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A selection of match action images by Bill Broadley from the match between Blyth Spartans and League Leaders AFC Fylde. Blyth were the more dominant team in the first half and were unlucky not to break the deadlock. It was much the same in the second half although the visitors were becoming a more dangerous attacking force in the last 20 minutes of the game. The game ended goalless, with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Spartans escaped the relegation zone with a 1-0 win over Bradford (Park Avenue) thanks to a Troy Chiabi header, who leapt like a salmon at the back post to secure all the points for Spartans. With Spartans just over 48 hours removed from their last league game, manager Graham Fenton decided to only make one change from the Kettering game, with loanee striker Sam Hodgson replacing Troy Chiabi. Spartans started…
By Ben Lightfoot Just two days after their last Blyth are back in action as they travel to Horsfall Stadium to face Bradford (Park Avenue on Monday night. Blyth won a vital three points on Saturday against Kettering Town after Troy Chiabi’s first-half header separated the two sides. TICKET INFORMATION All ticket information for the trip to Bradford is as follows: Adult – £14 Concession – £10 Student – £5…
By Ben Lightfoot and Fred Chandler BLYTH SPARTANS 1-0 KETTERING TOWN Troy Chiabi’s first-half header separated the two sides as Blyth won a vital three points at Croft Park Chiabi scored the only goal of the game after 24 minutes in a crucial 1-0 win for the Spartans. There was just one change to the Blyth Spartans side as Curtis Round is back into the starting xi to replace Michael…