Wythenshawe 0-4 Blyth Spartans Match Report.

Spartans advanced from the FA Trophy Second Round Qualifying after a convincing win over Wythenshawe

A first half flurry saw Jordan Hickey, Ewan McGowan and Dan Lanning on the scoresheet before Rio Joisce sealed the win in the second half.

Spartans started brightly and opened the scoring inside 20 minutes, the ball fell to Hickey on the edge of the area who lined up a strike and smashed home.

Spartans’ lead was doubled in the 31st minute, Hickey found Lanning in space who’s shot deflected off the post into the path of McGowan who slotted home.

The first half flurry was complete in the 36th minute as Lanning pinched the ball off The Ammies goalkeeper and converted into an empty goal.

Half Time: Wythenshawe 0-3 Blyth Spartans

Things regressed for the home side as they were reduced to 10 men in the 65th minute, Joao Silva laid hands on Hickey which left the referee little choice but to dismiss him.

Spartans capitalised with an extra man advantage to make it four, Jordan Summerly laid the ball into Joisce who’s effort was turned home off the post.

Full Time : Wythenshawe 0-4 Blyth Spartans

Spartans fans will be eager to watch Monday's draw to see who they will face in the Third Round Qualifying for the FA Trophy after claiming their first win on the road in Manchester.

Spartans next fixture is on Tuesday, September 15 as they travel to West Yorkshire to face Pontefract Collieries.

Wythenshawe:

Red Card - 65’ Joao Silva.

Substitutions - 46’ On: Finlay Grady, Off: Joe Robbins, 56’ On: George Sankey, Off: Jack Banister, 64’ On: Shahzad Sabree, Off: Joel Mumbongo.

Blyth Spartans:

Goals - 20’ Jordan Hickey, 31’ Ewan McGowan, 36’ Dan Lanning, 70’ Rio Joisce.

Yellow Card - 61’ Rio Joisce.

Substitutions - 74’ On: Zach Simpson, Charlie Wood and Paul Dudgeon, Off: Jordan Hickey, Jack Walker and Ewan McGowan, 76’ On: Lucas Taylor and Nathan Kidd, Off: Jack Foalle and Dan Lanning.