Sports in Hitchin

Stevenage FC writer Owen Rodbard returns for his first Boro column of the 2021-22 season.

Read on for his essential take on the club after his trip to Bradford which ended Boro's perfect start to the campaign.

Stevenage fell to a dismal 4-1 loss against Bradford at Valley Parade on Tuesday night.

A first half treble by Bantams' Andy Cook with a late fourth from captain Niall Canavan sealed Boro's first defeat of the season, despite Elliot List equalising.

A first half hattrick by Andy Cook helped rampant Bradford City to a 4-1 victory over Stevenage at Valley Parade on Tuesday evening.

In an entertaining match, the former Mansfield Town striker was outstanding as the Bantams ended Boro's excellent start to the season by inflicting their first defeat in four games.

Stevenage travel to Valley Parade this evening to take on Derek Adams' Bradford City.

Alex Revell's side are in good form heading into the clash, following three wins from their past three games - including two on the bounce in League Two that have propelled them into second place.

Stevenage boss Alex Revell has hailed Boro goalscorer Chris Lines on his successful return to Bristol Rovers.

The 35-year-old midfielder grabbed the visitors first in a 2-0 win at the Memorial Ground on Saturday.

An impressively obdurate Stevenage side made it three victories in the opening week of the season, after a 2-0 win at Bristol Rovers on Saturday afternoon.

Former Gas striker Chris Lines grabbed an 87th minute goal, prior to Luke Norris clinching a hard-fought triumph in time added on, as Alex Revell's side continued their unbeaten start to the season on a warm afternoon in the West Country.

Stevenage made it three wins in a week after a 2-0 victory over Bristol Rovers on Saturday afternoon in front of a crowd of 7,071 at the Memorial Ground.

Chris Lines late goal looked to seal a hard-fought victory for Alex Revell's side, before Luke Norris doubled the lead with a fine finish for Boro on the stroke of full time to send the 178 travelling fans into raptures.

Bristol Rovers vs Stevenage preview, by Stefan Frost.

The Memorial Stadium is the setting for the affair which already holds dramatic implications for Bristol Rovers who are edging closer to a free-fall.

Read our Nub News PLAYER RATINGS as Stevenage progressed through to the second round of the Carabao Cup after beating Luton 3-0 on penalties at The Lamex on Tuesday night,writes Owen Rodbard.

A frantic first half saw two goals in the opening four minutes with Stevenage conceding the lead twice before taking the tie to penalties.

The Lamex hosted a night of drama as Stevenage beat Luton Tow 3-0 penalties after a 2-2 draw.

Alex Revell's heroes beat their near neighbours from the Championship in a spot-kick shootout to reach the Carabao Cup second round.