Croft Park

Segregation is rarely in place, but for high-profile games, visiting supporters are accommodated in the Plessey Road Stand, where up to 1,200 fans can be housed in this covered terrace. In addition, several seats will also be made available in the Port of Blyth Stand.

Refreshments on the ground are usually supplied from a burger van which serves chips and burgers. Gino’s Fish and Chips are located at 200 Plessey Road (by the away turnstiles) and are excellent.

Further afield on The Broadway Circle is the Broadway Chippy, another gem. Fish and Chips are also available at Coastline by the beach car park (free parking). There is also a great cafe and ice cream parlour next door.

Blyth Spartans have played at Croft Park since 1909, and in the past 15 years, the ground has been brought up to full National League standards. The turnstiles can be approached from the Plessey Road or by the Social Club at the end of Bishopton Street.

From the outside, the Port of Blyth Stand dominates. This stand is now fully seated (530 seats), mostly undercover and runs a quarter of the length of the pitch. It houses the dressing rooms, club offices and hospitality suites. The rest of this side is flat standing, but there is a raised, covered stand for disabled supporters towards the Social Club End on the ground. At the Plessey Road End, there is a club shop and toilet blocks.

The other three sides consist of terracing with cover on all three sides. Opposite the Main Stand is the  Fergy Space (West) Stand. This is the oldest part of the ground and dates back some 70 years. This stand has a wooden back to it. Behind each goal are two almost identical 1200-capacity covered terraces with eight steps of terracing. The Tynetec Stand is at the Plessey Road End, with the newer 24 Seven Claims Stand towards the Social Club End. On the front of this stand are displayed the words: Spartans Do Not Ask ‘How Many Are The Enemy, But Where Are They?’. Behind this stand is a small 3G training pitch.

Special thanks to John Hague for providing the information for this page.

The Social Club at the ground itself welcomes away fans and is a great place to meet up before and after the game. It serves the usual range of beers and has some bottled real ales. The club even has its own Spartans Ale. As well as beers, the social clubs sell a range of sandwiches and hot pies. Thirsty fans can also order their half-time drinks before kick-off. Although entrance to the Social Club is outside the ground, fans can get a ‘pass out’ to visit in the interval.

Close by is the Mason’s Arms. Well-behaved away fans should have no problems in here, but this is a home fans pub and shows live sports on TV.

Further afield in the town centre, only 10-15 minutes walk away, are a few pubs of interest to the more discerning drinker. The Wallaw on Union Street is an award-winning Wetherspoons conversion of a former Art Deco cinema and deserves a visit. There is always a good range of cask ales and craft beers on tap. It is also featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide.

Oliver’s on Bridge Street is also worth a visit and offers real ale. The Commissioners Quay Hotel is very much the new kid on the block, and as well as providing 40 modern en-suite bedrooms, there are usually 4 varied cask ales and a range of craft beers.

By train

The nearest railway station is Cramlington, which is served by trains from Newcastle Central and Morpeth. However, Cramlington is located five miles away from Croft Park, and a taxi from here will cost you approximately £11.50 (Phoenix Taxis).

You can also take an X9 bus half hourly from Cramlington to Blyth, which takes approximately 40 minutes. An alternative might be to get off at Newcastle Central Station and take a 20-minute walk to Haymarket Bus Station and take an X10/X11 to Blyth. This journey takes roughly 1 hour. See the Traveline North East website for more details.

By bus

Brian Scott informs me, ‘The 308 bus runs from Whitley Bay to Blyth four times per hour during the day, reducing to two per hour in the evening. Whitley Bay is also connected to Newcastle via an easy Metro train ride.

Directions to Croft Park from Blyth Bus Station
Blyth Bus Station is located in Bridge Street at the top end of Union Street. Walk down Union Street and then bear right into Plessey Road. Croft Park is along Plessey Road on the right, just after Coronation Street. To get to the home turnstiles, walk along Coronation Street and turn left to the ground.

By car

From the North

From the A189 (Spine Road), take the A193 (Cowpen Road) exit and follow this into Blyth, continue on the A193 as it becomes The Broadway. Continue on the A193 at The Broadway Circle roundabout and take the next left onto Plessey Road. The ground will be on your left.

From the South

Exit the A19 onto the A189 (Spine Road) at the Annitsford Roundabout. After two miles, exit onto the A1061 (signed A192 Seaton Delaval, Cramlington and Blyth Beach. Follow the A1061 for approximately three miles and exit left onto the A193. Turn right at the second roundabout onto Plessey Road as above.

Car parking near Croft Park

Parking is freely available on the surrounding streets, but please park sensibly and respect the residents.

Postcode for SatNav: NE24 3JE

Record Attendance

The record crowd for a Blyth Spartans match at Croft Park was set in 1956 when the visit of Hartlepool United attracted 10,186.

The record crowd for a Blyth Spartans ‘home match was set on 27th February 1978. When an FA Cup Fifth Round Replay against Wrexham was played at St James’ Park, Newcastle. The attendance was 42,167.

Average Attendance
2018-2019: 816 (National League North)
2017-2018: 798 (National League North)
2016-2017: 649 (Northern Premier League)

While rivalry between Blyth Spartans and other teams depends on the league in which they are playing, the following teams are generally regarded as their main rivals for different reasons.

Spennymoor Town

Spennymoor Town is regarded as the fiercest rivals of the Spartans. This is usually the case when both sides play in the English National League. The geographical proximity between these clubs means meetings often draw large crowds. Both sides are based in North East England.

Gateshead

A matchup between Gateshead and Blyth Spartans often draws huge crowds due to local interest. Notably, the two clubs are based in Tyne and Wear.

Darlington

Darlington are equally notable rival of Blyth Spartans. Both sides are non-league outfits based in the North East, and a meeting between the two sides often generates a derby-like atmosphere.

Blyth Spartans A.F.C. are one of the world’s most famous non-league football clubs. The Spartans play in the Northern Premier League, Division One East during the 2025/26 season. With that in mind, you can visit the club’s website to buy match tickets for the campaign.

Ticket prices for home matches at Croft Park are as follows:

General admission

• Adults £12
• Over 65’s £7
• Blue Light Holder – £7
• 11-16 years & students – £7
• 10 and Under – £0

Seated

• Adults £12
• Over 65’s £7
• Blue Light Holder – £7
• 11-16 years & students – £7
• 10 and Under – £0

Official Matchday Programme: £2