Report | Blyth Spartans 2-1 Farsley Celtic | National League North | 21/22

Friday, 15 April 2022

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Vanarama National League North

Saturday, April 9th 2022

BLYTH SPARTANS 2-1 FARSLEY CELTIC

JJ O'Donnell's late winner saw Blyth move up to 19^th against relegation rivals Farsley.

Connor Thomson opened the scoring for the Spartans in the 13^th minute, as Angelo Cappello's shot was deflected into his path for him to volley home.

Blyth's other big chance in the first-half fell into the path of Angelo Cappello, this time his effort from outside the box would be turned behind for a corner.

As the Spartans committed forward for the corner, Farsley took their chance to attack. Luke Parkin managed to find Jamie Spencer, who powered it past Mitchell at his near post just before the stroke of half-time.

Blyth would sustain heavy pressure on a Celtic's side who never looked comfortable forming an attack, but corner after corner caused little test for the visitors.

That was until the 87^th minute, when Deverdics' corner was met by a glancing header by O'Donnell in the six yard box to earn the three points for Blyth.

Farsley created nothing in the second half until Mulhearn's late volley almost broke Spartan's hearts, but it veered just wide of Alex Mitchell's left post.

Chris Atkinson was sent off after the full-time whistle after a commotion with the referee.

Blyth Spartans | Mitchell 8, Liddle 7, Buddle (C) 7, O'Donnell 9, McNall 6 (Dale 65' 7), McKeown 7 (Barlow 78'), Deverdics 7, Lees 7, Thomson 8, Almond 7 Cappello 7 (Reid 89') Subs not used | Djalo, Robson

Goals | Thomson 13' O'Donnell 87'

Farsley Celtic | Robson 7, Turner 7, Butroid 7, Digie 7, Belehouan 7, Parkin 6, Hayhurst 7 (Gratton 88'), Syers 6, Atkinson 7, Spencer 8, Mulhearn 7 Subs not used | Malumo, Trenerry, Greaves, Drake

Goals | Spencer 45'

Referee | Dane McCarrick

Attendance | 982