Blyth Spartans News

13 October 2020

FA Cup | Marske tie postponed but rescheduled for Wednesday

Blyth Spartans' FA Cup Third Round Qualifying tie at Marske United tonight has been postponed (Tuesday, October 13).

FA Cup | Marske tie postponed but rescheduled for Wednesday

13 October 2020

Preview | Marske United (A) | FA Cup

Blyth Spartans are back in FA Cup action as they face a tricky trip to Northern Premier League side Marske United tonight.

Preview | Marske United (A) | FA Cup

11 October 2020

Reaction | Thomson 'over the moon' with Telford point

Blyth Spartans attacker Connor Thomson is relieved to get the first point of the National League North campaign on the board.

Reaction | Thomson 'over the moon' with Telford point

10 October 2020

Match Photos|Blyth Spartans 1 AFC Telford 1

A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the opening league game of the 2020-21 campaign against AFC Telford. After going one down in the first half, the Spartans showed great spirit and never g...

Match Photos|Blyth Spartans 1 AFC Telford 1

10 October 2020

Report | Blyth claim point against AFC Telford

BLYTH SPARTANS 1-1 AFC TELFORD UNITED A last-minute equaliser from Paul Blackett secured Spartans their first point of the season in a hard-fought draw at Croft Park.

Report | Blyth claim point against AFC Telford

10 October 2020

Programme | Issue One | AFC Telford United

Your Blyth Spartans are back at Croft Park and our matchday programme is back to serve you for the 2020/21 season.

Programme | Issue One | AFC Telford United

9 October 2020

Preview | AFC Telford United | National League North

National League football returns to Croft Park for the first time since February as Blyth Spartans host AFC Telford United on Saturday.

Preview | AFC Telford United | National League North

8 October 2020

Live Stream | AFC Telford United | National League North

Blyth Spartans AFC can confirm it will live stream its National League North home match with AFC Telford United on Saturday afternoon.

Live Stream | AFC Telford United | National League North

7 October 2020

Season Tickets | Refund update

Blyth Spartans chairman Tony Platten has written to update supporters on the refunding of season tickets. 

Season Tickets | Refund update

6 October 2020

Report | Spartans handed tough lesson in league opener at Guiseley

Ten-man Blyth Spartans were handed a tough lesson to begin their National League North campaign with a heavy defeat at Guiseley.

Report | Spartans handed tough lesson in league opener at Guiseley

5 October 2020

Interview | Nelson knows all about Cunningham's qualities

Blyth Spartans boss Michael Nelson is fully aware of the qualities Aaron Cunningham brings to Croft Park. 

Interview | Nelson knows all about Cunningham's qualities

5 October 2020

Arrival | Cunningham re-joins for third loan spell

Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce Aaron Cunningham has returned to Croft Park on a season-long loan from Hartlepool United, subject to FA and National League clearance.  

Arrival | Cunningham re-joins for third loan spell

5 October 2020

Preview | Guiseley AFC (A)

Blyth Spartans open up their National League North campaign with a trip to Guiseley on Tuesday evening.

Preview | Guiseley AFC (A)

5 October 2020

FA Cup | Spartans drawn away to Marske United

Blyth Spartans have been drawn to away to Marske United in the FA Cup Third Round Qualifying.

FA Cup | Spartans drawn away to Marske United

4 October 2020

Match Photos | Whitley Bay (A)

Club Photographer Kris Hodgetts was on hand to capture Blyth Spartans' 4-2 win at Whitley Bay in the FA Cup Second Round Qualifying.

Match Photos | Whitley Bay (A)

3 October 2020

Report | Blyth survive FA Cup scare at Whitley Bay

FA Cup Second Round Qualifying WHITLEY BAY 2-4 BLYTH SPARTANS Blyth Spartans survived an FA Cup scare at 10-man local rivals Whitley Bay as captain Simon Heslop scored a hat-trick of penalties.

Report | Blyth survive FA Cup scare at Whitley Bay

3 October 2020

Captaincy | Nelson on handing Heslop captaincy

Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson is convinced newly-appointed club captain Simon Heslop is the man to lead the club into its new start.

Captaincy | Nelson on handing Heslop captaincy

3 October 2020

Captaincy | Heslop relishing challenge

Simon Heslop is relishing the challenge of becoming Blyth Spartans' new club captain.  Manager Michael Nelson has chosen Heslop as the man to lead Blyth into the new season, which gets underway thi...

Captaincy | Heslop relishing challenge

3 October 2020

Club Statement | Heslop appointed Blyth club captain

Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce Simon Heslop as our new club captain.  The experienced midfielder is no stranger to the armband having memorably captained hometown club York City to FA...

Club Statement | Heslop appointed Blyth club captain

2 October 2020

Youth Cup Report | Blyth exit competition after Morpeth defeat

FA Youth Cup First Round Qualifying BLTYH SPARTANS 0-4 MORPETH TOWN Michael Nelson's Blyth Spartans went crashing out of the FA Youth Cup as Morpeth Town came out 4-0 at Croft Park.

Youth Cup Report | Blyth exit competition after Morpeth defeat

2 October 2020

Preview | Whitley Bay (A) - FA Cup

Blyth Spartans take on Whitley Bay in the FA Cup Second Qualifying Round this Saturday as Michael Nelson's squad get their competitive season underway.

Preview | Whitley Bay (A) - FA Cup

2 October 2020

Arrival | Duo join Blyth on non-contract basis

Blyth Spartans AFC can confirm Alex Sakellaropoulos and Priestley Griffiths have joined the club on a non-contract basis.

Arrival | Duo join Blyth on non-contract basis

2 October 2020

Arrival | Russell earns Spartans deal

Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce the signing of Kurt Russell following a successful trial period.

Arrival | Russell earns Spartans deal

1 October 2020

Live Stream | FA Cup at Whitley Bay

Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce a live stream will be in operation for this Saturday's FA Cup Second Round Qualifying clash at Whitley Bay.

Live Stream | FA Cup at Whitley Bay

1 October 2020

Club Statement | Club legend Robbie Dale retires

It is with an extremely heavy heart that Blyth Spartans AFC confirm the retirement of Robbie Dale after 17 consecutive seasons at the club.

Club Statement | Club legend Robbie Dale retires

30 September 2020

Report | Encouraging Blyth display in Spennymoor defeat

SPENNYMOOR TOWN 4-2 BLYTH SPARTANS Blyth Spartans ended their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 defeat at Spennymoor Town in a behind closed doors friendly at The Brewery Field.

Report | Encouraging Blyth display in Spennymoor defeat

29 September 2020

Kit restocked | Club Shop opening times

Our club store will open on Wednesday evening (September 30) - fully restocked with 2020/21 home and away replica kits!

Kit restocked | Club Shop opening times

26 September 2020

Interview | Spartans to resume training on Tuesday

Michael Nelson says Blyth Spartans will return to training on Tuesday ahead of the season opener at Whitley Bay.

Interview | Spartans to resume training on Tuesday

25 September 2020

FA Cup | Blyth face Whitley Bay in Second Round Qualifying

Blyth Spartans AFC have been drawn away to Northern League Division One side Whitley Bay in the FA Cup Second Round Qualifying.

FA Cup | Blyth face Whitley Bay in Second Round Qualifying

24 September 2020

Interview | Agnew reveals Nelson impact

Liam Agnew has revealed the huge part manager Michael Nelson played in his decision to join Blyth Spartans. 

Interview | Agnew reveals Nelson impact