Blyth Spartans News

7 November 2014

Jeff Young’s amazing achievement

Our FA Cup first round tie at home to Altrincham on Sunday will be a major milestone for lifelong supporter Jeff Young. It will mark his 1,500th consecutive game watching the green and whites!

7 November 2014

Buddle hails “special” FA Cup

Blyth Spartans defender Nathan Buddle described the FA Cup as a "special competition" just days before his side welcome Conference outfit Altrincham to Croft Park in the First Round. The former Har...

6 November 2014

Spartans to honour armed forces in cup clash

Blyth Spartans can announce that they will pay their respects to the armed forces during Sunday's FA Cup First Round tie with Altrincham, a fixture that coincides with Remembrance Sunday.

6 November 2014

Blyth Spartans vs Altrincham - FA Cup 1st Round

Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) Date: Sunday 9th November 2014. Kick Off: 14:00 BBC Five Live. BBC Newcastle. Radio Northumberland

6 November 2014

BBC calls for fans to #getcarriedaway with the FA Cup

BBC Sport is asking the Green Army to share their FA Cup experiences this weekend by capturing magical moments from this Sunday's first round tie with Altrincham.

6 November 2014

Biggest game of my life - Maguire

Just days before Conference side Altrincham make the journey to Croft Park for an FA Cup First Round tie Blyth Spartans striker Dan Maguire admitted the game was the biggest of his fledgling career...

5 November 2014

Wade proud to follow in the footsteps of hero Slane

Blyth Spartans were already firmly established as FA Cup giantkillers when the 1977/78 season kicked off. During that campaign the big names were to fall at the feet of Brian Slane's side as high p...

4 November 2014

Club announce reduced prices for Doodson Sports Cup tie

Tuesday 11th November sees Spartans make their season debut in the Doodson Sports Cup. Our league rivals Frickley Athletic are the opposition as they make the journey from Yorkshire to Croft Park.

4 November 2014

Watson happy to put injury nightmare behind him

For Blyth Spartans defender Jordan Watson Sunday's FA Cup First Round tie with Altrincham marks the culmination of a comeback from a "nightmare" two years. The young Northern Irishman has spent alm...

3 November 2014

Home comforts for Spartans in cup draws

After a seemingly never ending run of away cup fixtures Spartans have now received three home draws in a row in three different competitions.

3 November 2014

Darlo win was vital for cup run - Jeffries

When Blyth Spartans walk out onto the Croft Park pitch to face Conference side Altrincham in the FA Cup First Round next Sunday they can reflect on many key moments in their run so far. Many will r...

2 November 2014

Tom talks - after the Farsley game

Spartans manager Tom Wade thought his side deserved victory by two goals to nil in the FA Trophy tie at Farsley on Saturday. . "The first half was tight but we looked the better team after the bre...

1 November 2014

Professional Spartans see off Farsley in Trophy

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant Farsley AFC 0-2 Spartans. Saturday 1st November. FA Trophy First Qualifying Round

1 November 2014

MATCHDAY LIVE: Farsley 0-2 Blyth Spartans (Full time)

FULL TIME: Farsley 0-2 Blyth Spartans (Mullen 48 pen, Buddle 62) 90: A low drive by Nightingale is deflected on to the post by Watson and scrambled clear by Spartans

1 November 2014

Farsley AFC vs Blyth Spartans - FA Trophy

FA TROPHY 1ST PRELIMINARY ROUND Venue: Throstle Nest, Newlands, Farsley, Leeds (LS28 5BE) Date: Saturday 1st November 2014. Kick Off: 15:00

30 October 2014

FA Cup tie date switched

The club has received confirmation from the FA and BBC that our FA Cup First Round tie with Conference side Altrincham will now take place on

29 October 2014

Port of Blyth POTM - October 2014

RYAN HUTCHINSON - OCTOBER 2014 The club can announce that the Port of Blyth Player of the Month for October 2014 has been awarded to Ryan Hutchinson.

29 October 2014

Ashton game postponed

Spartans' home game against Ashton United which is scheduled for Tuesday 4th November has been postponed due to our FA Cup commitments.

29 October 2014

Tom talks - after the FC United game

In one of the most hostile environments the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League has to offer Spartans manager Tom Wade was delighted to see his younger players "grow up" as they took a point from FC U...

29 October 2014

Buddle hails “committed” Spartans

After missing Saturday's FA Cup win at Leek Town Spartans defender Nathan Buddle returned from suspension to play his part in his side taking their first ever point from FC United of Manchester.

29 October 2014

Solid Spartans frustrate Rebels

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant FC United of Manchester 0-0 Blyth Spartans. Tuesday 28th October. Attendance: 1,370. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League

28 October 2014

FC United of Manchester vs Blyth Spartans - Match Preview

Venue: Bower Fold, Mottram Road, Stalybridge (SK15 2RT) Date: Tuesday 27th October 2014. Kick Off: 19:45

27 October 2014

Wade rallying call after cup draw

After seeing his side drawn at home for the first time in this season's FA Cup Spartans manager Tom Wade issued a rallying call to the Green Army. Conference side Altrincham will make the trip to C...

27 October 2014

FA Cup draw numbers

In just over three hours Spartans find out who will provide their opposition in the FA Cup First Round proper. In the draw are former FA Cup winners like Portsmouth and Coventry City as well as for...

27 October 2014

Green Army Leek Town photos

After Saturday's epic FA Cup win at Leek Town we put out a request for the Green Army to send us their photos from the day and here are the best of them

27 October 2014

The long and winding road

Saturday's dramatic win over Leek Town saw Spartans into the FA Cup First Round proper and it's safe to say it hasn't been an easy path to a potential clash with a Football League team. As the Spar...

27 October 2014

Leek Town 3 Blyth Spartans 4 (Match Photos)

A photo gallery showing images from Blyth's 4-3 away win over Leek Town in the 4th Qualifying Round of the FA Cup.

26 October 2014

Spartans' midfielder Stephen Turnbull talked to the press recently about this season's FA Cup run being ‘written in the stars'.

26 October 2014

FA CUP SPECIAL: AudioBoom review of the trip to Leek Town

As a special thank you for the wonderful support the club received at Leek Town on Saturday we have produced an audio review of the whole day.

26 October 2014

Tom talks - after the Leek game

An emotionally drained Spartans manager Tom Wade spoke following his side's sensational FA Cup tie at Leek Town which saw Blyth come out on top 4-3.