Match Previews Archives | Blyth Spartans AFC

Preview | Alfreton Town (a) | National League North | 21/22

20th January 2022

Blyth Spartans have the chance to complete their first league double of the season on Saturday, as they travel to the Impact Arena to take on Alfreton Town. Last time out Terry Mitchell guided his side to a third successive home win as they beat Gloucester City 2-0, with JJ O’Donnell and Connor Thomson each getting on the scoresheet. Spartans also played a midweek friendly against Seaham Red Star, as…

Preview | Gloucester City (H) | National League North | 21/22

12th January 2022

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Blyth Spartans will be looking to make it three home wins on the spin as they welcome Gloucester City to Croft Park on Saturday. Terry Mitchell’s side endured a disappointing afternoon last weekend away to Curzon Ashton, where a poor first-half performance cost Spartans dear in a 3-2 defeat. Blyth went into the break 2-0 down, and conceded a third early in the second-half. A goal apiece from JJ O’Donnell…

Preview | Curzon Ashton (A) | National League North | 21/22

6th January 2022

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Blyth Spartans embark on their first away trip of the New Year as they travel to Tameside Stadium to take on Curzon Ashton. Terry Mitchell’s side will be buoyed after two straight wins against North East rivals. After an impressive win over Spennymoor Town, Spartans kicked off 2022 with a bang as they defeated high-flying Gateshead 2-1 at a packed Croft Park. The visitors took the lead through former on-loan…

Preview | Gateshead (H) | National League North | 21/22

31st December 2021

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Blyth’s New Year fixture sees rivals Gateshead make the trip to Croft Park on Sunday as Spartans attempt to get 2022 off to the best possible start. Terry Mitchell’s side ended 2021 on a high as goals from JJ O’Donnell, Toby Lees and Connor Thomson helped Spartans to a vital 3-1 win over Spennymoor Town. TICKET INFORMATION Sunday’s match will be segregated, both home and away tickets can be purchased…

Preview | Spennymoor Town (H) | National League North | 21/22

27th December 2021

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Blyth welcome Spennymoor Town to Croft Park on Tuesday as Terry Mitchell’s side look to end a difficult 2021 on a high. Due to the postponement of their Boxing Day match away to Gateshead, Spartans haven’t played since their 2-1 defeat to Southport on 11th December. TICKET INFORMATION We ask that all supporters purchase their tickets in advance via our online system. If you do not have online access, you can…

Preview | Southport (H) | National League North | 21/22

8th December 2021

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By Stephen Burton Terry Mitchell takes charge of his first home game as Spartans manager this Saturday, as Southport make the trip to Croft Park. Mitchell’s first match ended in a 4-1 defeat away to AFC Fylde last weekend. In that defeat, Spartans put in a spirited performance but were undone by the superior quality of the league leaders. Despite going down to 10-men late on, JJ O’Donnell managed to…

Match Preview | AFC Fylde (A) | National League North | 21/22

2nd December 2021

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By Stephen Burton New Blyth manager Terry Mitchell faces a daunting first test as his Spartans side travel to National League North leaders AFC Fylde on Saturday. Under the stewardship of interim-boss Michael Barron, Blyth were knocked out of the FA Trophy last weekend at the hands of York City. However, the 1-0 defeat was harsh on a Spartans side that created several chances, only to find former-keeper Peter Jameson…

Match Preview | York City (A) | FA Trophy | 21/22

24th November 2021

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By Stephen Burton Blyth Spartans take a break from league action this weekend as they travel to the LNER Community Stadium to take on York City in the FA Trophy second round. Blyth will be buoyed after they ended a nine game losing streak with a 1-0 home win over Guiseley, under interim-boss Michael Barron. Sean Reid, on his 200th Spartans appearance, grabbed the only goal of the game as…

Preview | Guiseley (H) | National League North | 21/22

17th November 2021

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By Stephen Burton After two consecutive away trips, Blyth Spartans return to action at Croft Park on Saturday as they take on Guiseley in National League North. Despite an improved performance against Hereford, Spartans left Edgar Street empty-handed, as a goal in each half inflicted a 2-0 defeat, their ninth in succession. Blyth, currently bottom of National League North, will be facing a Guiseley side in 19th and who have yet to…

Preview | Hereford FC (A) | National League North | 21/22

15th November 2021

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By Stephen Burton Next for Blyth Spartans is a daunting midweek trip to Edgar Street to take on Hereford FC. Last time out Michael Nelson’s side suffered a late second half collapse as they fell to a 4-0 defeat to Kettering, slipping to bottom of National League North. Spartans will face a tough test against a Hereford side that currently sit in 12th place, however they can take some encouragement…

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