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Blyth Spartans Women ahead of schedule after FA Cup qualifiers run

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A group of 19 Blyth Spartans Women players in two lines. The line at the back are standing up while the line in front of them are sitting on the pitch. Most are wearing the green and white Spartans strips, aside from the two goalkeepers in a bright blue. They are all looking into the camera and smiling. There is a stand of people behind them with a crowd of people spread out.

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Blyth Spartans Women are two to three seasons ahead of schedule following their FA Cup qualifiers run

Overview

Blyth Spartans Women have hailed their first year back after a 16-year absence as a massive success, despite suffering a 9-0 defeat to semi-professional side Chorley Women FC in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup. Following a club takeover in 2024 and promotion to Tier 7, the team achieved an unexpected cup run that drew over 350 fans to Croft Park, leaving the club's leadership feeling they are well ahead of their initial developmental schedule.

Key points

  • Blyth Spartans Women played their first competitive match in September 2025 after being absent for 16 years.
  • The team reached the third qualifying round of the FA Cup before losing 9-0 to Chorley Women FC on 4 October.
  • Head of women's football Linda Bush stated the team is two or three seasons ahead of where expected at this stage.
  • A match against Chorley drew more than 350 fans to Croft Park in Northumberland.
  • The women's side was able to reform following a 2024 takeover of the club by local businessman Martin Trinder.
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