Wanderers will be looking to sign off for the season on a winning note but know a point will guarantee not finishing lower than eighth in the League One table.
Steven Schumacher’s men are unable to catch Reading in seventh spot as the Royals fight it out with Leyton Orient for the final play-off place.
Stevenage could move up to 12th if they could secure a seventh away success of the season.
The Wanderers’ players and staff will stay out on the pitch after the final whistle to show their appreciation for all the support they've had shown this season. Fans are politely asked to stay in their seats.
The B Team. Youth Team and Women's Team will parade the trophies they have won this season on the pitch at half-time.
Press Conferences
Steven Schumacher: “We want to go into next season and really stamp our authority on our home performances. We've dropped too many points throughout the whole season here, so we don't want that to happen at the weekend.
“Since I've been here, the fans have been brilliant. I think the support that we get up and down the country is outstanding. The level and the size and the stature of this club is not lost on anyone.
“So, yes, we want to put a performance in and go around the pitch afterwards and say 'thank-you'. No, this season hasn't ended the way we all wanted it to or expected it to, but this is football, it happens. We won't be negative about it as a staff and we need to make sure that we're ready and prepared to go better next year.”
Stevenage manager Alex Revell: “It’s a fantastic game to finish the season. We have had a run of games over the past month that has put us against some big, big teams who are up there.
“This league is tough but I believe we are really close. Just a few bits here and there and I think we can really push on. That has to be our aim, our third season in League One now coming up.
“We are where we are in the league. We have got one more game to try and get above big teams in this league – we can get above Barnsley, we can get above Rotherham. We want to make sure that we finish above these big teams and can show people what we are as a football club and continue to grow.”
Team News
Wanderers will have Josh Dacres-Cogley back from a one-match ban and George Johnston is also available again following the birth of his son earlier this week.
However, none of the other dozen senior players who missed last Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Peterborough will be available, which means a number of academy players could again be involved in the squad.
Youth team striker Deashon Lawrence, who made a senior debut off the bench at London Road and scored the mid-week winner for the B Team in the LFA Senior Cup, looks likely to be among those to feature.
Stevenage are expected to be without midfielder Louis Thompson after he picked up a knock in last Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Rotherham.
Boro are also likely to include a couple of youngsters and could give first League One minutes to defender Ellis Bates and midfielder Ryan Doherty.
As for Stevenage, they are likely to be without midfielder Louis Thompson after he was taken off with an injury early on against Rotherham.
Form Guide
Wanderers will be seeking a first win in six games to take into the summer. Last Saturday’s draw at Peterborough, secured by a Chris Forino equaliser and a Luke Southwood penalty save, ended a four-game losing run.
The Whites are also looking for a first home win in three attempts as boss Steven Schumacher looks for an upturn in home form – and a 12th success of the season at the Toughsheet Community Stadium – as a blueprint for next season.
Wanderers won the reverse fixture 4-1 at the end of October and have never lost to Boro in five previous meetings.
Stevenage, currently 14th in the table, have won two, drawn one and lost three of their last six games. Boro’s last four wins going back to late February have come against the four relegated sides.
Away from home Alex Revell’s side has won six, drawn six and lost 10 times en route to securing a third successive season in League One.
Kick-off
Saturday 3pm
Referee
Darren Drysdale takes charge of a Wanderers’ match for the first time since New Year’s Day, 2024.
Tickets/Wanderers TV
Tickets are still available to buy for the final game of the season, which is a category B fixture, with details available HERE
For those not going to the game, audio passes will be available, as always, for UK-based supporters to listen to full commentary with Derek Clark and John McGinlay via Wanderers TV. Those based internationally can stream the game through a live video match pass on Wanderers TV.
Click HERE to purchase a pass.