Blyth Spartans News

1 January 2015

Buddle looks forward to “massive step up” against Birmingham

Blyth Spartans defender Nathan Buddle admitted his side face a "massive step up" as they prepare to face SkyBet Championship club Birmingham City in the FA Cup Third Round. So far in the "proper" r...

31 December 2014

Spartans vs Birmingham City FA Cup Matchday Magazine Preview

Blyth face Championship side Birmingham City on Saturday in the eagerly anticipated FA Cup Third Round clash.

31 December 2014

Blyth Spartans vs Birmingham City - Match Preview

Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) Date: Saturday 3rd January 2015. Kick Off: 15:00 BBC Radio Five Live. TalkSport. BBC Newcastle. Radio Northumberland

31 December 2014

Premier League official Jones in charge of Cup tie

Premier League referee Mike Jones will officiating Saturday's FA Cup Third Round tie with SkyBet Championship club Birmingham City.

31 December 2014

Important Notice for supporters

Whilst all at Croft Park is going very well at the moment General Manager Ian Evans has a word of warning for the minority few.

31 December 2014

Cup run like a dream for Spartans man Hawkins

If this season's FA Cup run has been a dream for Blyth Spartans supporters then midfielder Daniel Hawkins wants to assure the Green Army that his team mates are experiencing exactly the same emotio...

30 December 2014

Spartans win Evo-Stik NPL Team of the Month award

Blyth Spartans have been handed a boost ahead of Saturday's FA Cup Third Round tie with SkyBet Championship club Birmingham City as they were named Evo-Stik NPL Premier Division Team of the Month f...

30 December 2014

Tom Wade: Blyth Boy

It's pretty special, in this day and age, for a manager to celebrate their 100th match in charge of a club. But to celebrate it managing your boyhood club in the Second Round of the FA Cup, live on...

30 December 2014

Hooks wants Spartans to be the history boys once again

Blyth Spartans midfielder Neal Hooks wants his side to "create further history when SkyBet Championship club Birmingham City come to Croft Park on Saturday. The long awaited FA Cup Third Round clas...

29 December 2014

Community Foundation chairman Sheepshanks backing Spartans cup efforts

During the summer Blyth Spartans chairman Tony Platten took the unusual step of giving free shirt sponsorship to local charity the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. As the club h...

29 December 2014

Birmingham game national media coverage

The club can confirm that the BBC will be broadcasting Football Focus, hosted by Dan Walker, live from Croft Park on Saturday.

29 December 2014

Tom talks - after the Whitby game

Spartans conceded a late goal to lose 1-0 at Whitby on Sunday. Manager Tom Wade commented: "We were a little bit unlucky to lose. A draw would have been a fair result I think. The conditions suited...

28 December 2014

Media Notice No.5

The media interest in the Birmingham City game has been unprecedented. So much so that the extended area allocated to press for this game is now FULL.

28 December 2014

Blyth Spartans 1 Workington 0 (Match Photos)

A selection of images from the Boxing Day fixture between Blyth Spartans and Workington by Bill Broadley, which saw the Spartans hold out for all three points in a game which saw Blyth Keeper Peter...

27 December 2014

Whitby Town vs Blyth Spartans - Match Preview

Venue: Turnbull Ground, Whitby (YO21 3HZ) Date: Sunday 28th December 2014. Kick Off: 15:00 SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY

27 December 2014

Win was all that matters for penalty save hero Jeffries

Blyth Spartans had a lot to be thankful to goalkeeper Peter Jeffries for after the former Bishop Auckland man produced a wonderful penalty save to deny Workington and help them to a seventh consecu...

27 December 2014

Jeffries the hero as Spartans see off Workington

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 1-0 Workington. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Croft Park. Saturday 26th December. Attendance: 508

27 December 2014

Tom talks - after the Workington game

Spartans manager Tom Wade felt his side got away with a Boxing Day gift on Friday in beating Workington 1-0 at Croft Park.

26 December 2014

Blyth Spartans vs Workington - Match Preview

Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) Date: Friday 26th December 2014. Kick Off: 15:00 SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY

26 December 2014

Birmingham City match tickets

The last few remaining match tickets for the FA cup 3rd round match v Birmingham City game have been sold. We still have Port of Blyth stand transfers available for £5. They will be on sale in the...

24 December 2014

Wade looks forward to “tough” festive double header

Spartans manager Tom Wade admitted his side are facing what he described as "two very tough fixtures" over the festive period. Boxing Day sees Evo-Stik Northern Premier League play off challengers...

23 December 2014

Hutchinson delight at new deal

After signing a new contract with the club Blyth Spartans defender Ryan Hutchinson admitted that the hard work was only just beginning. The centre back put pen to paper on a deal at Croft Park on M...

23 December 2014

Tom talks - after the Grantham game

Spartans manager Tom Wade was delighted with his team's display and result at Grantham on Saturday.

23 December 2014

Hutchinson pens Spartans contract

Blyth Spartans defender Ryan Hutchinson has put pen to paper on a contract with the Croft Park club. The deal runs until the end of the season and also has an option of another year.

22 December 2014

STAT ATTACK: Grantham Town win by numbers

Saturday's impressive 7-1 win at Grantham Town saw Spartans achieve some notable landmarks stretching way back in time.

21 December 2014

Media Notice No.4

The club will host a Press Conference in advance of the FA Cup tie with Birmingham City.

21 December 2014

Birmingham City - Remaining Tickets

The club have a small number of matchday tickets still available for the FA Cup 3rd Round match v Birmingham City. These will go on sale on Boxing Day prior to the Workington game in the Clubhouse...

20 December 2014

Dixon hails Spartans on his “brilliant day”

As far as Christmas presents go Blyth Spartans gave midfielder Joel Dixon a priceless one at Grantham Town. The former Frickley Athletic man grabbed his first goal for the club as he grabbed the se...

20 December 2014

Goal hungry Spartans demolish the Gingerbreads

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant Grantham Town 1-7 Blyth Spartans. Saturday 20th December. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. South Kesteven Sports Stadium. Attendance: 228

20 December 2014

FA Cup tickets go on sale

Blyth fans queued up at Croft Park today as tickets for the FA cup 3rd Round tie against Birmingham City went on sale.