Blyth Spartans is delighted to announce the final signing of the Sale and Purchase Agreement, transferring the ownership of the Football Club to Winners Worldwide, led by Irfan Liaquat. This a milestone moment for Blyth Spartans, where the 24-year ownership under Tony Platten is transferred to Winners Worldwide, who are intent on progressing the club both on and off the field to the benefit of the supporters, the town, and the wider community. Irfan Liaquat commented, “This is a great occasion. It’s so…
125 Years Anniversary Shirt – Proud Of Our History
Founded in 1899, 2024 sees the 125th anniversary of Blyth Spartans Football Club. In his research for the history of Blyth Spartans, Ken Sproat discovered the first mention of a Spartans kit in the 20th November edition of the Blyth News, it was noted “Blyth Spartans wear a characteristically attractive costume – long glaringly red stockings and white shirts”. With that in mind, we have produced, along with our kit supplier…
Matchday Hospitality | Book now
At Blyth Spartans we have a variety of matchday hospitality options in the Tommy Hedley suite available This is an excellent opportunity to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, commemorate an occasion, promote your business or even just simply upgrade your matchday experience! Whatever the reason, everyone at the club is infinitely grateful for your valued support. Matchday hospitality packages are a brilliant way to support the club and network with…
Message from the Chairman
Dear Fans and All. Sadly, with relegation now confirmed, we share your hurt and fully understand your feelings and frustrations. We would also like to thank you all for your support this season both home and away, and in particular the closing games, when you turned up in your numbers at Croft Park to cheer the team on with typical Spartan passion and commitment. We also extend our thanks and gratitude to all staff and volunteers for their much-valued efforts and commitment, this ensures that the club can viably function as well as enhancing the match day experience for all our supporters. Not least, we acknowledge the unwavering and invaluable support of…
Hospitality | Brackley Town
It was a full house for our final match of the season, with a number of sponsor groups enjoying hospitality. Unfortunately, the result and other results didn’t go our way on the day. The Club wishes to thank all of those that have taken up hospitality the season. It’s a great day out, as treat, for birthdays, celebrations, company days out, or just to take in the match. It is…
Jon Shaw Post Match Interview
Due to audio issues with the post match interview, please see below a full transcribed version of Phil Castiaux’s interview with Jon Shaw following the defeat to Brackley and the relegation from National League North. Phil Castiaux: Jon, it’s a 5-1 defeat this afternoon, after getting relegated it’s been an emotional afternoon for everybody at Croft Park, just take us through the first half, 4-0 down, the performance must have…
Match Photos| Blyth Spartans 1-5 Brackley Town
A selection of images by Bill Broadley, from Blyth Spartans final National League North game for some time to come as they were finally relegated from the league after a massive home defeat to play off contenders Brackley Town. Only 15 images have uploaded with another 28 waiting to be uploaded once a minor storage issue on the website has been rectified – please check back later in the week….
Preview | Brackley Town (H) | National League North | 2023/24
Blyth Spartans host Brackley Town on the final day in the National League North as the Spartans look for survival in the sixth tier of English Football.
Preview | Scunthorpe United (A) | National League North | 2023/24
Blyth Spartans are set for their final away game of the season as they travel to Glanford Park as they face Scunthorpe United The Spartans suffered a 2-1 defeat to Rushall Olympic last Saturday as they now sit level on points with Farsley Celtic, who occupy the final relegation place in the National League North. TICKET INFORMATION You can buy tickets online here. All ticket information is as follows: TEAM…
Hospitality | Rushall Olympic
Again another full house in hospitality last Saturday, when we entertained Rushall Olympic at Croft Park. A big thankyou to all the sponsors on the day from all at Blyth Spartans, your valued support is greatly appreciated. A special mention to The1899 Club and the efforts of Scott Gibson, (who runs the club), as you can see, hospitality is one of the many benefits of being a member. If you…
1899 Club | March Draw
The March draw for 1899 club was conducted by our very own Peter Henderson (groundsman). The winner of the 1 in a 1000 draw for £400 is Alan Luke. The winner of the fans experience draw of an interview for the clubs website (carried forward from last month) is John Crowther The winner of the season ticket draw is Anthony Francis. John and Anthony will be emailed regarding their prizes….
Match Report | Blyth Spartans 1 – 2 Rushall Olympic FC | National League North | 2023/24
Blyth Spartans suffered a 2-1 defeat at Croft Park at the hands of Rushall Olympic in front of an attendance of 952 supporters. There could be little complaints as Rushall opened a two-goal lead going into the break, with goals from Owen Oseni and Ronan Maher into an empty net. After the interval Luke James pegged one back for Spartans, but momentum was stunted by the baffling dismissal of Will…