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

4th November 2021

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

“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

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

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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Match Report | Salford City 4-1 Blyth Spartans: Penalty decision grabs the headlines

I Report by Jordan Cronin In association with: Alan McLean FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Consultant   Vanarama National League North Tuesday 27th March 2018   Salford City 4-1 Blyth Spartans   Blyth Spartans fell victim to a contentious penalty decision as they slipped out of the National League North play-offs following a third consecutive defeat. The score was tied at 1-1 after Nick Haughton’s goal on the brink of half-time for…

27th March 2018
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Match Preview | Salford City v Blyth Spartans

VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH Venue: The Peninsula Stadium, Moor Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester, M7 3PZ Date: Tuesday 27th March Kick Off: 7.45pm   ADMISSION Adults: £10 Concessions (Over 60’s, Students with valid ID): £5 Children: £5 Under 5’s: Free   TEAM NEWS On Tuesday, the Spartans travel to the league leaders Salford City in a crucial match for both sides. Following recent postponements, Blyth made the trip to North Ferriby…

27th March 2018
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News | Salford City Fixture Moved to Tuesday 27th March

10th March 2018

Blyth Spartans Vanarama National League North fixture against Salford City – that was originally scheduled for last weekend – has been moved to Tuesday 27th March with a 7.45pm Kick-Off. The re-arrangement means Spartans will be tasked with playing three games in seven days – involving visits to the top two in league.  

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Match Preview | Salford City v Blyth Spartans

  VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH Venue: The Peninsula Stadium, Moor Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester, M7 3PZ Date: Saturday 10th March 2018 Kick Off: 3pm   ADMISSION Adults: £10 Concessions (Over 60’s, Students with valid ID): £5 Children: £5 Under 5’s: Free   TEAM NEWS On Saturday, the Spartans travel to the league leaders Salford City in a crucial match for both sides. Following the Southport postponement last weekend, Blyth have…

9th March 2018
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Match Report | Blyth Spartans 0-1 Salford City

2nd December 2017

By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday December 2 2017 Blyth Spartans 0-1 Salford City A dominant Blyth Spartans were left to rue a mistake at the back and a host of wasted chances – as they undeservedly went down 1-0 to Vanarama National League North leaders Salford City, in what was a fantastic advert for the division. Peter…

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