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30/08/2026, Croft Park, Blyth, England
National League North, English National League

Blyth Spartans Vs Buxton

Blyth Spartans play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: J McGill (GK) , P Shiels (CB) , D Bhoy (CB) , A Rhind (RB) , M McCardell (LB) , T Griffith (CM) , C Patterson (CM) , R Cary (CAM) , D Rhydderch (RW) , E Taylor (LW) , G Huggett (ST) And the subs are: D Flynn (CB) , E Boyle (CB) , C McKay (CM) , B Obia (CM) , M Evans (ST)

Buxton play in a 3-5-2 Att formation, and line up with: V Burn (GK) , D Macmillan (CB) , S Smyth (CB) , S Evans (CB) , J Baker (CM) , L McClean (CM) , S Birrell (CAM) , B Banker (RM) , J McClellan (LM) , L Andrews (ST) , G Babalola (ST) And the subs are: P Hollern (RB) , J Whalen (LB) , J Neil (CM) , P McLeod (ST) , A Moran (ST)

Welcome to Croft Park in Blyth, England where Blyth Spartans will face Buxton FC.  This is a league fixture taking place in the National League North, English National League.  The attendance is 2963.

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

5' - Tobias Griffith successfully tackles Spencer Birrell and the ball goes loose.  Bruce Banker plays a short pass to Geoff Babalola.  Geoff Babalola sees a run from Spencer Birrell.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

9' - George Huggett finds Dennis Bhoy with a long ball.  Dennis Bhoy passes to Dave Rhydderch.  Dave Rhydderch shoots from outside the area...but Vincent Burn stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...George Huggett is first to the loose ball...George Huggett attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

13' - Vincent Burn finds Spencer Birrell with a long ball.  Spencer Birrell slides the ball to Josh McClellan.  Josh McClellan spots a run from Lee McClean.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Lee McClean is able to take the ball.  Lee McClean shoots...and Lee McClean scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Buxton player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

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

26' - Bruce Banker runs with the ball, beating Tobias Griffith.  

30' - Alex Rhind plays a long pass to Phil Shiels.  Phil Shiels passes to George Huggett.  George Huggett hits the ball from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...but its wide!

31' - Vincent Burn spots a run from Geoff Babalola.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Geoff Babalola is able to control the ball.  Geoff Babalola tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a great goal from Geoff Babalola for Buxton!  The ball flew past the keepers hand!

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

37' - Phil Shiels plays the ball to Mike McCardell.  Mike McCardell plays a short pass to Phil Shiels.  Phil Shiels plays a long ball to Dennis Bhoy.  Dennis Bhoy slides the ball to Roger Cary.  Roger Cary passes the ball to Phil Shiels.  Phil Shiels passes the ball to George Huggett.  George Huggett attempts to outskill David Macmillan, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

37' - George Huggett curls in a cross, but the ball misses everyone.  

38' - Spencer Birrell plays a long ball to Lee McClean.  Lee McClean sees Josh McClellan making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Josh McClellan  is unable to take the ball down!  

46' - Seth Smyth tackles George Huggett and takes possession.  Seth Smyth passes a long ball to Josh McClellan.  Josh McClellan attempts to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but Joey McGill stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Geoff Babalola is first to the ball...Geoff Babalola attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Joey McGill stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Lee McClean is first to the ball...Lee McClean attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...and Lee McClean scores!  That's a beautiful goal from the Buxton player!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

47' - Buxton kick the ball off for the restart.  

50' - Steven Evans passes the ball to Josh McClellan.  Josh McClellan slides the ball to David Macmillan.  David Macmillan plays a long pass to Joshua Baker.  Roger Cary successfully tackles Joshua Baker and the ball goes loose.  Lee McClean attempts to use his skills to beat Chris Patterson, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Chris Patterson is going to be taken off.  Brendan Obia is going to be brought on.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Phil Shiels will come off.  Dan Flynn is going to be brought on.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Leeroy Andrews is going to be taken off.  Aaron Moran is brought on from the bench.  

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

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Steven Evans is going to be taken off.  Paul Hollern joins the game from the bench.  

53' - George Huggett sees a run from Roger Cary.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

56' - Lee McClean finds Paul Hollern with a long pass.  Paul Hollern passes the ball to Lee McClean.  Lee McClean tries to unleash a long range shot...and its in! It's a nice goal from Lee McClean for Buxton!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

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

59' - Dan Flynn passes to Chris McKay.  Chris McKay finds Roger Cary with a short pass.  Roger Cary finds Chris McKay with a long ball.  Chris McKay crosses the ball into the box, and manages to find Dave Rhydderch.  Dave Rhydderch looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

61' - Lee McClean tries to beat Dennis Bhoy using his ball skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Lee McClean who takes the ball forward!  

62' - Lee McClean brings the ball forward, outpacing Roger Cary.  

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Joshua Baker will come off.  Joseph Neil joins the game from the bench.  

64' - Lee McClean attempts a shot from long range...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Spencer Birrell is first to the ball...Spencer Birrell tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by Joey McGill!  

68' - Spencer Birrell runs with the ball, beating George Huggett.  

69' - Spencer Birrell hits the ball from distance...and its in! Its a goal for Buxton!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

82' - Joseph Neil sees a run from Aaron Moran.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Aaron Moran runs on to the ball.  Aaron Moran tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Aaron Moran for Buxton!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

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



The match has ended Blyth Spartans 0 - 6 Buxton FC.