Blyth Spartans News

11 May 2018

News | Spartans Announce Retained List

Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce the following players have been retained by Alun Armstrong and his coaching staff ahead of the 2018/19 Vanarama National League North season.

9 May 2018

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans Reserves 1 - 1 Blyth Town

Northern Alliance Division 2 Champions, Blyth Spartans Reserves completed their home League program bowing out at Croft Park with a well earned share of the points against local rivals Blyth Town....

6 May 2018

Event | Spartans' Awards Evening on Thursday 10th May

The annual Blyth Spartans awards evening will take place on Thursday 10th May from 7pm at the Blyth Spartans Social Club.

4 May 2018

Event | When Blyth Spartans Women made football history 100 years ago

Blyth Spartans may have stunned the world of professional football 40 years ago when the team reached the 5th round of the FA Cup but a lesser documented success was when Blyth Spartans Ladies won...

1 May 2018

Departure | Atkinson joins Icelandic Premier League side IVB Football Club

Blyth Spartans must announce the departure of defender David Atkinson – who has joined Icelandic Premier League side IBV Football Club.

28 April 2018

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans Reserves 8 - 2 Gateshead Redheugh 1957

A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the game between the Spartans Reserves and Gateshead Redheugh 1957, which saw the battle between the league leaders and the leagues bottom side. Blyth ha...

28 April 2018

Match Report | Nuneaton Town 2-2 Blyth Spartans

Nuneaton Town 2-2 Blyth Spartans A spirited Blyth Spartans were unable to beat Nuneaton Town in order to give themselves a chance of sneaking into the playoffs - however, it did not matter as both...

27 April 2018

Match Preview | Nuneaton Town v Blyth Spartans

Venue: LDJ Solicitors Stadium, Liberty Way, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6RR Adults: £14 - £2 extra for seat in Main Stand

26 April 2018

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans Reserves 3 - 2 Whitburn Athletic

A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the reserves game against Whitburn, which saw the young Spartans collect three points against a resilient Whitburn side, as they edge closer to the title...

26 April 2018

1977/78 | Tommy Dixon and Mike Dagless watch final home game of the season

Feature written by Phil Castiaux and Graham Usher, Images courtesy of Phil Castiaux and Martin Hunter

25 April 2018

Match Photos I Blyth Spartans 2-1 Curzon Ashton

Local photographer Kris Hodgetts captured Blyth's last home game of the season with Curzon Ashton which ended in a 2-1 win for the home side. This win keeps up in touching distance of the play-offs...

24 April 2018

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 2-1 Curzon Ashton

Blyth Spartans 2-1 Curzon Ashton Blyth Spartans completed their marathon run of four home Vanarama National League North games in a week with a comprehensive 2-1 win over Curzon Ashton.

24 April 2018

Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v Curzon Ashton

Venue: Croft Park, Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3JE Adults: £12 - £2 extra for seat in Port of Blyth Stand

22 April 2018

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 0-1 Stockport County

Local photographer captured our 1-0 defeat to Stockport County in Blyth's latest game, in a game where Blyth deserved at least a point. It was a solid performance from a team which has played four...

22 April 2018

News | Hutchinson facing long lay-off with knee injury

Blyth Spartans defender Ryan Hutchinson is likely to miss the majority of the 2018/19 season due to a knee injury picked up against Harrogate Town earlier this month.

21 April 2018

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 0 - 1 Stockport County

A selection of 70+ images by Bill Broadley from today's game between The Spartans and play off contenders Stockport County, which saw the visitors leave with all three points after winning by a sol...

21 April 2018

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 0-1 Stockport County

Blyth Spartans 0-1 Stockport County A dominant Blyth Spartans were left frustrated by a collection of contentious decisions just before the break - as referee John Matthews' mistakes gifted Vanaram...

21 April 2018

Vote | Blyth Spartans Supporters Club Player of the Season 2017/18

Voting is now open for the Supporters Club Player of the Season 2017/18.

21 April 2018

1977/78 | Eddie Alder Takes in Southport Victory

Feature written by Phil Castiaux, Ken Sproat and Graham Usher, Images courtesy of Phil Castiaux.

20 April 2018

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 2-0 Southport

Local Photographer Kris Hodgetts captured Blyth's much needed 2-0 win over Southport in yesterday's game. Blyth bounce back after a poor run of for of late and except a bumper crowd on saturday whe...

20 April 2018

Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v Stockport County

Venue: Croft Park, Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3JE Adults: £12 - £2 extra for seat in Port of Blyth Stand

19 April 2018

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 2 - 0 Southport

A selection of images by Bill Broadley from tonight's match between the Spartans and Southport, which saw the Spartans end a seven game losing streak with a goal in each half from J.Rivers and A.Wr...

18 April 2018

Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v Southport

Venue: Croft Park, Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3JE Adults: £12 – £2 for a seat in Port of Blyth Stand.

18 April 2018

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 0-1 AFC Telford

Local Photographer Kris Hodgetts captured Blyth's 1-0 defeat against relegation threatened AFC Telford at Croft Park last night. 1 first half goal separates the sides over 90 minutes letting the vi...

17 April 2018

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 0-1 AFC Telford United

Blyth Spartans 0-1 AFC Telford United A battling Blyth Spartans were helpless to stop their losing run being extended to seven games on Tuesday night - as ugly scenes at full-time showed the home s...

16 April 2018

Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v AFC Telford United

Venue: Croft Park, Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3JE Date: Tuesday 17th April 2018 Adults: £12 (£2 extra for seat in Port of Blyth Stand)

16 April 2018

Video | Spartans legends reunite to celebrate 40 years since memorable FA Cup run

Blyth Spartans, who played in the Northern League at the time, magically made it to the fifth round of the FA Cup in 1977/ 78, and BSAFCTV were there to catch up with captain John Waterson and goal...

16 April 2018

1977/78 | Cup Legends Return to Commemorate Famous Campaign

Manager Brian Slane and Roger Tames[/caption] The Blyth Spartans' Social Club played host to a thoroughly entertaining evening commemorating the 40th anniversary of the club's famous FA Cup run to...

16 April 2018

Award | Robert Dale earns Evo-Stik Honour

Blyth Spartans legend Robert Dale has been named in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League 50th anniversary starting XI.

14 April 2018

Reaction | Neal Hooks: “We’re still in a good position – there still is a chance of the playoffs but that window is kind of narrowing down”

Blyth Spartans assistant manager Neal Hooks admitted the club's chances of reaching the National League North playoffs are "narrowing down" - however, refused to write off Blyth hopes completely.