Sports in Hitchin

The draw for the Papa John's Trophy has been made.

Stevenage FC have been drawn in group containing Spurs U21 side, with the first group games scheduled to take place on August 31.

Stevenage's fixtures for the forthcoming 2021-22 season have been announced.

Alex Revell's side will start their campaign by hosting Barrow at the Lamex on Saturday, August 7.

'What is going on?' is the question a former England international from Hitchin has asked this afternoon about the club he made his name with.

It might be three years since Hitchin's Jack Wilshere last pulled on the red and white of Arsenal but he still cares about the Premier League giants.

Read Stevenage FC writer on all things Boro, Owen Rodbard, in Nub News throughout the forthcoming season.

Read on for his expert take on Alex Revell's side as they gear up to embark on pre-season soon.

Stevenage's talented attacking midfielder Charlie Carter has extended his stay in the red and white, much to the delight of the Boro faithful.

The former Chesterfield man was an integral part of Alex Revell's side in the first half of the season before an injury in February halted his campaign.

With the transfer window getting off to a solid start with the signing of Jake Taylor from Exeter and Arthur Read's loan move turned into a permanent deal, Boro are already looking strong contenders to push for promotion next season, writes Owen Rodbard

Alex Revell will be hoping his side can take their brilliant form from the second half of last campaign into this season, and some new recruits can certainly help build on that.

Hitchin Town have revealed their pre-season fixtures.

The Top Field outfit led by Mark Burke have finalised their plans ahead of the 2021-22 Southern League Premier season.

Stevenage striker Danny Newton is leaving the Lamex after the club announced their retain and release list.

Personally, I sadly agree that this was the right move for the club.

Retained list

After a mixed season, now comes the time for the clubs released list to be revealed.

Stevenage ended the season on a high note after a 1-0 win against Scunthorpe at Glanford Park.

An Elliot List header in the 60th minute claimed the three points, and ensured Boro reached that 60 point mark that manager Alex Revell was eager to hit.