Blyth Spartans return to league action as they prepare for a second Northumberland Derby in the space of nine days.
Spartans defeated NPL West side 1874 Northwich in the FA Trophy First Round Qualifying 2-0 thanks to a Jack Foalle first half double.
With Blyth still searching for their first league win of the 26/27 campaign they will be looking for a repeat of the result which they earned against The Highwaymen in the FA Cup just over a week ago.
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
- Blue Light Holders & Veteran Cards - £10
- Concessions (over 65) - £8
- 11-16 Years & Students - £5
- Under-10s are admitted for free when accompanied by a paying adult.
The Visitors: Morpeth Town
Morpeth also known as The Highwaymen will head into this game having defeated Witton Albion 2-0 in their FA Trophy First Round Qualifier.
Morpeth have claimed five points from their opening four fixtures and currently sit in 10th place just outside the play off places in the NPL East Division.
After the FA Cup defeat at Croft Park, The Highwaymen will be looking to record a statement win and pick up their second victory of this campaign after being relegated from the NPL Premier Division.
Last Time Out: Blyth Spartans 2-1 Morpeth Town
Spartans advanced to the next round of the FA Cup after defeating the Highwaymen in a highly anticipated Preliminary FA Cup tie.
Spartans got off to the perfect start taking the lead inside of six minutes, a deep cross was headed across goal by Paul Van-Zandvliet and powered home by Olly Martin.
Martin then grabbed his and Blyth’s second in the 42nd minute a mixup at the back by The Highwaymen allowed the potent forward capitalise and slot home.
Spartans remained in control throughout the second half without adding to their advantage, Harry Gardiner did grab a consolation goal in second half stoppage time for Morpeth but it was Spartans who advanced to the next round of the FA Cup.
The Spartans’ Spread: Matchday Refreshment packages.
As always at Croft Park our refreshment facilities will be available for home and visiting supporters, choose from a range of options or indulge in all of them!
The Clubhouse offers an extensive range of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks at very competitive prices. Quick and friendly service: what's not to like?
The Shield and Skillet outlet, just next to the Clubhouse, is THE place to experience at a football ground anywhere in the region.
Open between 12pm and 5pm they have incredible options of great, freshly cooked, hot food of an unbelievable quality awaits. There is adjacent seating so you can chill and have a chat about the match.
Bells Bottle Bar is found at the other end of Croft Park next to the must-visit Club Store.
Beer, hot drinks, fruit shoots, snacks and sweets are found there as well as their specialty cocktails. Special Spartans sophistication! Open from 12:30pm.
Matchday Programme: ‘The Spartan’
A new copy of the Spartan will be available to purchase on Monday for £3.
This copy includes a new ‘When We Wore’ looking back on Spartans 1974/75 invincible season where they also welcomed Preston North End to Croft Park in the FA Cup.
Have a go at the ultimate Spartans quiz featuring nine questions on a range of topics and moments in Blyth’s history.
The Beautiful game archives covering significant events which occurred on this day to give fans some nostalgia plus much more content packed into our matchday programme.
Don't forget to pick up your copy from the turnstiles and around the ground available for just £3 this Bank Holiday Monday.
Media Coverage
You can follow all of the action on Saturday afternoon via our social media platforms and BlythLive on Mixlr from 1:20 pm.