Blyth Spartans News

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.

Club Statement | Spartans to hold minutes silence

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...

Interview | Byrne reacts to third goal in as many games

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.

Report | Spartans miss out on CEFO CFS Challenge Trophy success

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).

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

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.

Hartlepool United friendly | Kick-off time brought forward

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.

Report | Spartans edge seven-goal thriller at 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.

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

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. 

Preview | North Shields (A) | 21/22

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.

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

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...

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

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.

Report | Spartans begin pre-season with Boro win

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. 

Club Statement | Robbie Dale is back at Blyth Spartans

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.

Kit Launch | 21/22 home & away kit unveiled

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).

Preview | Middlesbrough U23s | 21/22

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...

News | Important ticketing information

13 July 2021

Pre-season 21/22 | Newcastle United friendly confirmed

Blyth Spartans AFC is very pleased to confirm Newcastle United under-23s will travel to Croft Park on Tuesday, August 3 for a pre-season friendly.

Pre-season 21/22 | Newcastle United friendly confirmed

12 July 2021

Event | Kit launch and Q&A event

Blyth Spartans AFC, in association with the Supporters Club, is hosting a kit launch and Q&A evening on Friday, July 16th.

Event | Kit launch and Q&A event

9 July 2021

Arrival | Nicky Deverdics joins Spartans

Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce the signing of Nicky Deverdics, who returns to Croft Park 10 years after his first spell.

Arrival | Nicky Deverdics joins Spartans

9 July 2021

CEFO CFS Challenge Trophy | Spartans v South Shields

The CEFO CFS Challenge Trophy will be on the line when Blyth Spartans host South Shields in pre-season this month.

CEFO CFS Challenge Trophy | Spartans v South Shields

8 July 2021

Preview | Marske United (A) | 21/22

*MATCH CALLED OFF AFTER A POSITIVE COVID-19 TEST IN THE MARSKE UNITED CAMP* The long wait is almost over.

Preview | Marske United (A) | 21/22

8 July 2021

Club Statement | Buddle named as club captain

Blyth Spartans AFC is thrilled to announce Nathan Buddle as our new club captain.  Buddle first moved to Croft Park in 2013 from Hartlepool United and has been at the heart of the club's success si...

Club Statement | Buddle named as club captain

7 July 2021

21/22 fixtures | Spartans host Alfreton in season opener

Blyth Spartans begin their 2021/22 National League North campaign with a home fixture against Alfreton Town. 

21/22 fixtures | Spartans host Alfreton in season opener

5 July 2021

Middlesbrough U23s (H) | Tickets now on sale

Tickets for our home friendly with Middlesbrough under-23s are now on sale via our online booking system. 

Middlesbrough U23s (H) | Tickets now on sale

5 July 2021

Pre-season 21/22 | Hartlepool United friendly

Blyth Spartans will welcome League Two side Hartlepool United to Croft Park on Tuesday, July 27th, with kick-off taking place at 7:30pm.

Pre-season 21/22 | Hartlepool United friendly

5 July 2021

Soccer Camps | July & August

Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce additional holiday Soccer Camps dates, taking place during July and August.

Soccer Camps | July & August

30 June 2021

Pre-season 21/22 | Stockton Town friendly confirmed

Blyth Spartans will host Northern Premier League East side Stockton Town in the club's final game of its 2021/22 pre-season programme.

Pre-season 21/22 | Stockton Town friendly confirmed

29 June 2021

Vacancy | Commercial Manager required

Blyth Spartans AFC is looking to recruit a Commercial Manager to assist with raising invaluable funds for the club. 

Vacancy | Commercial Manager required

28 June 2021

Gallery | Spartans return to pre-season training

Blyth Spartans returned to pre-season training ahead of the new National League North season. Michael Nelson's players were put through their paces on day one - check out the selection of the phot...

Gallery | Spartans return to pre-season training

27 June 2021

Season Tickets | Collection update

Season tickets purchased BEFORE July 20th can now be collected from our general office, Monday to Friday between 9am and 12pm.

Season Tickets | Collection update

25 June 2021

News | CEFO Group is Blyth Spartans' main & kit sponsor

Blyth Spartans AFC is absolutely delighted to confirm CEFO Group as the club's main and kit sponsor.

News | CEFO Group is Blyth Spartans' main & kit sponsor