Sports in Hitchin

Hednesford 2-2 Hitchin: Report by Pipeman at Keys Park

After their exit from the League Challenge Cup against St Neots in an almost comical penalty competition, Hitchin Town returned to League action, with a distinctly difficult away game against Hednesford on Saturday.

Hitchin Town 0-3 Stourbridge - report by Pipeman with pictures from Peter Else

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Hitchin Town boss Mark Burke has revealed he was left 'bitterly disappointed' after Callum Stead's shock departure this week.

The Canaries former frontman and fans' firm favourite accepted an offer to join Northern League Premier Division side South Shields on a non-contract deal.

Fan frustration and winless in six. What is going on at Stevenage? writes Nub News' Boro writer Owen Rodbard.

After Saturdays dismal 4-0 loss to Forest Green, Stevenage fans took to social media to vent their anger with the current situation at the club.

Talented Hitchin Town striker Callum Stead who was once hailed as the 'new Jamie Vardy' has joined South Shields.

The Canaries former frontman and fans' firm favourite has accepted an offer to join Northern League Premier Division side South Shields on a non-contract deal.

Hitchin Town's highly-rated striker Callum Stead has joined South Shields.

The Canaries frontman and fans' firm favourite has accepted an offer to join Northern League Premier Division side South Shields on a non-contract deal.

Stevenage boss Alex Revell was left frustrated after his team conceded an early goal to boost League Two leaders Forest Green Rovers during their 4-0 rout over struggling Boro at Broadhall Way on Saturday.

Goals from Kane Wilson, Matty Stevens, Jamille Matt and Jake Young sealed the victory for the country's only fully vegan football club, as the visitors strolled to another triumph in what has been their best start to a league campaign in the club's history.

Read Stevenage FC expert Owen Rodbard's regular column in Nub News as he reflects on Boro's disappointing defeat at the hands of Sutton.

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A late Callum Stead winner gave Hitchin Town a last-gasp 3-2 victory over Barwell at Top Field on Monday evening

Mark Burke's Canaries sealed a dramatic win after the lively Stead broke through to lift the ball over onrushing Barwell keeper Max Bramley with only 120 seconds remaining.

The draw for the second round of the FA Cup has been made.

Mark Burke's side won through at Biggleswade Town on Saturday to reach the second round qualifying stage of the world's oldest knockout tournament.