Stevenage has released seven players, including defender Dan Sweeney and forward Beryly Lubala, ahead of the new season. Sweeney leaves the Lamex Stadium after 136 appearances, having scored the goal against Wigan which secured their place in the League One play-offs. Lubala played 35 games this season but his sole goal came in the EDFL Trophy back in August. Former West Bromwich Albion midfielder Matt Phillips also leaves after joining on a short-term contract in January. The club, who lost in the play-off semi-finals to Stockport last week, have offered new deals to midfielder Harvey White and defender Charlie Goode. The released players include Taye Ashby-Hammond, Beryly Lubala, Tyreece Simpson, Dan Sweeney, Matt Phillips, Mathaeus Roberts, and Ellis Bates. Loan players returning to their parent clubs include Gassan Ahadme and Harry Cornick.