 In May 2008, Albrighton rejected a one-year contract extension at Cambridge, and opted to join Conference National rivals Stevenage Borough on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.The move reunited Albrighton with Stevenage manager Graham Westley, who had also signed the player during his time at Rushden.He was initially made captain by Westley, although later lost his captaincy following a spell out of the first-team.