Premier League

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

16th September 2016
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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
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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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Assistant Hooks Happy With “Hard-Fought” Win Over Marine

14th September 2016
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Spartans might not have made it easy for themselves in their 1-0 victory over Marine, but assistant manager Neal Hooks was delighted to see Blyth dig in and grind out a well-earned win. Matty Pattison scored his fourth goal of the season from the penalty spot just after the hour mark, to finally put a frustrated Spartans ahead. However, the home side then conceded a last-gasp penalty in the third…

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Match Report | Blyth Spartans 1-0 Marine

By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Evo-Stik Premier League Tuesday September 13 2016 Blyth Spartans 1-0 Marine A last-gasp penalty save from Spartans’ Adam McHugh ensured Blyth claimed all three points in their Evo-Stik Premier League clash with Marine. Matty Pattison had put the hosts ahead through a penalty of his own in the 65th minute, which had seemed enough for Blyth to…

13th September 2016
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Minute’s Silence To Be Held In Honour Of Daniel Wilkinson Before Tonight’s Marine Meeting

13th September 2016
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Following the tragic news of Shaw Lane’s Daniel Wilkinson untimely death this morning, Blyth Spartans will be joining the rest of the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League clubs in holding a minute’s silence for the defender this evening. Both the supporters of Blyth Spartans and Marine are asked to observe a minute’s silence for the former Hull City and Rushall Olympic defender prior to tonight’s 7:45pm start at Croft Park –…

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Blyth Spartans Pass On Condolences After Shaw Lane Aquaforce Player Dies During Match

13th September 2016
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Blyth Spartans are saddened to hear the news that Shaw Lane Aquaforce defender Daniel Wilkinson has passed away, after he collapsed during a match last night. Shaw Lane had been 2-0 up in their Integro Doodson Sports Cup tie with Brighouse Town – with Spartans awaiting the winners in the next round – however, the game was postponed on the hour mark when the 26-year-old collapsed on the pitch. Wilkinson – who joined…

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Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v Marine

13th September 2016
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EVO-STIK PREMIER LEAGUE Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) Date: Tuesday September 13 2016 Kick Off: 7:45pm SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Twitter Radio Blyth Live ADMISSION £10 – Adults (+u10 y/o free) £5 – Concession £1 Extra – Entry to Port of Blyth Stand TEAM NEWS Spartans take on the only side to beat them this season, when they welcome Marine to Croft Park on Tuesday night. Blyth made the…

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Signed Spartans Shirt Up For Grabs To Raise Vital Funds For Young Cancer Sufferer Frankie Sherwood

12th September 2016
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Many people often go the extra mile for charity, but Spartans fan Mark Carruthers is literally giving the shirt off his back – as he is donating a signed Blyth top to help a young cancer sufferer in the area. As part of the Race Night For Frankie event that he is hosting at Blue Flames Sporting Club, Benton on Friday November 25, former Blyth media team member Mark has…

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Spartans Boss Wade Surprised At Sutton Coldfield Demolition Score

12th September 2016
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Blyth Manager Tom Wade admits that he didn’t see Spartans’ emphatic 5-0 victory over Sutton Coldfield Town coming at half-time, but thought his side were well worth their win and could have even scored a lot more during Saturday’s Evo-Stik Premier League triumph. The two sides played out a rather mundane first half, before Matthew Wade brought the game to life just before the break with a beautiful low drive…

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Match Report | Blyth Spartans 5-0 Sutton Coldfield Town

10th September 2016
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By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Evo-Stik Premier League Saturday September 10 2016 Blyth Spartans 5-0 Sutton Coldfield Town A formidable second half showing from Spartans saw them dish out a 5-0 demolition against Sutton Coldfield Town, to rise to the top of the Evo-Stik Premier League on goal difference. Matthew Wade broke the deadlock just before the break with a fine strike – following…

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