Bolton Cancel Oldham Friendly, Add Two More
Bolton have called off their pre-season friendly against Oldham Athletic, whilst also adding dates with Atherton Collieries and Bamber Bridge to...
Announcement: Bolton Wanderers
Atherton Collieries are excited to confirm that we will again be welcoming Bolton Wanderers to the Skuna Stadium this pre-season, on July 13th...
Colls make first moves
Atherton Collieries have signed striker Scott Bakkor and announced five retentions.
New Signing: Scott Bakkor
Atherton Collieries are pleased to announce the arrival of Scott Bakkor from Warrington Rylands. The striker joins with a highly respected...
Atherton Collieries announce key retentions ahead of 2022/23 season
Atherton Colleries have confirmed the first five players to have been retained ahead of the 2022/23 Pitching In Northern Premier League season.
Squad Update: 18/05/22
Atherton Collieries are excited to confirm the first of our retained players for the 2022-23 season, with Joel Amado, Luca Defreitas-Hansen, Marcus...
The Alternative View: Atherton Collieries (A)
The Alternative View finishes the campaign with a trip to Atherton Collieries.
Report: Radcliffe 1-0 Colls
Atherton Collieries were unlucky to fall to a 1-0 defeat away at Radcliffe Borough in their penultimate game of the season. Jo Cummings’ first half...
Report: Colls 0-2 Warrington Town
Atherton Collieries were defeated 2-0 by Warrington Town in their penultimate home game of the season, with first half goals from Stefan Mols and...
Remembering Holly Prince
Last weekend, we received the heart-breaking news about the passing of Holly Prince. Atherton Collieries can confirm that will be remembering Holly...
Announcement: 2021-22 End of Season Awards
Atherton Collieries would like to officially announce our 2021-22 End of Season Awards night, to be held following the Morpeth game on Saturday...
Match report: Nantwich Town 2-2 Colls
Atherton Collieries took a point after a dramatic game at Weaver Stadium, with James Hooper netting a brace on his full Colls debut. It was a tale...
Report: Ashton United 2-2 Colls
Atherton Collieries fought back to a 2-2 draw away at Ashton United, following late goals from Marcus Cusani and Gaz Peet. On a typically rainy...
Ashton United squander two-goal lead to draw with Atherton Collieries
ASHTON UNITED 2, ATHERTON COLLIERIES 2 A LATE goal denied Ashton United their third win this season against Atherton Collieries following previous...
Report: FC United 2-0 Colls
Atherton Collieries tasted defeat away at FC United, with two second half goals from Josh Askew and Regan Linney settling a close-run affair. The...
Report: Colls 0-0 Witton Albion
Atherton Collieries fought out a goalless draw against Witton Albion under the floodlights at the Skuna Stadium. In a tense, cagey affair,...
Squad Update: 24/03/2022
Atherton Collieries can confirm that we have agreed deals to bring four players to the Skuna Stadium, bolstering the ranks ahead of the final weeks...
Report: Colls 0-1 Gainsborough Trinity
Atherton Collieries battled to a 1-0 home defeat to Gainsborough Trinity, a first-half goal from Isaac Rice making the difference in a low-key...
Report: Colls 0-2 West Didsbury & Chorlton
Atherton Collieries cup dream came to an end as they suffered a 2-0 loss to West Didsbury & Chorlton in the semi-final of the Lancashire FA...
Matlock Town 0 Atherton Colls 1
Atherton Collieries pulled off a dramatic 1-0 win over title-chasers Matlock Town after a heroic performance at The Proctor Cars Stadium.
Last-gasp Smith strike for Colls is enough to shock Matlock
ATHERTON Collieries pulled off a dramatic 1-0 win against NPL Premier Division title-chasers Matlock Town after a heroic performance at The Proctor...
Report: Matlock Town 0-1 Colls
Atherton Collieries pulled off a dramatic 1-0 win over title-chasers Matlock Town after a heroic performance at The Proctor Cars Stadium. The...
Atherton Colls lose a tight game at home to Hyde United
ATHERTON Collieries were defeated by 1-0 Hyde United in a closely fought contest at the Skuna Stadium.
Nowhere to Hyde as Atherton Colls fail to score in close clash
ATHERTON Collieries were defeated 1-0 by Hyde United in a closely-fought NPL Premier Division contest at the Skuna Stadium.
Damien Crossley taking the positives from Buxton's draw at Atherton Collieries
Damien Crossley is taking the positives from Buxton’s stalemate at Atherton Collieries.
Buxton's Diego De Girolamo gives update on his return from injury and his take on 0-0 draw with Atherton Collieries
Returning striker Diego De Girolamo says he is in good shape as he steps up his return from injury.
Atherton Colls and Buxton draw a blank as chances limited
TWO of the Northern Premier League Premier Division’s leading defences cancelled each other out as Buxton travelled to Atherton Collieries for a...
Report: Colls 0 – 0 Buxton
Two of the Northern Premier League’s leading defences cancelled each other out as Buxton travelled to Atherton Collieries for a 0-0 draw. Both...
Junior Journo’s View: South Shields (H)
Ten Men Mickleover Make It Five In A Row A valiant display from ten-man Mickleover made it five wins since the turn of the year with a hard-fought...
Landmark goal for Peet not enough for Atherton Colls
ATHERTON Collieries left Mariners Park with nothing to show despite a resolute display in their 2-1 NPL Premier Division defeat at South Shields.
Premier Division Round-up: One point separates the top two
The gap at the top of the Northern Premier League Premier Division is down to just one point after South Shields claimed a 2-1 victory against...
Nathan Lowe marked his 100th appearance for South Shields with the winning goal
Nathan Lowe marked his 100th appearance for South Shields with the winning goal as the Mariners got the better of a spirited Atherton Collieries...
South Shields boss Kevin Phillips feels patience will be key as his side look to return to winning ways against Atherton Collieries
The Mariners’ six-match unbeaten run came to an end as Phillips tasted defeat for the first time at Morpeth Town in midweek.
Report: Colls 1-2 Ashton United
Atherton Collieries were disappointed to lose out 2-1 to Ashton United in a frustrating weeknight clash at the Skuna Stadium. Strikes from Liam...
Squad Update: 1st February 2022
Atherton Collieries can today confirm we have bolstered our front line with the signing of striker James Hooper from Witton Albion, alongside the...
Atherton Colls and Stafford cancel each other out
ATHERTON Collieries shared the spoils with Stafford Rangers after a 1-1 draw in the NPL Premier Division.
Report: Colls 1-1 Stafford
Atherton Collieries and Stafford Rangers played out a stalemate at the Skuna Stadium, taking a goal apiece in a clash between two sides neck & neck...
Atherton Collieries 1-1 Stafford Rangers - Report
ETHAN Stewart scored a second half goal as Stafford Rangers played out a 1-1 draw at Atherton Collieries.
Report: Whitby 0-2 Colls
The Collieries walked away with the full three points following an immaculate performance at Whitby Town’s Turnbull Ground, with goals courtesy of...
New Signing: Declan Daniels
The Colls can today confirm the signing of striker Declan Daniels from Burscough. The 23-year-old target man joins following an impressive start to...
Report: Stalybridge Celtic 1-0 Colls
Atherton Collieries travelled to the home of Stalybridge Celtic but were made to rue missed opportunities as Brad Cooke’s men fell to a 1-0 defeat....
Transfer News: Danny Taberner
Atherton Collieries can today confirm the return of goalkeeper Danny Taberner to the Skuna Stadium. Danny is a player who likely needs little...
Squad News: Luke Hutchinson
Atherton Collieries can confirm that goalkeeper Luke Hutchinson has today returned to Bolton Wanderers. Luke was an popular addition to the Stripes...
Report: Lancaster City 0-0 Colls
Brad Cooke’s Colls began 2022 with a point courtesy of a goalless draw away at Lancaster City on New Year’s Day. Backed by a mass of travelling...
Lancaster looking to start 2022 with a bang when they face Atherton Collieries
Lancaster City boss Mark Fell admits the current Covid-19 situation is less than ideal as his side prepare to face Atherton Collieries at home on...
Report: Colls 4-2 Chorley
Atherton Collieries progressed to the semi final of the Lancashire Challenge Trophy, dispatching Conference North opposition Chorley 4-2 at the...
Luca seals narrow win for Atherton Colls in Lincolnshire
ATHERTON Collieries returned two action with a gritty 1-0 win at Grantham Town in NPL Premier Division.
From the Archives: Chorley v Colls, 2013
Match Report from 19th November 2013, written by Joseph Gibbons Chorley 3, Atherton Collieries 2 Atherton Collieries were knocked out of the...
Report: Grantham 0 – 1 Colls
The Collieries returned to playing action with a professional & gritty 1-0 victory at Grantham Town, after two weekends away from the pitch. In...
Wasteful Atherton Colls pay heavy price in Mickleover loss
A CLINICAL Mickleover took advantage of a wasteful Atherton Collieries to claim a 2-0 victory at the Don Armott Arena in the NPL Premier Division.
Back To Winning Ways: Atherton Collieries (H)
by Peter Scherer Not only did Mickleover returning to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Atherton Collieries, it was their first double of the...
Report: Mickleover 2 – 0 Colls
A clinical Mickleover took advantage of a wasteful Atherton Collieries to claim a 2-0 victory at the Don Armott Arena. Atherton started brightly,...
Mickleover Seek To Repeat Atherton Victory
by Peter Scherer This weekend Mickleover face Atherton Collieries at the Don Amott Arena, in a game brought forward from January 29th. Atherton...
Report: Buxton 2-0 Colls
Atherton Collieries fell to a 2-0 defeat in front of a bumper crowd at The Silverlands, despite a brave performance from Brad Cooke’s men. Two...
Atherton Colls battle to hard fought draw with South Shields
Atherton Collieries recovered from their recent run of narrow defeats with a hard fought 1-1 draw against high-flying South Shields.
Substitute Gillam strikes to earn Atherton Colls good point
ATHERTON Collieries recovered from their recent run of narrow defeats with a hard fought 1-1 draw against NPL Premier Division high-flyers South...
New Signing: Rowan Roache
Atherton Collieries can today confirm the signing of Rowan Roache from Workington AFC. The 21-year-old forward has already made a name for himself...
Report: Colls 1 – 1 South Shields
Atherton Collieries recovered from their recent run of narrow defeats with a hard fought 1-1 draw against high-flying South Shields. Following a...
Atherton Colls knocked out of FA Trophy by Ashton United
ATHERTON Collieries dropped out of the FA Trophy with a 1-0 loss to Ashton United, in what was a game of few chances at Hurst Cross Stadium. Osebi...
Report: Ashton United 1-0 Colls
Atherton Collieries dropped out of the FA Trophy with a 1-0 loss to Ashton United in a game of few chances at Hurst Cross Stadium. Osebi Abadaki’s...
Atherton Colls suffer 1-0 defeat at Gainsborough Trinity
ATHERTON Collieries suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat away to Gainsborough Trinity on a bitterly cold and frustrating afternoon in Lincolnshire.
Report: Colls 0-1 Gainsborough
Atherton Collieries suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat away to Gainsborough Trinity on a bitterly cold and frustrating afternoon in Lincolnshire. Colls...
Preview: Gainsborough Trinity v Colls
The Collieries take on Gainsborough Trinity this afternoon in what will be only their second visit to Northolme. Manager Brad Cooke will certainly...
Mickleover Looking For Home Win: Stalybridge Celtic (H)
by Peter Scherer Following last Saturday’s first away win at Atherton Collieries, Mickleover will be looking to return to winning form at home too,...
City of Liverpool sign goalkeeper Danny Taberner
City of Liverpool have announced the signing of goalkeeper Danny Taberner from Atherton Collieries.
Disappointing Atherton Colls lose 2-1 to Mickleover
ATHERTON Collieries lost out to Mickleover 2-1 in a rather low-key affair at the Skuna Stadium.
Mickleover Celebrate First Away Win Of The Season: Atherton Collieries (A)
Report from Atherton Collieries FC media with additional words by Peter Scherer Goals from Andy Dales and the returning Stuart Beavon gave a...
Report: Colls 1-2 Mickleover Sports
Atherton Collieries lost out to Mickleover 2-1 in a rather low-key affair at the Skuna Stadium yesterday. Chances were hard to come by in the first...
Mickleover Go Points Hunting At Atherton: Atherton Collieries (A)
by Peter Scherer After the two games at home it’s back on the road for Mickleover this weekend, with a visit to Atherton Collieries. Our hosts are...
Match report: Bamber Bridge 1-2 Colls
Atherton Collieries made it two wins on the bounce with an impressive away performance against Bamber Bridge, with goals coming from Elliott Rokka...
Squad News: 12th October 2021
Atherton Collieries would like to confirm the signing of attacking midfielder Aaron Smith, who joins the club from 1874 Northwich. Smith joins with...
Report: Colls 2-1 Matlock
An injury time penalty enabled the black ‘n’ white stripes to lower the colours of the inform Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division...
Preview: Colls v Matlock Town (Brad Cooke’s Message To The Fans)
Following Colls’ FA Cup exit against Marine on Tuesday night, Brad Cooke has a message for the fans. “First of all, I want to say thank you to...
New Date For Atherton Fixture
Scarborough Athletic will now host Atherton Collieries on Tuesday 23rd November at the Flamingo Land Stadium.
Match Report: Marine 3-2 Colls
Atherton Collieries exit the FA Cup in controversial circumstances following a thrilling encounter in the Third Qualifying Round replay at Marine....
Report: Colls 0-0 Marine
Neither Atherton Collieries or Marine managed to progress in the FA Cup, despite a lively contest at the Skuna Stadium. Just before kick-off, the...
Atherton Fixture Postponed
Tuesday's home fixture with Atherton Collieries has been postponed as the visitors are in a FA Cup replay.
Preview: Colls v Marine (FA Cup)
The Emirates FA Cup lands in Atherton this afternoon, Marine the visitors in what could be a historic Third Qualifying Round tie. Colls have had to...
Ashton United fixture Postponed & Re-Arranged
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our scheduled home game against Ashton United tomorrow night has been postponed by mutual consent. As agreed with...