Silsden suffer Easter agony to sit point clear of drop with three games left
SILSDEN are in massive trouble after an agonising Easter weekend in the Northern Premier League East Division against Blyth Spartans and Matlock Town.
ZANDVLIET’S IN FOR SPARTANS
By Leo Patchett BLYTH Spartans took a significant step towards safety after Paul van Zandvliet’s goal saw them squeeze past fellow strugglers...
Blyth Spartans match-winner Paul van Zandvliet wants more after crucial Silsden victory
Paul van Zandvliet got the only goal as Blyth Spartans claimed a precious win against Northern Premier League East rivals Silsden.
Blyth Spartans confirm signing of Morpeth Town midfielder
Jordan Hickey has left Morpeth Town to rejoin Blyth Spartans.
'We're getting there': Boss reflects on vital win as Blyth Spartans move closer to safety
Blyth Spartans widened the gap between themselves and the NPL East relegation zone to a healthy seven points with a vital 3-1 victory over...
TOWN’S BATTLE PROVES IN VAIN
DIV 1 EAST BRIGHOUSE TOWN 1 BLYTH SPARTANS 3 By David Foy BOTTOM-side Brighouse put in a spirited performance but fell short against Blyth...
Blyth Spartans keep unbeaten home run going with draw against North Ferriby
Blyth Spartans welcomed North Ferriby to Croft Park on Saturday looking to bounce back from their midweek defeat away at league leaders Redcar...
FERRIBY DENY THE SPARTANS LATE ON
DIV 1 EAST BLYTH SPARTANS 2 NORTH FERRIBY 2 By Tom Devereux NORTH Ferriby’s improving run of form continued with another promising display in the...
HONOURED ACE GLEN HAS MORE TO GIVE YET
By Mark Carruthers SPENNYMOOR Town legend Glen Taylor believes the last 12 months have “revolutionised” a career that has already gone down in...
Battling Blyth Spartans lose at league leaders Redcar Athletic
Blyth Spartans put in a battling performance but suffered a 1-0 defeat at league leaders Redcar Athletic on Wednesday night.
Blyth Spartans women move closer to promotion after win over New Fordley Vixens
Blyth Spartans women’s game against New Fordley Vixens was played on International Women’s Day with both sides marking the occasion.
BLYTH OWE IT ALL TO FOALLE
DIV 1 EAST OSSETT UNITED 0 BLYTH SPARTANS 1 By Leo Patchett BLYTH Spartans moved up to 15th place with a hard-fought victory at Ossett. In the...
Blyth Spartans continue march towards safety with win over Pontefract
A resurgent Blyth Spartans edged closer to safety with a fine win over promotion chasing Pontefract Collieries.
Blyth Spartans Women put 10 past an understrength Lemington side to keep pressure on in the title race
Blyth Spartans Women travelled to Newburn to play Lemington for the third and final time this season at the weekend and, despite a brave display...
Blyth Spartans take valuable point from draw at Heaton Stannington
Blyth Spartans earned a valuable point in their battle to beat the drop with a 1-1 draw at Heaton Stannington.
BLYTH SPARTANS 2 DUNSTON 0
DIV 1 EAST By Leo Patchett ■ BLYTH Spartans claimed all three points in superb fashion against play-off chasing Dunston UTS. Spartans flew out of...
Tony Incenzo: We’re keeping up with the Jones’s
One of the standout fixtures and results for me this season came in a historic Northern Premier League East Division basement battle on New Year’s...
WE’RE KEEPING UP WITH THE JONES’S
Tony INCENZO TALKING POINTS BRAGGING RIGHTS: Blyth Town’s Ben Fell, in blue, son of manager Gavin, challenges Blyth Spartans’ Jack Foalle in the...
Frustration for Blyth Spartans, Blyth Town and Ashington as midweek matches postponed
All three scheduled midweek matches involving Northumberland sides in the Northern Premier League (East) were postponed due to waterlogged pitches.
Striker Jamie Clark leaves Alnwick Town to join former club Blyth Spartans
Alnwick Town striker Jamie Clark has signed for Blyth Spartans.
BLYTH SPARTANS 4 GRIMSBY BORO’ 0
DIV 1 EAST By Leo Patchett ■ BLYTH ran riot at Croft Park thanks to a three-goal blitz in ten minutes to make it back-to-back wins for Marc Nash’s...
Blyth Spartans 1-2 Blyth Town: Visitors take the honours in historic clash
Former Blyth Spartans stalwart Nathan Buddle came back to haunt his old club as he grabbed the decisive goal to help Blyth Town claim all three...
Buddle wants more from Blyth Town after narrow win at Spartans
Blyth Town claimed a 2-1 win at Blyth Spartans as the two clubs met in league competition for the first time.
Marc Nash ready to go as Blyth Spartans appointment confirmed
Northern Premier League East Division strugglers Blyth Spartans have confirmed the appointment of Marc Nash as their new manager.
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SPARTANS BAG NASH
NORTHERN Premier League East division strugglers Blyth Spartans have confirmed interim manager Marc Nash has been handed a permanent role at Croft...
BLYTH SPARTANS 0 BRIGHOUSE TOWN 1
DIV 1 EAST By Leo Patchett ■ MARC Nash fell to defeat in his first game in charge of Blyth Spartans as his side narrowly lost to Brighouse Town at...
NORTH FERRIBY 1 BLYTH SPARTANS 1
DIV 1 EAST By Tom Devereux ■ NORTH FERRIBY claimed a fourth straight point, as they cancelled out visitors Blyth Spartans at the Versa Sportswear...
Myers demands improvement from Blyth Spartans ahead of Pontefract test
Blyth Spartans visit Northern Premier League East Division rivals Pontefract Collieries on Saturday.
Myers apologises as Blyth Spartans fall to Heaton Stannington defeat
Blyth Spartans manager Colin Myers has apologised to supporters after his side fell to a dramatic home defeat in Tuesday night's home clash with...
Hartlepool United youngster joins Northern Premier League Division One East side on loan
Hartlepool United youngster Joe Aungiers has joined Northern Premier League Division One East side Blyth Spartans on an initial one-month youth loan.
Blyth Spartans women hit double figures in first Northumberland FA Women's Cup
On Sunday Blyth Spartans women travelled to Haydon Bridge for their first ever game in the Northumberland FA Women’s Cup.
ACE JESSE IS A BRIGHT SPART ON BIG STAGE
By Mark Carruthers CALL-UP: Blyth Spartans’ Jesse Gomez PIC: Paul Scott A MAIDEN international call-up followed by a first senior goal – it’s fair...
Blyth Spartans youngster aiming for more international recognition after Gibraltar debut
Two Blyth Spartans stars were in action for Gibraltar over the last week.
Blyth Spartans Women make a winning start after 16 years without a team
Blyth Spartans Women kicked off their league campaign with a 1-0 win over Alnwick Town Ladies Reserves in front of a crowd of 202 at Croft Park.
Blyth Spartans' women's team returns after 16 years and play their first game at Croft Park on Sunday
For the first time in 16 years, a Blyth Spartans women’s team will be playing competitive football, with the season beginning on Sunday.
Blyth Spartans break 533 day streak with welcome away win at Garforth Town
Blyth Spartans scored twice late on to claim their first away win for 533 days against Garforth Town in the Northern Premier League East.
Ashington manager Nick Gray says his team got their reward after snatching a late equaliser against Blyth Spartans
Blyth Spartans and Ashington played out a drab 1-1 draw on Bank Holiday Monday with little for either set of supporters to get excited about.
Blyth Spartans and Ashington share the points after a drab draw at Croft Park
A goal in stoppage time by Sam Davison salvaged a point for Ashington against Blyth Spartans on Bank Holiday Monday.
Blyth Spartans slump to defeat at Silsden
Blyth Spartans fell to another defeat in the Northern Premier League East as they were beaten 3-0 by newly promoted Silsden away from home.
Blyth Spartans won't get carried away by first win - Dobson
Blyth Spartans earned their first win of the Northern Premier League East season against Newton Aycliffe in midweek.
Blyth Spartans secure first win of the season with victory over Newton Aycliffe
Blyth Spartans secured a much-needed win at Croft Park on Tuesday night.
New shirt sponsorship deal for Blyth Spartans as Port shows commitment to club and community
The Port of Blyth has strengthened its longstanding partnership with Blyth Spartans by becoming the official front-of-shirt sponsor for both the...
Blyth Spartans sunk by late winner at Consett
Blyth Spartans’ losing start to the season continued on Tuesday night when they were beaten by Consett.
Wearmouth ready to embrace senior role as Blyth Spartans land new signings
Blyth Spartans will host Redcar Athletic in the opening game of the Northern Premier League East Division season on Saturday afternoon.
Wearmouth ready to embrace senior role as Blyth Spartans aim for new signings
Blyth Spartans will host Redcar Athletic in the opening game of the Northern Premier League East Division season on Saturday afternoon.
Whitby Town put on five-star display in home win against Blyth Spartans
Whitby Town put on a five-star display in their final home pre-season outing ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
Dan Myers Joins The Highwaymen’s Ranks
We are delighted to announce the signing of versatile defender Dan Myers, following his departure from Spennymoor Town. The primarily left-sided...
Newcastle legend Nolberto Solano, 50, handed two manager’s jobs at once in bizarre career move
NEWCASTLE icon Nolberto Solano has landed two managerial jobs at once, less than a year after being sacked from an English non-league...
Blyth Spartans manager still working hard to add to squad ahead of pre-season opener
Blyth Spartans confirmed details of their squad for the 2025/26 season - but there could still be further new faces at Croft Park.
Keeper signed from Championship club
Zach Hemming has become the fourth signing of the summer for the Spireites, joining from Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee. The goalkeeper spent...
Mark Carruthers: Blyth Spartans’ decline, and how they can get back on their feet
Reporting on the North East non-league scene for over a decade has provided me with so many lifelong memories. From FA Vase and FA Trophy final...
Ex-Premier League star buys club he manages just weeks after being relegated three divisions
David Stockdale has agreed a takeover of non-league side Farsley Celtic.
The former goalkeeper has been in charge of the West Yorkshire club since...
Mark Carruthers: South Shields’ appointment of Ian Watson is great news for Mariners
Timing is everything in football – so they say. That is why Ian Watson’s appointment as the new manager of National League North club South Shields...
Billy Gordon: Summer singing number three
Morpeth Town AFC are delighted to announce the signing of Billy Gordon, following his departure from Blyth Spartans. The 20 year-old is an...
Larne boss Nathan Rooney pleased to add Matthew Ridley to his ‘amazing' squad
Larne have signed centre-back Matthew Ridley, who was previously with Northern Premier League side Blyth Spartans.
Joel Holvey joins the Highwaymen
We are delighted to announce the signing of Joel Holvey, following the expiration of his contract at Blyth Spartans. The left wing-back is the...
Colin Myers calls for trust as Blyth Spartans prepare for hectic summer
Blyth Spartans manager Colin Myers is hoping to add to his squad over the coming days as he prepares for his first season in charge at Croft Park.
Former Hartlepool United midfielder slams situation at Blyth Spartans following his release
Former Hartlepool United midfielder Nicky Deverdics has slammed the situation at Blyth Spartans following his release.
Former Northampton, Port Vale and Grimsby forward released by non-league club
Former Northampton, Port Vale and Grimsby forward JJ Hooper has been released by Northern Premier League club Blyth Spartans.
Former FA Cup hero 'hopeful' Myers can stabilise Blyth Spartans
A former Blyth Spartans winger has spoken out about his old club as they prepare for life in the fourth tier of non-league football.
"We need to reunite the club" - Colin Myers sets target after being named as new Blyth Spartans manager
Colin Myers has been named as new Blyth Spartans manager and will lead the club into their Northern Premier League East campaign next season.
Myers hails Blyth Spartans youngster Simpson after triple award win
There was recognition for one of Blyth Spartans youngsters after he collected three awards earlier this week.
Mitch Curry goal earns win against Blyth to secure Whitby Town's NPL Premier Division survival
Whitby Town ensured their Northern Premier League Premier Division survival on Easter Monday, edging past already-relegated Blyth Spartans 1-0 at...
Lions Crack The Spartans For Eggslent Away Win
Guiseley secured their Play Off place with a comfortable 2-0 win at relegated Blyth Spartans, writes Edward Robertson. Mark Bower
Top five is sealed as Lions roar on
BLYTH SPARTANS 0 GUISELEY 2 By John Chapman A GOAL in each half saw Guiseley inflict a ninth straight defeat […]
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Young Lions Lose Out To Spartans
It was a disappointing day for Guiseley Academy on Monday when, after conceding early goals to Blyth Spartans, they fought
Blyth Spartans interim manager promises that the team will try to end season on a positive note
Blyth Spartans interim manager Colin Myers has promised his players will “do everything possible” to bring a positive end to a nightmare season.
24/25 Away Fan Guide: Blyth Spartans
We’re heading to Corft Park on Easter Saturday for our penultimate away league game of the season, our Away Fan
CONNOR ‘DREAM’ JOB OVER AT BLYTH
By Neil Harvey MICHAEL Connor admits the chance to manage boyhood club Blyth Spartans was a “great privilege” – and […]
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Myers 'heartbroken' by Blyth Spartans plight - but insists there is light at the end of the tunnel
Myers was Spartans assistant manager when they beat Hartlepool United to reach the FA Cup third round during the 2013/14 season.
Former Blyth Spartans coach returns to management with Northern League club
A former Blyth Spartans coach has been handed a return to management.
Blyth Spartans confirm resignation of manager Michael Connor
Blyth Spartans chairman Kevin Miles has praised Michael Connor for the 'impressive energy and enthusiasm' he displayed during his time in charge of...
Michael Connor steps down as Blyth Spartans manager
There was major news from Blyth Spartans on Monday afternoon.
Macclesfield boss Robbie Savage set to support Blyth Spartans fundraising efforts
Blyth Spartans will face newly crowned Northern Premier League champions Macclesfield at Croft Park on Saturday.
Gladiators end winless run with crucial success over Spartans
Matlock Town secured their first win in 11 attempts to claim a crucial three points against already-relegated Blyth Spartans on Saturday.
Robbie Savage guides non-league side to within two divisions of promised land
Robbie Savage has steered Macclesfield FC up to the sixth tier of English football.
Macclesfield’s 2-1 win over Bamber Bridge on Saturday ensured...
Blyth Spartans look to rebuild after second successive relegation is confirmed
Blyth Spartans will spend next season in the fourth tier of the non-league game after relegation was confirmed last weekend.
Connor feels sorry for Blyth Spartans supporters and urges players to repay their faith
Blyth Spartans are back in action when Warrington Rylands visit Croft Park on Saturday afternoon.
Connor wants courage from struggling Blyth Spartans as Workington test lies ahead
Blyth Spartans make the trip to Northern Premier League rivals Workington on Saturday afternoon.
Blyth Spartans require 'reset' once short-term future is secured
A crowdfunder launched by Blyth Spartans has passed the halfway point after an initial target of £25,000 was set.
Bamber Bridge vs Blyth Spartans: Must-win clash for relegation-struggling Spartans
Blyth Spartans make the trip to the Sir Tom Finney Stadium on Saturday for a crucial Northern Premier League showdown against fellow relegation...
Blyth Spartans chairman 'immensely grateful' to departing head coach Nathan Haslam
There was a surprise departure from Blyth Spartans on Sunday.
MILES: HELP US SECURE FUTURE
By Neil Harvey BLYTH Spartans chairman Kevin Miles has issued a rally cry to the community to help support a […]
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