Match Report | Blyth Spartans 1-2 Shaw Lane AFC

Croft Park press box
16th September 2017

By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Emirates FA Cup Second Qualifying Round Saturday September 16 2017 Blyth Spartans 1-2 Shaw Lane AFC Blyth Spartans succumbed to an Emirates FA Cup shock of their own on Saturday – as Shaw Lane AFC profited from their persistent time-wasting to score in second half stoppage time and claim a 2-1 win at Croft Park. Paul Clayton…

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Departure | Ste Swaps Spartans For Cruise Ship

Blyth Spartans are sorry to announce that midfielder Stephen Turnbull is to leave the club. Despite being a mainstay in the squad so far this season, the 30-year-old will be leaving to take up full-time employment. And while the midfielder is happy to be taking to the seven seas once again, he will do so with a heavy heart – after departing a club he has enjoyed three spells at…

1st February 2017
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FA Trophy Draw Pits Spartans Against Altrincham Once More

14th November 2016

Blyth Spartans have been handed an away trip to Altrincham in the Buildbase FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round. Alun Armstrong’s side will travel to Moss Lane to take on the Vanarama National League North side on Saturday November 26, which means the club’s Evo-Stik Premier League fixture against Skelmesdale United will now be re-arranged. Blyth will hope to fair better against the Robins than their Emirates FA Cup conquerors Morpeth…

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Match Sponsors | Blyth Spartans 1-3 Morpeth Town

19th September 2016

Pictured below are the sponsors from Saturday’s Blyth Spartans v Morpeth Town Emirates FA Cup match, played at Croft Park. Gordon and Dot Young Alan McLean and family – along with his daughter’s friend from Edinburgh University. Morpeth fan Daryl Ord, with Ken Beattie of Morpeth Town – presented with signed ball and book. Should you be interested in sponsoring the Spartans, please get in touch with Ian Evans at Croft…

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Spartans’ Star Defender Hopes to See Off Old Friends in Emirates FA Cup Showdown With Morpeth Town

16th September 2016

Spartans defender Ryan Hutchinson will come up against old friends in Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup tie, but he is adamant that his time at Morpeth Town gives him an added incentive to help Blyth win this weekend’s second qualifying round tie. The 23-year-old ex-Celtic and St Johnstone youngster joined Northern League side Morpeth after moving south of the border, before signing for Blyth from Seaton Delaval during the 2013/14 season….

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Match Preview | Blyth Spartans vs Morpeth Town

16th September 2016

EMIRATES FA CUP SECOND QUALIFYING ROUND Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) Date: Saturday September 17, 2016 Kick Off: 3pm SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Twitter Radio Blyth Live ADMISSION £10 – Adults (+1 under 10 free with every paying adult) £5 – Concessions £1 Extra – Entry to Port of Blyth Stand TEAM NEWS Blyth Spartans face a tasty local Northumberland derby against FA Vase holders Morpeth Town –…

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Tom Wade Anticipates Tough Morpeth Emirates FA Cup Test

Blyth Spartans have been handed a “tough draw” in the Emirates FA Cup second qualifying round, but manager Tom Wade hopes that their competitive clash with Morpeth Town draws the big crowd that it deserves. Spartans were rewarded for their 3-1 win over fellow Evo-Stik Premier League side Frickley Athletic with another home tie, this time against FA Vase holders Town. The Northern League side have already claimed a cup…

7th September 2016
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Blyth Spartans To Host Morpeth Town in Emirates FA Cup

Blyth Spartans have been drawn at home to FA Vase holders Morpeth Town in the Emirates FA Cup second qualifying round. Spartans have been rewarded with another home draw after seeing off Frickley Athletic 3-1 at Croft Park on Saturday, while Morpeth secured their spot in the second qualifying round with a 4-2 upset at home to Colwyn Bay – after beating fellow Northern League side North Shields 1-0 in the…

5th September 2016
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Match Report | Blyth Spartans 3-1 Frickley Athletic

By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Emirates FA Cup First Qualifying Round Saturday September 3 2016 Blyth Spartans 3-1 Frickley Athletic A brace from Sean Reid helped Spartans progress into the second qualifying round of this season’s Emirates FA Cup – as Blyth saw off fellow Evo-Stik Premier League side Frickley Athletic 3-1 at Croft Park. The Port of Blyth Player of the…

3rd September 2016
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