Matlock Town v Blyth Spartans | Saturday, 22 March 2025 - 15:00 | League

Blyth Spartans are set to play for the first time since being confirmed relegated from the NPL Premier Division on Saturday as they travel to Matlock Town.

Spartans were defeated 3-1 last time out against Warrington Rylands.

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 65) & Students - £8
• 11-18 Years - £4
• Under-10s - free

Team News

Spartans have no fresh injury worries following last weekends match. Paddy McClafferty will miss the game due to being called up to the Gibraltar national squad

What We're Saying

Regarding the relegation of Spartans, Michael Connor said: "With relegation now a mathematical certainty, it's now time to plan for the future, and what a bright future it is.

"It's time in our remaining games to give the young players of Blyth Spartans the chance to step up and shine, to get ready for next season and the dawn of a new era - a new beginning that I believe and expect will see the Spartans rise again."

Opposition

Matlock Town currently sit in 19th in the league standings, inside the relegation zone, four points from safety as they chase Whitby Town, who sit 18th.

In their last match, they were defeated 3-0 on the road to three second-half goals from Bamber Bridge.

New interim first-team coach Adam Clayton will take charge of his first match on Saturday against Blyth, since his appointment on March 18, 2025.

What They're Saying

On his appointment as the interim first-team coach, Adam Clayton said: "I'm very excited by the challenge and am confident we can change the fortunes of what is a very good squad of players.

"It was disappointing to lose the manager as Ryan is a great guy and one of the reasons why I came here. But he really wants us to succeed and has given me his blessing in terms of taking the job on."

Last Time We Met

At Croft Park in November, the Spartans were defeated 4-0 by Matlock Town.

Media Coverage

You can follow all of the action on Saturday afternoon via our social media platforms and BlythLive on Mixlr from 2:45 pm.