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Bamber Bridge vs Blyth Spartans: Must-win clash for relegation-struggling Spartans

25 February 2025 0 comments

Blyth Spartans make the trip to the Sir Tom Finney Stadium on Saturday for a crucial Northern Premier League showdown against fellow relegation battlers Bamber Bridge.

Gainsborough Trinity 5-1 Blyth Spartans: Spartans are blown away by the Holy Blues

16 February 2025 0 comments

Five-star Gainsborough Trinity put basement boys Blyth Spartans to the sword, with four goals coming in 22 first-half minutes to take the game away from the struggling visitors in the Northern Premier Division.

Legendary Alan Shoulder was so special

9 February 2025 0 comments

Blyth Spartans legend Alan Shoulder has been described as “a special, special player” following his sad passing this week at the age of 71.

Alan Shoulder: Remembering a Blyth Spartans icon

4 February 2025 0 comments

On Sunday, 2 February, former Blyth Spartans and Newcastle United forward Alan Shoulder sadly passed away, just two days before his 72nd birthday.

Blyth Spartans 2-1 Mickleover Sports: Three key takeaways from a crucial victory

28 January 2025 0 comments

Blyth Spartans secured a vital win at Croft Park against fellow relegation battlers Mickleover Sports in the Northern Premier League.

FC United of Manchester vs Blyth Spartans: Green Army looking for revenge against The Reds

14 January 2025 0 comments

Blyth Spartans head to Broadhurst Park this Saturday to face FC United of Manchester in a crucial Northern Premier League clash.

Prescot Cables tangled by last-gasp Blyth Spartans

15 December 2024 0 comments

BLYTH Spartans staged a remarkable late rally to salvage a point against Prescot Cables in a captivating 3-3 draw.

Our new era Sparts here!

25 February 2024 0 comments

New Blyth Spartans owner Irfan Liaquat insists he will silence any doubters and wash away scepticism over his takeover at the National League North club.

Spartans are on to a Shaw thing with Jon

11 February 2024 0 comments

Jon Shaw has been preparing for life in the dugout in recent years – and now he is ready to embrace the challenge he is facing in his first managerial role with National League North club Blyth Spartans.

Boss Fenton is a Spartan again!

21 August 2022 0 comments

Graham Fenton is feeling refreshed and ready as he returns to the dugout with National League North club Blyth Spartans.

Former South Shields manager Fenton returns to Blyth Spartans

16 August 2022 0 comments

The former Blackburn Rovers and Aston Villa star will return to Croft Park for the first time in 13 years after spending time as a player, caretaker manager and assistant manager during his previous spell with the club.

Blyth Spartans part company with manager Terry Mitchell

9 August 2022 0 comments

National League North club Blyth Spartans have confirmed they have parted company with manager Terry Mitchell. The former Consett boss […]

Legend Dale’s goodbye to Blyth

8 May 2022 0 comments

Blyth Spartans legend Robbie Dale has made an emotional farewell to the club’s supporters – but has revealed he is looking to extend his playing career.

Blyth Spartans survival bid “nowhere near done” insists match-winner O’Donnell

15 April 2022 0 comments

JJ O’Donnell boosted Blyth Spartans survival hopes with a late winner in Friday’s home game with Farsley Celtic – but he insisted their bid to maintain their National League North status is “nowhere near done”.

Spartans star O’Donnell wants more goals after netting in derby win over Gateshead

2 January 2022 0 comments

Blyth Spartans midfielder JJ O’Donnell is targeting more goals after helping his current employers to a 2-1 home win against former club Gateshead.

Spartans boss Mitchell targets upturn in form after derby win against Moors

29 December 2021 0 comments

Blyth Spartans manager Terry Mitchell was left “absolutely delighted” after his side battled to a 3-1 home win against North East rivals Spennymoor Town.

New man Mitchell urges Spartans to bounce back

5 December 2021 0 comments

New Blyth Spartans manager Terry Mitchell has challenged his squad to rediscover their early-season form during a tough-looking December schedule.

Terry Mitchell named as new Blyth Spartans manager

29 November 2021 0 comments

The former Gateshead and Stockport County moves to Croft Park after spending the last two years with Ebac Northern League Division One side Consett.

Blyth Spartans 1-0 Guiseley: Reid ends losing run after sacking

21 November 2021 0 comments

Blyth Spartans ended a run of nine straight defeats that brought the sacking of manager Michael Nelson earlier in the week with a priceless and narrow victory over fellow strugglers Guiseley.

Spartans have lost their spark, says O’Donnell