Stevenage's start to the 2024-25 League One season has mirrored that of Reading, with the club taking just one point from their opening two fixtures. This slow beginning highlights a parallel between the two sides' early campaigns.
As of 29 August 2026, Stevenage sit 19th in the League One table with one point, having lost one and drawn one of their two matches. They have scored two goals and conceded three, leaving them with a negative goal difference. The club is already five points behind early leaders Bradford City.
Stevenage began their league campaign with a 1-1 draw away at Burton Albion. Their first home match of the season ended in a 2-1 defeat to Oxford United. Their only competitive win so far came in the League Cup first round, where they secured a 2-1 away victory against Wycombe Wanderers. Experienced striker Josh Magennis scored a 95th-minute winner in that cup tie.
Alex Revell is the man leading the team, having been appointed manager on a permanent basis in May 2024. This is actually Revell's second stint as permanent boss at the Lamex Stadium. He first took the job in 2020, but his debut season was cut short by the pandemic. He guided the team to 14th in League Two the following year before being sacked in November 2021.
Revell, a 43-year-old former striker, rejoined the club's youth setup just two months after his dismissal. He later moved into Steve Evans' first-team coaching staff before taking interim charge in April 2024. The club handed him the job permanently again a month later. Under his leadership, Stevenage have recorded finishes of 9th, 14th, and 6th in League One. He favours a forward-thinking, attacking style of play.
Stevenage made six permanent signings during the summer of 2024 to strengthen the squad. Three players arrived on free transfers: goalkeeper Daniel Barden, midfielder Terry Taylor, and striker Josh Magennis. The other three signings were purchased for undisclosed fees. Defender Terence Vancooten returned for a second spell at the club from Burton Albion. Strikers Olly Sanderson and Michael Mellon were bought from Fulham and Burnley respectively.
Vancooten, who wears the number 15 shirt, is considered a key player in the expected defensive setup. The team is likely to use a 4-1-4-1 formation with a direct, high-pressing style. The anticipated lineup includes Marschall in goal, a back four of James-Wildin, Vancooten, Piergianni, and Freestone, with Thompson shielding the defence. Phillips, Taylor, Roberts, and Patterson would form the midfield, supporting lone striker Michael Mellon. Fans can view the full roster on the club's squad page.
The immediate focus shifts to the next fixture, an away match against Peterborough United on 1 September 2026. Peterborough currently occupy 13th place in the table. This game presents an opportunity for Stevenage to build momentum and climb from their current lowly position. The team's upcoming schedule, including this key clash, can be tracked on our fixtures page. Supporters will be hoping the new signings gel quickly and that Revell's attacking philosophy starts to yield more points on the board. The current standings show the size of the task ahead if they are to challenge near the top of the division this season.
