Live Stream | Southport (H) | National League North

21st October 2020

Blyth Spartans AFC can confirm a live stream will be in operation for our National League North encounter with Southport on Saturday. Spartans welcome Liam Watson’s Port to Northumberland in a 3pm kick-off, who are fresh from their 1-0 win against Chorley last week. Due to government guidelines, supporters remain locked out of Croft Park, however we’re doing all we can to ensure you don’t miss any of the action….

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Report | Blyth suffer Gloucester nightmare

17th October 2020

BY Russell Wynn In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, October 17, 2020 GLOUCESTER CITY 6-1 BLYTH SPARTANS Blyth Spartans made the long trip south to Gloucester and their new ground at Meadow Park, complete with a shiny new 4G artificial surface. However, it was a very unhappy trip as Spartans found themselves 5-1 down at the break as almost everything Gloucester…

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Preview | Gloucester City (A) | National League North

16th October 2020

BY Stephen Burton Blyth Spartans return to National League North action on Saturday with a long trip to early pace-setters Gloucester City at Meadow Park. Michael Nelson’s men will be hoping to bounce back after a disappointing FA Cup exit to Marske United in midweek. THE OPPOSITION In winning their opening two games, manager Jason Rowe has overseen the Tiger’s best start to a league season since 1996. Their last…

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Reaction | Thomson ‘over the moon’ with Telford point

11th October 2020

BY Niall Bromley Blyth Spartans attacker Connor Thomson is relieved to get the first point of the National League North campaign on the board.  Thomson played a starring role in Blyth’s 1-1 draw with AFC Telford United, in which Paul Blackett scored an 89th-minute equaliser for Michael Nelson’s side.  It was nothing more than Spartans deserved following an excellent second-half performance at Croft Park.  Thomson told blythspartans.com: “We’re over the…

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Match Photos|Blyth Spartans 1 AFC Telford 1

10th October 2020

A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the opening league game of the 2020-21 campaign against AFC Telford. After going one down in the first half, the Spartans showed great spirit and never gave up; being rewarded for there efforts with a 89th minute equaliser from Paul Blackett. Any images used in other publications, must credit images to Bill Broadley

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Report | Blyth claim point against AFC Telford

10th October 2020

By Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant National League North Saturday, October 10, 2020 BLYTH SPARTANS 1-1 AFC TELFORD UNITED A last-minute equaliser from Paul Blackett secured Spartans their first point of the season in a hard-fought draw at Croft Park. After a dominant start the visitors took the lead 13 minutes in through a header from Jason Oswell, before Blackett made the most…

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Programme | Issue One | AFC Telford United

10th October 2020

Your Blyth Spartans are back at Croft Park and our matchday programme is back to serve you for the 2020/21 season. Issue One of SPARTANS is on sale NOW for just £1 – and back with more content than ever ahead of our National League North clash with AFC Telford United this afternoon.  Inside this week’s programme:  – Michael Nelson’s pre-match thoughts – Tribute to Robbie Dale  – Spartans all…

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Preview | AFC Telford United | National League North

9th October 2020

BY Stephen Burton National League football returns to Croft Park for the first time since February as Blyth Spartans host AFC Telford United on Saturday. Michael Nelson’s men will be hoping to bounce back from Tuesday’s heavy opening day defeat to Guiseley.  Importantly, the clash in Northumberland gives Blyth an opportunity to bounce back and go into the FA Cup game at Marske United in midweek with some momentum. THE…

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Live Stream | AFC Telford United | National League North

8th October 2020

Blyth Spartans AFC can confirm it will live stream its National League North home match with AFC Telford United on Saturday afternoon.   Telford make the trip to Croft Park this weekend for Blyth’s first home game of the 2020/21 league campaign.  As per government rules, the game will be played behind closed doors, but supporters of both clubs can watch via our live stream.  Join us from 2:45pm as our…

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Report | Spartans handed tough lesson in league opener at Guiseley

6th October 2020

BY Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant National League North Tuesday, October 6, 2020 Ten-man Blyth Spartans were handed a tough lesson to begin their National League North campaign with a heavy defeat at Guiseley.  Matthew Elsdon departed the field just after half-time following a second yellow, in a game where Michael Nelson’s men were already trailing 2-0.  It had taken until just the…

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