Preview | Brackley Town (a) | National League North | 22/23

17th March 2023

By Ben Lightfoot Blyth Spartans travel to St James Park as they face fourth-placed Brackley Town. The Spartans suffered defeat last time out as they were beaten 4-1 at home to Boston United. TICKET INFORMATION All ticket information can be viewed here. TEAM NEWS Spartans remain without Nathan Buddle and Lewis McNall. Michael Liddle will be assessed after missing last weekend’s defeat to Boston United. OPPOSITION The Saints have had…

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News | Spartans trip to AFC Fylde selected for National League TV Trial

10th March 2023

Blyth Spartans are set to feature in a trial for National League TV as our match away to AFC Fylde on Tuesday 28th March will be broadcast on the platform. The match is one of ten big matches in the Vanarama National League North and South that have been chosen as part of National League TV pilot test events. Kick-off times stay the same but now there’s a big opportunity…

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Preview | Boston United (h) | National League North | 22/23

10th March 2023

By Ben Lightfoot Blyth Spartans host relegation rivals Boston United at Croft Park on Saturday afternoon. The Spartans five-game unbeaten run came to an end on Tuesday night as they suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Southport. TICKET INFORMATION TEAM NEWS Spartans remain without Nathan Buddle and Lewis McNall but otherwise there are no new injury concerns. OPPOSITION The Pilgrims also suffered defeat on Tuesday as they lost 2-1 to…

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Preview | Southport FC (a) | National League North | 22/23

7th March 2023

By Ben Lightfoot Blyth Spartans face a 362-mile round trip on Tuesday as they travel to Haig Avenue to face Southport. The Spartans held then top-of-the-league AFC Fylde to a goalless draw to continue their unbeaten run to six games in all competitions. TICKET INFORMATION All ticket information can be viewed here. TEAM NEWS Spartans remain without Nathan Buddle and Lewis McNall, but there are no new injury concerns after…

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Preview | AFC Fylde (h) | National League North | 22/23

3rd March 2023

Blyth Spartans will be searching for a fourth successive league win on Saturday, but will face a tough test as league-leaders AFC Fylde visit Croft Park. Last time out in the league, Spartans secured their third 1-0 win in a row, as Cedric Main’s first-half header continued Blyth’s upturn in form. TICKET INFORMATION CLUBHOUSE We will be collecting donations in the Clubhouse for Blyth Foodbank between 12-3pm. Details on what…

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Interview | Jay Errington | ‘Great feeling’ to get first Spartans goal

2nd March 2023

By Dan Rolls Young Spartans forward Jay Errington described scoring in front of the Spartans faithful as a ‘great feeling’ as he netted the winner in his first start for the club. The striker who has so far bagged 14 goals for the under 19’s in the National Alliance League this season and eight goals for Percy Main in the Northern Alliance Premier, made his first start for Blyth in…

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Report | North Shields 1-2 Blyth Spartans | Techflow Marine Northumberland Senior Cup | 22/23

2nd March 2023

By Dan Rolls Due to the Northumberland Senior Cup’s player eligibility rules, it was a rotated Spartans side that secured a place in the semi-final, thanks a wonder goal from Michael Liddle and an inch perfect finish from youngster Jay Errington. Spellman, Cousin-Dawson and Chiabi all missed out on the game as they weren’t at the club when the original tie was schedule was due to take place way back…

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Preview | North Shields FC (a) | Techflow Marine Northumberland Senior Cup | 22/23

28th February 2023

By Ben Lightfoot At the third time of asking Blyth Spartans are finally set to start their Northumberland Senior Cup defence at the Daren Persson Stadium as they face North Shields in the quarter-finals. The Spartans, who have won the Senior Cup 22 times, won their third game in a row following a 1-0 victory against AFC Telford United on Saturday. TICKET INFORMATION Tickets can be purchased at the gate…

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Report | AFC Telford 0-1 Blyth Spartans | National League North | 22/23

26th February 2023

Graham Fenton’s side put some breathing space between them and the drop zone thanks to a Cedric Main header in the first half and an Alex Mitchell penalty save secured a third 1-0 win in just 8 days, the first time Spartans have won three league games in a row since April 2019. Blyth had the first half chance of the game when in-form Rhys Evans burst down the right…

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Preview | AFC Telford United (a) | National League North | 22/23

24th February 2023

By Ben Lightfoot Blyth Spartans are looking to win their third game in a row as they travel to AFC Telford United, who sit last in the league table. The Spartans have won their last two National League North fixtures, most recently winning 1-0 away to Bradford (Park Avenue). TICKET INFORMATION All ticket information for Saturday’s trip can be viewed here.  TEAM NEWS Spartans remain without Nathan Buddle, Lewis McNall,…

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