Blyth Spartans News

1 September 2020

Report | Spartans unfortunate to taste defeat in pre-season

BLYTH SPARTANS 2-3 MORPETH TOWN Blyth Spartans weren't able to complete a comeback against Morpeth Town but put in a valiant display in the first game back at Croft Park.

Report | Spartans unfortunate to taste defeat in pre-season

1 September 2020

Preview | Morpeth Town (H)

Blyth Spartans host Morpeth Town on Tuesday, in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Croft Park (KO 7:30PM).

Preview | Morpeth Town (H)

1 September 2020

Pre-season | Spartans host Morpeth behind closed doors tonight

Blyth Spartans host Morpeth Town at Croft Park behind closed doors this evening - and we're bringing the game LIVE to you!

Pre-season | Spartans host Morpeth behind closed doors tonight

30 August 2020

Pre-season | South Shields friendly confirmed

Blyth Spartans will travel to BetVictor Northern Premier side South Shields next Saturday as a part of our pre-season schedule.

Pre-season | South Shields friendly confirmed

29 August 2020

Interview | Evans discusses win at Dunston UTS

Rhys Evans chats about Blyth Spartans' opening win of pre-season at Dunston UTS - including his cameo as captain.

Interview | Evans discusses win at Dunston UTS

29 August 2020

Interview | Nelson on Dunston win and trialists

Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson discusses his side's 2-1 win at Dunston UTS on Friday evening.

Interview | Nelson on Dunston win and trialists

29 August 2020

Report | Spartans record first win of pre-season

DUNSTON UTS 1-2 BLYTH SPARTANS Blyth Spartans grabbed their first win of pre-season as goals from Panos and Corey McKeown helped them to a 2-1 win over Dunston UTS.

Report | Spartans record first win of pre-season

28 August 2020

1899 Club draw | July winners

The winners of the 1899 Club draw for July have been drawn, by former general manager Ant Seghini.

1899 Club draw | July winners

28 August 2020

Hemming shirt | Winning number drawn

The winning number of the signed Zach Hemming Middlesbrough shirt has been drawn by Blyth Valley MP Ian Levy.

Hemming shirt | Winning number drawn

27 August 2020

Preview | Dunston UTS (A)

Blyth Spartans travel to Dunston UTS on Friday evening - their second friendly in just three days (KO: 7:45PM)

Preview | Dunston UTS (A)

26 August 2020

Arrival | Simon Heslop signs for Blyth Spartans

Blyth Spartans AFC is thrilled to announce the arrival of former York City captain and FA Trophy winner Simon Heslop.

Arrival | Simon Heslop signs for Blyth Spartans

26 August 2020

Interview | Nelson on Hebburn defeat and trialists

Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson discusses the club's opening pre-season defeat to Hebburn Town, injuries and trialists.

Interview | Nelson on Hebburn defeat and trialists

26 August 2020

Report | Spartans begin pre-season with Hebburn defeat

HEBBURN TOWN 3-0 BLYTH SPARTANS Blyth Spartans' pre-season campaign kicked off with a 3-0 defeat to Hebburn Town in a damp affair at the Green Energy Sports Ground.

Report | Spartans begin pre-season with Hebburn defeat

24 August 2020

Preview | Hebburn Town (A)

Blyth Spartans are back in action for the first time since March - travelling to Hebburn Town in their opening game of pre-season on Tuesday (KO: 7:30PM).

Preview | Hebburn Town (A)

24 August 2020

Season tickets | Update

Blyth Spartans AFC provides update on season tickets.  The club has been contacted by a number of season ticket holders who have offered to sacrifice the credit for the remaining five cancelled hom...

Season tickets | Update

23 August 2020

Media vacancy | Videographer

An opportunity to join the Blyth Spartans AFC media team on a voluntary basis has arisen.

Media vacancy | Videographer

18 August 2020

Signed Hemming shirt | Winner to be drawn this weekend

The winner of the signed Zach Hemming Middlesbrough shirt will be drawn on Saturday, August 22. 

Signed Hemming shirt | Winner to be drawn this weekend

16 August 2020

Interview | Evans looking forward to new season

Rhys Evans says it is great to be back in pre-season with Blyth Spartans and is looking forward to the new National League North season.

Interview | Evans looking forward to new season

15 August 2020

Interview | Nelson on pre-season and recruitment

Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson has spoken about the club's return to pre-season and his recruitment search.

Interview | Nelson on pre-season and recruitment

13 August 2020

FA Cup | Entry round, prize money and dates

Blyth Spartans AFC will enter the FA Cup at the Second Round Qualifying Stage - which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 3.

FA Cup | Entry round, prize money and dates

11 August 2020

Club Shop | Match worn long sleeve kits now available

Match worn long sleeve home shirts from last season will go on sale at our club shop from Wednesday August 12.

Club Shop | Match worn long sleeve kits now available

10 August 2020

RIP Audrey Hedley

Blyth Spartans AFC is sorry to hear of the passing of Audrey Hedley, the wife of our past Chairman Tom Hedley.

RIP Audrey Hedley

10 August 2020

Get Involved | Spartans to host Walking Football sessions

Blyth Spartans AFC will be hosting Walking Football sessions from Monday, September 7 - and we're inviting the local community to join us.

Get Involved | Spartans to host Walking Football sessions

5 August 2020

Arrival | Dart signs with under-19s and first-team

Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce the signing of Morgan Dart - the first player to benefit from the club's exciting partnership with TyneMet college.

Arrival | Dart signs with under-19s and first-team

3 August 2020

Kit launch | Spartans unveil 20/21 home and away shirts

Blyth Spartans AFC is excited to share its brand new home and away kit for the 2020/21 season - which will go on sale at the Club Shop on Saturday, August 8, from 1pm until 4pm.

Kit launch | Spartans unveil 20/21 home and away shirts

31 July 2020

1899 Club draw | June winners

The winners of the 1899 Club draw for June have been drawn, by club stalwart Jeff Young.

1899 Club draw | June winners

31 July 2020

Under-19s | Blyth and Tyne Met partnership

Blyth Spartans AFC is excited to develop its partnership with TyneMet College with increased involvement in the under-19s set-up. 

Under-19s | Blyth and Tyne Met partnership

28 July 2020

Statement | National League propose 2020-21 start date

Blyth Spartans AFC will begin their 2020/21 National League North season on Saturday October 3, subject to approval by the FA and government.

Statement | National League propose 2020-21 start date

28 July 2020

News | JFS Torbitt extend sponsorship with Spartans

Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted JFS Torbitt has agreed to continue the rear shoulder sponsorship on both the club's home and away for the upcoming season. 

News | JFS Torbitt extend sponsorship with Spartans

21 July 2020

Interview | Nelson lauds 'phenomenal' Future Fund donations

Photo credit: Emilo Andres Leal Kirtley Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson "can't thank fans enough" for their "phenomenal" donations to the club's Future Fund.

Interview | Nelson lauds 'phenomenal' Future Fund donations