We wanted to show that we take the FA Cup seriously. We always take it seriously. We showed again today we need the whole squad. The new guys came in, who didn't play as much as the others, and they showed lots of quality. We need everyone.
Alex Revell's Stevenage side have won all three of their EFL Trophy matches this season and are second in League One, one point behind leaders Cardiff City with a game in hand. Lewis Orford twice set up Phoenix Patterson before scoring Boro's fifth of the game at Lamex Stadium. Harry Lee's own goal had given the hosts the lead before Jovan Malcolm doubled the lead on 24 minutes.