Lamex Stadium | Broadhall Way | Stevenage FC | Football Ground Guide Football Ground Guide Address: Broadhall Way, Stevenage, SG2 8RH Telephone: 01438 223 223 Pitch Size: 110 x 70 yards Club Nickname: Boro Shirt Sponsors: STS Tyre Pros Kit Manufacturer: Carbrini Home Kit: Red And White Away Kit: Blue and Yellow Main Stand WHAT IS THE LAMEX STADIUM LIKE? To be honest, the Lamex Stadium doesn't look much from the roads running past it, as most of the stadium is obscured behind trees. Inside though, you will find a nice tidy stadium that although generally modern, still has a bit of character about it. Also those trees give the ground a pleasant green 'leafy' surround. On one side is the all seated covered Main Stand that looks quite impressive and is single tiered. It is unusual in so much that at the back of the stand on either side of it, there are large gaps between the back of the roof and the stand below. Whilst in the middle of the stand at the back, there are a number of glass fronted areas to various Club offices.

Opposite is the fair sized East Terrace, which is covered and quite steep. Even though like the rest ground, the stand is relatively new, it does have a gable with a clock sitting on its roof above the half way line, which gives it a touch of character. Oddly though it has a sizeable service tunnel located towards the centre of the stand with the terracing extending around it. At one end is the South Stand, which is another single tiered, all seated, covered stand. This stand which was opened in 2001 is given to away supporters. There is an electric scoreboard on the roof of this stand. Opposite at the North End of the ground, is a small covered terrace. This terrace is mostly covered (around 3/4's) with a portion of open terrace to one side. A set of four new floodlights (one pylon in each corner) were installed for the start of the 2007/08 season. On promotion to the Football League, the Club changed its name from Stevenage Borough FC, to Stevenage FC, which was its original name when founded in 1976.

The ground for many years was called Broadhall Way, but was renamed the Lamex Stadium in a corporate sponsorship deal. WHAT IS IT LIKE FOR AWAY SUPPORTERS? Away fans are located at one end of the ground in the South Stand, where up to 1,400 supporters can be housed. As you would expect from a relatively new stand the facilities and views of the playing action are good. If demand requires it then part of the Main Stand can also be given to visiting supporters, bringing the total allocation up to 2,000. The atmosphere within the stadium is aided by a drummer on the home East Terrace, who keeps the Stevenage fans going throughout most of the game. However, I found the public address system though within the away end to be particularly loud, which interrupted a few conversations. If you are into plane spotting then from the away stand you can watch a steady stream of jets descending into Luton airport.

There is a good selection of catering on offer; Pies (£2.50), Baconburgers (£4), Cheeseburgers (£3.50), Burgers (£3), Chicken Burgers (£3), Veggie Burgers (£3), Hot Dogs (£3) and Cheese Dogs (£3.50). Normally an enjoyable day out and one that fans of most other clubs look forward to. Rob Parker a visiting Macclesfield Town fan adds; 'The club is one of the most friendly I've ever visited, with everyone from the stewards to the staff in the shop keen to be as helpful as possible. The home fans were passionate about their club but in a non-threatening way, which made for a relaxed atmosphere. Away fans were admitted into the spacious social club behind the South Stand, with no admission charge. Large numbers of home and away fans mingled inside and outside without a hint of trouble. There were no long queues at the (reasonably priced) bar and plenty of room as well. There was a large TV screen showing the early kick-off. Once inside the ground, the away end has good views of the action with no obstructing pillars and being elevated above the action.

The only slight negatives were that the catering consisted of just one small hut which looked like it would run out of food pretty quickly (selling steak slice pasties for £3.50) and the toilets which are medium sized but lack sinks, instead providing sanitary spray to wipe your hands. Broadhall Way is a decent ground which really only needs some work on the North end to turn it into a really professional looking stadium. It’s hard to find an example of a more friendly and relaxed away days anywhere else in the league and while it may not be top of my list for a return visit, I would happily go back in the future'. PUBS FOR AWAY FANS There is a large Club House bar at the ground, behind the South Stand, which is popular with both home and away fans alike. However, for some high profile games, the bar will be open to home fans only, but this is only for a small minority of games. On my last visit, even though the bar was busy, I was served relatively quickly and it was a friendly atmosphere. Otherwise there is not much in the way of pubs near to the ground.

Still if you like your real ale then it is worth taking the 15 minute walk to the 'Our Mutual Friend' pub in Broadwater Crescent. This pub which is listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide offers seven beers on hand pump, plus real cider and perry. Tim Rigby a visiting Wolverhampton Wanderers fan adds; 'The Roebuck Inn on London Road, about a ten minute walk away from the away end is certainly worth a visit. It's an old tudor building pub with a Best Western Hotel attached. It serves real ale and on my visit it was quite easy to get served. To find this pub; then with your back to the away end, you'll see a wooded path to the left down the side of London Road. Keep following that and it will bring you out by a roundabout, with the pub located on the opposite side.' If you have time on your hands then you can take the 15-20 minute walk into the town centre, where there are plenty of pubs to be found including a Wetherspoons outlet (called the Standard Bearer, which is located near to the Bus Station).

John Scott adds; 'If arriving by train, than a ten minute walk away from the railway station on the High Street, is the Chequers pub. which on our visit was welcoming. It had nine real ales on tap, as well as a good value food menu. To find it from the railway station then go over the bridges into town centre, turn left past Ibis hotel and Tesco, over another footbridge it's on your left. It is though then a good 25 minute walk to the Lamex Stadium.' Across the roundabout from the ground there is the 'Roaring Meg' Retail Park that has various eating outlets such as Pizza Hut, McDonalds & Burger King, plus a Harvester restaurant and bar. STEVENAGE HOTELS - FIND AND BOOK YOURS AND HELP SUPPORT THIS WEBSITE If you require hotel accommodation in Stevenage then first try a hotel booking service provided by Booking.com . They offer all types of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets from; Budget Hotels, Traditional Bed & Breakfast establishments to Five Star Hotels and Serviced Apartments. Plus their booking system is straightforward and easy to use.

Yes this site will earn a small commission if you book through them, but it will help towards the running costs of keeping this Guide going. DIRECTIONS AND CAR PARKING Leave the A1(M) at Junction 7 and take the A602 towards Stevenage. Go straight across the first roundabout and as you approach the next roundabout you can see the floodlights of the ground over on the right. However, if you go straight across the roundabout then you will see the entrance to a large car park on your left, which is free to park in. The car park though has only one entrance/exit, so this can lead to bit of a bottleneck after the game has finished. Please avoid parking at the nearby Roaring Meg Retail Park on Saturday matchdays as you are only allowed to park there for 90 minutes. Staying longer could see you with a £100 parking ticket. On a more positive note, these parking restrictions at the retail park are suspended for Tuesday evening games, meaning that you can park there for those matches. Otherwise there is street parking to be found in the local area. Post Code for SAT NAV: SG2 8RH BY TRAIN Stevenage Railway Station is about one mile away from the ground.

Leave the station booking hall and turn left towards the town. Take the stairs on the right before the bridge over the dual carriage way and head along the A602, Lytton Way. At the roundabout which has the police station on the right, take the second exit into Six Hills Way. At the next roundabout take the third exit (South) continuing along the A602, Monkswood Way, passing a large Asda store on your right. After about 3/4 mile (McDonalds/Burger King etc will be on your right) you will arrive at a roundabout and the ground will be opposite you on the other side of the A602. You can also get the Arriva No.5 Bus to the ground, from Stop E at the nearby bus station. The ten minute journey costs £1.50 single, or £2.30 return. As the ground is not easily spotted in the distance, ask the driver to drop you off on Monkswood Way, opposite the entrance to the retail park. Thanks to Roger Dickinson & Gary Barker for providing the directions. Find train times, prices and book tickets with trainline. Booking tickets in advance will normally save you money!

BOOK TRAIN TICKETS WITH TRAINLINE Remember if travelling by train then you can normally save on the cost of fares by booking in advance. Visit the the trainline website to see how much you can save on the price of train tickets. Click on the trainline logo below: ADMISSION PRICES Like a number of Clubs, Stevenage operate a category system (A & B) for ticket pricing, whereby the most popular games cost more to watch. This applies to seating tickets only and not to terrace. The prices below are for league games. Prices for cup games may vary.

Prices for Category B fixtures are shown in brackets: Home Fans*: Main (West) Stand: Adults £22 (£20), Concessions £19 (£17), Under 22's £14 (£12), Under 16's £10 (£8), Under 12's £8 (£6) Main Stand Family Tickets: 1 Adult + 2 Under 16's £35 (£30), 2 Adults + 2 Under 16's £50 (£40) East Terrace: Adults £18 (£16), Concessions £16 (£14), Under 22's £11 (£10), Under 16's £6 (£6), Under 12's £4 (£3) North Terrace: Adults £18 (£15), Concessions £16 (£13), Under 22's £10 (£8), Under 16's £6 (£6), Under 12's £4 (£3) Away Fans*: South Stand: Adults £22 (£20), Concessions £19 (£17), Under 22's £14 (£12), Under 16

's £10 (£8), Under 12's £8 (£6) Family Tickets: 1 Adult + 2 Under 16's £35 (£30), 2 Adults + 2 Under 16's £50 (£40) Concessions apply to Over 60's and Students.

* These prices are for those tickets bought in advance of matchday. Tickets bought on the day of the game can cost up to £2 more. 8,040 v Newcastle United FA Cup 4th Round, January 25th 1998. Average Attendance: Tuesday 23rd October 2016, 7.45pm Lee Sockett (Stoke City fan) Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Lamex Stadium? This is what football is about. I was supporting Stoke City when we were in the lower reaches, but my boys only know the Premier League and I wanted to show them that not all grounds are like the Premier. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? We drove down from Stoke, it was a nice little trip. The Lamex Stadium is really easy to find and has a big FREE car park across the road from the ground. Access to the stadium was then via an underpass. What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? Because we were early we were able to visit McDonalds which was down on the nearby retail park and go to Asda to pick up some goodies for the return trip.

The home fans were visible and seemed friendly as we walked around without issue. The Stoke team bus arrived and we were able to get up close. My boys even got some photos with a few of the players. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Lamex Stadium? I was expecting a match box and that's what it is, but decent view from the rear of the away end behind the goal and great to see terraces again for homes fans. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. The atmosphere with the home fans was good but as soon as we scored it killed the game and when the second went in before half time it was game over. Was surprised by the strength of team we fielded and was great to see Peter Crouch get a hat trick and then st the end come over to the fans and give the match ball to a young supporter. Facilities were what you would expect but only one way in/exit to the away stand, lead to delays getting back after a toilet stop at half time and the kiosk queue was large to say the least.

Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Didn't take long to get back to the car and off the car park before the official coaches departed. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Great away day to a Football League club. The Seam did the job and the visiting fans left happy. Football League Cup Second Round Tuesday 23rd August 2016, 7.45pm Philip Green (Stoke City fan) Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Lamex Stadium? The Lamex Stadium is just 20 minutes up the road from where I live so it was a no-brainer to go there to see the Potters take on Boro. Knowing that a good friend of mine had spent most of his life in Stevenage and would take me just added to the ease of making the decision. I also like to go to evening games - especially when the weather is warm and when I am going to be home before midnight. Finally, I enjoy visiting other football grounds, particularly ones I'm not likely to see in a league match for some time! Despite all this, I was still a bit nervous about the game because Stoke have a history of underperforming against lowly opposition.

How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? I was picked up by my mate Eugene an hour before kick-off and we parked up in the large car park opposite the ground. It's not often that you get free off-street parking which is so convenient! Despite being pretty early and there being free parking in the adjacent retail park ( only available for evening games) the car park was almost full. The ground is very well signposted off the A1(M), so I would have found it easily had I been driving. What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? Because my mate had his son with him, we didn't go for a pre-match beer in the Broadhall suite, which is open to home and away fans. This would have been an attractive option on such a balmy evening! Instead we went to our separate stands. All the home fans were very friendly, as were the stewards.The pre-match entertainment was provided by having to dodge the balls being fired into the stands by some wayward Stoke shooting as there was no net behind the practice goal! Toilet facilities were large but (as another reviewer has noted) did not have sinks.

The sanitiser gel had run out before kick off, which was frankly unsatisfactory. I am amazed that Stevenage can still get away with such facilities this day and age. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Lamex Stadium? Three sides of the ground are very tidy. The south (away) stand is the largest and is very neat. Access and exit is all via the south-west corner, though, which led to horrendous queues at half time and people still taking their seats well into the match. My view though from the second row was excellent. The Main Stand is also quite tidy but very quiet (as many of the seats were not taken). The East Stand Terrace which had its resident drummer was well occupied and the drummer provided a bit of entertainment, but got pretty tedious after a while. The little clock tower above the tv gantry was quite quirky and presumably modelled on the clock tower in the town centre. The Lamex Stadium does have an electronic scoreboard, but as this is above the South Stand it is not visible to away fans. The less said about the North Stand, the better.

It appeared to be just a couple of rows deep and was uncovered for about a third on the north east corner. Apparently the club want to expand this stand but there is a restrictive covenant on the land so they are unable to do so. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. Many Stokies (myself included) were pleasantly surprised about the quality of the team Mark Hughes had put out, with "only" six changes from the startng lineup against the thumping from Man City three days previously. This might have been to give some of the players a bit of a confidence boost, or purely because we nearly got booted out by Luton at at the same stage of the competition last year. Having said that, the game was abysmal for the first ten minutes or so before Stoke fizzled into life with a Crouch opener. Once Bardsley had fired his screamer in the 32nd minute, the result never looked in question. Despite this, Stevenage never looked like giving up and became exposed at the back as they pressed for goals. This led to Crouch scoring with a pretty easy header and with some old-school showboating with a scissor-kick to complete his hat trick.

As mentioned above, the drummer did his best to keep the Stevenage fans going but it was a tough job. My mate said he thought the Stoke fans were quiet but I would dispute this... it became a bit of a party atmosphere towards the end. I bought my half-time chocolate before the game and was glad I did as many people returned empty-haanded from the refreshment kiosk as the queues were so long. This was perhaps because of everything being freshly cooked. Even though the club must have known about the size (800+) of the Stoke following, the tea hut simply wasn't up to the job. Perhaps Stevenage should explore extra facilities for bigger games as they could surely have earned more precious cash from hungry fans? The stewards were nearly all from Stoke, which was slightly bizarre. They were completely laid back as you can imagine. A final memory of the game was seeing Crouchy pick up the match ball and present it to a young Stoke fan. It was a touching moment and one I'm sure the lad will remember for a long time. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: My mate Eugene graciously agreed to give me a lift home despite the drubbing and we met just outside the ground.

It took us ten minutes to get out of the (very dark) car park and I was home 20 minutes later. Ideal! A useful tip for fans at evening kick-off games would be to bring a torch and/or park near the away supporters coaches as finding one's way around the pitch black car park was tricky. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: All in all, this was a great evening out, not least because of the 25C temperature and the good result but also because it was so convenient for me (3.5 hours out of the house round trip as opposed to eight for matches in Stoke). Stevenage is a brilliant community-focused club and it would be great to go to the Lamex Stadium again. Saturday 23rd January 2016, 3pm James Sweeney (Barnet fan) Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Lamex Stadium? Another local derby with the barmy army and my second visit to Broadhall Way. We knew there would be a lot of Barnet fans going and there would be an electric atmosphere. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?

The journey was very straight forward - A1 and A1(M) takes you from my house to the ground in about 40 minutes. Leave at junction 7 for Stevenage and onto the A602. Go straight over the first two roundabouts. On the second roundabout you pass the ground which is on your right. Just after this roundabout there's a big car park which can hold up to 1000 cars (Although it can get very muddy in winter mind!) Once you've parked you can either risk it by crossing the road and hope there's no cars speeding or use the underpass system which takes you to the away and main stand entrance. What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? We had treated ourselves to fish and chips at out local Neptune Chip Shop in Mill H where we go for home games as it is just off the A1 (and well worth a visit if ever your coming to Barnet away!) The home fans we encountered were friendly and most of them congregated in the East Terrace along one side of the stadium, over to our right. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Lamex Stadium?

Stevenage have a pretty neat ground. On one side there's the Main Stand which is about ten rows high. Opposite this stand is the East Terrace where the home fans congregate. This stand also has a tv gantry and a clock on top of it. There is a drummer within the stand who tries to get the fans singing (but without much succes on our visit). On the north side closest to the A602 is a small home terrace, although the East Terrace looked to be more popular with the Stevenage fans. Opposite this North End is the South Stand where the away fans are housed. A lot of noise can be made from this stand, as its metal construction makes for a good drum! The stand is also about ten rows high so beware for flying shots coming in! Also on a clear day you can see the planes going in and out of Luton Airport. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. Stevenage 0-0 Barnet. Game was boring to be honest but the atmosphere was class from the Barnet fans. Even some of our players who were out through injury came and joined the Bees fans. They even joined in with chants and songs with the bee army.

The atmosphere was that good in the away end that I couldn't hear much from the Stevenage fans. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: It was dark by the time the game had finished and there are no lights under the stand so it is pitch black walking out. Also there is a low beam which props the stand up so it is not ideal for tall supporters. Also all the street lights were not on for some reason so it was pitch black on the road and the car park (where there is only one exit and may take up to an hour to get out of). Also the road is a dual carriageway so you have to drive half a mile to the next roundabout to head back for the A1(M). Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: It was a good day out - quality turnout from the barmy army and a ground I will definitely visit again. Saturday 21st February 2015, 3pm John & Stephen Spooner (Southend United fans) 1.

Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be): This was our first time visit to The Lamex Stadium, so another opportunity to add to the number of grounds that we have visited. Southend were sitting fourth in the League and well placed for promotion and Stevenage were mid table. So we travelled with high hopes of getting a positive against a team, led by manager Graham Westley and beset with injury problems. Southend Manager Phil Brown had promised changes to the team after losing our last game at home to lowly placed Accrington Stanley. He duly made six changes to the line up for this visit to Stevenage FC. 2. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? The journey for us as North Wales exiles was straightforward down the M6, M1, A505, A1(M) and A602 following satnav and the guidance on this site. It was a cold dry day. The journey of 195 miles each way was incident free apart from roadworks on the M6 and speed restrictions. We were pleased to see a large car park opposite the Lamex Stadium which was free of charge.

The busy road between the car park and the stadium is best avoided by using the subway to walk the short distance to the away end. 3. What you did before the game pub/chippy.... home fans friendly? Stayed in the car to eat pre packed lunch, listened to football commentary on BBC5, and read the programme, of 64 pages, priced £3 with a few interesting articles and match reports. We then met up with two friends who had travelled from Southend on supporters coach. Home fans were friendly. 4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? The first sight of the ground were the floodlights and it is relatively modern but compact. The away end has 12 rows of seats with reasonable leg room. Having to sit in ticket allocated seat ensured the usual arguments with stewards by fans believing they were entitled to sit or even stand, where they wanted. The Main Stand is similar looking to the away end, with it being all seating and about 12 rows high. Opposite and to our right were terraces, allowing fans to stand, like they did in the old days.

The home end has a stand going about three quarters the width of the ground giving a slightly lopsided appearance. The pitch was heavily sanded and was cutting up even as the teams went through their preparation prior to kick off. Plus the public address system is loud enough to kill any conversation! 5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. The game was hard fought, with Stevenage scoring in the first half. Southend levelled early in the second half and even took the lead with a penalty. A good turnout of 1000+ Southend fans in a crowd of 3,198 ensured a good atmosphere particularly in the second half. Stevenage then levelled and went on to score a 3rd goal to go in front. With Southend desperately throwing everyone forward to try and rescue a point, Stevenage broke in the last minute and scored a 4th to stun the away supporters who had expected so much more, having beaten them 2-0 at Roots Hall. We didn't bother with food at the ground due to long queues at the kiosk at the rear, and didn't use the facilities. 6.

Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: A hail storm bad enough to sting your face as we left the ground summed up our day after going down to our worst result of the season. Getting away from the ground was easy enough, having parked near to the car park exit and traffic quickly cleared as we headed North on well signposted roads. 7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: The only thing to spoil the day was the result, but you can't win them all. Stevenage is a small ground but worth a visit, easy to find and get away from, and friendly atmosphere. Saturday 31st January 2015, 3pm. Jake Hardiman (Oxford United) 1. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be): I always enjoy watching the Yellows play away from home, and was hopeful of a first victory of 2015. The Lamex would also be another new ground for me. 2. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?

Although it required a bit of running in London so as to make certain trains, the walk to the ground from the station was easy enough, if a little long, and we arrived in plenty of time, around an hour before kick off. 3. What you did before the game pub/chippy.... home fans friendly? As usual, we took a walk around the ground, culminating in picking up our tickets from the helpful and friendly ticket office. Home and away fans mixed freely without trouble. 4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium? A lot like Dagenham Redbridge, my last Oxford away day, away fans at Stevenage appear to have been given the nicest stand, in the all-seated South Stand. This was fairly steep, and offered impressive vistas of both the pitch and the ground as a whole. To our left was the Main Stand, and, to our right, the East Terrace. These are both of similar height, just smaller than the South Stand, and run the length of the pitch. At the far end of the ground was the North Terrace, which runs the full width of the pitch, but only 3/4 of which was covered.

Overall, the Lamex seemed like a genuine lower league ground, with an interesting mix of stands and terracing. 5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. With Stevenage just below the playoffs in the League and Oxford sitting comfortably in between mid-table and the relegation zone, one couldn't help but feel slightly pessimistic about the game's result. However, in a competitive and entertaining first half, the underdogs more than matched their hosts, and the teams went in level at the break with the score 0-0. The second half began in much the same way, but the deadlock was broken just before the hour mark when Oxford's Johnny Mullins rose highest to meet a Michael Collins free kick with a towering header which soared into the top corner, prompting delirium in the away end. The scenes quickly became yet more unbelievable, when Patrick Hoban's header was superbly tipped onto the bar, only for Oxford's home grown young winger Callum O'Dowda to react quickest and fire the rebound on the bounce into the far corner less than 10 minutes later. For the remaining 20 minutes, the Yellows comfortably held on for an impressive first win of the calendar year.

522 United fans made the journey to Hertfordshire out of a total crowd of 3,146, and generated a fantastic atmosphere throughout the 90 minutes, increased yet further by the two goals. The home fans in the East Terrace also created a decent atmosphere, although this was somewhat dampened by the two Oxford goals. The stewards were very helpful and friendly, allowing us to sit or stand where we liked, which was particularly useful on such a cold, wet day as this. 6. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: This was quick and easy, as we simply had to retrace our steps back to the station on the massive high of an away win. 7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: A fantastic day out which might just have to be done once again! Saturday, December 20th 2014, 3pm Steve Ellis (Exeter City fan) 1. Why were you looking forward to going to this ground? This was to be my first visit to the Broadhall Stadium and with the two teams in a similar position in the league, the game was set up to be quite a tasty encounter. 2.

How easy was your journey and finding the ground? The journey to the ground was straight forward, as always I travelled up on the supporters coach, leaving Exeter at 8am, arriving in Stevenage just before 1pm. The coach dropping us off in a car park the other side of the road behind the North Stand. 3. What did you do before the game, pub, chippy....home fans friendly? On arriving we took a 10minute walk, past the away entrance following the main road down to the Roebuck Inn, a small pub and hotel. Away fans do meet there, but on this occasion not many had made it as there had been an accident on the motorway, which had caused severe delays. Drinks seemed a to be priced averagely starting at around £3.40. Sky Sports is also shown here. 4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end and then other sides of ground? The actual stadium is nice, quite modern for League 2 with four separate stands instead of the all in one bowl. The away fans are housed in the South Stand at one end, which is all seated but with good leg room.

The East Stand on one side is all terraced, whilst the remaining two stand, the North and West stands are both all seated, but there is also a small terraced section in the North Stand. 5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, refreshments etc. The game was tasty, but scrappy with hard challenges going in and Stevenage coming out as 1-0 winners. The atmosphere was good with both sets of fans singing all helped by all the stands being covered. The stewards were low key and helpful, I didn't have any refreshments but was told the bacon roll and the chips were good. No alcohol is served in the stadium. The toilets under the stand were basic but clean. 6. Comments on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting away afterwards was easy as the supporters coach was waiting in a bus stop right behind the North Stand. We got back to Exeter at around 9.20pm. Attendance: 2,878 (260 away fans apparently) Saturday, August 3rd 2013, 3pm Chris Johnson (Oldham Athletic fan) Where to begin with Stevenage?

Well we travelled there by train and after a short 25 minute walk (admittedly we may not have taken the most direct route) via the impressively large Stevenage police station we arrived at The Lamex. We took the advice from the Guide and headed straight for the club bar located under the away stand. On entering we were met with quite a rabble of home and away fans looking to get that pre-match pint in. However, eventhough it was a sizeable queue, it moved quickly and before we knew it we were stood outside in the sunshine enjoying our beverages. The home fans were very friendly and one chap, struck up a conversation with us expressing his delight for Blackpool and its renowned £2.28 pint which he signed off with an enthusiastic cordon bleu style raising of the hand to the lips and kissing the air. Once we’d got into the ground there wasn’t much in the way of refreshment outlets other than one small food shack. The stand itself, despite being behind the goal mouth offered a very good view of the pitch, the roof was tested half way through the second half when the heavens opened and by and large most fans remained dry, with the exception of a few rows at the very front.

There was however disappointment at half time. I left to use the facilities about five minutes before the end of the first half and on my way back tried to purchase a pie and a pint from the aforementioned shack but to my horror I was informed that there was no beer to be had inside the ground, After the initial shock wore off I remembered that I’d suffered a similar tragedy at other grounds and consoled myself with the thought of a hotter than the sun Balti pie. Sadly it wasn’t meant to be as the young lass behind the counter informed me that they had sold out of pies, so I moodily trudged back to my seat with a hot dog. The day was not lost though after a fabulous individual effort from Cristian Montano Oldham secured a 4-3 win. Post game we took a leisurely stroll to the Stevenage old town….. where to begin…. if you like grey then this is definitely the place for you. Admittedly post game when all the shops were shut wasn’t the best time to stroll through the town but it’s undeniable post-apocalyptic chic does seem to drain the soul.

Eventually we stumbled across a Wetherspoons and took in the patio area which had a splendid view of the local (currently closed) club Flava and various youths up to no good. As we walked back to the train station we did see the Welcome To Stevenage sign which had the rather creative tag line of “Where The Imagination Takes Hold.” Saturday, October 1st 2011, 3pm Daryn McCleave (Scunthorpe United fan) Having already made one visit to Broadhall Way for the Conference South play-off final in 2008 between Eastbourne Borough and my adopted side, Hampton & Richmond Borough, I was looking forward to another visit. This time with my recently relegated home town club Scunthorpe United against newly promoted Stevenage, for their first ever encounter between the two clubs. Now living in South West London, I arrived at Stevenage rail station via Richmond and Finsbury Park stations at 1.15pm. Walking to the ground I bumped into three fellow visiting supporters at the roundabout underpass just past the police station who had no idea where the ground was!

After being slowed down by the not-so-quick walkers (and telling them about this website!), I arrived at the ground at 1.45pm, where I made my way into the clubhouse. Hats off to Stevenage for keeping alive the non-league experience and allowing both sets of fans to mingle in the spacious bar. They do have a polite doorman but on this visit there wasn't a hint of trouble. Despite there being a big queue at the bar I was served reasonably quickly, and it's always a pleasant surprise when you can pay for two pints with a five pound note! I entered the ground just after 2.30pm, in the relatively new stand behind the goal given to visiting fans. On my previous visit I was situated behind the opposite goal in the small covered terrace so it was good to see the stadium from another vantage point. From the away end there is unobstructed views of the pitch, and the stewards seemed happy to allow fans to stand as long as no one was inconvenienced behind them.

I do feel the facilities in the away end need improving though, one single snack bar and toilets (without sinks, just hand sanitizer!) just at one end of the stand are not sufficient for League One. We took 500 but double that and I expect it to be somewhat uncomfortable jostling for the amenities! Due to the length of queue, I decided against sampling the catering. The Stevenage fans on the steep covered terrace running alongside the pitch got behind their side well, but fortunately for us, despite being outplayed for long periods of the game, Scunthorpe scored late in each half to go 2-0 up. Despite the hosts pulling one back immediately after our second, we held on for the final two minutes of added on time to take all three points. After a fairly brisk walk back to the station via the town centre, I arrived back with plenty of time to catch the 5.38pm to Finsbury Park. A comfortable, enjoyable day out had been had with the added bonus of a win. I won't hesitate in planning for Stevenage away in the future. Saturday, May 7th 2011, 3pm Andy Lawson (Bury fan) 1.

Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be): We were already promoted and had the chance to be champions depending on other results. Either way it was hopefully our last game in League Two for a while. 2. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? Apart from getting lost coming through Luton from the M1 the ground is really easy to find from the A1(M). The car park was already full but carried on to the next roundabout and turned left. There was plenty of street parking available. 3. What you did before the game pub/chippy.... home fans friendly? Due to not arriviing until 2.45 we just parked up and queued to get in the ground. Even though it was all ticket there were still big queues. 4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? The away end is farthest away from the road and it looks like a typical non-league ground from the outside - although once inside it does look of a good standard. 5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc..

The atmosphere was terrific as we were celebrating our promotion and had some banter with the home fans - but it never looked like getting out of hand. The game itself was an entertaining 3-3 draw, but with Chesterfield winning their game it meant that we had missed out on going up as champions. 6. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: We had to walk back through the home fans but there was no trouble. Due to parking on the street we were back on the A1(M) in no time, whilst the people in the car park were still struggling to get out. 7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: A great day out - no problems whatsoever, would go there again without a second thought. Saturday 3rd January 2011, 3 pm James Sweeney (Barnet fan) Why you were looking forward to going to the Broadhall Way ground? As our biggest rivals in the league, we had a short trip up the A1 in early January 2011.

We were a bit unsure as we had had a terrible season so far, but we eventually decided to go up to Stevenage as there was about 800 Bees fans making their way up from Underhill and it is just past the M25. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? The journey was very straight forward. I live very close to the A1 in North London so not far at all. Onto the A1 through the Hatfield tunnel, to Junction 8 for A602 and round the roundabout heading back towards the A1 and turn left into the ground complex. We parked at a car park across the road from the ground, which was as you would expect full of Stevenage fans but they did allow away fans to park there. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium? I know I shouldn't be saying this as an avid barnet fan, bit their stadium is pretty nice. The Main Stand is the same as the away end but on one side and opposite is a terrace like the one at Underhill. Opposite the away end is a small, covered terrace for home fans which looks like it can't hold very many supporters.

The away end was very neat and could probably hold about 1,200 if necessary. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. It was another dismal defeat for Barnet as we sank to a 4-2 defeat against the side that came to underhill and demolished us 3-0 in the first half. Goals came from Steve kabba and Mark Marshall but only after we went down 4-0 before 60 minutes. The Bees fans kept up a good atmosphere in the away end despite the result. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: We turned into the A1 and made it back within half an hour as there was no traffic. We had heard the news that Stockport, Lincoln and Hereford had won so that meant we was further adrift from safety. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Another defeat saw us closer to relegation. But it was a nice ground and we kept singing right until the end even though we had lost to one of our biggest rivals.

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Job Title: Part-Time Multi-Sport Community Coach Reports To: School Sports Manager or Community & Welfare Manager Location: Various locations across Stevenage and Hertfordshire Contract: Minimum 10 hours per week (Monday – Saturday) Salary: Competitive salary, dependant on experience and qualifications Deadline: Friday 10th February 2017 For the full job specification and details on how to apply, please click here . Early Years Practitioner Rookies Day Nursery have employment opportunities for passionate and caring childcare staff to work at the new nursery at Shephalbury Park, Stevenage. We have positions available for experienced EYP’s in full time positions of 40 hours/week (Level 3 minimum) and to cover lunch breaks (level 2 required). You will be experienced, qualified, friendly, capable, love children and be ready for a new challenge in a new environment, working with children from 9 months to 5 years of age. If this sounds like you we’d love to hear from you! About Us Rookies was opened in a new purpose built facility in 2015 after 13 years offering childcare as Lily’s Day Nursery. The facility, grounds and working conditions are exceptional.

Rookies staff work closely with parents to provide a gold standard of care and, being owned by Stevenage Football Club, offers staff, parents and children a range of benefits not available at other locations. Further information can be seen on our website The Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Apply Please send your CV to management@rookiesdaynursery.co.uk for the attention of Natasha. Match Day Stewards The Club is interested in hearing from anyone wishing to join our match day stewards team here at The Lamex Stadium for the remainder of the 2016/17 season and beyond. Full, free training is provided for this role which leads on to an NVQ qualification in Spectator Safety. Applicants must be 18 or over and available to work on Saturday afternoons and occasional midweek games (usually on a Tuesday evening), depending on fixtures. For further information, or to apply, please email Safety Officer Steve Fanthorpe at stevef@stevenagefc.com , enclosing your CV.

Stevenage FC Turnstile Operators Stevenage FC urgently require Turnstile Operators to work match days for the remainder of the 2016/17 season. This paid role would particularly suit Stevenage supporters as operators are able to watch the match after their shift. Applicants should be aged 18 or over, reliable, trustworthy and good with people. They should also be available for both Tuesday and Saturday matchdays throughout the season. The current fixture list can be found here. Applications and any questions can be directed to info@stevenagefc.com . Stevenage FC Host Families Could you accommodate a possible star of the future? Stevenage Football Club is looking for family homes that could accommodate our young players between 16 and 21 years of age. Our Academy stars are encouraged to move away from home and live in the Stevenage area, preferably close to the Stevenage FC Academy at Shephalbury. The Club is therefore on the look-out for host families, with the club committed to equal opportunities as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Any applicant wishing to be considered as a host family will need to demonstrate they are able to share this commitment.

We are very interested in hearing from families within the Stevenage / Biggleswade / Letchworth area for specific players that currently need immediate accommodation. Our placements vary from short-term to long term, with some specialist accommodation, offering short notice limited accommodation for trialists and their families or holiday cover for other host families. If you are interested in applying to provide a caring home from home, then please email Glenn Quirke at glennq@stevenagefc.com for further information. All applicants will be required to undergo a full assessment with our Club staff before consideration can be made as to suitability. A monthly fee is payable to the host family for the duration of the placement. Please be aware that this position is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB/DBS) Disclosure. Stevenage FC Foundation Casual Coaches The Foundation is looking to expand its pool of casual coaches to deliver on a number of projects including soccer camps/centres, match day packages, and in particular the schools programme & extra-curricular activities with a number of vacancies available.

Coaches should meet the following criteria: Essential Criteria Home Home Coaching Vacancies Available At SFCF Stevenage FC Foundation is seeking highly motivated, responsible and committed individuals to work within it's expanding community programme. ​Casual Coaches The Foundation is looking to add to its pool of casual coaches to deliver on a number of projects including soccer camps/centres, match day packages, and in particular the schools programme & extra-curricular activities. For the full job pack please use the following link - click here How To Apply If you meet the essential criteria (as a minimum) and are interested in applying, please send your CV and a covering letter addressed to Joe Goude either by email joeg@stevenagefc.com or post, marked “Private & Confidential”, to: Joe Goude, Head of Foundation, Stevenage FC Foundation, The Lamex Stadium, Broadhall Way, Stevenage, SG2 8RH. Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. Stevenage FC Foundation is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Our Details Stevenage FC Foundation, The Lamex Stadium, Broadhall Way, Stevenage, SG2 8RH Tel: 01438 222 222 | @borofoundation Stevenage FC On YouTube Stay up to date with all the latest videos from Stevenage Football Club via our YouTube page. Latest Foundation News​​ Welcome! ​Hello and welcome to the Stevenage Football Club Foundation website, the charitable football scheme of Stevenage Football Club. ​As the area's only Professional Football Club and Football League Community Scheme, we provide coaching for schools, community groups and youth organisations on a daily basis, as well as a variety of open-based community coaching sessions and school holiday soccer camps. It is delivered at the club’s state of the art football academy as well as at venues within the community and provides excellence in football provision for all members of the local community. ​ Stevenage FC – The Lamex Stadium – Gibbo's 92 July 7, 2014 Stevenage FC – The Lamex Stadium 7th May 2011 we travelled down to Stevenage for Burys final match of the 2010/2011 season.

Stevenage needed a result to reach the League 2 play offs. 363 days later on, and we were travelling down to Stevenage again for Burys final match of the season. Stevenage again needed a result to reach the League 1 play offs. Things never change! One stark contrast however between the two matches was the weather! Last May we were basking in sunshine, it was t-shirts and shorts for the day. This May… it was jackets, trousers and shivering Northerners. Friday night I was at Wigan Warriors v Hull KR with Danny when he mentioned that he was going to Stevenage the following morning. He asked me if I wanted to come along, and after much deliberation I seized the opportunity to go back to one of my favourite football league grounds. We weren’t sure whether tickets would be available on the day, but being the seasoned groundhoppers we are; we went down anyway and hoped for the best. Gary picked me up from my house at 09:05 and we had an enjoyable journey which involved listening to Boltons finest Radio DJ Vernon Kay for a couple of hours.

During his show, we learnt that England adopted the white strip of Bolton Wanderers after they won the first FA Cup Final at Wembley… apparently so anyway. We also learnt that Vernon was a caretaker at a school in Westhoughton; which isn’t too far from my house. The motorway was full of Liverpool fans travelling down to Wembley for The FA Cup Final. Normally, all of these supporters would have been travelling by train, but with The FA controversially switching the kick off time to 17:15 – driving was the only option. Car after car drove past with Liverpool scarves draped out of the back windows. For good measure, there was even a Walsall fan dressed up as Scooby Doo. We also passed Andy Carroll on his way to Wembley which was a bit of a bizarre experience. He’d obviously decided that he didn’t want to travel with his team. After the Tom Tom opted for a somewhat scenic route, opposed to the beautiful drive through Luton – we arrived at Broadhall Way around 12:35. We took full advantage of the free parking; which can be found over the dual carriageway, next to the ground.

The free parking is on a field basically, but it is surprisingly easy to get out of at the end. Despite big signs instructing football fans to use the underpass, we risked our lives and ventured over the road to the ground. I noticed that since last year they had cut down vast amounts of trees from outside the Main Stand; which I wasn’t happy about! I felt the trees gave the ground a feel which can’t be replicated at any other football league ground these days. I had arranged to meet up with Stevenage fan Matt. I know Matt through Facebook, and it was nice to finally meet him. Walking along the main road I noticed Matt outside the club shop. It was only a very quick chat, but I’m sure I’ll meet him on my travels again sometime! Finding a matchday programme seemed somewhat easier this season. Straight into the club shop to purchase one! None of this walking around a social club trying to find a teenage boy selling a few this time around! Gary asked a female steward if tickets were available from anywhere, to which she replied “Have you booked online?” – Yes, because Gary definitely sounds like a home supporter doesn’t he? Not to mention the fact we were plastered in Bury FC apparel.

We finally got down to the bottom of it, and as away fans we had no problem whatsoever getting in; it was pay on the turnstiles. With that sorted, we had our photos outside and decided to re-visit the Burger King which we went to last season. Congratulations Stevenage! You are home to the worst Burger King I have ever visited – bar the outlet they have at Orlando Airport, Florida. The service was ridiculously slow, even with hardly any people in there. Oh, and they gave me the wrong burger. I stormed back to the counter (burger in hand) and demanded a swap. After we had enjoyed our meal we ventured back through the now familiar underpass and arrived back at the car. We sat in there for around half an hour whilst we listened to Arsenal v Norwich. Danny had also brought a couple of Budweisers for the journey to celebrate the final of The FA Cup Sponsored by Budweiser. Good thinking! It was soon time to walk back under the underpass, over to the away end. It was £14 for me to get in as an under 18 which I wasn’t happy about. Who do they think they are? It’s cheaper to watch Manchester United in a Champions League semi final!

I handed my money to the turnstile operator who questioned me on my age, asking if I had ID in the process. Come on, do I seriously look 18? I wouldn’t have minded, but the lad looked the same age as me! After getting through the turnstiles, we were then subjected to a woman who tried selling us half time draw tickets. She seemed nice enough, but she was too nice, which makes her annoying in my books. Normally if you decline the opportunity to purchase a ticket once, they leave you alone. Not this woman, she asked four times before we managed to escape. I had brought along last seasons matchday ticket so we could find where we were sat. It was a day of reminiscing really. I don’t think anybody was expecting this match to surpass the fantastic occasion we all witnessed last season. Well, I say all, there were quite a few fake Stevenage fans in attendance for this important fixture. We sat in the South Stand, behind the net. Incredibly, it was only built in 2001 and already looks past its best. It is claimed the stand can hold 1,400, but in all fairness it struggles housing 400.

The toilets are insufficient. The space at the back of the stand is non existant. The food van isn’t big enough, resulting in vast queues. To walk to your seat you have to clamber you way across an aisle at the front of the stand. This often gets blocked. Oh, and the seats snap easily, as we all found out – More on that later on. To the left was The Main Stand. Running the length of the pitch it houses executive areas and player facilities. Again built in the same way as the South Stand, it looks to struggle when faced with a big crowd. To the right was the East Terrace, which in my opinion is one of the most spectacular sights in the lower reaches of the football league. Holding around 2,500 standing spectators it looks fantastic when full. What annoys me with the Stevenage fans in this stand is the fact they have the basis to create a great atmosphere, but fail to do so. Opposite was the North Terrace. Holding just 700 fans its days are looking numbered. Only 7 steps deep, it could be likened to a cow shed.

With the Football League demanding that all Championship teams replace terracing within two years, and the fact there is room for expansion, it doesn’t look like it will be standing much longer. Despite the terrace lacking on the inside, I actually really like it on the outside. Backing on to a main road, the turnstiles are somewhat different and are covered with leaves. Back to the pre match antics! Stevenage, for the second year in the row, has won my award for the “worst entertainment and announcer”. Who is this man? He struts up and down the pitch like a failed Butlins entertainer. He owns just the one suit, which looks like it was bought in the 1980’s. He says embarrassing things, which you shouldn’t hear at the football! Words such as “footballing feast” – Okay, maybe I am being a bit too critical, he does the job… eventually! It was time for the annual “lets present the children with awards to fill some time” presentation. Last years event was thrilling, so I think I speak on behalf of all Bury fans when I say… I could hardly contain my excitement.

The poor children were marched on one by one to pick up their certificate and medal. It was Gary who made a very good point – Surely it should be the parents getting the presentation on the pitch? They’ve dragged their children to each match! “Lets give it up for Sophie! Sophie has watched 12 matches here at The Lamex this season!” Now, to picture this, you need to have watched Peter Kays Phoenix Nights. You know the scene where they are having a Cowboy and Western evening at the club, and they have the bucking bronco? You then have Ray Von on the microphone when he introduces the next contestant: “Lets give it up for Albert! Albert is a registered diabetic!” Well yeah, it sounded exactly like that. To add to the entertainment, the Bury players thought it would be good to play a game of “smash the seats”. This involved pretending to fire a ball at the net, with the aim of smashing one of the shoddy white seats behind the net. You can often find them playing this game at Gigg Lane in the Cemetery End. The most I had ever seen them break was 2. Well we were certainly in for a treat down in Stevenage!

The team managed to break 5 between them… and when I say break, I mean smash to pieces. With it being the last match of the season, the young lads dressed up for the occasion. We had Spiderman, Batman and Robin… along with all the usual suspects. All was going swimmingly until the stewards asked Spiderman to remove his mask for security reasons. The lad replied: “But why? Batman still has his mask on!” It was soon time for the match! With the home side needing to win to reach the play-offs, it was no shock that they came straight out of the blocks. They pressured Bury on every opportunity, to great effect. As a result, the away side found it hard to settle on the ball, and never really became involved in the game. The first chance of the match fell to Stevenage. A great run from Luke Freeman took him past four Bury defenders before former Stevenage favourite Efe Sodje intervened. The Nigerian stalwart had a busy afternoon, and in a game when most Bury players switched off, he stood out. Shakers captain Steven Schumacher was unlucky to see his free kick go just wide of the right hand post on 13 minutes.

You sensed that if Bury were going to get something from this match, it would have to be from a set piece. The scoring was opened on 23 minutes when Luke Freeman worked the ball well down the line. His cross took a deflection off Efe Sodje, and threw the Bury defence. As the ball came back down, Stevenage striker Craig Reid was on hand to control well with his chest, before volleying into the back of the net. The Lamex went wild… and for the first time we heard a home fan! A few real Stevenage fans had informed me that the atmosphere was dead due to the vast amount of Glory Hunters who had turned out for the match. We noticed many Tottenham and Arsenal fans during the afternoon… and there was even a toddler in a Peterborough United kit! Vince Grella nearly equalised for Bury just moments later. He found space out wide, and cut inside well before launching a curling effort towards the Stevenage goal. The ball curled just wide of the post, but it was a warning to the Stevenage defence. The remainder of the first half was played out in the Shakers defensive third.

On such a small pitch, there was no room for respite, and the Bury players were beginning to show end of season fatigue. Half time arrived, and it was an opportunity for Bury to regroup and perhaps change their tactics. Halftime was a complete nightmare. I nipped to the toilets, which I later regretted. They were cosy to say the least and I was sprayed by everybody else. It was time to make a quick escape! I dodged a condiments table which had found its way outside the door, before I then wrestled my way through a queue which had formed for food and drinks. After much effort to get back to my seat, it was time for the second half to begin, and again, it was all Stevenage. Despite relentless pressure, the nearest the home side came to a second was on 60 minutes when Joel Byroms’ cross curled towards the goal and hit the crossbar. Two minutes later and Bury keeper Bond denied Lawrie Wilson what would have been a fantastic goal. Joe Skarz failed to track Wilson, and the Stevenage player found himself in space on the right before he smashed the ball towards goal. 76 minutes, and the match was settled.

Stevenages Robin Shroot darted into the area after being fed through brilliantly. Shroot cut inside Andrai Jones and Efe Sodje, before he blatantly chucked himself. There was no contact whatsoever, which is exactly what the referee thought when he told Shroot to get up. However, the linesman viewed the incident differently and flagged for a penalty. The Bury players surrounded the referee and linesman, and rightly so. After a minute of discussion between the officials, it was decided that a penalty should be awarded. Possibly one of the worst decisions I have ever seen! Even worse than my decision to renew my Bolton season ticket every year. Byrom stepped up and sent Bond the wrong way. That goal secured Stevenages place in the play-offs ahead of Notts County. By this stage we were all getting bored of the match. So we decided to break a few more seats. Well, Danny did anyway. He added one more broken seat, bringing the grand total for the afternoon up to 6. Obviously he did it accidentally; everybody in the stand could see that. However, the steward behind the net didn’t think it was an accident, and he went straight for his walky-talky.

Suddenly a policeman came charging over, obviously responding to the stewards hysterical call. The police informed both Danny and the steward that it was an accident and he had seen it. Problem over? Surely? Oh no. Queue the Head Steward! “Take your feet off the seats please. We will be sending Bury a full invoice for all of the damaged seats from this afternoon. You don’t want to add to the costs do you?” I’ve heard it all now. This steward who wanted to get Danny in trouble for breaking a seat was the same steward who said, and I quote: “If you all decide to come down here, and misbehave like you always do, then you will be chucked out. Simple” Anyway, Bury midfielder Lenell John-Lewis attempted to pull a goal back on 82 minutes. Steven Scumacher passed out wide to West Brom loannee Lateef Elford-Alliyu, and after some good work he set up John-Lewis around 25 yards from goal. Hitting it on the half volley; his dipping effort fell just over the crossbar. Two minutes later and Bury were punished again.

Bury captain Schumacher was caught in possession enabling Robin Shroot to charge forward with the ball. A fine cross resulted and Chris Beardsley was on hand to smash the ball past Bond in the Bury net. The match finished, and so did the season. The walk back to the car was quite funny as all the Stevenage fans were talking about their trip to Wembley. This baffled me somewhat, as first of all they had to beat Sheffield United over two legs! In conclusion, the ground is a must visit in its current condition. That terracing looks sublime, and I would love to one day watch a match from it. Also, I have decided that I prefer the League 2 Stevenage. Not League 1 Stevenage. DISTANCE TRAVELLED TO GROUND – 183 miles ADMISSION – £14 as Under 18 PROGRAMME PRICE – £3 Away Grounds » Stevenage – Lamex Stadium (Broadhall Way) Stevenage – Lamex Stadium (Broadhall Way) Jump to: Hotels – Pubs – Parking – Directions – Fan’s comments The Lamex Stadium has been the home ground of the recently renamed Stevenage FC since 1980.

The ground has a capacity of 7,100, with seating for 3,142. Formerly known as Broadhall Way (and still referred to as such by many fans) the stadium was renamed because of a lucrative sponsorship deal signed with the Lamex Food Group in early 2009. Although generally modern, the ground retains plenty of character. On the west side is the all-seater, single tier, covered Main Stand. Opposite is the sizeable, covered East Terrace, which is quite steep in nature. Although, in keeping with the remainder of the ground which is relatively new, a gabled roof with a clock opposite the halfway line maintains some historic character. Behind the goal, at the north end of the ground, is a small terrace that is predominantly covered, although there is an open area to one side. At the opposite end of the ground is the Buildbase South Stand, an all-seater, single tier, fully covered stand. Opened in 2001, this stand is allocated to away fans. It has an electronic scoreboard on its roof.

With Stevenage securing promotion to Football League Two as Conference champions in 2009-10, the Lamex Stadium hosted League football for the first time in the 2010-11 season. Next match View Larger Map By Road The Lamex Stadium is located at Broadhall Way, Stevenage, Herts. SG2 8RH. From both North and South, drivers are advised to follow the A1(M) as far as junction 7, taking the Stevenage South exit (A602). The Lamex Stadium is on the right at the second roundabout. By Rail The nearest railway station is Stevenage, approximately a mile from the ground. Click here to check the current train timetables . On exiting the station, turn left towards the town centre. Climb the steps before the bridge over the dual carriageway and head along Lytton Way. At the 1st roundabout (police station on right), take the 2nd exit into Six Hills Way. At the next, take the 3rd exit onto Monkswood Way. Continue along the A602 and after about three quarters of a mile, the stadium is visible on the opposite side of the road.

Alternatively, the no. 4 bus runs regularly from the station to the ground and inexpensive taxis are available. By Air The nearest airport is Luton, at a distance of about 7 miles (11. 3 km). Click here to check the current flight times Taxis There are several taxi companies in Stevenage that can take you to and from the Lamex Stadium. You can always prebook a private hire taxi, or hail a black cab on any highway. Calling all Stevenage Taxi Companies – Why not advertise your company here? . Where to Park? There is a large (1500+ capacity) free car park adjacent to the ground. Away Friendly Pubs near the Lamex Stadium The Clubhouse, behind the South Stand has proved popular with both home and away supporters. However, with Stevenage’s promotion to League Two of the Football League, there is some uncertainty as to whether it will remain available to away fans. There are few pubs close to the ground, but visitors advise that the majority of pubs in the town centre are “away friendly.” The Mutual Friend and Old Forge pubs have also been the subject of good reports. En route to the town centre, these pubs are on the roads that pass either side of the stadium.

Hotels near the Lamex Stadium The Express by Holiday Inn Stevenage , Danestrete, Stevenage, SG1 1XB is a modern hotel, located near junction 7 of the A1(M). It is within a few hundred yards of Stevenage railway station, offering a total journey time to central London of about half an hour. All the hotel’s spacious, air-conditioned, en suite rooms offer a power shower and satellite TV. The lounge bar has a large TV with Sky Sports on offer. Free overnight parking is available in the nearby Matalan car park, although a voucher from the hotel reception will be required. The Ibis Stevenage Centre , Danestrete, Stevenage, SG1 1EJ provides comfortable accommodation at value-for-money prices. Just a short walk from Stevenage railway station, it offers contemporary, well-furnished, spacious rooms with en suite facilities, along with a modern restaurant and bar. What have other Away Fans said about the Lamex Stadium? From the limited ground reviews available, it appears that the majority of fans have thoroughly enjoyed their trip to the Lamex Stadium. Several visitors have remarked upon the ease with which the ground was located, with clear signposting from the A1(M).

The nearby Retail Park has proved popular with visiting fans, with various outlets offering reasonably priced food. The Clubhouse at the ground (see above) has proved popular with away fans, offering reasonably priced beer, along with a large screen TV and several smaller screens for early games. Within the ground itself, the overall atmosphere is described as good, with friendly banter with the home supporters. Toilet facilities have been described as adequate. Visitors have reported few problems in making a quick getaway from the club car park. On the downside, the food offered inside the ground is expensive and of poor quality. Furthermore, overzealous stewards have detracted from several fans’ enjoyment of their trip to the Lamex Stadium.

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Question: Which football league team plays its home matches at the Lamex Stadium?
Answer: Stevenage