Verdict: Stevenage win

Best Odds: 8/11

Bookmaker: Luckster

Turning their attention back to EFL Trophy action on Tuesday night, a high-flying Stevenage will welcome Bromley to Broadhall Way.

Stevenage

Starting with the hosts, while Stevenage might have spent the majority of last season essentially in League One limbo, Alex Revell’s men have enjoyed a remarkable start to proceedings this time around. Last seen over the weekend making another statement as they clinched a 2-0 victory at home against Luton, the Hertfordshire-based outfit have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across England’s third-tier. Signing off September with a dramatic 3-2 win away at Leyton Orient, Stevenage have skyrocketed their way to the top of the League One standings. With the mood in their camp at a red-hot high, Revell’s side have already put 25 points on the board from their first 10 appearances. Likewise, getting their EFL Trophy adventure underway with a 5-1 romp against AFC Wimbledon on September 2nd, Stevenage have also gained a reputation for their clinical performances in the final third.

Stevenage Team News

Yet to make a single appearance across any competition since opening up the new campaign, Stevenage are once again expected to be without one-time Sheffield United youngster Jake Young on Tuesday night. However, aside from the 24-year-old, Revell’s camp have reported a clean bill of health.

Finding the net against Luton on Saturday and now getting on the scoresheet in two of his previous three outings, Jordan Roberts should be handed a full recall. Former Fulham goalkeeper Taye Ashby-Hammond should return between the sticks at Broadhall Way.

Bromley

As for the visitors, while Bromley might have enjoyed a bright start to proceedings when opening the 2025/26 campaign back in August, the Ravens have failed to find a similar level over the past month. Suffering a second-half collapse on home soil over the weekend as they eventually had to settle for a thrilling 3-3 stalemate against Tranmere, Andy Woodman’s men will be bracing themselves for another stern examination when they travel to Hertfordshire on Tuesday night. Tumbling down the League Two standings, the midweek guests have claimed just a single win from any of their previous nine appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes. Signing off September with a routine 2-0 loss away at Swindon, Bromley have also shown some worrying issues at the back. It should be highlighted, Woodman’s side have shipped at least a pair of goals in five of their last six outings.

Bromley Team News

While veteran defender Byron Webster might have been shown a late red card against Tranmere over the weekend, the one-time Millwall man is free to feature here. However, suffering a horror leg break over the summer, former Arsenal youngster Carl Jenkinson remains on the sidelines.

Making his move from Stevenage a permanent one over the summer, Ben Thompson should be handed a full recall in the middle of the park. Despite losing his spot between the sticks on Saturday, ex-Yeovil goalkeeper Grant Smith could be immediately reinstalled.

Stevenage vs Bromley Key Factors to Consider

• Tuesday’s showdown in Hertfordshire is the first competitive meeting between Stevenage and Bromley.
• Swindon have remarkably registered 25 points from their first 10 League One appearances this season.
• The Boro have also won all of their first five home fixtures across all competitions by an aggregate score of 7-1.
• Bromley ave claimed just a single win from any of their previous nine appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes.
• Tuesday’s guests have also shipped at least a pair of goals in five of their previous six outings.

Conclusion

In the midst of what has become a real fairytale, Stevenage will be confident of extending on their remarkable start to proceedings. Clinching a deserved 2-0 victory against Luton over the weekend, Tuesday’s hosts have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across England’s third-tier. Getting their EFL Trophy adventure underway with a 5-1 romp against AFC Wimbledon on September 2nd, Stevenage have also gained a fearsome reputation for their success on home soil. In fact, Revell’s promotion contenders have won all of their first five matchups at Broadhall Way by an aggregate score of 7-1.

Verdict: Stevenage win

Best Odds: 8/11

Bookmaker: Luckster