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02/08/2025, Croft Park, Blyth, England
Premier Division, Northern Premier League

Blyth Spartans Vs Stafford

Blyth Spartans play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: M McCalmon (GK) , M Perry (CB) , P Shiels (CB) , A Rhind (RB) , P McPhaul (LB) , J Brannon (CM) , T Griffith (CM) , C Addie (CAM) , D Rhydderch (RW) , E Taylor (LW) , O Sarr (ST) And the subs are: E Boyle (CB) , D Flynn (CB) , J Vong (CM) , C Patterson (CM) , G Huggett (ST)

Stafford play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: B Auchter (GK) , G MacCubbin (CB) , C McMahon (CB) , J McCloud (RB) , P Cavanagh (LB) , T McCloud (CDM) , M Swapp (CAM) , M Aitken (RM) , K MacNeil (LM) , T Batie (ST) , J Fraser (ST) And the subs are: D Robie (GK) , D Riggins (CB) , D Corson (CM) , D Reece (CM) , L Lawgoch (ST)

Welcome to Croft Park in Blyth, England where Blyth Spartans will face Stafford Rangers.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Premier Division, Northern Premier League.  The attendance is 2430.

1' - Blyth Spartans kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

3' - Alex Rhind plays a short pass to Tobias Griffith.  Tobias Griffith slides the ball to Connor Addie.  Connor Addie attempts to unleash a long range shot...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

4' - Owen Sarr shoots from distance, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Owen Sarr for Blyth Spartans!  The keeper had no chance!

4' - Stafford kick the ball off for the restart.  

9' - Owen Sarr slides the ball to John Brannon.  George MacCubbin tackles John Brannon and takes possession.  George MacCubbin chips a long ball to Tom McCloud.  Tom McCloud attempts to outskill Alex Rhind and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

9' - Tom McCloud spots a run from Mark Swapp.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Mark Swapp  is unable to take the ball down!  

14' - John Brannon passes the ball to Ellis Taylor.  Ellis Taylor whips in a cross, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

16' - Killian MacNeil tackles John Brannon and the ball goes loose.  Mark Swapp spots a run from Michael Aitken.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

32' - Peter McPhaul plays a long ball to Phil Shiels.  Phil Shiels slides the ball to John Brannon.  John Brannon curves the ball into the box, finding Ellis Taylor.  Ellis Taylor tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Blyth Spartans.  Connor Addie places the ball to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

34' - John Brannon plays the ball to Connor Addie.  Connor Addie crosses the ball into the box and finds Owen Sarr.  Owen Sarr jumps up and gets his head to the ball down towards the bottom corner...but Ben Auchter stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Ellis Taylor is first to the loose ball...Ellis Taylor attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

44' - Tobias Griffith spots a run from Connor Addie.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Stafford kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

49' - Dave Rhydderch attempts to speed past Michael Aitken, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Blyth Spartans.  

50' - Alex Rhind stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but John McCloud gets there first and clears the ball.  

51' - Owen Sarr runs with the ball, beating Mark Swapp.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Martyn Perry is going to be taken off.  Dan Flynn joins the game from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Colin McMahon is going to be taken off.  Davie Riggins is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Brannon is going to be taken off.  Chris Patterson is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Tom McCloud is going to be taken off.  Dennis Corson is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Michael Aitken is going to be taken off.  David Reece joins the game from the bench.  

54' - Owen Sarr takes the ball past David Reece with a turn of pace.  

54' - Owen Sarr sees a run from Ellis Taylor.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Ellis Taylor is able to take the ball.  Ellis Taylor tries to cutback, but Connor Addie is unable to latch on to the ball and it goes loose!  There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Tobias Griffith is going to be taken off.  Joel Vong joins the game from the bench.  

60' - Blyth Spartans try to launch a quick counter attack.  Phil Shiels passes a long ball to Chris Patterson.  Chris Patterson sees a run from Dave Rhydderch.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Dave Rhydderch is able to take the ball.  Dave Rhydderch tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and Dave Rhydderch scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Blyth Spartans player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

60' - Stafford kick the ball off for the restart.  

65' - Joel Vong curves the ball into the box, finding Owen Sarr.  Paul Cavanagh fouls Owen Sarr...and the referee immediately points to the spot!  Ellis Taylor prepares to take the penalty.  He tries  to hit the ball into the bottom corner...but the ball flies wide of the post!

66' - Ben Auchter sees a run from Mark Swapp.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Mark Swapp is able to take the ball.  Mark Swapp tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Mark Swapp scores!  Its a goal for Stafford!  The ball went in off the upright!

66' - Blyth Spartans kick the ball off for the restart.  

68' - Phil Shiels slides the ball to Dan Flynn.  Dan Flynn passes the ball to Joel Vong.  Joel Vong plays a long pass to Connor Addie.  Connor Addie takes a shot from long range towards goal...but the shot goes wide!

70' - Connor Addie tries to hit a long range shot...and Connor Addie scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Blyth Spartans player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

70' - Stafford kick the ball off for the restart.  

74' - Killian MacNeil finds Mark Swapp with a short pass.  Mark Swapp slides the ball to Dennis Corson.  Dennis Corson plays a long ball to George MacCubbin.  Peter McPhaul successfully tackles George MacCubbin and the ball goes loose.  Dan Flynn plays the ball to Joel Vong.  Joel Vong finds Connor Addie with a long pass.  Connor Addie uses his pace to beat George MacCubbin.  

75' - Connor Addie curls in a cross and finds Owen Sarr.  Owen Sarr is impeded by Dennis Corson...and the referee immediately points to the spot!  Ellis Taylor steps up to take the penalty.  He tries  to strike the ball into the top corner...but the shot sails over the bar!

76' - Ben Auchter spots a run from Theo Batie.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Theo Batie takes the ball.  Theo Batie attempts a shot...and Theo Batie scores!  That's a nice goal from the Stafford player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

76' - Blyth Spartans kick the ball off for the restart.  

78' - Phil Shiels finds Dan Flynn with a short pass.  Dan Flynn plays a short pass to Connor Addie.  Connor Addie speeds past David Reece.  

80' - Connor Addie plays the ball to Ellis Taylor.  Ellis Taylor tries to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman signals its a corner for Blyth Spartans.  Dave Rhydderch gets ready to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, and manages to find Owen Sarr.  Owen Sarr powers a header towards the top corner...but the shot is saved by Ben Auchter!  

86' - Paul Cavanagh slides the ball to Dennis Corson.  Dennis Corson passes the ball to Paul Cavanagh.  Paul Cavanagh plays a short pass to Killian MacNeil.  Killian MacNeil crosses the ball, but Alex Rhind intercepts and takes possession.  

89' - Alex Rhind passes the ball to Chris Patterson.  Chris Patterson hits the ball long to Connor Addie.  Connor Addie sees a run from Owen Sarr.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Owen Sarr is able to take the ball.  Owen Sarr looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but it hits the upright!  Ellis Taylor is first to the loose ball...Ellis Taylor looks to hit the ball past the keeper...and Ellis Taylor scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Blyth Spartans player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

89' - Stafford kick the ball off for the restart.  



The match has ended Blyth Spartans 4 - 2 Stafford Rangers.