The opposition: Blyth Spartans
Nickname: Spartans
Founded: 1899
Ground: Croft Park, Blyth, NE24 3JE
Capacity: 4435 (536 seated)
Daren Persson Stadium to Blyth Spartans : 13 mile
Last result: 0-3 v Boston United (A)
Twitter: @Blyth_Spartans
This coming Wednesday Marc Nash and his men pit their skills against local friends and the current holders of the Northumberland Senior Cup Blyth Spartans at the Daren Persson Stadium.
Blyth Spartans, are managed by a familiar face and friend of the club Graham Fenton who guided the club to Wembley in May 2015 in one of the clubs greatest days out, winning the FA Vase against Glossop North End courtesy of goals from club legends Gareth Bainbridge and Adam Forster.
The Spartans currently find themselves in 23rd place in National League North, with just 1 win in their 5 outings. In recent times however they did force Wrexham to a replay in the FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round, in which young Robin Rio Joisce was included in the squad for both fixtures.
Shields won’t be taking recent form for granted as they know too well about cup games and how anything can happen, they will be looking for a reaction after a disappointing result at the weekend losing out to a stoppage time winner for Bridlington Town.
With a place in the semi finals on the cards and the prospect of playing at St James Park in the final, it goes without saying that the lads will be fired up for it and doing their all to ensure they are in the draw for the next round.
We hope you can join us and cheer on the lads!
How to find us
By Car
The postcode of the stadium is NE29 0SS. Some limited parking spaces can be found at the stadium and there is plenty and free street parking on West Percy Road adjacent to the stadium.
By the Tyne & Wear Metro
Tyneside is well served by a light rail system known as the Tyne & Wear Metro. North Shields is easily accessible from Newcastle City Centre from Monument station where trains to the Coast go via North Shields. The Daren Persson Stadium is served by two stops, Meadow Well (5 minutes’ walk) or North Shields (10 minutes’ walk).
By Bus
The 306 & 310 bus service from Newcastle City Centre (Haymarket Bus Station) to Tynemouth runs within close proximity to the stadium. The stadium is located off Waterville Road (East).
Car Parking:
We have a car park in front of the ground to accommodate Players and Officials, parking for spectators is on the streets surrounding the ground.
Admission:
- Adults £9
- Concessions (Senior Citizens) £6
- Children (Under 16’s) £3
All payable at the turnstiles except where games are deemed all-ticket. Please note our turnstile is cash only.
