Blyth Spartans are delighted to confirm that Joseph Abrahart has signed a one-year deal at Croft Park. Abrahart joins following a spell at South Shields International Academy where he played 22 times in the 2023/24 season scoring six goals and bagging six assists. Playing his trade in the National Football Youth League, he made the joint most appearances for the Mariners and also featured for North Shields numerous times in…
Max Storey joins on a season-long loan
Max Storey becomes the latest player to join the Spartans on a season-long loan from Hartlepool United. The 18-year-old made his first-team debut as a second-half substitute during the final home game of last season against Dagenham and Redbridge. Storey scored 22 goals in 31 appearances for the academy side last season and spent time out on loan with Redcar Athletic. On May 9, 2024, Storey signed his first professional…
Nobby Solano post-match interview following defeat at Belle View Stadium
Phil Castiaux caught up with Nobby Solano to gather his thoughts following a 2-0 defeat to Consett AFC. The Steelmen opened the scoring in the 56th minute though Calvin Smith who had his initial effort saved by new-loanee Harrison Bond, but Smith managed to score at the second time of asking. They then doubled their lead with one minute to go as Will Shaw applied the finishing touch from the…
Harrison Bond arrives at Croft Park
Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce Harrison Bond has joined on a season-long loan for our upcoming Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Divison campaign. Bond signed for Gateshead last summer following a successful trial during pre-season where he faced Hebburn Town, Dunston UTS and Sunderland AFC. Before joining the Heed he was a part of the Academy of Light where he featured for the academy sides in the Under-18…
Preview | Consett AFC (A) | Pre-Season Friendly | 2024/25
Blyth Spartans face their penultimate pre-season fixture on Saturday afternoon as they go to Belle View Stadium to take on Consett AFC. The Spartans had a night to forget on Tuesday as they lost the inaugural Gateway Cup to local rivals Blyth Town 4-0. Spartans announced another pre-season fixture on Wednesday, July 24, that will take place on Saturday, August 3, as Blyth will face Hebburn Town at Hebburn Sports…
Match Report | Blyth Town 4-0 Blyth Spartans | Pre-Season Friendly | 2024/25
By Stephen Burton Blyth Spartans endured a third successive pre-season loss as they suffered a heavy defeat to Blyth Town in the inaugural Gateway Cup. Dan Wilson opened the scoring on the half-hour before Ben Franklin doubled the host’s lead a couple of minutes before half-time. Seven minutes into the second-half Town made it three after a Spartans trialist turned the ball into his own net, before Louis Calvert made…
Marcello Benedetti joins Blyth Spartans
Marcello Benedetti is the latest arrival at Croft Park as he joins Blyth Spartans for the upcoming 2024/25 season. The 22-year-old attacker can play anywhere across the front line of attack and has recently played his trade in the Northern League for the likes of West Allotment Celtic, Seaton Delaval AFC and Whitley Bay. Benedetti started his career when he was eight years old when he joined the Academy of…
Match Report | Blyth Spartans 0-7 Gateshead | Pre-Season Friendly
Callum Jacques Spartans suffered a 7-0 defeat to Gateshead at Croft Park in last night’s pre-season friendly. Blyth started the game with three trialists with more named on the bench. The visiting National League side were impressive and took the lead after 9 minutes before doubling their advantage eight minutes later. It was 3-0 to the visitors halfway through the first half before they added another in the 31st minute….
2024/25 Kit Launch | TEXO visit Croft Park
Blyth Spartans held the official kit launch at Croft Park as Charlie Aitkin and Ben Milburn were on hand to model the fresh threads. Alan Conway, Brand Executive of main Club and shirt sponsors TEXO came over to view the new kit first hand. He said: “We’re always proud to see our name on the iconic green and white shirt, but we’re especially thrilled to be part of the away…
Preview | Gateshead FC (H) | Pre-Season Friendly | 2024/25
Blyth Spartans host local rivals Gateshead at Croft Park on Friday, July 19 with a 7:30pm kick-off. The Spartans suffered a 2-1 defeat against North Shields on Tuesday night, where Nicky Deverdics scored from the penalty spot in the second half. MATCHDAY INFORMATION You can buy tickets with cash or card at the gate on the day. All ticket information is as follows: Season ticket holders will have free entry…