 With Rushden having a free Saturday, Battersby returned to Hucknall to play in their 1–1 home draw with Wakefield & Emley on 15 February 2003 before turning out a further four times for Rushden before being released.He moved onto Football Conference side Stevenage Borough, scoring on his debut in a 2–0 home victory over Kettering Town on 25 March 2003.He scored twice more in four further appearances but his season ended early due to suspension following his sending-off in the 3–1 home victory over Leigh RMI on 5 April 2003.