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Hallam vs Blyth Spartans: Match Preview

Hallam vs Blyth Spartans Match Preview  

Date: Tuesday 17th November 2026 

Stadium: Sandygate 

Time: 7:45pm KO 

Blyth will look to build on their 3–1 home win against Stocksbridge as they travel to Sheffield based side Hallam at the world’s oldest football ground.  

A Dan Lanning brace plus a second half goal from Paul Dudgeon sealed three points for Spartans at Croft Park, which took them into third in the league.

Blyth will look to repeat that performance to pick up their third win away this season as they face another relegation threatened side in Hallam.  

The Hosts: Hallam 

Hallam, also known as “The Countrymen” have had a poor start to their second season in the NPL east following their promotion in 2025 with only two wins so far this season. Both wins have come against North East sides with their only home win this season coming against Blyth’s rivals Ashington. 

Their latest result was at Sandygate with a 2–0 defeat to Silsden as the hosts will look to bounce back with their third win this season against Spartans in front of their fans.  

Last time out:  Blyth Spartans 1–1 Hallam 

The last time both sides played was December last year at Croft Park, which ended 1 – 1. Hallam took the lead early in the second half with a Brodie Litchfield goal. In the 88th minute Dudgeon scored a last gasp equaliser for Spartans securing a point at Croft Park.    

Live Coverage 

If you are unable to travel to the match Blyth live will be available on Mixlr from around 7:35pm. You can also follow all the action through Spartans’ social media channel’s.