Preview | Morpeth Town (H) | FA Trophy

14th December 2020

THIS GAME HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO A POSITIVE COVID-19 TEST Blyth Spartans take a break from National League North action when they welcome local neighbours Morpeth Town in the second round of the FA Trophy.  The winner of the tie will welcome Callum Roberts’ Notts County to Northumberland this Saturday. TEAM NEWS Kieran Charlton and Liam Agnew both returned to the matchday squad at the weekend – with the…

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Programme | Morpeth Town (H) | FA Trophy

14th December 2020

Issue #7 of our digital matchday programme SPARTANS is available to purchase now!  Blyth Spartans host Northumberland neighbours Morpeth Town in the second round of the FA Trophy. And while supporters remain locked out of Croft Park, we’re trying our best to bring the match to you. As well as our live stream, which begins at 7:30pm, why not start your matchday routine with a browse of our matchday programme?…

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Live stream | Morpeth Town (H) | FA Trophy

13th December 2020

A live stream will be in operation for Blyth Spartans’ FA Trophy Second Round match at home to Northumberland neighbours Morpeth Town on Tuesday (December 15).  As per government guidelines, games at Croft Park must be played behind closed doors, although the club is hoping that will change soon.  In the meantime however, the club will continue to live stream its fixtures, with the Highwaymen next up for Michael Nelson’s…

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Club Statement | Return of spectators

13th December 2020

The club has been unable to bring supporters back to Croft Park this season as we have been following the protocols for elite sport. These are guidelines laid down by the government which allowed sport played at a certain level to continue while all grassroots sport was suspended during the coronavirus pandemic. Following the introduction of the Tier system by the government, some National League clubs have been allowed to…

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Report | Blyth unlucky to lose at Brackley

12th December 2020

In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, December 12th 2020 BRACKLEY TOWN 2-1 BLYTH SPARTANS  TEN-man Blyth Spartans came away from St James Park empty-handed despite a committed performance against Brackley Town.  The Spartans defence were barely carved open with a penalty from Shane Byrne and a corner converted by Lee Ndlovu deciding the encounter. JJ O’Donnell had levelled for Blyth, who…

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Preview | Brackley Town (A) | National League North

11th December 2020

BY Stephen Burton Blyth Spartans face a long trek to Brackley Town on Saturday as Michael Nelson’s side will be hoping to end a run of four straight defeats. It’ll be another tough test for Spartans, who for the second match in a row, face a side from last season’s top seven. And, for the second consecutive Saturday, Blyth will play in front of a crowd. TEAM NEWS Nelson will…

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FA Trophy | Second & Third Round draw

9th December 2020

The draw for the second and third round of the FA Trophy has taken place this afternoon.  Blyth Spartans face Northumberland neighbours Morpeth Town at Croft Park on Tuesday, December 15.  Should Michael Nelson’s progress, Blyth will host Callum Roberts’ Notts County in the third round four days later on Saturday, December 19.

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Report | Pearson heroics not enough as Blyth lose to Boston

8th December 2020

BY Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Tuesday, December 8th 2020 BLYTH SPARTANS 0-1 BOSTON UNITED Brendan Pearson’s goalkeeping heroics weren’t quite enough as Blyth Spartans endured a disappointing defeat to Boston United. The Spartans stopper produced a string of fine saves but was beaten by a close range strike from Scott Garner on 52 minutes. Once again injuries took…

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Preview | Boston United (H) | National League North

7th December 2020

In association with LV BET Blyth Spartans host Boston United in their third National League North game in just six days on Tuesday evening (December 8). Michael Nelson’s men returned from an enforced 17-day break last Wednesday against York City before travelling to Kettering Town on Saturday. Those brought back-to-back defeats for Blyth, who will now look to put that right when last season’s play-offs finalists visit Northumberland. TEAM NEWS…

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50/50 draw | Boston United (H) | National League North

7th December 2020

Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce full details regarding Dougie’s virtual 50/50 half-time draw against Boston United on Tuesday. (December 8) It’s very easy to enter – supporters wishing to take part must do the following:  Transfer £1 for each entry to the Club’s bank account. (Sort code: 30-95-76. Account No: 01912440) Enter 50/50 as the reference. We will accept entries up to the referee’s half-time whistle.  The draw…

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