When to watch Blyth Spartans, Berwick Rangers, Morpeth Town, and more as new season begins

Up and down the footballing pyramid, the beginning of the new season is drawing ever closer. From the Premier League to non-league, and everywhere in-between, clubs are readying themselves for the coming term.

At the very highest level, the likes of Newcastle United and Sunderland will kick off their top flight campaigns on the weekend of August 22nd, while the EFL will get underway one week earlier.

But between now and then, there is plenty of football to be watching, and with that in mind, here are all of the details you need to know about the home fixtures for our Northumberland clubs over the coming weeks...

Alnwick Town

Alnwick begin their season on Saturday, July 25th, hosting Park View at St. James’ Park in the Ebac Northern League Division Two. The Magpies are set for a busy few weeks, and will also face home clashes against Tow Law Town on Wednesday, August 5th, Grangetown Boys Club on Saturday, August 8th, and Stokesley SC on Wednesday, August 19th.

Blyth Town

Another club kicking things off at home on Saturday, July 25th, Blyth Town will host Birtley Town. Carlisle City will then travel to Gateway Park on Saturday, August 4th, before Newcastle Blue Star visit on Saturday, August 11th.

Berwick Rangers

Up in the Scottish game, Berwick Rangers’ first home game of their Lowland League East campaign comes against Hill of Beath on Saturday, August 1st, and is swiftly followed by another outing at Shielfield Park against Linton Hotspur on Tuesday, August 4th. The Borderers will then host Hearts B on Tuesday, August 11th, and University of Stirling on Saturday, August 15th.

Ashington

For their part, Ashington will start the new season with an FA Cup clash at Woodhorn Lane against Horden CW on Saturday, August 8th. They will then host local rivals Morpeth Town in the Northern Premier League East on Tuesday, August 11th.

Blyth Spartans

Like Ashington, Blyth Spartans also kick things off with a home tie in the FA Cup, hosting Newcastle Blue Star on Saturday, August 8th. A league meeting with Dunston UTS follows on Tuesday, August 11th.

Morpeth Town

And finally, after their away trip to Ashington days prior, Morpeth Town’s first home game of the season takes place on Saturday, August 15th, with Matlock Town set to visit Craik Park. The Highwaymen will then host West Auckland Town on Tuesday, August 18th.