Blyth Spartans v Stockton Town | Saturday, 5 October 2024 - 15:00 | FA Cup

Spartans introduced Lucas Reed at half-time, and he threatened within the first few minutes of the second half as he whipped an effort narrowly wide of the far post.

Despite Blyth's improvement Stockton again went close, with Thompson again involved as he whipped in a dangerous cross from the right, but Fowler could only head over from six yards.

Spartans went close on 75 minutes as they pushed to try and get a goal back. Isaiah Cornet did well to find space on the left and curled in a great cross, it was met by Gordon but he glanced his header narrowly wide of the post. Despite Blyth's efforts, chances were limited, however Aitken almost scored a brilliant goal two minutes before the end.

He span away from his man before firing a fierce strike at goal that left the keeper stranded, only to crash off the bar. Cornet fired an effort over in injury time from distance as Spartans ultimately ended up empty handed.

Full time: Blyth Spartans 0-2 Stockton Town

Blyth Spartans | Michael Hogan, Josh Norvell, Joel Holvey (Mitch Curry 45'), Joe Oliver, Greg Halford, Ryan Donaldson, Billy Gordon, Zach Simpson (Lucas Reed 45'), Dan Savage (Charlie Aitken 59'), Joao Gomes (Isiah Cornet 59'), Nicky Deverdics (C)

Subs not used | Harrison Bond

Stockton Town | Nathan Harker, Lewis King, Josh Baggs, Cameron Painter (Arjun Purewal 77'), Adam Nicholson (C), Tom Coulthard, Stephen Thompson (Mikey Roberts 58'), Glenn Butterworth (Elliott Beddow 69'), Michael Fowler, Lewis Leech (Shane Henry 58'), Owen Gallacher (Michael Sweet 69')

Goals | Stephen Thompson 25', 45'

Yellow Cards | Michael Sweet 81', Tom Coulthard 86'

Referee | Kieran Downey

Assistant Referee | Jack Arrowsmith and Issac Stephenson