Stephen Burton, Author at Blyth Spartans AFC

Report | York City 1-0 Blyth Spartans | FA Trophy | 21/22

27th November 2021

By Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant FA Trophy Second Round Saturday, November 27th 2021 YORK CITY 1-0 BLYTH SPARTANS An unfortunate Blyth Spartans fell to a narrow defeat as they were knocked out the FA Trophy in difficult conditions at the LNER Community Stadium. Mark Beck put the hosts ahead four minutes in as he converted a low cross. Blyth pushed for an equaliser but were denied by…

Match Preview | York City (A) | FA Trophy | 21/22

24th November 2021

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By Stephen Burton Blyth Spartans take a break from league action this weekend as they travel to the LNER Community Stadium to take on York City in the FA Trophy second round. Blyth will be buoyed after they ended a nine game losing streak with a 1-0 home win over Guiseley, under interim-boss Michael Barron. Sean Reid, on his 200th Spartans appearance, grabbed the only goal of the game as…

Preview | Guiseley (H) | National League North | 21/22

17th November 2021

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By Stephen Burton After two consecutive away trips, Blyth Spartans return to action at Croft Park on Saturday as they take on Guiseley in National League North. Despite an improved performance against Hereford, Spartans left Edgar Street empty-handed, as a goal in each half inflicted a 2-0 defeat, their ninth in succession. Blyth, currently bottom of National League North, will be facing a Guiseley side in 19th and who have yet to…

Preview | Hereford FC (A) | National League North | 21/22

15th November 2021

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By Stephen Burton Next for Blyth Spartans is a daunting midweek trip to Edgar Street to take on Hereford FC. Last time out Michael Nelson’s side suffered a late second half collapse as they fell to a 4-0 defeat to Kettering, slipping to bottom of National League North. Spartans will face a tough test against a Hereford side that currently sit in 12th place, however they can take some encouragement…

Report | Dale double secures massive win for Spartans

11th January 2020

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By Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant National League North 11th January 2020 Blyth Spartans 2-1 Curzon Ashton Robbie Dale bagged a brace as Spartans came from behind to earn a massive three points to go within a point of safety at a windswept Croft Park. The visitors went ahead through Connor Dimaio as he fired low past Zach Hemming just after the hour…

Report | Dale winner secures derby win

26th December 2019

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By Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant National League North 26th December 2019 Gateshead 2-3 Blyth Spartans Robbie Dale’s spectacular late volley earned Blyth Spartans all three points and saw them move within four points of safety in a hard-fought derby win at Gateshead International Stadium. Cal Roberts opened the scoring with a fantastic solo goal on 16 minutes, then Greg Olley responded for…

Report | Spartans suffer first home defeat since August

30th November 2019

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BY Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant National League North Saturday, November 30nd 2019 Blyth Spartans 0-6 Brackley Town Blyth Spartans suffered their first home defeat since August 26 as a Lee Ndlovu hattrick helped Brackley Town to all three points in a comfortable win at Croft Park. Captain Gareth Dean opened the scoring with a header from a corner on eight minutes, before…

Report | Dale stunner nets Spartans first home point of the season

7th September 2019

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BY Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, September 7th 2019 Blyth Spartans 1-1 Kidderminster Harriers A stunning Robbie Dale free-kick was enough for Blyth Spartans as they came from behind to gain their first home point of the season in a 1-1 draw with Kidderminster Harriers. The visitors went ahead two minutes into the second half as Alex Prosser…

Match Report | Spartans’ struggles continue as Guiseley hit four

27th August 2019

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BY Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Monday August 26, 2019 Blyth Spartans 1-4 Guiseley Aaron Martin scored twice as Guiseley took the points in 4-1 victory at Croft Park, which leaves Spartans still searching for their first win of the season. Despite an even first half, Spartans fell behind on 38 minutes as Lee Shaw fired low past Nathan…

Match Preview | Hereford

By Stephen Burton Blyth Spartans take on Hereford at Croft Park this Saturday as Lee Clark’s side look to win their first points of the campaign. Spartans currently find themselves at the foot of the fledging National League North table after Tuesday night’s 3-0 defeat at home to early pacesetters York City. The hosts will be hoping for a better outcome than when the sides met at Croft Park last…

16th August 2019

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