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27/09/2025, Croft Park, Blyth, England
Premier Division, Northern Premier League

Blyth Spartans Vs Matlock

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) , R Cary (CAM) , D Rhydderch (RW) , C Addie (LW) , O Sarr (ST) And the subs are: S Morris (CB) , D Flynn (CB) , J Vong (CM) , C Patterson (CM) , E Taylor (ST)

Matlock play in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, and line up with: P Berry (GK) , S McVey (CB) , H Doyle (CB) , M Johnston (RB) , D Regan (LB) , P Agnes (CM) , J Parry (CM) , D Murphy (CDM) , L Leishman (CAM) , R Kitson (ST) , M Kennedy (ST) And the subs are: R Boldt (LB) , P Lefiami (CAM) , B McTavish (RM) , W McGrath (ST)

Welcome to Croft Park in Blyth, England where Blyth Spartans will face Matlock Town.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Premier Division, Northern Premier League.  The attendance is 3697.

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

17' - Tobias Griffith finds Peter McPhaul with a long ball.  Peter McPhaul plays the ball to Owen Sarr.  Owen Sarr tries to use ball skills to beat Lloyd Leishman and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

19' - Michael Kennedy attempts to outskill Roger Cary, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

20' - Michael Kennedy tries to beat Alex Rhind using his ball skills, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Matlock.  

20' - Lloyd Leishman prepares to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but Tobias Griffith gets there first and clears the ball.  

22' - Martyn Perry plays a long pass to Phil Shiels.  Phil Shiels sees a run from Roger Cary.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Roger Cary is able to control the ball.  Roger Cary tries to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! Its a goal for Blyth Spartans!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

23' - Matlock kick the ball off for the restart.  

25' - Dave Murphy sees a run from Michael Kennedy.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Michael Kennedy runs on to the ball.  Michael Kennedy attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

27' - Mark McCalmon finds John Brannon with a short pass.  John Brannon plays a short pass to Connor Addie.  Connor Addie tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

28' - Paul Berry plays a long pass to Paul Agnes.  Paul Agnes attempts to hit a long range shot...and its in! Its a goal for Matlock!  The keeper had no chance!

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

31' - John Brannon passes to Alex Rhind.  Alex Rhind slides the ball to John Brannon.  John Brannon plays the ball to Peter McPhaul.  Peter McPhaul finds Phil Shiels with a long pass.  Phil Shiels curls in a cross and finds Dave Rhydderch.  Mason Johnston fouls Dave Rhydderch...and the referee immediately points to the spot!  Connor Addie stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He tries  to strike the ball down the middle...and Connor Addie scores!  That's a good goal from the Blyth Spartans player!  The keeper guessed the wrong way!

31' - Matlock kick the ball off for the restart.  

36' - Roger Cary dispossesses Jasper Parry and takes possession.  Roger Cary finds Phil Shiels with a short pass.  Phil Shiels finds Martyn Perry with a long pass.  Martyn Perry spots a run from John Brannon.  He attempts a quick throughball, and John Brannon takes the ball.  John Brannon hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from John Brannon for Blyth Spartans!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

36' - Matlock kick the ball off for the restart.  

44' - Roger Cary successfully tackles Hugh Doyle and gains possession for his team.  Roger Cary sees a run from John Brannon.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and John Brannon is able to control the ball.  John Brannon attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and John Brannon scores!  That's a fine goal from the Blyth Spartans player!  The ball flew past the keepers hand!

44' - Matlock kick the ball off for the restart.  

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

45' - Matlock kick the ball off for the restart.  

46' - Sam McVey slides the ball to Jasper Parry.  Jasper Parry passes the ball to Lloyd Leishman.  Lloyd Leishman sees Jasper Parry making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

49' - Connor Addie passes the ball to Peter McPhaul.  Peter McPhaul finds John Brannon with a long ball.  John Brannon crosses the ball into the box and finds Connor Addie.  Connor Addie gets his head to the ball attempting to beat Paul Berry...but the shot goes wide!

49' - Paul Berry sees a run from Dave Murphy.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Dave Murphy can't get to the ball!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jasper Parry will come off.  Bruce McTavish is brought on from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Owen Sarr is going to be taken off.  Ellis Taylor joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Hugh Doyle is going to be taken off.  Robert Boldt is going to be brought on.  

52' - Roger Cary crosses the ball into the box, finding Connor Addie.  Robert Boldt brings down Connor Addie.  The referee blows his whistle and points to the spot!  Ellis Taylor places the ball to take the penalty.  He tries  to power the ball into the top corner...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Ellis Taylor for Blyth Spartans!  The guessed the right way but couldn't get a hand to the ball!

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Tobias Griffith is going to be taken off.  Chris Patterson joins the game from the bench.  

53' - Matlock kick the ball off for the restart.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Lloyd Leishman is going to be taken off.  Paul Lefiami joins the game from the bench.  

54' - Ellis Taylor runs with the ball, beating Robert Boldt.  

57' - Phil Shiels chips a long ball to Martyn Perry.  Martyn Perry plays the ball to Chris Patterson.  Chris Patterson sees John Brannon making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but John Brannon  is unable to take the ball down!  

65' - With a turn of pace, Ellis Taylor beats David Regan, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Blyth Spartans.  

66' - Connor Addie places the ball to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but Mason Johnston gets there first and clears the ball behind for a corner.  

66' - John Brannon will take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

67' - Roger Cary crosses the ball, and manages to find Dave Rhydderch.  Dave Rhydderch directs a powerful header towards goal...but the shot goes over!

71' - Paul Lefiami tackles Phil Shiels and the ball goes loose.  Matlock try to launch a quick counter attack.  Robert Kitson plays a short pass to David Regan.  David Regan crosses the ball, but Peter McPhaul gets to the ball and makes a clearance.  

72' - Robert Kitson takes the ball past Phil Shiels with a turn of pace.  

73' - Robert Kitson slides the ball to Michael Kennedy.  Michael Kennedy strikes the ball from distance...and Michael Kennedy scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Matlock player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

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

77' - Robert Boldt passes a long ball to David Regan.  David Regan crosses the ball into the box, and manages to find Robert Kitson.  Robert Kitson attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Robert Kitson scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Matlock player!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

87' - Phil Shiels plays a long pass to John Brannon.  John Brannon finds Chris Patterson with a short pass.  Chris Patterson finds Dave Rhydderch with a short pass.  Dave Rhydderch takes the ball past Sam McVey with a turn of pace.  

90' - Paul Agnes sees Michael Kennedy making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Michael Kennedy is caught offside!  



The match has ended Blyth Spartans 5 - 3 Matlock Town.