Blyth Spartans News

25 July 2017

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 2-3 Morpeth Town

Blyth Spartans 2-3 Morpeth Town Blyth Spartans fought back from two goals down against Morpeth Town in this pre-season friendly, but succumbed to a late winner from former Spartan Ben Sayer.

23 July 2017

Announcement | Additional Stewards and Turnstile Operators required for National League North Campaign

Ahead of the 2017/18 Vanarama National League North campaign, Blyth Spartans are looking to recruit a number of additional turnstile operators and stewards for matches at Croft Park.

23 July 2017

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 4-2 Middlesbrough XI

A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the pre-season friendly against Middlesbro U23s, which saw the Spartans win their second friendly in a week.

22 July 2017

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 4-2 Middlesbrough XI

Blyth Spartans 4-2 Middlesbrough XI Blyth Spartans recorded their second successive victory of pre-season, with a 4-2 win over Middlesbrough XI on Saturday afternoon.

22 July 2017

Departure | Spartans Defender Atkinson's Gone to Iceland

Right-back David Atkinson has decided to leave Blyth Spartans - after agreeing a deal to join Icelandic side IBV Vestmannaeyjar.

21 July 2017

Arrival | Midfield Maestro Horner Swaps Caley Thistle For Spartans

Blyth Spartans have captured the signature of former midfielder Lewis Horner for a second spell at Croft Park.

20 July 2017

Arrival | Shaun MacDonald Signs For Blyth

Goalkeeper Shaun MacDonald has made a return to Croft Park to sign for Blyth Spartans.

20 July 2017

Guest Photos | Blyth Spartans 3-2 Sunderland XI

Five photographers from the Shadow Catchers Photo Group attended the pre-season friendly between Blyth Spartans and the Sunderland XI on Tuesday evening. The photo shoot was part of their Sports Ac...

19 July 2017

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 3-2 Sunderland XI

A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the Pre-Season friendly between the Spartans and a Sunderland XI, which saw a second half hatrick from David McTiernan give Spartans their first win of t...

19 July 2017

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 3-2 Sunderland XI

Blyth Spartans 3 – 2 Sunderland XI David McTiernan stole the show, as his hat-trick ensured an impressive victory over a Sunderland XI at Croft Park.

17 July 2017

Lennon Properties takeover as Plessey End Sponsors

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that local Estate Agent Lennon Properties will take over as official sponsors of the Plessey End of the Stadium this summer from Tynetec.

16 July 2017

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 0 - 3 Carlisle United

A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the pre-season friendly between the Spartans and Carlisle Utd of League 2.

15 July 2017

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 0 - 3 Carlisle United

Blyth Spartans 0 – 3 Carlisle United Blyth played their first pre-season friendly at Croft Park as they welcomed Carlisle United. The Cumbrians ultimately left with a 3-0 victory but it was a score...

12 July 2017

Match Report | Shildon 1-1 Blyth Spartans

Blyth Spartans continued their preparations for the new season as they travelled to Dean Street to face the Railwaymen of Shildon.

10 July 2017

Programme Preview | First Look at Spartans' Pre-Season Programme Cover

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce a bumper 60-page matchday magazine for our pre-season home fixtures.

10 July 2017

Jackie Marks Funeral

The Club can confirm that the funeral of Spartans Legend Jackie Marks will take place at 1 pm on Thursday 13th July at All Saints Church, Linden Rd, Gosforth.

10 July 2017

Spartans Boss Armstrong Looking to Build on Pre-Season Opener

Blyth Spartans boss Alun Armstrong described the pre-season opener with EBAC Northern League Division One side West Auckland Town as a 'great workout' in a hard fought 1-1 draw.

8 July 2017

Match Report | West Auckland 1-1 Blyth Spartans

West Auckland 1-1 Blyth Spartans Blyth kicked off their pre-season campaign at the second attempt - as they travelled to the Wanted Stadium to face West Auckland.

6 July 2017

Pre-Season | Fixture Change as Spartans welcome Black Cats on July 18

Blyth Spartans, who were scheduled to face Vanarama National League side Hartlepool United on Tuesday July 18, will now face a Sunderland XI that evening at Croft Park (7.30pm kick-off.)

6 July 2017

Away Travel | Alfreton Town v Blyth Spartans

The Green Army have announced that they are running transport to our first Vanarama National League North match, which sees Blyth travel to Derbyshire to take on Alfreton Town at the Impact Arena.

5 July 2017

Fixtures Release Sees Spartans Start National League North Campaign Away at Alfreton Town

Blyth Spartans will mark their return to the Vanarama National League North with a trip to Alfreton Town on the opening day of the 2017/18 season, on Saturday August 5.

4 July 2017

Blyth Spartans Announce AGM For August 3

BLYTH SPARTANS ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED The above company will be holding their annual general meeting at Blyth Spartans Social Club on Thursday August 3 2017, commencing at 7.30pm.

4 July 2017

Spartans' Planned Pre-Season Opener Postponed Due to Waterlogged Pitch

Blyth Spartans have been forced to cancel tonight's friendly game against Newcastle Benfield, due to the amount of rain that has fallen on Croft Park in a short space of time this morning.

3 July 2017

Blyth Spartans Legend Jackie Marks Passes Away

Blyth Spartans are saddened to hear of the loss of honorary life member and club legend Jackie Marks.

1 July 2017

Announcement | Spartans unveil 2017/18 kit

Blyth Spartans are proud to unveil a preview of our new team kit for the Vanarama National League North 2017/18 campaign.

26 June 2017

Announcement | National League Photographic Licence

With the clubs promotion to the Vanarama National League North for the 2017/18 season, photographers now must apply for a 'National League Photographic Licence.'

26 June 2017

Arrival | Spartans Splash Cash to Secure Signing of Evo-Stik Goal Machine Dale Hopson From Seasiders

Blyth Spartans have signalled a real statement of intent for next season - after splashing the cash to sign prolific Whitby Town midfielder Dale Hopson.

21 June 2017

Arrival | Blyth Spartans appoint Dan Simmonite as Programme Editor

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the appointment of Northumbria University journalism student Dan Simmonite as programme editor, replacing the outgoing Craig Dobson who has moved onto a rol...

20 June 2017

Pre-Season | Spartans Put Finishing Touches to Pre-Season Preparations

Blyth Spartans have confirmed the rest of their pre-season schedule, with the visits of Championship side Middlesbrough, Hartlepool United and South Shields added to an already testing summer sched...

14 June 2017

Armstrong Won't Be Rushed into Expanding Spartans' Squad This Pre-Season

Blyth Spartans manager Alun Armstrong insists he's in no rush to bring in new players, despite only one new arrival coming through the doors at Croft Park so far during the close season.