 Having become the first player to score hat-tricks in successive SPL games, Stokes then hit a third in what proved to be his last game for Falkirk, a 3–1 home victory over Inverness on 30 December.On 7 November, Stokes scored an equaliser for Falkirk in extra time in a League Cup match against Celtic, Falkirk going through 5–4 on penalties.His continuing good form saw him named Young Player of the Month for October and November.