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28/08/2027, Croft Park, Blyth, England
National League North, English National League

Blyth Spartans Vs Bishop's Stortford

Blyth Spartans play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: J McGill (GK) , D Flynn (CB) , E Boyle (CB) , P Buckley (RB) , M McCardell (LB) , C Patterson (CM) , B Obia (CM) , R Dolan (CAM) , D Rhydderch (RW) , J Benetollo (LW) , D Onion (ST) And the subs are: C Lynch (CB) , S Morris (CB) , C McKay (CM) , R Hanegan (CM) , I McWhinney (ST)

Bishop's Stortford play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: P Taylor (GK) , M Fiddes (CB) , O Yates (CB) , B Anifowoshe (CB) , C Kavanagh (RB) , M Keane (LB) , M MacGuire (CDM) , R Dunnett (CAM) , P Gruffudd (RM) , G Hughes (LM) , G McPherson (ST) And the subs are: A Buchannan (CB) , E Yorath (CB) , A Evans (CM) , C Binnie (CM) , L Balch (ST)

Welcome to Croft Park in Blyth, England where Blyth Spartans will face Bishop's Stortford.  This is a league fixture taking place in the National League North, English National League.  The attendance is 2722.

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

5' - Bishop's Stortford attempt to counter.  Robert Dunnett plays a long ball to Matt MacGuire.  Matt MacGuire sees a run from Gavin McPherson.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Gavin McPherson is caught offside!  

15' - Chris Patterson plays a long ball to Eoin Boyle.  Eoin Boyle slides the ball to Chris Patterson.  Chris Patterson sees a run from Robert Dolan.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Robert Dolan has strayed offside!  

27' - Matt MacGuire plays a long pass to Chris Kavanagh.  Chris Kavanagh brings the ball forward, outpacing Mike McCardell.  

29' - Chris Kavanagh tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Robert Dunnett gets to the ball first...Robert Dunnett tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

31' - Joey McGill chips a long ball to Robert Dolan.  Robert Dolan passes to Brendan Obia.  Brendan Obia spots a run from James Benetollo.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

34' - Matt MacGuire passes a long ball to Mike Fiddes.  Mike Fiddes curves the ball into the box and finds Matt MacGuire.  Matt MacGuire looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

41' - Chris Patterson hits the ball long to Patrick Buckley.  Matt MacGuire tackles Patrick Buckley and gains possession for his team.  Matt MacGuire attempts to speed past Patrick Buckley, but is brought down.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Patrick Buckley the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Bishop's Stortford.  

43' - Eoin Boyle plays a long pass to Patrick Buckley.  Patrick Buckley fires a shot from distance...but the shot is offtarget!

45' - Robert Dolan spots a run from Davie Onion.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Davie Onion is able to control the ball.  Davie Onion shoots towards goal...and its in! It's a great goal from Davie Onion for Blyth Spartans!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

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

46' - Bishop's Stortford kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

50' - Oscar Yates passes to Matt MacGuire.  Matt MacGuire slides the ball to Oscar Yates.  Oscar Yates chips a long ball to Mike Fiddes.  Mike Fiddes sees a run from Gavin McPherson.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Gavin McPherson runs on to the ball.  Gavin McPherson tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Billy Anifowoshe will come off.  Arnie Buchannan joins the game from the bench.  

52' - Matt MacGuire takes the ball past Eoin Boyle with a turn of pace.  

53' - Robert Dunnett successfully tackles Dan Flynn and takes the ball.  Bishop's Stortford try to launch a counter attack.  Robert Dunnett sees Gavin McPherson making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Gavin McPherson is caught offside!  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Brendan Obia will come off.  Chris McKay joins the game from the bench.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dan Flynn will come off.  Steven Morris joins the game from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Oscar Yates is going to be taken off.  Eddie Yorath joins the game from the bench.  

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Paul Gruffudd will come off.  Alec Evans joins the game from the bench.  

60' - Robert Dunnett plays a long pass to Arnie Buchannan.  Arnie Buchannan spots a run from Gavin McPherson.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Gavin McPherson can't get to the ball!  

65' - Patrick Buckley plays a long ball to Eoin Boyle.  Eddie Yorath dispossesses Eoin Boyle and the ball goes loose.  Matt MacGuire chips a long ball to Robert Dunnett.  Robert Dunnett sees Gavin McPherson making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

70' - With a turn of pace, Chris McKay beats Michael Keane.  

73' - Robert Dolan slides the ball to Davie Onion.  Davie Onion curls in a cross and finds Dave Rhydderch.  Dave Rhydderch jumps up to head the ball towards the top corner...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Robert Dunnett is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

78' - Matt MacGuire takes the ball past Chris Patterson with a turn of pace.  

79' - Matt MacGuire spots a run from Gavin McPherson.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Gavin McPherson can't get to the ball!  

83' - Davie Onion passes to Robert Dolan.  Chris Kavanagh dispossesses Robert Dolan and the ball goes loose.  Davie Onion runs with the ball, beating Arnie Buchannan.  

85' - Chris Kavanagh speeds past Chris Patterson.  

87' - Robert Dunnett plays a short pass to Michael Keane.  Michael Keane brings the ball forward, outpacing Mike McCardell.  

90' - Chris McKay slides the ball to James Benetollo.  James Benetollo crosses the ball into the box, but Eddie Yorath intercepts the ball.  



The match has ended Blyth Spartans 1 - 0 Bishop's Stortford.