Blyth Spartans v Pontefract Collieries | Saturday, 7 February 2026 - 15:00 | League

Matchday Information

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Blyth Spartans look ahead to a third fixture of the season against Pontefract Collieries as the latter make the trip to Northumberland for their rearranged NPL East clash.

Blyth will look to make it four victories in a row at Croft Park when they welcome the West Yorkshire outfit for tonight's match.

Their impressive victory over Lincoln United on Saturday lifted them out of the relegation zone for the first time since October, and they will be desperate to ensure it remains that way come the end of the season.

The Hosts: Blyth Spartans

Marc Nash welcomed the busy fixture schedule, knowing his side is playing with confidence and belief that they can take on any side in the division.

After being narrowly defeated in back-to-back league games away to play-off chasing sides, Blyth have responded excellently, picking up seven points from their last three league matches.

The Spartans will be aware of the threat Pontefract poses, having already played them twice this season (once in the league and once in the cup), but have shown throughout the season and in recent weeks that they are a match for any side in the division.

The Visitors: Pontefract Collieries

Pontefract moved into the play-offs at the weekend with their victory over Blyth Town, replacing Dunston UTS, and they will be determined to continue their fantastic form.

Currently on an 11-game unbeaten run, the Colls are third in the form table only behind the top two teams in the league.

Having already faced Spartans twice this season, Pontefract have claimed victories in both previous games, as they look to claim a play-off spot and extend their unbeaten run. They will be heading to Croft Park with confidence that they can make it three wins from three against Blyth this season.

Last Time Out: Pontefract Collieries 2-1 Blyth Spartans

The first league meeting between the two sides was played in October, after Pontefract had previously knocked Spartans out of the Emirates FA Cup in the preliminary round.

Spartans opened the scoring just 10 minutes before half-time, a loose back pass from the Pontefract defender allowed Euan Potts to capitalise and slot home in front of the travelling Blyth supporters.

Pontefract levelled the game on the stroke of half-time. The ball was worked well to the right-hand side, and a cross was whipped towards the back post, where Frankie Sinfield tapped home.

Pontefract were awarded a late penalty after Jake Dobinson brought a Pontefract player down in the box with five minutes left to play. Frankie Sinfield stepped up and converted to claim a double and three points for Pontefract Collieries.

Team News

Noah Millington, Paddy McClafferty and Andy Evans remain sidelined through injury ahead of tonight's clash.

Media Coverage

You can follow all of the action tonight via our social media platforms and BlythLive on Mixlr from 7:35pm.

The Programme: 'The Spartan'

The new edition of 'The Spartan' will be available to purchase around the ground.

For this week's edition, Phil Castiaux sat down with the head chef of 'Shield and Skillet, ' Nichola McFarlane, to discuss the growth of Shield and Skillet this season.

Croft Park Chronicles looks back on the Spartans' memorable 3-2 victory away at Stoke City in the FA Cup 4th round.

Information on the Spartans' inaugural golf day, launched by the Spartans Trust for Blyth Spartans supporters and golf enthusiasts.

Make sure to pick up your copy from the turnstiles and around the ground for just £3.