Blyth Spartans News

5 March 2021

Community Programme | Easter soccer camps

Blyth Spartans AFC is thrilled to announce the first activities of our community programme, brought to you in association with Dugout Coaching.

27 February 2021

Club Statement | Michael Johnson

Blyth Spartans AFC is saddened to learn the passing of former chairman Michael Johnson. Michael's duty as chairman was just one of a number of roles he served during his time at the football club.

26 February 2021

Under-19s | Join our Zoom meeting with Michael Nelson

Blyth Spartans AFC manager Michael Nelson is hosting a Zoom meeting next week for anyone interested in joining our under-19s team, in collaboration with Tyne Metropolitan College.

23 February 2021

1899 Club draw | February

Blyth Spartans AFC can announce its 1899 Club draw winners for February. Please can the winners contact our general manager Mike Coulson on [email protected] to claim your winnings.

19 February 2021

Club Shop sale | 2020/21 replica kits

Blyth Spartans AFC's Supporters Club have reduced the price on ALL 2020/21 replica kits after the season was made null and void.

18 February 2021

National League Statement | Outcome of Written Resolutions

Earlier this month, The National League distributed four resolutions for Member Clubs to consider the outcome of the 2020/21 season.

18 February 2021

Under-19s | Look ahead to 2021/22 season

Following a fragmented 2020-21 season, under-19s manager Michael Nelson, in conjunction with the coaches at Tyne Met College, is talking to youngsters who are interested in joining the programme ne...

16 February 2021

News | Community programme plans

Blyth Spartans AFC has been busy making preparations for the launch of its community programme.

12 February 2021

Club Statement | AFC Telford

Blyth Spartans AFC can confirm our fixture with AFC Telford United has been postponed after we informed the National League of our intention not to travel.

12 February 2021

Under-19s | How YOU can represent Blyth Spartans AFC

Blyth Spartans AFC and Tyne Metropolitan College are on the lookout for students to join its partnership programme, beginning in September 2021.

8 February 2021

Club Statement | Bradford PA fixture

Blyth Spartans AFC have contacted the National League to inform them that Tuesday's game (February 9th) with Bradford Park Avenue at Croft Park will not go ahead.

6 February 2021

Robbie Dale mural

Blyth Spartans AFC is extremely excited to announce plans for a Robbie Dale mural to be situated at the Plessey Road entrance to Croft Park.

4 February 2021

Club Statement | National League vote

The Executive Committee of Blyth Spartans AFC wishes to make the following statement. Supporters will be aware that the start of the 2020/21 National League North season was delayed because of Covi...

3 February 2021

Joint-Statement | National League North clubs

Following a meeting between clubs in the National League North and South we wish to make the following statement:

1 February 2021

Statement | National League season resolutions

The National League has distributed resolutions this evening for Member Clubs to consider the outcome of the 2020/21 season.

31 January 2021

Club News | Spartans thank Graham and June Moorhouse

Blyth Spartans AFC would like to thank Graham and June Moorhouse for their generous donation of £1,000 to help towards the upkeep of Croft Park.

28 January 2021

Joint-Statement | National League North & South clubs

Firstly, we wish to acknowledge the decisiveness in which the National League dealt with our concerns by supporting our request for the immediate suspension of our competitions on January 22.

27 January 2021

1899 Club | Draw winners for December & January

Blyth Spartans AFC can announce its 1899 Club winners for the months of December and January.

25 January 2021

Club Statement | Trish Fitzgerald

Blyth Spartans AFC is saddened to be informed of the recent passing of lifelong supporter Trish Fitzgerald.

22 January 2021

Club Statement | National League North suspension

Following discussions with the League Management Committee, the majority of National League North and South Clubs voted that they could not continue to operate whilst there was uncertainty about on...

22 January 2021

Club Statement | National League North season suspended for two weeks

The National League have released the following statement: "Following the review of the feedback from Clubs in connection to the recent Clubs meeting, a Board meeting this morning decided to halt...

21 January 2021

Joint-Statement | National League North clubs

Following a meeting with the National League board and the FA to discuss the options presented to us, we are making the following statement;

21 January 2021

Re-arranged fixtures | February schedule

Blyth Spartans AFC can confirm the following fixtures have been re-arranged following recent postponements. AFC Fylde (A): Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Kick-off: 7:45pm

20 January 2021

National League Statement | Winter Survival Package

The National League has held meetings with Member Clubs today to discuss further information regarding the Government's Winter Survival Package.

15 January 2021

Club Statement | AFC Fylde fixture postponed

Blyth Spartans' National League North fixture at AFC Fylde on Saturday (January 16th) is off following two positive Covid-19 tests in the home side's camp.

15 January 2021

Preview | AFC Fylde (A) | National League North

In association with LV BET After a disrupted start to 2021, Blyth Spartans are set for their first match of the New Year as they visit Mill Farm to take on promotion favourites AFC Fylde on Saturday.

13 January 2021

Q&A | Questions answered by Executive Committee

Earlier this month, the Executive Committee invited questions from supporters with the club unable to host an open forum due to Covid-19 restrictions.

12 January 2021

Joint Statement | National League North clubs

When National League clubs agreed in October to start the season playing behind closed doors, this decision was based on reassurances that grants would be provided to compensate for essential reven...

9 January 2021

Postponed | Alfeton Town (H) | National League North

Peter's fork is frozen into the pitch! Our National League North fixture against Alfreton Town, due to take place this afternoon at Croft Park, has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.

8 January 2021

Pitch Inspection | Alfreton Town (H) | National League North

A pitch inspection will take place at 8am on Saturday morning to determine if our National League North fixture with Alfreton Town at Croft Park can go ahead.