Blyth Spartans News

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.

14 June 2017

Admission and Season Ticket Prices Announced for Vanarama National League North Campaign

Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce the admission and season ticket prices for the 2017/18 Vanarama National League North season at Croft Park.

13 June 2017

U16s Open Training Sessions

Blyth Spartans U16s are hosting open training sessions for additional players for the upcoming 2017/2018 season to strengthen an already strong squad.

10 June 2017

Date Announced for Spartans' Vanarama National League North Fixtures

Blyth Spartans fans should clear their diaries for Wednesday July 5 - as the National League have confirmed that is when the fixtures for the 2017/18 National League North season will be announced.

9 June 2017

Pre-Season | More Home Comforts Confirmed For Blyth as Carlisle and Whitby Come to Croft Park

Blyth Spartans have agreed to two further friendlies at Croft Park as part of their pre-season preparations - as Carlisle United and Whitby Town will both make the trip up to the Northumbrian coast...

2 June 2017

Pre-Season | Spartans' Opener Against Newcastle Benfield Switched to Croft Park

Blyth Spartans will now face Newcastle Benfield at Croft Park on July 4 - after the two clubs agreed to switch the venue for the previously announced pre-season friendly.

26 May 2017

Arrival | Ian Watson Returns to Blyth Spartans For Second Spell From Spennymoor

Blyth Spartans have made their first signing of the summer - as defender Ian Watson returns to the club from Spennymoor Town.

25 May 2017

Pre-Season | Spartans Face Away Trip To Shildon As Friendly List Begins to Take Shape

Blyth Spartans will travel to Northern League side Shildon for a friendly this summer, as the club continues to add to its pre-season preparations.

24 May 2017

Departure | Pattison Leaves Spartans After Signing Two-Year Deal at South Shields

Matty Pattison has decided to leave Vanarama National League North side Blyth Spartans - after signing a two-year deal with reigning Northern League champions South Shields.

20 May 2017

Blyth Spartans Announce Squad Retained List For New Season

Blyth Spartans can today confirm the retained list for the club's upcoming return to the Vanarama National League North.

18 May 2017

Star Striker Daniel Maguire Shuns Enticing Gateshead Transfer To Re-Sign For Spartans

Multiple 2016/17 Player of the Year award winner Daniel Maguire has chosen to remain as a Blyth Spartans player - after turning down a big-money move to re-sign for the club on a two-year deal.

16 May 2017

Armstrong Agrees To Stay On For Another Season At Spartans

Blyth boss Alun Armstrong has agreed terms to remain in charge at Spartans for another year, following his managerial heroics at the club last season.

15 May 2017

Arrival | Blyth Spartans Name Stuart Dick as New Media Manager

Koast FM's Stuart Dick will take over from long-time Blyth Spartans media manager Phil Castiaux for the new season.

12 May 2017

Pre-Season | Spartans Face Further Fixtures With Northern League Sides

Blyth Spartans can announce another two pre-season friendlies against Northern League sides, with West Auckland Town and Morpeth Town providing the opposition - as Alun Armstrong's side prepare for...

12 May 2017

Pre-Season | Spartans Face Early Start To Pre-Season At Newcastle Benfield

Blyth Spartans won't have long to enjoy their Evo-Stik Premier League and Techflow Group Northumberland Senior Cup successes - after agreeing to a pre-season friendly with Newcastle Benfield at the...

11 May 2017

Rank and File | Malcolm Stephenson

Phil Castiaux catches up with long term Spartans fan Malcolm Stephenson who discusses his volunteering role at the club.

10 May 2017

Rank and File | Glen Maxwell

Press officer Glen Maxwell is in his second stint at Croft Park. He talks to Phil Castiaux about his role and himself.