Blyth Spartans News

12 August 2021

Preview | Alfreton Town | National League North | 21/22

Competitive football makes its long-awaited return to Croft Park on Saturday as Blyth Spartans take on Alfreton Town in their National League North opener.

11 August 2021

Squad numbers | 2021/22 confirmed

Blyth Spartans can confirm the following squad numbers for the 2021/22 National League North season.

11 August 2021

Gallery | Lads prepare for Alfreton

A selection of training pictures as Blyth Spartans prepare to host Alfreton Town in their 2021/22 National League North opener.

8 August 2021

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 5-1 Stockton Town

A selection of match images by Bill Broadley from Blyth Spartan's final pre season friendly. The Spartan's entertained Stockton Town in the first meeting of both clubs. A brace from Josh Gillies an...

7 August 2021

Report | Spartans round off pre-season with emphatic Stockton win

. . BY Stephen Burton. . In association with: BLYTH SPARTANS 5-1 STOCKTON TOWN Robbie Dale and Josh Gillies scored a brace apiece as Blyth Spartans thrashed Stockton Town 5-1 in their final pre-sea...

5 August 2021

Preview | Stockton Town (H) | Pre-season | 21/22

Blyth Spartans round off their pre-season preparations when they welcome Northern Premier League newcomers Stockton Town to Croft Park on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 3pm).

3 August 2021

Report | Spartans claim impressive Newcastle United U23s victory

BLYTH SPARTANS 3-0 NEWCASTLE UNITED U23S Goals from Robbie Dale, Dan Maguire and Lewis McNall sealed an impressive 3-0 victory for Blyth Spartans over Newcastle United Under 23's.

2 August 2021

Preview | Newcastle United U23s | Pre-season | 21/22

Blyth Spartans play their penultimate match of pre-season on Tuesday evening as Newcastle United under-23s make the trip to Croft Park (kick-off 7:30pm).

31 July 2021

Report | Dale on scoresheet as Spartans suffer Hebburn defeat

BY Stephen Burton. . In association with: HEBBURN TOWN 2-1 BLYTH SPARTANS Robbie Dale's first goal since coming out of retirement wasn't enough as Spartans fell to a 2-1 defeat away to Hebburn Town.

30 July 2021

Commerical | Player Sponsorship 21/22

Blyth Spartans are now taking requests to sponsor a players home and\\or away shirt for the 2021/2022 season.

29 July 2021

Preview | Hebburn Town (A) | Pre-season | 21/22

Next up for Blyth Spartans is a visit to the Green Energy Sports Ground to take on newly-promoted Northern Premier League East side Hebburn Town (kick-off 3pm).

27 July 2021

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 2-1 Hartlepool Utd

Blyth Spartans bounced back from there friendly defeat on Saturday to South Shields, running out 2-1 winners over League 2 new boys Hartlepool Utd at Croft Park. Spartans led 1-0 at the break befor...

27 July 2021

Report | Blyth win against League Two side Hartlepool

BLYTH SPARTANS 2-1 HARTLEPOOL UNITED Blyth Spartans saw off League Two side Hartlepool United at Croft Park, as another strong crowd of 815 watched a 2-1 victory.

26 July 2021

Media Team Vacancy | Media Assistant & Club Journalist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Blyth Spartans AFC's media team for the 2021/22 National League North season.

26 July 2021

Preview | Hartlepool United (H) | Pre-season | 21/22

Blyth Spartans' pre-season continues on Tuesday evening as newly-promoted League Two side Hartlepool United make the trip to Croft Park.

26 July 2021

Club Statement | Spartans to hold minutes silence

The club has been contacted by a number of supporters with the devastating news that several long-term fans have sadly passed away over the last 18 months.

24 July 2021

Interview | Byrne reacts to third goal in as many games

Karl Byrne has become an unlikely goalscoring hero for Blyth Spartans in pre-season. A full-back by trade, the Irishman isn't known for scoring many goals but that's all changed in the last seven...

24 July 2021

Report | Spartans miss out on CEFO CFS Challenge Trophy success

BLYTH SPARTANS 1-2 SOUTH SHIELDS Blyth Spartans lost out on the CEFO CFS Challenge Trophy with a 2-1 defeat against South Shields in front of 993 supporters at Croft Park.

23 July 2021

Preview | South Shields (H) | CEFO CFS Challenge Trophy | 21/22

BY Stephen Burton. . Blyth Spartans have the chance to pick up some early silverware as South Shields visit Croft Park in the CEFO CFS Challenge Trophy on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).

22 July 2021

Hartlepool United friendly | Kick-off time brought forward

The kick-off time for our pre-season friendly with Hartlepool United on Tuesday, July 27th has been brought forward to 7pm.

21 July 2021

Report | Spartans edge seven-goal thriller at North Shields

NORTH SHIELDS 3-4 BLYTH SPARTANS Dan Maguire bagged his first goal since re-joining Blyth Spartans with a last-minute winner in a thrilling 4-3 win away to North Shields.

21 July 2021

Pre-season 21/22 | Hartlepool & Newcastle United tickets on sale

Tickets for all our remaining home friendlies are now available to purchase via our online ticketing platforms.

19 July 2021

Preview | North Shields (A) | 21/22

Blyth Spartans' pre-season preparations continue with a visit to the Daren Persson Stadium on Wednesday evening to take on Northern League Division One side North Shields.

19 July 2021

South Shields (H) | Tickets now on sale | 21/22

Tickets for the CEFO CFS Challenge Trophy tie with South Shields are now on sale via the club's online booking system.

17 July 2021

Match Photos| Blyth Spartans 2-1 Middlesborough U23's

A selection of match photos by Bill Broadley from Spartans first pre-season friendly and the return of supporters since Feb 2020. It was a great afternoon of football played in temperatures above 2...

17 July 2021

Report | Spartans begin pre-season with Boro win

BLYTH SPARTANS 2-1 MIDDLESBROUGH U23S Blyth Spartans began their pre-season campaign with a 2-1 win over Middlesbrough under-23s, as 616 supporters returned to Croft Park.

16 July 2021

Club Statement | Robbie Dale is back at Blyth Spartans

Blyth Spartans AFC is absolutely thrilled to announce the return of club legend and all-time record appearance holder Robbie Dale.

16 July 2021

Kit Launch | 21/22 home & away kit unveiled

Blyth Spartans AFC is excited to unveil its new home and away kit for the 2021/22 National League North campaign.

15 July 2021

Preview | Middlesbrough U23s | 21/22

Blyth Spartans fans make their long-awaited return to Croft Park on Saturday as Michael Nelson's side begin their pre-season campaign with the visit of Middlesbrough under-23s (kick-off 3pm).

13 July 2021

News | Important ticketing information

Everyone at Blyth Spartans AFC can't wait for Saturday when we can finally open the gates at Croft Park and welcome supporters back our friendly against Middlesbrough U23s. It seems like an eternit...