Blyth Spartans News

12 January 2021

Joint Statement | National League North clubs

When National League clubs agreed in October to start the season playing behind closed doors, this decision was based on reassurances that grants would be provided to compensate for essential reven...

9 January 2021

Postponed | Alfeton Town (H) | National League North

Peter's fork is frozen into the pitch! Our National League North fixture against Alfreton Town, due to take place this afternoon at Croft Park, has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.

8 January 2021

Pitch Inspection | Alfreton Town (H) | National League North

A pitch inspection will take place at 8am on Saturday morning to determine if our National League North fixture with Alfreton Town at Croft Park can go ahead.

8 January 2021

Preview | Alfreton Town (H) | National League North

Blyth Spartans will be hoping to kick off 2021 with a positive result as they welcome Alfreton Town to Croft Park.

8 January 2021

50/50 draw | Alfreton Town (H) | National League North

Blyth Spartans AFC can announce full details regarding Dougie's virtual 50/50 half-time draw against Alfreton Town (January, Saturday 9th).

8 January 2021

Programme | Issue #9 | Alfreton Town (H)

Issue #9 of our digital matchday programme SPARTANS is available to purchase now! Blyth Spartans welcome Alfreton Town to Northumberland on Saturday (January 9th), hoping to mark their first game...

7 January 2021

Live Stream | Alfreton Town (H) | National League North

A live stream will be in operation for Blyth Spartans' National League North game with Alfreton Town on Saturday (January 9th).

3 January 2021

Q&A | Executive Committee

The Club is inviting questions from supporters to be answered by our Executive Committee. With The Club unable to host an open forum due to current Covid-19 restrictions, questions will be forwarde...

2 January 2021

Arrivals | Spartans sign Chesterfield duo on loan

Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce the loan signings of Jamie Sharman and Jack McKay from National League side Chesterfield.

1 January 2021

Club Statement | Gateshead fixture postponed

Our National League North fixture at Gateshead has been postponed following a positive Covid-19 test at the club.

1 January 2021

Preview | Gateshead (A) | National League North

In association with LV BET: Blyth Spartans face local rivals Gateshead for the second time in seven days, hoping for a reaction from the 6-0 defeat to Darlington last time out.

31 December 2020

Arrival | Wilson joins Blyth on loan

Photo credit: North Shields FC Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce the loan signing of striker Dan Wilson from North Shields, subject to FA approval.

31 December 2020

News | Blackett recalled by Gateshead

Paul Blackett will return to Gateshead in the New Year after the Tyneside club exercised an option to recall him from his loan in January.

28 December 2020

Report | Blyth suffer heavy Darlo defeat

Blyth Spartans lost 6-0 at North East rivals Darlington in their second National League North fixture in just 48 hours.

27 December 2020

Preview | Darlington (A) | National League North

In association with LV BET: Blyth Spartans travel to Darlington on Bank Holiday Monday - their second game in just 48 hours.

27 December 2020

Interview | McKeown on his first Spartans goal

Blyth Spartans forward Corey McKeown described his stunning second-half equaliser against local rivals Gateshead as a "great moment".

26 December 2020

Match Photos| Blyth Spartans 2-2 Gateshead

A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the Boxing Day encounter between Blyth Spartans and Gateshead, with both teams sharing the points in a 2-2 draw.

26 December 2020

Report | McKeown's stunner earns Blyth draw

Blyth Spartans and Gateshead shared the spoils in a fiercely contested local derby - which saw Liam Agnew and Corey McKeown score their first goals for the club.

24 December 2020

Preview | Gateshead (H) | National League North

In association with LV BET: Blyth Spartans host local rivals Gateshead on Boxing Day - the first of a festive double-header between the two clubs.

24 December 2020

50/50 draw | Gateshead (H) | National League North

Blyth Spartans AFC can announce full details regarding Dougie's virtual 50/50 half-time draw against Gateshead on Boxing Day.

24 December 2020

Programme | Gateshead (H) | National League North

Issue #8 of our digital matchday programme SPARTANS is available to purchase now! Blyth Spartans host local rivals Gateshead on Boxing Day and while supporters remain locked out of Croft Park, we'...

23 December 2020

Live stream | Gateshead (H) | National League North

A live stream will be in operation for Blyth Spartans' highly-anticipated National League North clash with Gateshead on Boxing Day.

23 December 2020

Interview | Nelson previews Boxing Day derby with Gateshead

MANAGER Michael Nelson wants his players to understand how much the Boxing Day meeting with Gateshead means to Blyth Spartans supporters.

17 December 2020

Club Statement | Northumberland remains in Tier 3

Following the latest government announcement, it is with regret we confirm that fixtures at Croft Park will continue behind closed doors. .

15 December 2020

Club Statement | Blyth forfeit FA Trophy after positive Covid-19 test

Blyth Spartans AFC can confirm it has received a positive Covid-19 test and as a result is forced to forfeit this year's FA Trophy.

14 December 2020

Preview | Morpeth Town (H) | FA Trophy

THIS GAME HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO A POSITIVE COVID-19 TEST Blyth Spartans take a break from National League North action when they welcome local neighbours Morpeth Town in the second round of the...

14 December 2020

Programme | Morpeth Town (H) | FA Trophy

Issue #7 of our digital matchday programme SPARTANS is available to purchase now! Blyth Spartans host Northumberland neighbours Morpeth Town in the second round of the FA Trophy.

13 December 2020

Live stream | Morpeth Town (H) | FA Trophy

A live stream will be in operation for Blyth Spartans' FA Trophy Second Round match at home to Northumberland neighbours Morpeth Town on Tuesday (December 15).

13 December 2020

Club Statement | Return of spectators

The club has been unable to bring supporters back to Croft Park this season as we have been following the protocols for elite sport. These are guidelines laid down by the government which allowed s...

12 December 2020

Report | Blyth unlucky to lose at Brackley

BRACKLEY TOWN 2-1 BLYTH SPARTANS TEN-man Blyth Spartans came away from St James Park empty-handed despite a committed performance against Brackley Town.