Match Report
Blyth Spartans, 10th on 59 points, faced a 29-point deficit to Harrogate Town (2nd, 88).
Harrogate Town were unbeaten in 6, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Blyth Spartans had been beaten in three straight games. Over the last five, Harrogate Town had taken 13 of 15 points to Blyth Spartans's 3.
CNG Stadium, capacity 3,800, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Harrogate Town led 3-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 5-1.
Goal scorers
Harrogate Town: J. Wright (69'), J. Wright (36'), John McCombe (10'), George Thomson (53'), Dominic Knowles (44') · Blyth Spartans: Sean Reid (39')
Key stats
Possession: Harrogate Town 48% · Blyth Spartans 52% · Total shots: 17-8 · On target: 8-2 · Corners: 7-6