Jamie Reid scored twice and last season's top scorer Dan Kemp also netted as Stevenage beat Blackpool 3-2 to record a first-ever win at Bloomfield Road.
Alex Revell's side had lost two and drawn one of their three previous visits to the ground, failing to score on all three occasions, making this turnaround all the more significant.
Houghton Error Hands Blackpool the Lead
Stevenage had that sinking feeling again when Blackpool new boy George Honeymen punished debutant Jordan Houghton's error after only six minutes to put the hosts in front.