Match Preview: Newcastle Town (H)
Atherton Collieries return to the Dreams2Reality stadium this Good Friday afternoon, looking to return to winning ways after losing to Lower Breck...
Tough day for Colls as Breck hit them for four
On a day where the Anfield weather treated spectators to a truly torrential downpour, Atherton Collieries were punished with a 4-0 defeat against...
Report: Lower Breck 4-0 Colls
In a day where the Anfield weather treated spectators to a truly torrential downpour, Atherton Collieries were punished with a 4-0 defeat against...
Match Preview: Lower Breck (A)
Atherton Collieries travel to the Anfield Sports and Community Centre this Saturday to take on Lower Breck, in a bid to make it 4 games unbeaten....
Report: Atherton 1-1 Kidsgrove
Danny Lafferty’s Black & Whites were held to a 1-1 draw against Kidsgrove Athletic in the glistening Saturday afternoon sun at the Dreans2Reality...
Colls and Kidsgrove share the points in a 1-1 draw
Atherton Collieries and Kidsgrove Athletic shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in the glistening Saturday afternoon sun at the Dreams2Reality Stadium,...
Ticket Details: Bury (H)
Atherton Collieries are excited to confirm ticket details for our upcoming match with Bury Football Club, with a bumper crowd expected at the...
Match Preview: Kidsgrove (H)
Your Atherton Collieries return home to the Dreams2Reality ground after a long away day at Ellesmere Port last time out. Having all but secured our...
Report: Vauxhall 2-2 Atherton
Danny Lafferty’s side twice pegged back inform Vauxhall Motors to gain a good Friday night point on the Wirral Peninsula. Last time out, the...
Report: Colls 2-0 Darlaston
Second half strikes from Che Uche and Tom Bentham sent the Colls faithful home with a spring in their steps. This was first Darlaston’s first ever...
Colls come from behind twice to put handbrake on Motors
Danny Lafferty’s Atherton Collieries twice pegged back in-form Vauxhall Motors to gain a good Friday night point with a 2-2 draw on the Wirral...
Title-chasing Avro see off a battling Atherton Collieries
Atherton Collieries fell to a 3-1 defeat on the road at NPL West title challengers Avro on Saturday, though the scoreline was perhaps a harsh...
Bootle show their play-off credentials by winning at Colls
Atherton Collieries came up against a side whose confidence was through the roof as Bootle consolidated their NPL West play-off ambitions with a...
Tough going for Colls against white-hot visitors
ATHERTON Collieries came up against a side whose confidence was through the roof as Bootle consolidated their play-off ambitions with a 2-0 victory
Report: Nantwich 2-3 Atherton
The Stripes had gone 14,000 days dead since they last won in the leafy Cheshire town of Nantwich. – 10 October 1987. The lads put in a seriously...
Lafferty reign gets started in Colls draw
Atherton Collieries began 2026 and life under the management of Daniel Lafferty with a 2-2 draw on the road at Clitheroe on New Year’s Day, writes...
Atherton Colls kick off the new year with a draw at Clitheroe
Atherton Collieries began 2026 and life under the management of Daniel Lafferty with a 2-2 draw on the road at Clitheroe
Club Statement: 30th December 2025
Atherton Collieries can confirm the departure of Michael Clegg following sixteen months back in the Dreams2Reality.co.uk Stadium dugout, due to...
Colls fail to capitalise on dominant display at Runcorn
Atherton Collieries put in a dominant second-half shift - possession wise at Runcorn Linnets last Friday night - only to lose out by two unanswered...
Bury 0-0 Atherton Collieries: Shakers have to settle for a point
It was stalemate at Gigg Lane as Bury and Atherton Collieries had to settle for a point apiece in a goalless draw.
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DIV 1 WEST By Georgina Spelvin ■ ATHERTON COLLIERIES temporarily sat second, after Friday night’s struggle to draw with Vauxhall. Motors’ goal...
Colls’ second-half treble secures rare win at Witton
Despite a penalty scare, Atherton Collieries put on the second-half afterburners to decisively win 3-0 at Witton Albion on Saturday - a ground...
Report: Shifnal 1-1 Colls
Colls put in a rather competent away display in deepest Shropshire to earn a much deserved point against Shifnal Town. Perhaps it should have been...
Development Pathway: 21st September 2025
Atherton Collieries Under 18s picked up a point whilst the Development Squad were defeated on the road in a week of mixed results for the Black &...
Squad Update: 16th September 2025
Atherton Collieries can today confirm the departure of midfielder Ethan Kershaw. Ethan departs the Dreams2Reality Stadium with the thanks and...
Report: Colls 3-1 Stafford Rangers
Atherton Collieries marked their return to league action with a return to form, picking up a third successive Pitching In NPL Division 1 West...
Development Pathway: 14th September 2025
Atherton Collieries U18s took on Curzon Ashton U18’s in the NWYA Open Cup at Essa Academy. The game began frantically, and in tricky wet and windy...
Colls into top half after win at home
Atherton Collieries marked their return to league action with a third successive NPL West victory after two weeks of cup disappointment, beating...
Development Pathway: 7th September 2025
The Atherton Collieries Development Squad and Under 18s both suffered defeats for the first time this season, as both teams travelled to East...
Silsden mark maiden FA Trophy game with resilient win over Atherton
Silsden were 1-0 winners in their first ever FA Trophy tie against Northern Premier League West Division side Atherton Collieries.
Colls are much improved, but exit FA Trophy at Silsden
Atherton Collieries put in a much-improved shift at Silsden after the previous week’s FA Cup shenanigans, but left the picturesque part of...
Squad Update: 6th September 2025
Atherton Collieries would like to welcome aboard four new signings ahead of today’s trip to Silsden in the FA Trophy. Forwards Eric Yahaya and Dom...
Development Pathway: 31st August 2025
The Collieries Player Development Pathway teams kicked off the 2025-26 season with a draw in the Under 21s Development League and a win in the...
Report: LR 5-2 Atherton Colls
Colls put in a first half display of tepid indifference which allowed an on point LR outfit to virtually put the ‘Flat Cap Derby’ Emirates FA Cup...
Atherton Collieries kickstart campaign with win at Newcastle Town
Atherton Collieries kickstarted their Northern Premier League campaign with a 2-1 victory at Newcastle Town
Kielen strikes late in day as Colls triumph on the road
Atherton Collieries kickstarted their Northern Premier League West campaign with a controlling performance and 2-1 victory at Newcastle Town on...
MIDWEEK RESULTS
SUNDAY AUGUST 17 EMIRATES FA CUP Preliminary round: Hallam 3 City of Liverpool 0 JD Cymru South: Baglan Dragons 3 Newport City 3 Lock Stock Ardal...
1ST ROUND QUALIFYING DRAW
Hebburn Tn v Longridge Tn, Trafford v Stockton Tn, Atherton LR v Atherton Collieries, West Didsbury & Chorlton v Runcorn Linnets, West Auckland Tn...
Squad Update: 22/08/2025
Atherton Collieries would like to wish the best of luck to Joe Rothwell and Aaron Dwyer, who have this week departed the Dreams2Reality Stadium....
Report: Colls 2-5 Lower Breck
Anfield-based Lower Breck marked their first-ever appearance at the Dreams 2 Reality Stadium with a scintillating first-half performance — one of...
Ten-man Atherton Collieries suffer heavy loss to Lower Breck
Anfield-based Lower Breck marked their first-ever appearance at Alder Street on Monday with a scintillating first-half performance - one of the...
Atherton Colls 2-0 Prestwich Hey: Defeat ends FA Cup involvement
The romance of the Emirates FA Cup is over for Prestwich Heys for another year as a fifty fifth minute strike from Aaron Dwyer proved enough to...
Colls see off Heys in FA Cup showdown
Atherton Collieries finally ignited their 2025/26 campaign with a satisfactory performance, overcoming NWCFL Premier Division opposition Prestwich...
Report: Atherton 0-2 Runcorn
Colls suffered an opening-day NPL defeat for the third consecutive season as Runcorn Linnets deservedly claimed victory at the Dreams2Reality...
Emirates FA Cup Preliminary RoundFriday/Saturday/Sunday, August 15/16/17
(3pm unless stated) Friday, August 15 Atherton Collieries v Prestwich Heys (7.45pm) Christchurch v Tadley Calleva (7.45pm) Epsom & Ewell
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Colls slip to Linnets defeat in opener
Atherton Collieries suffered an opening-day defeat for the third successive campaign as Runcorn Linnets deservedly took the spoils with a 2-0...
Squad Update: 6th August 2025
We are proud to confirm that an initial three of the Colls Development Squad have signed first team forms, ahead of this weekend’s Northern Premier...
Colls head into new season on the back of defeat against higher-league Chorley
ATHERTON Collieries put up a determined fight against Conference North side Chorley but ultimately fell to a 2-0 defeat
Colls lose in hastily-arranged friendly
Atherton Collieries put up a determined fight against Conference North side Chorley but ultimately fell to a 2-0 defeat at home on Saturday, writes...
Report: Colls 1-0 Bolton Wanderers B
A youthful Bolton Wanderers B Team arrived at the Dreams2Reality Stadium, presenting for many their first taste of Northern Premier League...
Report: Colls 0-0 Rylands
A competitive encounter ended goalless on the vibrant looking Dreams2Reality Stadium surface, with both sides putting in a solid pre-season shift....
Both sides can take positives from their friendly 0-0 draw
A COMPETITIVE encounter between Atherton Collieries and Warrington Rylands ended goalless on the vibrant looking Dreams2Reality Stadium surface
Atherton Colls draw a blank against Warrington Rylands
A competitive encounter between Atherton Collieries and Warrington Rylands ended goalless on the vibrant looking Dreams2Reality Stadium surface...
A RECORD FIELD LOOK TO SECURE A PLACE IN HISTORY
FA CUP FACTFILE By Phil Annets @FACUPFACTFILE TON UP: Grays Athletic are appearing in their 100th FA Cup 222 The new record number of ties in this...
Rydel is back for a second spell at Atherton Collieries
Atherton Collieries have welcomed back versatile right-back Ben Rydel for a second spell with the club.
Welcome Back: Ben Rydel
Atherton Collieries are excited to announce the return of Ben Rydel. The right-back and midfielder returns to the Dreams2Reality Stadium following...
Preview: Bolton Wanderers B (H)
Atherton Collieries continue their preparations for the 2025/26 season on Saturday, welcoming the ‘B team’ of near neighbours Bolton Wanderers to...
Fixture Release 2025/2026
Atherton Collieries are excited to confirm our fixture schedule for the 2025/2026 Northern Premier League campaign. The season opens with a home...
Adams nets as Colls draw with West Didsbury & Chorlton
Football returned to the Dreams2Reality Stadium on Tuesday night as Atherton Collieries and West Didsbury & Chorlton played out a lively 1-1 draw...
Report: Chadderton 2-1 Colls
A late goal consigned the Stripes to a narrow defeat on the new bespoke 4g Andrew Street surface. The first half saw the sides cancel each other...
Late goal sees Atherton Colls beaten at Chadderton
A late goal consigned Atherton Collieries to a narrow 2-1 defeat on the new bespoke 4G Andrew Street surface at Chadderton on Tuesday night, writes...
Heys beaten by late Colls penalty in friendly clash
Prestwich Heys continued their pre-season last Saturday with a 2-1 home defeat to Atherton Collieries, writes Stephen Howard.
PRE-SEASON: Atherton Colls beaten by late goal at Chadderton
A LATE goal consigned Atherton Collieries to a 2-1 defeat on Chadderton's new bespoke 4g Andrew Street surface.
The first half saw the sides...
Bentham is on the spot for Collieries
A late Tom Bentham spot-kick gave Michael Clegg’s Atherton Collieries a successful start to their pre-season itinerary with a 2-1 win at Prestwich...
Report: Prestwich 1-2 Colls
A late Tom Bentham spot-kick gave Michael Clegg’s side a successful start to their pre-season itinerary. It was the third consecutive year that the...
Vacancy: Sports Therapy / Physiotherapy
Opportunity for a Sports Therapy / Physiotherapy Student! Are you a Sports Therapy or Physiotherapy student looking to gain hands-on, pitch-side...
Colls aim to top the polls
Michael Clegg says Atherton Collieries es must start thinking like winners again after arresting a dismal two-year decline.
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Squad Update: 21st June 2026
Atherton Collieries have today confirmed the remainder of the club’s retained list for the 2025-2026 season. With Michael Clegg’s squad set to...
New Signing: Jordan Hunter
Atherton Collieries are pleased to confirm the signing of defender Jordan Hunter. Joining the Collieries from Chester, 25 year old Jordan made...
Squad Update: 10th June 2025
Atherton Collieries have today confirmed the signings of Luke Nock, Chinedu Uche and Sam Sheridan. A key trio for Wythenshawe Town, Sam, Luke and...
Player Pathway Trial Day 2025
Atherton Collieries are currently accepting interest for our youth player pathway trial day, taking place on Tuesday 1st July 2025 for Under 17s to...
Squad Update: 8th June 2025
Atherton Collieries have today confirmed the signings of Mason Everton, Rodney Ajayi and Javid Swaby-Neavin. Mason Everton moves to the...
New Signings: Conor Robson & Niall Battersby
Atherton Collieries can confirm the signings of goalkeeper Conor Robson and returning defender Niall Battersby. An addition to the local core of...
Squad Update: 4th June 2025
Atherton Collieries are excited to confirm the retentions of Calen Gallagher-Allison, Alex Doyle and Ethan Kershaw as preparations continue for the...
Vacancy: Social Media Manager
Atherton Collieries are welcoming interest for applicants looking to join our club media team as a Social Media Manager for the 2025-26 Northern...
Retained: Joe Piggott & Aaron Dwyer – 24/05/2025
Atherton Collieries can today confirm that Aaron Dwyer and Joe Piggott have agreed to remain at the Dreams2Reality Stadium for the 2025/26 season....
Announcement: March of the Day
Atherton Collieries are pleased to confirm our participation and support for the 2025 ‘March of the Day’ Grassroots Football Tour, in aid of the...
Atherton Colls finish campaign in fine style at Witton Albion
Atherton Collieries won 3-1 at Witton Albion to finish off the 2024-25 year off in fine style.
Witton Albion's season ends with a home defeat against Atherton Collieries
WITTON Albion ended their season with a home defeat to Atherton Collieries
Preview: Witton (A)
Atherton Collieries will look to sign off the 2024/25 season in style on Saturday when they travel to face Witton Albion in their final outing...
Report: Atherton 1-1 Clitheroe
The Stripes put in a tremendous last thirty minute stint to deservedly take a share of the spoils, against a workmanlike Clitheroe outfit. The...
Atherton Collieries fight back to earn share of spoils
Atherton Collieries put in a tremendous last 30-minute stint to deservedly take a share of the spoils in a 2-2 home draw against a workmanlike...
Report: Newcastle 1-0 Colls
With a historic ninth season in the Northern Premier League secured for the Collieries on Friday evening by results elsewhere, it was a relaxed...
Preview: Newcastle (A)
Atherton Collieries travel to Newcastle Town today, celebrating the fact their Northern Premier League status for a ninth season has been secured...
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DIV 1 WEST By Rob Clarke ■ATHERTON Collieries went nine points clear of the drop zone with three games left […]
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Preview: Bootle (H)
Atherton Collieries return to the Dreams2Reality Stadium to face Bootle on Saturday, with the chance to officially confirm their place in next...
Colls put the brakes on high-flying Motors in home draw
Atherton Collieries' unbeaten away record against the teams at the top end of NPL West continued with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against high-flying...
Report: Under 18s 5-0 St Helens
Atherton Collieries Under 18s picked up another three points and another clean sheet with a comfortable 5-0 win against St Helens Town on Sunday. A...
'Ugly' win for Colls sees them reach half-century of points
Atherton Collieries hit the NPL West half-century point mark following a narrow 1-0 home victory over Nantwich Town on Saturday, writes Emil Anderson.