trophy.

Stevenage were drawn into Southern Group C, alongside AFC Wimbledon, Wycombe Wanderers and Crystal Palace U21.[51]

Notes and References

  1. News: Club Statement: Steve Evans . 17 April 2024 . Stevenage FC . 17 April 2024.
  2. News: Ben Thompson signs for Stevenage . 28 June 2023 . Stevenage F.C. . 28 June 2023.
  3. News: Harry Anderson signs for Stevenage . 16 June 2023 . Stevenage F.C. . 16 June 2023.
  4. News: Stevenage sign Taye Ashby-Hammond . 14 June 2023 . Stevenage F.C. . 14 June 2023.
  5. News: Nick Freeman signs for Stevenage . 2 June 2023 . Stevenage F.C. . 2 June 2023.
  6. News: Alex MacDonald joins Stevenage . 2 June 2023 . Stevenage F.C. . 2 June 2023.
  7. News: Stevenage sign Louis Thompson . 20 June 2023 . Stevenage F.C. . 19 June 2023.
  8. News: Stevenage sign Nathan Thompson . 8 June 2023 . Stevenage F.C. . 8 June 2023.
  9. News: Stevenage sign Dan Butler . 8 July 2023 . Stevenage F.C. . 7 July 2023.
  10. News: Stevenage secure Aaron Pressley . 2 August 2023 . Stevenage FC . 2 August 2023.
  11. News: Stevenage swoop for former Eagles defender Hannam . 14 August 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 14 August 2023.
  12. News: Stevenage sign Kane Hemmings . 2 September 2023 . Stevenage FC . 2 September 2023.
  13. News: Harvey White joins Stevenage . 3 September 2023 . Stevenage FC . 2 September 2023.
  14. News: Danny Rose joins Grimsby Town . 8 June 2023 . Stevenage F.C. . 8 June 2023.
  15. News: Experienced Bostwick is latest to sign. Boston United F.C.. 6 June 2023. 27 July 2023.
  16. News: Gills sign Max Clark . 16 June 2023 . Gillingham F.C. . 16 June 2023.
  17. News: Striker Luke Norris signs for Rovers on one-year contract . 20 June 2023 . Tranmere Rovers F.C. . 20 June 2023.
  18. News: Stevenage FC Retained List 2022/23 . 19 May 2023 . Stevenage F.C. . 18 May 2023.
  19. News: He’s back again! Promotion hero signs . 25 May 2023 . AFC Wimbledon . 24 May 2023.
  20. News: Welcome, Jack! . 24 June 2023 . Kings Lynn Town F.C. . 24 June 2023.
  21. News: Jake Taylor Joins The Spitfires . 21 May 2023 . Eastleigh F.C. . 20 May 2023.
  22. News: Finlay Johnson joins Cardiff City . 21 July 2023 . Stevenage F.C. . 21 July 2023.
  23. News: Josh March returns on permanent deal . 2 September 2023 . Harrogate Town AFC . 1 September 2023.
  24. News: Reece Hannam leaves Stevenage . 1 February 2024 . Stevenage FC . 1 February 2024.
  25. News: Krisztián Hegyi joins on loan from West Ham . 21 July 2023 . Stevenage F.C. . 21 July 2023.
  26. News: Finley Burns joins on loan from Man City . 1 August 2023 . Stevenage FC . 1 August 2023.
  27. News: Harrison Neal joins on loan from Sheffield United . 14 August 2023 . Stevenage FC . 14 August 2023.
  28. News: Reds Striker McNeill Joins League One Side On Loan . 2 September 2023 . Manchester United FC . 1 September 2023.
  29. News: Three loan players return to parent clubs . 3 January 2024 . Stevenage FC . 3 January 2024.
  30. News: Stevenage sign Vadaine Oliver on loan . 17 January 2024 . Stevenage FC . 17 January 2024.
  31. News: Craig MacGillivray joins on loan from MK Dons . 18 January 2024 . Stevenage FC . 18 January 2024.
  32. News: Nesta Guinness-Walker joins on loan from Reading . 24 January 2024 . Stevenage FC . 24 January 2024.
  33. News: Owen Cochrane joins Kettering Town on loan . 31 July 2023 . Stevenage FC . 31 July 2023.
  34. News: Cochrane leaves, Miller returns . 20 November 2023 . Kettering Town FC . 20 November 2023.
  35. News: Theo Alexandrou joins Cheshunt on loan . 2 October 2023 . Stevenage FC . 2 October 2023.
  36. News: Owen Cochrane joins Aveley on loan . 21 November 2023 . Stevenage FC . 21 November 2023.
  37. News: Harry Anderson joins Colchester United on loan . 26 January 2024 . Stevenage FC . 26 January 2024.
  38. News: David Hicks signs professional contract & joins Potters Bar on loan . 27 January 2024 . Stevenage FC . 26 January 2024.
  39. News: Rylee Mitchell joins Potters Bar Town on loan . 31 January 2024 . Stevenage FC . 31 January 2024.
  40. News: Rylee Mitchell joins Royston Town on loan . 29 March 2024 . Stevenage FC . 28 March 2024.
  41. News: Stevenage to host Watford in July . 30 May 2023 . Stevenage F.C. . 30 May 2023.
  42. News: Ipswich Town to visit The Lamex Stadium in July . 6 June 2023 . Stevenage F.C. . 5 June 2023.
  43. News: Three away fixtures added to pre-season schedule . 6 June 2023 . Stevenage F.C. . 6 June 2023.
  44. News: Colchester United & Spurs XI fixtures added to pre-season schedule . 1 July 2023 . Stevenage F.C. . 1 July 2023.
  45. News: 2023/24 League One Fixtures Announced . 22 June 2023 . Stevenage F.C. . 22 June 2023.
  46. News: Stevenage host Tranmere Rovers in FA Cup First Round . 17 October 2023 . Stevenage FC . 15 October 2023.
  47. News: Stevenage to host either Port Vale or Burton Albion in FA Cup Second Round . 7 November 2023 . Stevenage FC . 5 November 2023.
  48. News: Stevenage host Port Vale in FA Cup Second Round . 15 November 2023 . Stevenage FC . 14 November 2023.
  49. News: Carabao Cup: Burton v Leicester, Leeds v Shrewsbury & Gillingham v Southampton in first round . 22 June 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 22 June 2023.
  50. News: See the Carabao Cup Round Two draw . 10 August 2023 . English Football League . 9 August 2023.
  51. News: EFL Trophy fixture dates confirmed . 3 July 2023 . Stevenage F.C. . 3 July 2023.

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