Blyth Spartans is delighted to announce the final signing of the Sale and Purchase Agreement, transferring the ownership of the Football Club to Winners Worldwide, led by Irfan Liaquat. This a milestone moment for Blyth Spartans, where the 24-year ownership under Tony Platten is transferred to Winners Worldwide, who are intent on progressing the club both on and off the field to the benefit of the supporters, the town, and the wider community. Irfan Liaquat commented, “This is a great occasion. It’s so…
125 Years Anniversary Shirt – Proud Of Our History
Founded in 1899, 2024 sees the 125th anniversary of Blyth Spartans Football Club. In his research for the history of Blyth Spartans, Ken Sproat discovered the first mention of a Spartans kit in the 20th November edition of the Blyth News, it was noted “Blyth Spartans wear a characteristically attractive costume – long glaringly red stockings and white shirts”. With that in mind, we have produced, along with our kit supplier…
Matchday Hospitality | Book now
At Blyth Spartans we have a variety of matchday hospitality options in the Tommy Hedley suite available This is an excellent opportunity to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, commemorate an occasion, promote your business or even just simply upgrade your matchday experience! Whatever the reason, everyone at the club is infinitely grateful for your valued support. Matchday hospitality packages are a brilliant way to support the club and network with…
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…
2024/25 Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division Fixture Release
We have learned the scheduling of our 2024/25 Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division campaign. An opening day matchup to take place at Hurst Cross Stadium on Saturday, August 10, will kickstart the new season before Spartans have back to back home games against Hebburn Town and Lancaster City. Clashes against fellow North East sides Hebburn Town, Morpeth Town are scheduled for the following dates: Tuesday, August 13, 2024…
Match Report | Blyth Spartans 1-2 North Shields | Pre-Season Friendly | 2024/25
By Stephen Burton Two first-half goals cost Spartans dear as they slipped to defeat at a rain-soaked Daren Persson Stadium in their second outing of pre-season. It was a tale of two former Spartans for the hosts as Jamie Holmes put North Shields ahead on 20 minutes before Lee Mason struck just before halftime. Nicky Deverdics pulled one back from the penalty spot two minutes into the second half after…
Preview | North Shields FC (A) | Pre-Season Friendly | 2024/25
Blyth Spartans face a trip to the Daren Persson Stadium on Tuesday night as they face North Shields in their second pre-season friendly. On Saturday, Spartans managed a 2-1 victory over Newcastle Benfield through a seventh-minute goal from a trialist and an own-goal in the 88th minute. MATCHDAY INFORMATION You can buy tickets with cash only at the gate on the day. All ticket information is as follows: The clubhouse…
Match Report | Blyth Spartans 2-1 Newcastle Benfield | Pre-Season Friendly | 2024/25
By Callum Jacques Blyth Spartans began their pre-season schedule with a 2-1 win against Newcastle Benfield. It was the first game of the Nobby Solano era and the Saturday afternoon affair saw plenty of trialists appear at Croft Park, one of which gave Spartans an early lead in the 8th minute. Blyth controlled the game until the 31st minute when Benfield equalised through Glen Hargrave. Spartans took the lead in…