Blyth Spartans

Arrival | Cunningham re-signs for Spartans

11th November 2021
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Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce the signing of Aaron Cunningham on a permanent basis, subject to league approval.   Cunningham is no stranger to Croft Park having enjoyed three separate loan spells with the club during his time at Hartlepool United.  In total, the 23-year-old central defender has made 32 appearances for Spartans.  Michael Nelson, manager of Blyth Spartans, said: “We are delighted to bring Aaron on board. He…

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Preview | Kettering Town (A) | National League North | 21/22

11th November 2021
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By Stephen Burton Next up for Blyth Spartans is the long trip to Latimer Park as they face Kettering Town in National League North on Saturday afternoon. Despite a spirited performance last weekend, Michael Nelson’s side slipped to their seventh straight defeat as two fantastic goals either side of half-time handed Leamington the victory. Blyth currently sit second-bottom in the league table with nine points and will be taking on…

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Interview | Nelson maintains ‘unbelievable amount’ of belief in players

10th November 2021
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Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson maintains his “unbelievable amount” of belief in his players. Speaking ahead of the National League North game at Kettering Town on Saturday, Nelson addressed: Difficult few days after the Leamington defeat Maintaining an “unbelievable amount” of belief in the players Message for the supporters Listen to the full interview with Niall Bromley below:

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Match Photos| Blyth Spartans 0-2 Leamington

7th November 2021
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A disappointing afternoon at Croft Park saw the Spartans lose for the 7th consecutive game and extend there run to 315 minutes without scoring a league goal at Croft Park. Visitors, Leamington scored spectacular goals in each half to take the points back to Warwickshire. A selection of match action photos from Bill Broadley.

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Report | Blyth Spartans 0-2 Leamington | National League North | 21/22

6th November 2021
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By Stephen Burton ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, November 6th 2021 BLYTH SPARTANS 0-2 LEAMINGTON A wonderstrike either side of half-time was enough to consign Blyth Spartans to a seventh straight defeat at home to Leamington. Devon Kelly-Evans fired home brilliant 25-yard strike four minutes before the break, before Joe Clarke struck from halfway, five minutes into the second-half. Michael Nelson made four…

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

5th November 2021
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By Stephen Burton Blyth Spartans are back in action at Croft Park this Saturday – and hope to return to winning ways against Leamington. Michael Nelson’s side had an afternoon to forget last weekend as they were thrashed 4-0 away to York City – their sixth straight defeat in all competitions. TICKET INFORMATION We ask that all supporters purchase their tickets in advance via our online system. If you do not…

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Interview | Captain Dopson ‘proud’ of FA Youth Cup run

4th November 2021
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Matthew Dopson was left a proud captain as Blyth Spartans’ FA Youth Cup campaign ended at the First Round Proper stage.  The young Spartans advanced past Darlington, Billingham Town, Gateshead and AFC Fylde to set up an encounter with League Two academy Salford City.  Salford emerged as 3-0 winners at the Peninsula Stadium as Dopson reflected on his and his teammates fantastic achievement to reach such stage in the first…

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Interview | Nash ‘proud’ as FA Youth Cup comes to an end

4th November 2021
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“Once they shake off the disappointment of tonight, hopefully they’ll sit back and be proud. I feel very proud.” That was the overriding emotion of under-18s coach Marc Nash after Blyth Spartans’ excellent FA Youth Cup campaign came to an end at Salford City.  Wins against Darlington, Billingham Town, Gateshead and AFC Fylde saw the young Spartans create history by reaching the First Round Proper.  The challenge of League Two…

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Report | Salford City 3-0 Blyth Spartans | FA Youth Cup | 21/22

4th November 2021
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In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant FA Youth Cup First Round Proper Thursday, November 6th 2021 SALFORD CITY 3-0 BLYTH SPARTANS  Blyth Spartans’ remarkable FA Youth Cup journey came to an end following a 3-0 defeat at League Two academy side Salford City.  The young Spartans had already made history before kick-off after beating Darlington, Billingham Town, Gateshead and AFC Fylde to advance into the First…

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FA Youth Cup | Salford City (A) | 21/22

3rd November 2021
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Our Blyth Spartans youngsters travel to Salford City on Thursday (November 4th) for a historic night in the First Round Proper of the FA Youth Cup.  Having beaten Darlington, Billingham Town, Gateshead and AFC Fylde to get to this stage, the young Spartans face Salford at The Peninsula Stadium. Admission is by cash only, via Turnstile ‘C’ on Moor Lane. Prices apply to North Stand seats and West Stand Terrace….

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