Blyth Spartans
Dudgeon 6' & Fowler 75'
2
Lincoln United
0
Saturday 28 February 2026 3PM
League
Attendance: 561
Blyth Spartans v Lincoln United | Saturday, 28 February 2026 - 15:00 | League
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:
- Adults - £12
- Concessions (Over 65s, Students, 11-16 years old) - £7
- Under-10s are admitted for free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Team News
Noah Millington, Paddy McClafferty and Andy Evans are all sidelined for the weekend's clash with Lincoln United through injury.
Lucas Taylor made his debut on Wednesday night for Spartans after signing from Fleetwood Town, he will also be available to make his home debut on Saturday afternoon.
Blyth Spartans return to Croft Park this Saturday for more NPL East action against Lincoln United.
Spartans earned a hard fought draw in tough conditions on Wednesday night against play off chasing Heaton Stannington at the Willow Park.
Blyth know that a victory could move them out of the relegation zone this weekend however the opposition at hand have been in fine form recently and will pose a challenge for Spartans.
The Hosts: Blyth Spartans
Blyth followed up their victory against Dunston UTS with a point on the road against Heaton Stannington despite conditions being tough for both sides.
Jack Foalle was on the scoresheet again claiming his sixth goal of the season in Spartans colours, he has been a key component of the hosts upturn in form over the recent weeks.
Spartans will be looking to make it three consecutive wins at Croft Park when they entertain Lincoln United having narrowly lost out to them earlier in the season.
The Visitors: Lincoln United
The Visitors currently sit 13th in the league table claiming 36 points so far this season and sit seven points above the relegation zone.
Lincoln convincingly beat relegation-threatened Blyth Town at Gateway Park on Tuesday night running out 3-0 winners, this was their first victory away from home in the league this season.
The away side will be looking to make it back-to-back victories on the road as they prepare to make the long trip to Northumberland, they will be eager to extend the gap to the relegation zone and claim three points against Spartans.
Last Time Out: Lincoln United 1-0 Blyth Spartans
A cagey affair in the first half caused both sides to cancel each other out, with little creativity to show the best chance in the opening 45 minutes fell to Rio Joisce who dragged his effort wide of the post.
Half Time: Lincoln United 0-0 Blyth Spartans
The only goal of the game came within the opening minute of the second half, Jack Chapman slipped on the edge of the box presenting potent finisher Connor Brown with a one-on-one against Callum Dobson and the former finished excellently.
Despite falling behind early on after the restart, Spartans showed promising signs with chances falling to Michael Fowler and Rio Joisce but they were unable to convert and the game was decided by a single goal margin.
Full-Time: Lincoln United 1-0 Blyth Spartans
Matchday Programme: The Spartan
The new addition of 'The Spartan' will be available around the ground tomorrow afternoon.
In this edition Phil Castiaux sat down with Michael Fowler in another episode of 'The Spartans Shuffle'.
Jamie Clark discusses his return to Croft Park and the importance of his first goal last weekend.
The 'Croft Park Chronicles' recalls Blyths 1978 FA Cup 5th round replay against Wrexham which was played at St James' Park.
Remember to pick up your copy for £3 available to purchase at the turnstiles, Supporters Trust Store, and inside the Spartans Club House on match days.
Media Coverage
You can follow all of the action on Wednesday evening via our social media platforms and BlythLive on Mixlr from 2:45pm.
Written by Jack Lisle