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Last Updated: 10 October 2021

Northampton Town v Stevenage: Oh, look – it's the rare treat that is a midweek league meeting; the alluring lights of Northampton Town calling us up the road

Northampton Town: It’s That Team Again…

Oh, look – it’s the rare treat that is a midweek league game; the bright lights of Northampton Town calling us up the road. Now, it’s only been 10 days since we took on who we think are a bone fide bogey team in the unsightly and unusual shape of …

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Oldham Athletic v Stevenage: After the rare treat that is back-to-back home games, Boro' are going out on the road again; to Oldham Athletic's Boundary Park...

Oldham Athletic: It’s That Team Again…

After the rare treat that is back-to-back home games (no, the Papa John’s Trophy doesn’t count), Boro’ are going out on the road again; to Oldham Athletic’s Boundary Park. We can make a song and dance about how long it’s been. But the truth is that it’s only six-and-a-bit months …

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Stevenage v Hartlepool United: A point at Harrogate was a massive improvement on the previous week's thumping – but a win still eludes us. So, can Pools oblige?

Hartlepool United: It’s That Team Again…

A point at Harrogate was a massive improvement on the previous week’s thumping – but a win still eludes us. So, can Pools oblige? Well, if they certainly count as one of the teams that Boro’ used to be able to depend on for three points. Looking back over our …

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Harrogate Town v Stevenage: After last week's mess, the last thing we need is to play another team making a fast start to the season - and yet here we are...

Harrogate Town: It’s That Team Again…

After last week’s mess, the last thing we need is to play another team making a fast start to the season – and yet here we are. Harrogate Town are only just into their second-ever campaign at this level. But you wouldn’t know it from the assured way in which …

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Stevenage v Forest Green Rovers: Now that Morecambe have left us and Woking are no longer relevant, Forest Green Rovers are the most familiar faces we ever knew

Forest Green Rovers: It’s That Team Again…

Now that Morecambe have left us and Woking are no longer relevant, Forest Green Rovers are the most familiar faces we ever knew. After we first came across this quaint village side during the early stages of the 1998-9 season, it was a struggle to separate us. It’s why we …

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Sutton United v Stevenage: Boro' are unbeaten in six against our old friends from Gander Green Lane. And it's been a while since that was put to the test...

Sutton United: It’s That Team Again…

Boro’ are unbeaten in six against our old friends from Gander Green Lane. And it’s been a while since that was put to the test. In fact, the last time we met them was when we were still getting over the complete non-event that was the Millennium Bug. Yep, it’s …

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Stevenage v Swindon Town: Here's a fact about our record versus Swindon Town: Giuliano Grazioli has scored in a quarter of the encounters we've won...

Swindon Town: It’s That Team Again…

Here’s a fact about our record versus Swindon Town: Giuliano Grazioli has scored in a quarter of the encounters we’ve won. Yep – the hero of the County Ground back in 1998 knows how it feels to get the better of the Robins, which isn’t something a lot of Boro’ …

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Walsall v Stevenage: We hope this doesn't sound as too mean, but – to us – the lads from Walsall are a bit "meh"; not a team that gets you excited

Walsall: It’s That Team Again…

We hope this doesn’t sound as too mean, but – to us – the lads from Walsall are a bit “meh”; not a team that gets you excitedWe hope this doesn’t sound as too mean, but – to us – the lads from Walsall are a bit “meh”; not a …

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Stevenage v Wycombe Wanderers: When it comes to the BBC Three Counties bragging rights, the Bucks contingent sometimes get overlooked. Sorry about that, guys...

Wycombe Wanderers: It’s That Team Again…

When it comes to the BBC Three Counties bragging rights, the Bucks contingent sometimes get overlooked. Sorry about that, guys. It’s nothing personal, but our gaze tends to be on the other Hertfordshire sides. And how can we not want to get the better of whoever strays across county lines …

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Stevenage v Port Vale: Ouch. Let's get back on the winning path quick sharp and forget that our midweek shallacking at Valley Parade ever took place...

Port Vale: It’s That Team Again…

Ouch. Let’s get back on the winning path quick sharp and forget that our midweek drubbing at Valley Parade ever took place. Yep, that sounds like a good enough deal to us. But can we make it happen at home to a Port Vale side looking for their first win …

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