Blyth Spartans News

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

24 September 2020

Interview | Nelson delighted to get Agnew signed up

Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson had to play the waiting game in his pursuit of Liam Agnew - but is now delighted to finally get his man.

24 September 2020

Arrival | Agnew joins Blyth Spartans

Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce the arrival of Liam Agnew from League Two side Harrogate Town.

24 September 2020

Joint Statement | National League North clubs

JOINT STATEMENT FROM NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH CLUBS REGARDING THE START OF THE 2020/21 SEASON A meeting was held by Zoom at 17.30 on Wednesday 23rd September 2020 with representation from the majority...

19 September 2020

Interview | Barron discusses joining Blyth

Michael Barron admits former Hartlepool United teammate and friend Michael Nelson played a massive part in his decision to join Blyth Spartans.

19 September 2020

Management | Barron arrives as Blyth no.2

Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce Michael Barron as assistant manager to Michael Nelson.

18 September 2020

Club Statement | Positive Coronavirus test

Blyth Spartans AFC can confirm an individual at the club has tested positive for coronavirus.

17 September 2020

Friendly | Spartans travel to Pools on Saturday

Blyth Spartans travel to Hartlepool United on Saturday afternoon in their fifth friendly of pre-season.

16 September 2020

AGM | Postponed

Blyth Spartans AFC and Social Club AGM - Thursday, October 1, 2020 Since declaring and publishing the date for the above meetings, COVID regulations have changed and public meetings of more than si...

15 September 2020

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 2-2 Hartlepool United

A selection of match photos from Blyth Spartans 2-2 pre-friendly draw with Hartlepool United.

14 September 2020

News | Spartans withdraw from this season's Senior Cup

Blyth Spartans AFC can confirm the club will not take part in this season's Northumberland Senior Cup.

12 September 2020

Report | Spartans hold Hartlepool to draw

BLYTH SPARTANS 2-2 HARTLEPOOL UNITED Blyth Spartans and Hartlepool United shared the pre-season spoils in a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Croft Park.

12 September 2020

Preview | Hartlepool United (H)

Blyth Spartans perhaps face their toughest test of pre-season as they welcome National League side Hartlepool United to Croft Park behind closed doors today.

11 September 2020

Live Stream | Hartlepool United (H)

Blyth Spartans host Hartlepool United at Croft Park behind closed doors on Saturday afternoon - and we're bringing the game LIVE to you!

10 September 2020

Rearrangement | Spartans host Hartlepool this Saturday

Blyth Spartans' arranged pre-season friendly with Hartlepool United will now take place this Saturday (September 12) at Croft Park, behind closed doors.

9 September 2020

Arrival | Blackett signs on loan from Gateshead

Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce Paul Blackett has joined on a season-long loan from National League North rivals Gateshead.

9 September 2020

Arrival | Ex-Blackburn youngster joins Spartans

Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce the arrival of former Blackburn Rovers youngster Connor Thomson.