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Preview | Chorley (A) | National League North |21/22

18th March 2022

By Luke Duden Blyth Spartans travel to Victory Park for their National League North fixture against Chorley on Saturday 12th March. The Spartans suffered a 3-1 defeat away to Guiseley on Tuesday, and will be hoping to improve after back-to-back away defeats following their win at Southport. TICKET INFORMATION Tickets can be booked online here or on the gate on the day. Admission prices are as follows: Adults: £15 Concessions:…

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 0-2 Chorley

9th October 2021

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Blyth Spartans lost there first National League North game at Croft, after visitors Chorley left with all three points after a comfortable two nil victory in front of a crowd of 1045. Relive the action with a selection of match images from Bill Broadley.

Report | Blyth Spartans 0-2 Chorley | National League North | 21/22

9th October 2021

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BY Liam O’Brien In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, October 9th 2021 BLYTH SPARTANS 0-2 CHORLEY FC Blyth Spartans suffered their first home defeat of the 2021/22 National League North season with a flat 2-0 defeat to Chorley. Spartans hit the woodwork twice in the second-half through Dan Maguire and Rhys Evans but overall, it was lacklustre performance at Croft Park. Michael Nelson’s side…

Preview | Chorley (H) | National League North | 21/22

7th October 2021

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By Stephen Burton Blyth Spartans will be hoping to bounce back from their FA Cup disappointment as they return to National League North action at home to Chorley on Saturday. Michael Nelson’s side exited the cup at the Third Qualifying Round stage last weekend in a narrow 1-0 defeat away to National League North rivals Guiseley. Spartans are currently unbeaten at Croft Park this season – beating Alfreton Town and…

Chorley (H) 21/22 | Tickets on sale | Buy in advance

4th October 2021

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Tickets for our National League North fixture with Chorley at Croft Park are now on sale. Michael Nelson’s side host Chorley on Saturday, October 9th as they look to maintain their unbeaten home record. Tickets can be bought online here or by calling our general office on 01670 352373 between 9am and 12pm Monday to Friday. Should you purchase your ticket(s) online, you will receive an email with your e-ticket(s)…

Armstrong | “That Was Special”

23rd December 2018

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Alun Armstrong praised a “special” performance against Chorley on Saturday as his side made it seven wins in a row in all competitions. The 43-year-old made changes to his usual attacking setup and matched up “man for man” against the league leaders. “We had a good chat during the week, I have looked at how Chorley have got on against other teams and I just thought I will change it today,…

Mullen Lauds “Fantastic” Performance

23rd December 2018

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Blyth Spartans captain Damen Mullen praised his side after they overcame high-flying Chorley 4-2 at Victory Park. Spartans took a two-goal lead thanks to Sean Reid and Dan Maguire, but the hosts pegged back Spartans with goals either side of the interval. Substitute Jamie Holmes then took centre stage with a second half brace to make it seven wins in a row for Blyth. “It was a fantastic performance,” said…

Match Report | Spartans Win Seventh in a Row thanks to Holmes Brace

22nd December 2018

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By Stuart Dick In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant National League North Saturday December 22 2018 Chorley 2-4 Blyth Spartans Jamie Holmes second half brace was the difference as Blyth Spartans beat league leaders Chorley 4-2 at Victory Park. The former South Shields forward came off the bench to score a penalty and tap home after a stunning Jarrett Rivers run and cross to secure all…

Armstrong focused on ‘tough’ Christmas Schedule

9th December 2018

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Alun Armstrong praised an all-round team performance as Blyth Spartans made it five wins on the bounce in a comfortable win over Ashton United. Goals from Sean Reid and Robert Dale in the second half secured all three points for Blyth – Spartans now just two points outside of the play-off places in ninth. But Armstrong was keen to temper expectations in his post-match comments, stating once again that the…

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 1-2 Chorley

26th August 2018

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By Liam O’Brien In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday August 25 2018 Blyth Spartans 1-2 Chorley Blyth Spartans were defeated 2-1 by league leaders Chorley in what was a fiesty affair, with the visitors reduced to 10-men when substitute Courtney Meppen-Walter was sent off. Chorley opened the scoring in the 66th minute when Watson brought down Elliott Newby in…

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