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…
Match Preview | Workington AFC (H) | Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division | 2024/25
Blyth Spartans are still looking for their first league win of the season as we host Workington AFC under the lights on Tuesday evening. The Spartans suffered a 1-0 defeat on Saturday afternoon to Prescot Cables in the 94th minute through a Francis Smith free-kick. MATCHDAY INFORMATION You can buy tickets with cash or card at the gate on the day or online here. All ticket information is as follows:…
Match Report | Prescot Cables 1-0 Blyth Spartans | Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division | 2024/25
By Callum Jacques Spartans suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Prescot Cables as the home side took the lead late into injury time of the second half. Harrison Bond made a series of crucial saves in the first half to keep the score at 0-0. Spartans came agonisingly close to taking a point away from Merseyside, but Prescot substitute Francis Smith gave the home side the lead in the 94th minute. …
Greg Halford becomes the latest Spartan signing
Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the signing of Greg Halford. The 39-year-old has enjoyed a professional career that has spanned more than 20 years and joins Blyth following a stint with Southern League Premier Division Central side Bishop’s Stortford where he joined in the summer after two years in the Isthmian League Premier Division for Hashtag United. Halford has experienced the majority of the English Football Pyramid playing from…
Match Preview | Prescot Cables (A) | Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division | 2024/25
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…