Interview | Spartans starlet Dopson reflects on an impressive season

8th April 2022

By Liam O’Brien We caught up with Matty Dopson, who is currently playing for England Under 18s Schoolboys in the Centenary Shield. Dopson’s call-up to the the Schoolboys squad in January, was a reward for a fantastic season, that saw him lead Spartans Under-18s to a historic run to the First Round Proper of the FA Youth Cup. The full-back has played a key role for England so far, starting…

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Preview | AFC Telford United (a) | National League North | 21/22

6th April 2022

By Luke Duden Blyth Spartans travel to New Bucks Head for their National League North fixture against AFC Telford United on Saturday 9th April. The Spartans conceded an agonising late equaliser against Boston last week, and will be hoping to turn one point into three in Shropshire. TICKET INFORMATION Tickets can be purchased in advance here. AFC Telford do not take cash payment at the turnstiles. For those who do…

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Interview | Nathan Buddle | Boston United 1-1 Blyth Spartans

2nd April 2022

Spartans captain Nathan Buddle spoke to Blyth Live’s Luke Duden following Blyth’s 1-1 draw with Boston United. Blyth took a lead five minutes before half-time thanks to Lewis McNall’s third goal in as many games and looked set for the win, only to be stung by a 90th minute equaliser from Scott Duxbury.

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Interview | Terry Mitchell | Boston United 1-1 Blyth Spartans

2nd April 2022

Spartans boss Terry Mitchell spoke with Blyth Live’s Phil Castiaux following his side’s 1-1 draw away to Boston United. Blyth took a lead five minutes before half-time thanks to Lewis McNall’s third goal in as many games and looked set for the win, only to be stung by a 90th minute equaliser from Scott Duxbury.

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Report | Boston United 1-1 Blyth Spartans | National League North | 21/22

2nd April 2022

By Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, April 2nd 2022 BOSTON UNITED 1-1 BLYTH SPARTANS A cruel last minute equaliser cancelled out Lewis McNall’s first-half strike as Blyth Spartans shared the points at Jakemans Community Stadium. Blyth went ahead as McNall pounced on a rebound on five minutes before half-time, before Scott Duxbury headed home to break Spartans’ resistance in the 90th…

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News | Premier League announces increased funding for non-league and women’s clubs

31st March 2022

The Premier League has announced increased financial support for clubs through the football pyramid to make improvements to their stadiums. Grants totalling £16 million are being made available to clubs in the National League System and women’s football pyramid between now and the end of next season. This is more than double the existing annual investment provided by the Premier League to support ground improvements for lower-league clubs. Premier League…

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Interview | Dan Burn visits Croft Park

29th March 2022

As part of the build up to Non-league Day last Saturday, Newcastle United’s Dan Burn paid Spartans a visit, as part of a feature for BBC’s Football Focus and the Premier League. The former Spartans Junior met up with chairman Tony Platten, as well as a number of players. He also caught up with Niall Bromley as he talked about growing up in Blyth and what the Club means to…

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