Blyth Spartans resumes Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division action as they face Prescot Cables The Spartans advanced to the Second Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Cup on Wednesday evening as the defeated Campion AFC 3-1 after extra time thanks to two goals from Joao Gomes and one from Harry Gardiner. MATCHDAY INFORMATION You can buy tickets with cash or card at the gate on the day or…
Match Report | Blyth Spartans 3-1 Campion AFC (AET) | Emirates FA Cup First Qualifying Round Replay | 2024/25
By Callum Jacques Spartans progressed to the next round of the FA Cup following a 3-1 victory over Campion AFC at Croft Park on Wednesday night. Extra time was required however, after Campion took a first half lead through Aidan Kirby before Joao Gomes levelled things in the second half. The visitors were then reduced to 10-men when referee Thomas James showed Campion goalkeeper Bradley Emmerson a straight red card…
Match Preview | Campion AFC (H) | Emirates FA Cup First Qualifying Round Replay | 2024/25
On Wednesday evening we host Campion AFC in the Emirates FA Cup First Qualifying Round Replay. The match on Saturday, which was chosen by the BBC to be broadcasted via iPlayer, Red Button, ended in a 1-1 draw after Campion’s Zak Kahn opened the scoring after 70 minutes before Mitch Curry equalised five minutes later to send a replay to Croft Park. On Monday afternoon it was announced that the…
Match Report | Campion AFC 1-1 Blyth Spartans | Emirates FA Cup First Qualifying Round | 2024/25
By Callum Jacques Blyth Spartans will require an Emirate FA Cup First Round Qualifying Replay after they were held to a draw at the 1st Glass Stadium against Campion AFC. Campion had the better of the chances in the first half but failed to capitalise before the break. The home side did however take the lead in the 70th minute through Zak Kahn before Spartans striker Mitchell Curry equalised in…
Match Preview | Campion AFC (A) | Emirates FA Cup First Qualifying Round | 2024/25
On Saturday afternoon we begin our Emirates FA Cup campaign in the First Qualifying Round as we travel to the 1st Glass UK Stadium to face Campion AFC. The match has been chosen by the BBC to be broadcasted via iPlayer, Red Button and online for a 12:30pm kick-off, this is the first time in nearly 10 years that the Spartans will be broadcasted on UK television. The last time…
Club Statement | Nolberto Solano
Blyth Spartans can confirm that they have agreed to part ways with Nolberto Solano. The club would like to place on record its thanks to Nobby for his efforts while at Spartans. Assistant manager David Stockdale will take charge of the squad as the interim manager ahead of Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup tie.
Match Report | Blyth Spartans 1-4 Morpeth Town | Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division | 2024/25
By Callum Jacques Spartans suffered a heavy defeat on bank holiday Monday as local rivals Morpeth Town put four past the home side at Croft Park. Jack Foalle opened the scoring for the visitors in the 42nd minute. He also rounded off the scoring for Morpeth, getting his second of the afternoon in the 79th minute. Between Foalle’s two goals Nathan Buddle and Nic Bollado scored either side of half…
Harry Gardiner signs for Blyth Spartans
Harry Gardiner has signed Blyth Spartans on a permanent basis for the duration of the 2024/25 NPL Premier Division season subject to FA approval. He will be unable to feature for Spartans on Bank Holiday Monday against Morpeth Town, but he will be available for the Emirates FA Cup tie against Campion AFC. Gardiner joins following his release from Sunderland AFC in July 2024, having most recently played his trade…
Nobby Solano reflects on Saturday’s defeat to Worksop Town
Phil Castiaux spoke to Nobby Solano following a dramatic second half that ultimatley ended in defeat for the Spartans. After a goalless first half, Billy Gordon put Blyth ahead with a stunning long-range strike. However, Worksop responded quickly, with Liam Hughes equalising minutes later. Blyth regained the lead through Joao Gomes five minutes later. But Hughes levelled again in the 76th minute and completed his hattrick just three minutes later….
Match Report | Worksop Town 5-2 Blyth Spartans | Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division | 2024/25
Worksop Town came from behind twice in the second half to secure a 5-2 victory over a young Blyth Spartans side. After a goalless first half, Billy Gordon put Blyth ahead with a stunning long-range strike. However, Worksop responded quickly, with Hughes equalising minutes later. Blyth regained lead through Joao Gomes five minutes later. But Hughes levelled again in the 76th minute and completed his hattrick just three minutes later….