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18/10/2025, Croft Park, Blyth, England
Premier Division, Northern Premier League

Blyth Spartans Vs Grantham

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: E Boyle (CB) , D Flynn (CB) , J Vong (CM) , C Patterson (CM) , E Taylor (ST)

Grantham play in a 3-1-4-1-1 formation, and line up with: J McGill (GK) , J Bires (CB) , D Tracey (CB) , S Burke (CB) , R Moloney (CM) , D Llywelyn (CM) , E Kirk (CDM) , J Onyilo (CAM) , C Kendrick (RM) , S Nku (LM) , B Bourland (ST) And the subs are: I Molloy (CB) , D Hammel (CB) , M Merricks (CM) , G Robin (CM) , S Monaghan (ST)

Welcome to Croft Park in Blyth, England where Blyth Spartans will face Grantham Town.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Premier Division, Northern Premier League.  The attendance is 4050.

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

4' - Martyn Perry passes to Phil Shiels.  Phil Shiels finds Tobias Griffith with a short pass.  Tobias Griffith chips a long ball to John Brannon.  John Brannon passes to Roger Cary.  Roger Cary passes the ball to Tobias Griffith.  Tobias Griffith whips in a cross, and manages to find John Brannon.  John Brannon directs a header down towards the bottom corner...and John Brannon scores!  That's a nice goal from the Blyth Spartans player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

5' - Grantham kick the ball off for the restart.  

8' - Rob Moloney takes the ball past Dave Rhydderch with a turn of pace.  

19' - John Brannon plays a long ball to Roger Cary.  Roger Cary sees a run from Tobias Griffith.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Tobias Griffith is able to control the ball.  Tobias Griffith tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Blyth Spartans!  The keeper had no chance!

19' - Grantham kick the ball off for the restart.  

21' - Stuart Nku plays the ball to Justin Bires.  Justin Bires passes the ball to Dave Llywelyn.  Dave Llywelyn finds Dylan Tracey with a long pass.  Dylan Tracey spots a run from Rob Moloney.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Rob Moloney has strayed offside!  

24' - Connor Addie finds Martyn Perry with a long ball.  Martyn Perry finds John Brannon with a short pass.  John Brannon passes the ball to Owen Sarr.  Owen Sarr runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Rob Moloney.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Rob Moloney.  That will be a freekick for Blyth Spartans.  

24' - Connor Addie prepares to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

34' - Dave Rhydderch slides the ball to Tobias Griffith.  Tobias Griffith spots a run from Roger Cary.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Roger Cary is caught offside!  

37' - Martyn Perry plays a long pass to Peter McPhaul.  Peter McPhaul sees Roger Cary making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Roger Cary has strayed offside!  

39' - Tobias Griffith finds Roger Cary with a long ball.  Roger Cary curls in a cross, but the ball misses everyone.  

42' - James Onyilo takes the ball past Owen Sarr with a turn of pace.  

42' - James Onyilo sees a run from Rob Moloney.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

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

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

51' - Peter McPhaul plays a long pass to Tobias Griffith.  Tobias Griffith plays a short pass to Roger Cary.  Roger Cary slides the ball to Dave Rhydderch.  Dave Rhydderch looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

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

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Dave Llywelyn is going to be taken off.  George Robin is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Martyn Perry is going to be taken off.  Dan Flynn is going to be brought on.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Eric Kirk is going to be taken off.  Malcolm Merricks is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Justin Bires is going to be taken off.  Ian Molloy joins the game from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Phil Shiels will come off.  Eoin Boyle joins the game from the bench.  

55' - John Brannon plays a short pass to Roger Cary.  Roger Cary finds Ellis Taylor with a short pass.  Ellis Taylor crosses the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

56' - Dylan Tracey tackles Dave Rhydderch and takes the ball.  Dylan Tracey finds Rob Moloney with a long ball.  Rob Moloney whips in a cross, and manages to find Chris Kendrick.  Chris Kendrick directs a header towards the top corner...but the shot is saved by Mark McCalmon!  

62' - Roger Cary hits the ball long to Eoin Boyle.  Eoin Boyle slides the ball to Ellis Taylor.  Ellis Taylor attempts to speed past Sam Burke, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Blyth Spartans.  

68' - George Robin hits the ball long to Sam Burke.  Sam Burke plays a short pass to Malcolm Merricks.  Malcolm Merricks slides the ball to Rob Moloney.  Rob Moloney sees George Robin making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but George Robin is caught offside!  

83' - Dan Flynn chips a long ball to John Brannon.  John Brannon finds Tobias Griffith with a short pass.  Tobias Griffith curls in a cross, and manages to find Roger Cary.  Malcolm Merricks fouls Roger Cary...and the referee blows his whistle and signals a penalty!  Ellis Taylor prepares to take the penalty.  He tries  to power the ball into the top corner...but it hits the upright!  Roger Cary pounces on the loose ball...Roger Cary takes a shot towards goal...but the ball flies wide of the post!

84' - Eoin Boyle passes a long ball to Roger Cary.  Roger Cary sees Tobias Griffith making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Tobias Griffith has strayed offside!  

89' - John Brannon plays the ball to Eoin Boyle.  Eoin Boyle finds Ellis Taylor with a short pass.  Ellis Taylor passes the ball to Roger Cary.  Roger Cary plays a short pass to Tobias Griffith.  Tobias Griffith crosses the ball, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

91' - Sam Burke finds George Robin with a long pass.  George Robin sees Chris Kendrick making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Chris Kendrick can't get to the ball!  



The match has ended Blyth Spartans 2 - 0 Grantham Town.