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

5th February 2023

By Dan Rolls Spartans secured their first win on the road since November after a battling performance away at Leamington saw Blyth secure a 1-0 win thanks to a Sam Hodgson penalty.  Blyth started off the game under the cosh, as Gloucester looked to take an early lead. The first real chance they had fell to Liam Cross who headed an effort straight at Alex Mitchell from close range.  Early…

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Arrival | Spellman arrives on loan from Sunderland

4th February 2023

Blyth Spartans are delighted to confirm the signing of Sunderland forward Michael Spellman on loan until the end of the season. The 20-year-old joined the Black Cats this summer from Wearside League side Chester Le Street United after coming through the Park View Academy. Spellman has had a taste of first-team action so far this season for the Black Cats, coming on as a substitute in Sunderland’s League Cup tie…

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

3rd February 2023

By Ben Lightfoot Blyth Spartans tackle their second away game in a row as they face Leamington FC at the New Windmill Ground. The Spartans suffered a 3-1 defeat on Tuesday against Kidderminster Harriers as Matty Dopson scored his first senior goal for Blyth. There will also be a minute-long clap in the 54th minute in remembrance of Cannock-based Blyth Spartan fan Lee Hulme. Who sadly passed away last August….

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Arrival | Finn Cousin-Dawson signs on 28-day loan

2nd February 2023

Blyth Spartans are pleased to confirm the signing of defender Finn Cousin-Dawson on an initial 28-day loan from Bradford City. The 20-year-old, who came through the Bradford City Academy, had his first taste of senior football during a brief loan spell at Brighouse Town in the 2019/20 season, before breaking into the Bantams first-team a year later. He made 40 appearances over two seasons at Valley Parade, before joining Spennymoor…

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Report | Kidderminster Harriers 3-1 Blyth Spartans | National League North | 22/23

1st February 2023

By Dan Rolls Spartans suffered a 3-1 defeat to play off chasing Kidderminster Harriers at Aggborough Stadium, where the home side recorded their first home win in the league since late October. From the get go Kidderminster were on the front foot, as Harriers left winger Lissimore took it down the flank, beat Dopson but it was easily blocked and cleared away by the Lees. Lissimore again broke through midfield…

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Preview | Kidderminster Harriers (a) | National League North | 22/23

30th January 2023

By Ben Lightfoot Blyth Spartans face a 488-mile round trip on Tuesday as they travel to the Aggborough Stadium to face Kidderminster Harriers Last time out for the Spartans, Croft Park saw a 3-0 defeat against Buxton after goals from Sam Osbourne and Brad Jackson. TICKET INFORMATION All ticket information for Tuesday’s fixture can be viewed here. TEAM NEWS Spartans remain without Nathan Buddle, Lewis McNall, Michael Liddle, Rhys Evans…

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Arrival | Connor Pani signs on one-month loan

27th January 2023

Blyth Spartans are pleased to confirm the signing of Connor Pani from Gateshead on an initial one-month loan. The midfielder came through the ranks at Gateshead and made 14 appearances in the league last season as they won the National League North title. The 19-year-old started this season on loan at Morpeth Town where he established himself as a key part of the squad, making 23 appearances. Pani’s arrival completes…

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Arrival | Sam Hodgson signs on one-month loan

27th January 2023

By Anth Elliott Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the loan signing of Sam Hodgson from South Shields FC on an initial one-month loan. The talented young forward arrives from the Mariners and has been described as a deadly finisher with an eye for goal. Last season saw Hodgson break into Shields’ first team as an academy graduate making 24 appearances and scoring nine goals while establishing himself as an…

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Preview | Buxton (h) | National League North | 22/23

27th January 2023

It’s a second home game in a week as Blyth Spartans host Buxton at Croft Park. Spartans are fresh off the back of their first win since November after Cedric Main’s first-half goal secured a 1-0 win at home to Southport. TICKET INFORMATION Tickets can be purchased in advance via our online system. If you do not have online access, you can purchase your ticket by ringing the club office…

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News | Alex Nicholson retires

25th January 2023

By Niall Bromley Blyth Spartans can today announce that defender Alex Nicholson has decided to retire from football with immediate effect due to injury. Alex has enjoyed a 12-year career in football where he’s represented five different clubs and had three spells at Spartans. After coming through the ranks at Newcastle, Alex signed for Preston North End as a 19-year-old. In 2014, after a loan spell at Chorley, he decided…

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