Yeltz pay the penalty as Spartans show strength
Halesowen lost out to a second-half penalty from Blyth Spartans captain Robbie Dale but matched the league leaders for work-rate in manager John Hill's 150th league game in charge.
The Yeltz suffered an early blow when right-wing outlet Ashley Parsons-Smith limped out of game after just 12 minutes and neither side registered a shot on target in the first half battle, although Halesowen's Kaiman Anderson blasted just high and home substitute Mike Turner glanced a header wide.
Spartans moved up a gear after the interval and home goalkeeper Shaun Rowley saved a long range free-kick from Dale before gathering a curling effort from Michael Richardson in the heavy rain.
Captain Dale then smashed home Blyth's winner from the penalty spot in the 66th minute after Dale's legs were clipped by Jay Denny on the edge of the area.
Visiting goalkeeper Adam McHugh was called on to tip a dangerous 70th minute free-kick from Aaron Griffiths over the bar as Halesowen responded.
