Stevenage boss Alex Revell is confident his side's dramatic route to the League One play-offs will have them fully prepared for the high-stakes clash against Stockport County this Saturday. After a season of edge-of-your-seat football, the Boro secured their spot in the postseason in the most thrilling way possible—a stoppage-time winner from Dan Sweeney against Wigan Athletic that snatched sixth place from the grasp of Luton Town and Plymouth Argyle.

For a club that hasn't seen third-tier play-off action in 14 years and has never reached the Championship since joining the English Football League in 2010, this is uncharted territory. But Revell believes the pressure of that final-day drama has forged a steeliness in his squad. "You saw what it meant to everyone that day—the players, the staff, the chairman, the directors—every single person was pushing in the right direction," Revell told BBC Three Counties Radio. "Saturday was an emotional rollercoaster because of how it unfolded. People expected us to drop out of the play-off spots, and that's been the narrative all year."

That experience, Revell argues, is invaluable. "It was great to have that occasion—for our players to feel what it's like walking out into a full stadium at home, to experience that emotion. They already know what it feels like, so nothing on Saturday will faze them."

History is on Stevenage's side. Revell's men swept Stockport County home and away during the regular season, and the visitors have never tasted victory at Broadhall Way in five previous trips. But the boss is taking nothing for granted. With a Wembley final against either Bradford City or Bolton Wanderers on the line, these two legs are essentially cup ties. "Now it's for us to go and showcase in two fantastic games why we've got to where we are," Revell said. "We have to be ourselves, continue doing the things that got us here—manage emotions, manage each other—but also have the courage to seize the moment."

Chairman Phil Wallace has already declared the club ready for the Championship, and Revell believes their consistent form over 46 matches means they "absolutely deserve" a shot at the second tier for the first time. For fans and players alike, this is more than just a play-off push—it's a defining chapter in Stevenage's history.