 During the 2009–10 season, Cole was less prolific in front of goal throughout the first half of the season, scoring his first goal of the season in a 2–0 victory over Kidderminster Harriers in December 2009.He also showed his versatility when he was forced to play two games at left-back as opposed to his usual left wing position in January 2010.He scored his second professional hat-trick for Stevenage the following month, in a 6–0 win away at Eastbourne Borough, coming on as a substitute in the 71st minute and scoring his three goals in seven minutes.