Blyth Spartans News

13 August 2018

Annual AGM Statement

At the Annual General Meeting of Blyth Spartans AFC Ltd and Blyth Spartans Social Club Ltd, which took place in the Social Club on Thursday 9

Annual AGM Statement

12 August 2018

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 8 - 1 Chester

Local photographer Kris Hodgetts captured Blyth's 8-1 battering of Chester on Saturday, The former National League team came into the game without conceding a goal this season but this result can h...

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 8 - 1 Chester

12 August 2018

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 8 Chester FC 1

A selection of approx. 80 images by Bill Broadley from Blyths' eight goal annihilation of pre-season promotion favourites, Chester FC. The visitors arrived at Croft Park having not conceded a goal...

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 8  Chester FC 1

11 August 2018

Match Report | Spartans Demolish Chester

A 9 goal thriller at Croft Park saw Blyth Spartans get their first win of the season thanks to a scintillating display from the men in green and white.

Match Report | Spartans Demolish Chester

10 August 2018

Match Preview | Chester (H)

This weekend we welcome Chester to Croft Park in what stands to be the visitor's longest trip away from home in the Vanarama North this season.

Match Preview | Chester (H)

10 August 2018

Programme | Chester FC

We have a packed matchday programme for you ahead of the game against Chester FC on Saturday afternoon.

Programme | Chester FC

9 August 2018

AGM | Articles of Association

Prior to tonight's Annual General Meeting, the club would like to make available the 'Articles of Association' for all shareholders.

AGM | Articles of Association

9 August 2018

Fan Information | Segregation for Chester Fixture

With a big crowd expected ahead of our Vanarama National League North fixture against Chester – and taking ground regulations into consideration – the executive committee have made the decision to...

Fan Information | Segregation for Chester Fixture

9 August 2018

\"The players owe the fans an apology,\" insists Armstrong

Blyth Spartans manager Alun Armstrong did not hold back when speaking to the club's official website after Tuesday night's 2-1 defeat at the hands of Bradford (Park Avenue).

\"The players owe the fans an apology,\" insists Armstrong

8 August 2018

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 1 – 2 Bradford PA

Local photographer Kris Hodgetts returned for the first game of the season to capture the 2-1 defeat to Bradford (Park Avenue) on Tuesday night. The visitors now taking maximum points from the open...

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 1 – 2 Bradford PA

8 August 2018

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 1 - 2 Bradford PA

A selection of images by Bill Broadley from Blyths' opening home league game of the 2018-19 season, which saw the visitors leave with all three points and moved them to joint top of the league with...

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 1 - 2 Bradford PA

7 August 2018

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 1-2 Bradford (Park Avenue)

Blyth Spartans 1-2 Bradford (Park Avenue) Sean Reid's late header wasn't enough to cancel out Jake Beesley's brace - as Blyth Spartans went down 2-1 against Bradford (Park Avenue) in their first ho...

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 1-2 Bradford (Park Avenue)

7 August 2018

Match Preview | Bradford (Park Avenue) (H)

Tonight we host last year's play-off semi-finalists Bradford (Park Avenue) at Croft Park in our 2018/19 Vanarama National League North home opener.

Match Preview | Bradford (Park Avenue) (H)

4 August 2018

Match Report | Hereford 3-0 Blyth Spartans

Blyth Spartans suffered a 3-0 defeat to Hereford in their National League North opener - the longest trip they will make this season.

Match Report | Hereford 3-0 Blyth Spartans

4 August 2018

Match Preview | Hereford (A)

We make our longest league away trip of the season as we travel to newly promoted Hereford FC in the Vanarama National League North.

Match Preview | Hereford (A)

3 August 2018

Arrival | Midfielder Connor Oliver signs on the dotted line

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the club's seventh summer signing as midfielder Connor Oliver joins the club.

Arrival | Midfielder Connor Oliver signs on the dotted line

3 August 2018

Arrival | Spartans sign New Zealand International on season long loan

Blyth Spartans are thrilled to announce the season-long loan signing of New Zealand international Sam Brotherton from Sunderland.

Arrival | Spartans sign New Zealand International on season long loan

1 August 2018

Arrival | Centre-half Aaron Cunningham signs on loan from Hartlepool United

Blyth Spartans are happy to announce the loan signing of centre-back Aaron Cunningham from Hartlepool United.

Arrival | Centre-half Aaron Cunningham signs on loan from Hartlepool United

1 August 2018

Resignation of Ian Evans

At a meeting of the Executive Committee last night (30 July) the resignation of Ian Evans was accepted. The Committee would like to thank Ian for his commitment and valued input to the Club over ma...

Resignation of Ian Evans

30 July 2018

Alun Armstrong: Don't get too worried, we're working hard

Alun Armstrong wants to reassure Blyth Spartans supporters, and has pleaded for fans to get behind their team ahead of the new National League North campaign.

Alun Armstrong: Don't get too worried, we're working hard

29 July 2018

Ian Watson: Gateshead defeat can help us improve

Blyth Spartans left-back Ian Watson hopes to turn the disappointment of the Gateshead defeat into positives ahead of the new National League North season

Ian Watson: Gateshead defeat can help us improve

29 July 2018

Alun Armstrong: Luke was the difference in Gateshead defeat

Blyth Spartans manager Alun Armstrong highlighted his son and former Spartan Luke Armstrong as "the difference" following yesterday's 3-1 defeat Gateshead.

Alun Armstrong: Luke was the difference in Gateshead defeat

28 July 2018

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 1-3 Gateshead

Luke Armstrong in action for Spartans against Mickleover Sports[/caption] Alun Armstrong's son and former Spartan Luke Armstrong haunted his former club after scoring a hat-trick at Croft Park in B...

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 1-3 Gateshead

26 July 2018

News | Tommy Dixon passes away

David Atkinson with Tommy Dixon[/caption] Blyth Spartans are devastated to announce that club legend Tommy Dixon has passed away.

News | Tommy Dixon passes away

24 July 2018

Match Report | Trial and Error Costs Spartans in Whitley Defeat

Pre-Season Blyth Spartans Photo Credit: Paul Fenwick[/caption] Blyth Spartans 2-4 Whitley Bay It was an evening of trialists and errors as far as Blyth Spartans were concerned as they suffered thei...

Match Report | Trial and Error Costs Spartans in Whitley Defeat

19 July 2018

Holmes has Colliers under the Hammer in Friendly Victory

Summer signing Jamie Holmes made a massive impression on the Blyth Spartans faithful with a scintillating display against EBAC Northern League Division One side Ashington on Tuesday evening.

Holmes has Colliers under the Hammer in Friendly Victory

18 July 2018

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 4-0 Ashington

A small selection of images from the Pre-Season friendley between the Spartans and Northern League neighbours Ashington, which saw the Spartans run out comfortable winners by four goals to nil.

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 4-0 Ashington

18 July 2018

Kieran Green hails Jamie Holmes and Bradley Fewster after 4-0 win over Ashington

Blyth Spartans midfielder Kieran Green hailed fellow summer signings Jamie Holmes and Bradley Fewster following yesterday's 4-0 win over Ashington.

Kieran Green hails Jamie Holmes and Bradley Fewster after 4-0 win over Ashington

17 July 2018

Match Report | Fewster and Holmes star in 4-0 win over Ashington

On their full return to Croft Park, Blyth Spartans' new signings starred as Alun Armstrong's men saw off Northern League side Ashington 4-0.

Match Report | Fewster and Holmes star in 4-0 win over Ashington

11 July 2018

Arrival | Fewster becomes Spartans' fourth summer signing

Blyth Spartans have added former Middlesbrough, York City and Spennymoor Town striker Bradley Fewster to the squad ahead of the 2018/19 Vanarama National League North season.

Arrival | Fewster becomes Spartans' fourth summer signing