Preview | Spennymoor Town (a) | National League North | 21/22

Monday, 18 April 2022

By Luke Duden

Blyth Spartans will look to continue their three-game undefeated streak with this trip to Spennymoor.

Last time out, JJ O'Donnell headed home a late winner to keep the three points at Croft Park against Farsley Celtic.

Ticket Information

Today's match will be segregated, Blyth supporters must enter through the Tees Crescent turnstile. More info in regards to ground entry can be found here.

Tickets can be purchased at the turnstile or online here.

Admission prices are as follows:

  • Adults: £10
  • Concessions and 12-18s: £5
  • Under 12: £1

Team News

Rhys Evans Dan Maguire and Jordan Hickey all missed the Farsley Celtic game due to injury and will continue to be assessed. Otherwise there are no fresh injury concerns to today's match.

Opposition

Spennymoor have lost two of their last five fixtures, and sit 12th in the league with 50 points.

With only four clean sheets in their last ten matches, there is a good chance for Blyth to continue the good goalscoring form in recent weeks.

What We're Saying

Speaking after the win against Farsley Celtics, manager Terry Mitchell said: "We're obviously going there to try and get a result, that's number one. We go everywhere to do that.

"With Spennymoor, obviously chasing play-offs, they've lost today (Friday) but they're still not out of it. The leagues wide open. They'll be going all out, they've got to beat us really."

What They're Saying

After the 1-0 loss to York City, Spennymoor manager Anthony Johnson said: "There's 20 days of the season left. Five games. Depending how that goes, we'll be here next season.

What we're looking for is character. What we're looking for is resilience. What we're looking for is how bad does the squad want to get in the play-offs like we do."

Last Time We Met

The return fixture this year saw the Spartans earn the three points with a 3-1 victory at Croft Park.

O'Donnell grabbed the opener in the first half, but a Toby Lees goal in the second half gave Blyth the lead.

Connor Thomson added to Spennymoor's misery with his late finish.

Media Coverage

Join Niall Bromley and Liam O'Brien on Blyth Live from 2:45pm

Alternatively you can follow the match on our social media channels.