Blyth Town knock out Whitley Bay to advance to Senior Cup semi-finals

Blyth Town advanced to the semi-finals of the Northumberland Senior Cup with a 2-0 victory over current holders Whitley Bay on Tuesday evening.

An early Adam Johnson brace ensured that Michael Connor’s men booked their place in the last four, and took a notable step towards a prestigious piece of silverware in the process.

Away from home, Johnson struck in the fifth minute to get Blyth off to a flying start, connecting with a Ben Franklin cutback to rifle the visitors ahead.

Town’s lead would then be doubled in the 12th minute when Johnson combined well with Luke Parker, latching on to a superb through ball and finishing decisively.

Blyth’s margin of victory might have been wider still, with Connor’s side awarded a penalty shortly before the hour-mark, but Nathan Nkunku’s effort from 12 yards was kept out of by Whitley Bay goalkeeper Mauro Asikaogu.

Town’s next outing comes against Redcar Town at Gateway Park in the Ebac Northern League Division One on Saturday, November 14th. Redcar currently sit sixth in the table, eight places and nine points clear of Blyth heading into the contest.