Blyth Spartans AFC will enter the FA Cup at the Second Round Qualifying Stage – which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 3. The proposed start date for the 2020-21 National League North campaign also falls on the same weekend, which means Spartans’ first competitive game will be an FA Cup tie. There will be no replays in the qualifying rounds in order to assist in easing pressure…
Club Shop | Match worn long sleeve kits now available
Match worn long sleeve home shirts from last season will go on sale at our club shop from Wednesday August 12. Our club shop will open tomorrow from 6:30pm until 8:30pm and again on Saturday August 15 from 1pm until 3pm. And as well as selling our usual merchandise – including the 2020/21 home and away kit – supporters will have the opportunity to purchase last season’s home shirt, as…
RIP Audrey Hedley
Blyth Spartans AFC is sorry to hear of the passing of Audrey Hedley, the wife of our past Chairman Tom Hedley. Many of our supporters will remember Audrey was always there to lend a hand and help around the club. Our thoughts and condolences go out to her family at this sad time.
Get Involved | Spartans to host Walking Football sessions
Blyth Spartans AFC will be hosting Walking Football sessions from Monday, September 7 – and we’re inviting the local community to join us. Our initiative, run by qualified FA coaches in association with Dugout Coaching, is aimed at over 50s and scheduled to take place every Monday and Thursday morning from 10:30am to 11:30am. The cost of each session is £3, or £15 for a block of six. These will…
Arrival | Dart signs with under-19s and first-team
Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce the signing of Morgan Dart – the first player to benefit from the club’s exciting partnership with TyneMet college. The club announced last week it had continued its partnership with TyneMet and increased its involvement in the under-19s with Michael Nelson taking charge alongside his first-team duties. The partnership will see Nelson’s under-19s represent Spartans in the National Youth Alliance for the 2020-21…
Kit launch | Spartans unveil 20/21 home and away shirts
Blyth Spartans AFC is excited to share its brand new home and away kit for the 2020/21 season – which will go on sale at the Club Shop on Saturday, August 8, from 1pm until 4pm. Produced by Errea, our famous home colours of Green and White will feature alongside our away kit colours of Ecru and Maroon, both proudly bearing the logo of our principal sponsor Hebburn-based fabrication company…
1899 Club draw | June winners
The winners of the 1899 Club draw for June have been drawn, by club stalwart Jeff Young. Due to the lack of matches and because we cannot use the hospitality suite once games recommence, we have decided to issue a first prize of £100 and a second prize of £50 for the foreseeable future. 1st No. 350 Ed Thompson – £100 2nd No. 101 Neil Tebbutt – £50 Can both…
Under-19s | Blyth and Tyne Met partnership
Blyth Spartans AFC is excited to develop its partnership with TyneMet College with increased involvement in the under-19s set-up. Formed in 2019, the partnership will see a group of students represent Spartans in the National Youth Alliance for the 2020-21 season, while undertaking a vocational course at TyneMet College. The football programme, offered by TyneMet College, is suitable for learners aged 16 and over who have a strong passion for…
Statement | National League propose 2020-21 start date
Blyth Spartans AFC will begin their 2020/21 National League North season on Saturday October 3, subject to approval by the FA and government. Following a National League board meeting on Friday, it has been proposed that: The scheduled start date of the 2020/21 Season is Saturday, 3 October 2020. 46 league fixtures will be scheduled in the National Division, and either 42 or 40 league fixtures will be scheduled in…
News | JFS Torbitt extend sponsorship with Spartans
Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted JFS Torbitt has agreed to continue the rear shoulder sponsorship on both the club’s home and away for the upcoming season. JFS Torbitt are Chartered Certified Accountants, who can offer assistance to all businesses, no matter how small, in all aspects of accountancy, general management and payroll matters. Tony Platten, chairman of Blyth Spartans said: “Jane Freeman, the owner of the firm, hails from Blyth…