Non-League Paper

WYTHENSHAWE 0 BLYTH SPARTANS 4

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
13 September 2026

By John Cotton

■ TEN-man Wythenshawe exited the Trophy after a sobering defeat to the famous Non-League cup specialists Blyth.
Spartans opened the gates in the 20th minute, Jordan Hickey with a ferocious clean strike leaving Ammies keeper, Ryan Forde, only able to watch.
On the half-hour mark, Blyth doubled their lead, a ricochet off the post with Ewan McGowan first to the ball and slotting home.
Before half-time the Spartans added a third, a long ball by McGowan saw Forde misjudge, with Dan Lanning pouncing.
On the hour mark, Ammies’ Joao Silva saw red and five minu...

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