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Arrival | Connor Pani signs on one-month loan

27th January 2023

Blyth Spartans are pleased to confirm the signing of Connor Pani from Gateshead on an initial one-month loan. The midfielder came through the ranks at Gateshead and made 14 appearances in the league last season as they won the National League North title. The 19-year-old started this season on loan at Morpeth Town where he established himself as a key part of the squad, making 23 appearances. Pani’s arrival completes…

Arrival | Sam Hodgson signs on one-month loan

27th January 2023

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By Anth Elliott Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the loan signing of Sam Hodgson from South Shields FC on an initial one-month loan. The talented young forward arrives from the Mariners and has been described as a deadly finisher with an eye for goal. Last season saw Hodgson break into Shields’ first team as an academy graduate making 24 appearances and scoring nine goals while establishing himself as an…

Preview | Buxton (h) | National League North | 22/23

27th January 2023

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It’s a second home game in a week as Blyth Spartans host Buxton at Croft Park. Spartans are fresh off the back of their first win since November after Cedric Main’s first-half goal secured a 1-0 win at home to Southport. TICKET INFORMATION Tickets can be purchased in advance via our online system. If you do not have online access, you can purchase your ticket by ringing the club office…

News | Alex Nicholson retires

25th January 2023

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By Niall Bromley Blyth Spartans can today announce that defender Alex Nicholson has decided to retire from football with immediate effect due to injury. Alex has enjoyed a 12-year career in football where he’s represented five different clubs and had three spells at Spartans. After coming through the ranks at Newcastle, Alex signed for Preston North End as a 19-year-old. In 2014, after a loan spell at Chorley, he decided…

Report | Blyth Spartans 1-0 Southport | National League North | 22/23

24th January 2023

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Vanarama National League North Tuesday, 24th January 2023 BLYTH SPARTANS 1-0 SOUTHPORT Cedric Main’s first-half goal proved enough as Spartans secured a vital three points against Southport at Croft Park. Main tapped in Troy Chiabi’s low cross on 32 minutes to hand Blyth all three points. Spartans boss Graham Fenton made one change from the side that drew away to Gloucester City n Saturday, with Ryan Barrett coming for his…

Preview | Southport (h) | National League North | 22/23

23rd January 2023

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By Ben Lightfoot Blyth Spartans host Southport on Tuesday night at Croft Park in the National League North. Last time out, the 10-men Blyth made an incredible comeback to win a point away at the TigerTurf Stadium as they drew 2-2 with Gloucester City. TICKET INFORMATION Tickets can be purchased in advance via our online system. If you do not have online access, you can purchase your ticket by ringing…

Arrival | Barrett signs for Spartans

21st January 2023

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Blyth Spartans are delighted to confirm the signing of defender Ryan Barrett. The former Wales youth international joins the club following his release from Inverness Caledonian Thistle earlier this month, where he made four appearances this season. Barrett came through the academy at Newcastle United where he featured regularly for the U23s, before departing the Magpies last summer and making the move to Scotland. Barrett will be available and in…

Preview | Gloucester City (a) | National League North | 22/23

20th January 2023

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By Ben Lightfoot Blyth Spartans return to action on Saturday as they travel to Meadow Park to face Gloucester City. The Spartans suffered a late defeat to Scarborough Athletic last time out as an 89th-minute winner from Alex Wiles secured The Seadogs a 3-2 victory. TICKET INFORMATION All ticket information for Saturday’s fixture can be viewed here. TEAM NEWS Nathan Buddle, Lewis McNall, Alex Nicholson and Michael Liddle remain out…

Report | Scarborough Athletic 3-2 Blyth Spartans | National League North | 22/23

15th January 2023

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By Dan Rolls Spartans fell to a 3-2 defeat in heartbreaking fashion on the North Yorkshire coast after Scarborough netted a 92nd minute winner. Blyth lined up with Matty Dopson getting a first full start at right back, JJ O’Donnell covering at left back with Elsdon and Lees at centre half. Hickey, Deverdics and Will McGowan were in the middle of the park with Isaac Walker on the left flank,…

Preview | Scarborough Athletic FC (a) | National League North | 22/23

13th January 2023

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By Ben Lightfoot Blyth Spartans travel to the Flamingo Land Stadium as they face Scarborough Athletic in the National League North on Tuesday night. The Spartans were unfortunate not to come away with three points on Saturday after their 0-0 draw with third-placed Kings Lynn Town. TICKET INFORMATION All ticket information for Saturday’s fixture can be viewed here. Away supporters have been allocated the Section E standing terrace and a…

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