Blyth Spartans News

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.

Club News | Spartans thank Graham and June Moorhouse

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.

Joint-Statement | National League North & South clubs

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.

1899 Club | Draw winners for December & 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.

Club Statement | 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...

Club Statement | National League North suspension

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...

Club Statement | National League North season suspended for two weeks

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; 

Joint-Statement | National League North clubs

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

Re-arranged fixtures | February schedule

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.

National League Statement | 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.

Club Statement | AFC Fylde fixture postponed

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.

Preview | AFC Fylde (A) | National League North

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.

Q&A | Questions answered by Executive Committee

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...

Joint Statement | National League North clubs

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.

Postponed | Alfeton Town (H) | National League North

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.

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

8 January 2021

Preview | Alfreton Town (H) | National League North

Blyth Spartans will be hoping to kick off 2021 with a positive result as they welcome Alfreton Town to Croft Park.

Preview | Alfreton Town (H) | National League North

8 January 2021

50/50 draw | Alfreton Town (H) | National League North

Blyth Spartans AFC can announce full details regarding Dougie's virtual 50/50 half-time draw against Alfreton Town (January, Saturday 9th).

50/50 draw | Alfreton Town (H) | National League North

8 January 2021

Programme | Issue #9 | Alfreton Town (H)

Issue #9 of our digital matchday programme SPARTANS is available to purchase now! Blyth Spartans welcome Alfreton Town to Northumberland on Saturday (January 9th), hoping to mark their first game...

Programme | Issue #9 | Alfreton Town (H)

7 January 2021

Live Stream | Alfreton Town (H) | National League North

A live stream will be in operation for Blyth Spartans' National League North game with Alfreton Town on Saturday (January 9th).

Live Stream | Alfreton Town (H) | National League North

3 January 2021

Q&A | Executive Committee

The Club is inviting questions from supporters to be answered by our Executive Committee. With The Club unable to host an open forum due to current Covid-19 restrictions, questions will be forwarde...

Q&A | Executive Committee

2 January 2021

Arrivals | Spartans sign Chesterfield duo on loan

Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce the loan signings of Jamie Sharman and Jack McKay from National League side Chesterfield.

Arrivals | Spartans sign Chesterfield duo on loan

1 January 2021

Club Statement | Gateshead fixture postponed

Our National League North fixture at Gateshead has been postponed following a positive Covid-19 test at the club.

Club Statement | Gateshead fixture postponed

1 January 2021

Preview | Gateshead (A) | National League North

In association with LV BET: Blyth Spartans face local rivals Gateshead for the second time in seven days, hoping for a reaction from the 6-0 defeat to Darlington last time out.

Preview | Gateshead (A) | National League North

31 December 2020

Arrival | Wilson joins Blyth on loan

Photo credit: North Shields FC Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce the loan signing of striker Dan Wilson from North Shields, subject to FA approval.

Arrival | Wilson joins Blyth on loan

31 December 2020

News | Blackett recalled by Gateshead

Paul Blackett will return to Gateshead in the New Year after the Tyneside club exercised an option to recall him from his loan in January. 

News | Blackett recalled by Gateshead

28 December 2020

Report | Blyth suffer heavy Darlo defeat

Blyth Spartans lost 6-0 at North East rivals Darlington in their second National League North fixture in just 48 hours.

Report | Blyth suffer heavy Darlo defeat

27 December 2020

Preview | Darlington (A) | National League North

In association with LV BET: Blyth Spartans travel to Darlington on Bank Holiday Monday - their second game in just 48 hours.

Preview | Darlington (A) | National League North

27 December 2020

Interview | McKeown on his first Spartans goal

Blyth Spartans forward Corey McKeown described his stunning second-half equaliser against local rivals Gateshead as a "great moment". 

Interview | McKeown on his first Spartans goal

26 December 2020

Match Photos| Blyth Spartans 2-2 Gateshead

A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the Boxing Day encounter between Blyth Spartans and Gateshead, with both teams sharing the points in a 2-2 draw.

Match Photos| Blyth Spartans 2-2 Gateshead

26 December 2020

Report | McKeown's stunner earns Blyth draw

Blyth Spartans and Gateshead shared the spoils in a fiercely contested local derby - which saw Liam Agnew and Corey McKeown score their first goals for the club.

Report | McKeown's stunner earns Blyth draw