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...
THE BOLTON NEWS Jul 7

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...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Jul 6

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...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Jun 23

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. The post Colls aim to...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Jun 21

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...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Jun 21

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...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Jun 13

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...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Jun 10

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...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Jun 9

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...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Jun 8

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...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Jun 8

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...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Jun 4

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...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Jun 2

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....
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE May 24

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 COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Apr 29

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.
LEIGHJOURNAL.CO.UK Apr 28

Witton Albion's season ends with a home defeat against Atherton Collieries

WITTON Albion ended their season with a home defeat to Atherton Collieries
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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...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Apr 24

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 OFFICIAL SITE Apr 22

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...
THE BOLTON NEWS Apr 22

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...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Apr 20

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...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Apr 19

ATHERTON COLLS 1 BOOTLE 1

DIV 1 WEST By Rob Clarke ■ATHERTON Collieries went nine points clear of the drop zone with three games left […] The post ATHERTON COLLS 1 BOOTLE 1...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Apr 12

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...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Apr 11

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...
THE BOLTON NEWS Apr 7

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...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Mar 31

'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.
THE BOLTON NEWS Mar 31

Report: Colls 1-0 Nantwich

Atherton Collieries hit the Pitching In NPL Division One West half century point mark following a narrow home field victory over Nantwich Town. The...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Mar 30

Preview: Nantwich (H)

Atherton Collieries will aim to continue their fine recent home form as they return to the Dreams2Reality Stadium to face Nantwich Town on...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Mar 28

Late Colls double earns a point on road at Wythenshawe

Late strikes from two Wythenshawe Town heroes of last season gave Atherton Collieries a vital point in their continued quest for NPL West safety on...
THE BOLTON NEWS Mar 23

Report: Under 18s 3-1 Stalybridge

The Collieries Under 18s maintained their foothold in the North West Youth Alliance with a 3-1 home victory against Stalybridge Celtic on Sunday....
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Mar 23

Report: Wythenshawe Town 2-2 Colls

Late strikes from two Wythy Town heroes of last season gave the Stripes a vital point in their countinued quest for Pitching In NPL Division One...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Mar 23

Preview: Wythenshawe Town (A)

Atherton Collieries will look to continue climbing the Northern Premier League Division One West table when they travel to take on Wythenshawe Town...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Mar 21

Report: Colls U18s 5-1 Nantwich

Liam Sheppard and Sam Robinson both recorded landmark goals as the Collieries Under 18s maintained their pressure at the top of the table with a...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Mar 17

Clegg’s men cruise to victory over their Liverpudlian visitors

A stoppage-time Scott Bakkor effort put the gloss on a solid Atherton Collieries display to inch them further away from the fourth relegation spot...
THE BOLTON NEWS Mar 17

Report: Colls 3-0 City of Liverpool

An injury time Scott Bakkor effort put the gloss on solid Stripes display to inch them further away from the fourth relegation spot. City Of...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Mar 15

Preview: City of Liverpool (H)

Atherton Collieries will aim to put further daylight between themselves and the relegation zone when City of Liverpool visit the Dreams2Reality...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Mar 14

Report: Colls 4-0 Trafford

Atherton Collieries picked up a confident and assured 4-0 victory against play-off hopefuls Trafford to reaffirm their bid for a ninth successive...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Mar 12

Colls put play-off hopefuls to the sword in impressive victory

Atherton Collieries picked up a confident and assured 4-0 victory against NPL West play-off hopefuls Trafford to reaffirm their bid for a ninth...
THE BOLTON NEWS Mar 10

Late Chasetown strikes deny Colls on home soil

A goal in stoppage time in each half condemned Atherton Collieries to their first defeat in five games as Chasetown continued their march towards...
THE BOLTON NEWS Mar 3

Academy Side Progress into Lancs County Cup Final

AFC Fylde Under 17’s side have reached the Final of the U18’s Lancashire County Cup after running out 3-2 winners over Atherton Collieries last...
AFCFYLDE.CO.UK Mar 3

Chasetown head for Atherton Collieries as play-offs bid continues

Chasetown are back on the road as they head to Atherton Collieries.
LICHFIELD LIVE Mar 1

Preview: Chasetown (H)

Atherton Collieries will look to continue their fine recent form and extend their unbeaten run to five matches when Chasetown visit the...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Feb 28

Report: Congleton 1-2 Colls

Colls secured three vital points with a narrow but deserved triumph at Pitching In NPL Division One West play off hopefuls Congleton Town. Given...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Feb 24

Colls secure another away win at play-off hopefuls Congleton

Atherton Collieries secured three vital points with a narrow but deserved 2-1 triumph at NPL West play-off hopefuls Congleton Town.
THE BOLTON NEWS Feb 24

Vacancy: Volunteer Events Coordinator

Job Title: Volunteer Events Coordinator Location: The Dreams2Reality Stadium, Atherton Collieries Football Club, M46 9EY Position Type: Volunteer...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Feb 18

Vacancy: Volunteer Fundraiser

Job Title: Volunteer Fundraiser Location: The Dreams2Reality Stadium, Atherton Collieries Football Club, M46 9EY Position Type: Volunteer About...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Feb 18

Vacancy: Volunteer Commercial Manager

Job Title: Volunteer Commercial Manager Location: The Dreams2Reality Stadium, Atherton Collieries Football Club, M46 9EY Position Type: Volunteer...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Feb 18

Honor's top-class saves as Colls share the points with Stafford

ATHERTON Collieries came away from a crunch clash with Stafford Rangers with a point following a competitive outing at the Dreams2Reality Stadium
LEIGHJOURNAL.CO.UK Feb 18

Report: Colls 1-1 Stafford Rangers

Atherton came away from Saturday’s crunch clash with Stafford Rangers with a hard-earned point following a competitive outing at the Dreams2Reality...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Feb 17

Honor’s even for Colls after Stopper Sol’s spot-kick save

Atherton Collieries came away from Saturday’s crunch NPL West clash with Stafford Rangers with a point following a competitive outing at the...
THE BOLTON NEWS Feb 17

Colls stun leaders Widnes on the road in landmark win

Atherton Collieries took all three points from NPL West league leaders Widnes following a thrilling 2-0 win at the Halton Stadium, to remain within...
THE BOLTON NEWS Feb 10

Report: Under 18s 3-0 Ramsbottom

The Colls Under 18s reached their second semi-final out of four remaining cup competitions this campaign, with a comprehensive and professional...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Feb 9

Colls get back to winning ways against Hanley Town

Atherton Collieries made a welcome return to the winners enclosure with a scintillating second-half display to overpower a plucky Hanley Town 4-2,...
THE BOLTON NEWS Feb 3

Atherton Colls return to winning ways with victory over Hanley

Atherton Collieries produced a scintillating second half display to overpower a plucky Hanley Town 4-2.
LEIGHJOURNAL.CO.UK Feb 3

Preview: Hanley Town (H)

Atherton Collieries welcome Hanley Town to the Dreams2Reality Stadium on Saturday for a game that could prove pivotal in the Colls’ quest to climb...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Jan 31

Runcorn Linnets see off struggling Atherton Collieries

RUNCORN Linnets began a pivotal eight days, which could yet define their season, with an unflattering 2-1 victory over struggling Atherton Colls
RUNCORNANDWIDNESWORLD.CO.UK Jan 27

Runcorn reverse ends challenging spell for 10-man Colls

Atherton Collieries fell to a Friday night defeat at Runcorn Linnets to complete a trifecta of 2-1 defeats in a cut-throat six days, writes Emil...
THE BOLTON NEWS Jan 27

Missed chances cost Colls dear as Kidsgrove come from behind

Atherton Collieries were left to rue missed opportunities as they came unstuck in a 2-1 loss at Kidsgrove on Saturday in NPL West.
THE BOLTON NEWS Jan 19

Colls are pitch perfect as they start New Year with victory

Atherton Collieries won 3-1 at Stalybridge Celtic to take all three points in their first NPL West outing of 2025.
THE BOLTON NEWS Jan 6

CELTS DOWNED BY THE COLLS

DIV 1 WEST STALYBRIDGE CELT 1 ATHERTON COLLS 3 By Taran Dhamrait ATHERTON Collieries recorded an impressive victory on the […] The post CELTS...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Jan 4

Preview: Stalybridge (A)

Atherton Collieries will aim to kick off the new year with a win as they make their belated 2025 bow away at Stalybridge Celtic on Saturday.  A...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Jan 4

Clitheroe 2-1 Atherton Collieries: Colls slip to narrow defeat

The Black n White stripes first leg of the festive double header was up in East Lancashire and they suffered a narrow odd goal in three defeat,...
THE BOLTON NEWS Dec 27, 2024

Colls get off to a flyer against Avro to return to winning ways

Atherton Collieries returned to winning ways with a comfortable 2-0 home NPL West victory against Avro at the Dreams2Reality Stadium on Saturday.
THE BOLTON NEWS Dec 22, 2024

Preview: Avro (H)

Atherton Collieries will aim to provide some seasonal cheer for supporters on Saturday, as they welcome Avro to the Dreams2Reality Stadium for...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Dec 20, 2024

Report: Under 18s 2-3 Ramsbottom

The Colls Under 18s thirteen-game unbeaten streak came to an end following a 3-2 defeat at Ramsbottom United. The clash between two of the North...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Dec 16, 2024

Pitman dig out a win to extend Colls’ poor streak

Atherton Collieries’ poor run of form continued with a 3-1 home defeat to a well-oiled Hednesford Town in NPL West at the weekend.
THE BOLTON NEWS Dec 16, 2024

Atherton Collieries' poor run of form continues with another defeat

Atherton's poor run of form continued with a 3-1 home defeat to Hednesford Town.
LEIGHJOURNAL.CO.UK Dec 16, 2024

Atherton Colls suffer second away defeat on the spin at Mossley

ATHERTON Collieries fell to a deserved 2-0 defeat to Mossley on a cold, wet and windy afternoon in Tameside.
LEIGHJOURNAL.CO.UK Dec 9, 2024

Report: Mossley 2-0 Colls

The Colls fell to a deserved 2-0 defeat to Mossley on a cold, wet and windy afternoon in Tameside. Storm Darragh gave the majority of the British...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Dec 8, 2024

Report: Maine Road 2-8 Colls U18s

The Collieries Under 18s progressed to the quarter finals of the North West Youth Alliance Divisional Cup with a resounding 8-2 victory against...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Dec 8, 2024

Colls left to feel injustice after defeat at Mossley

Storm Darragh gave the majority of the British Isles the heebie-jeebies but not those hardy folk from Mossley FC who were totally vindicated in...
THE BOLTON NEWS Dec 8, 2024

Preview: Mossley (A)

Atherton Collieries head out on the road again on Saturday as they visit Mossley, looking to manufacture a reverse in their fortunes from Tuesday’s...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Dec 6, 2024

Chasetown hit back with win over Atherton

Chasetown moved up to seventh place and made it back-to-back league wins after beating Atherton Collieries at The Scholars Ground.
LICHFIELD LIVE Dec 4, 2024

Hosts Chase-down Colls to turn setback into win

Atherton Collieries failed to build on last Friday’s win against high-flying Vauxhall Motors when they went down 2-1 at Chasetown on Tuesday night,...
THE BOLTON NEWS Dec 3, 2024

Atherton Collieries 3 v 2 Vauxhall Motors - Motors' slump continues

Vauxhall Motors unable to hold lead as third loss in four means a slip to third.
WIRRALGLOBE.CO.UK Dec 3, 2024

Chasetown ready to dig deep against Atherton Collieries

Chasetown will welcome Atherton Collieries in their latest league test.
LICHFIELD LIVE Dec 3, 2024

ATHERTON COLLS 3 VAUXHALL MOTORS 2

DIV 1 WEST By Rob Clarke ■ ATHERTON Collierieslaid down yet another major statement of re-found intent with a victory […] The post ATHERTON COLLS 3...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Nov 30, 2024

Preview: Vauxhall Motors

Atherton Collieries will aim to put recent league and cup disappointments behind them as Vauxhall Motors visit the Dreams2Reality Stadium for the...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Nov 28, 2024

Sheppard rounds up goals, but Lancaster edge out Colls

It was a night of mixed emotions at the Dreams2Reality Stadium as a rotated and youthful Atherton Collieries side failed to hold on to a first-half...
THE BOLTON NEWS Nov 27, 2024

Preview: Lancaster (H)

Atherton Collieries will look to secure safe passage through to round three of the Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy when step three side Lancaster...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Nov 26, 2024

A disappointing day for a lacklustre Colls in Cheshire

On a foul afternoon in Cheshire, Atherton Collieries conceded goals early doors and very late on which enabled the inform hosts Nantwich to...
THE BOLTON NEWS Nov 25, 2024

Report: Nantwich 2-0 Atherton

On a foul afternoon in Cheshire, Colls conceded goals early doors and very late on which enabled the inform hosts to re-enforce their Pitching In...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Nov 24, 2024

Preview: Nantwich (A)

Atherton Collieries will go in search of a fourth successive victory on Saturday, as they travel to take on Nantwich Town in their latest Northern...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Nov 23, 2024

Report: Trafford 0-1 Colls

Atherton Collieries continued their fine vein of form to pick up a 1-0 victory at Trafford on Tuesday night, with Michael Clegg’s men now recording...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Nov 20, 2024

Adams seals impressive win on the road for Colls

Atherton Collieries continued their fine vein of form to pick up a 1-0 victory at Trafford in NPL West on Tuesday night, with Michael Clegg’s men...
THE BOLTON NEWS Nov 20, 2024

Atherton Colls continue fine form with a win over Wythenshawe Town

Atherton Collieries fine form continued with a 2-1 win against Wythenshawe Town at the Dreams2Reality Stadium.
LEIGHJOURNAL.CO.UK Nov 19, 2024

Report: Colls 2-1 Wythenshawe

Atherton Collieries fine form continued with a 2-1 win against Wythenshawe Town at the Dreams2Reality Stadium on Friday Night. It was Tom Bentham...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Nov 18, 2024

Dwyer winner maintains Colls’ upwardly trajectory

Atherton Collieries’ fine form continued with a 2-1 win in NPL West against Wythenshawe Town at the Dreams2Reality Stadium on Friday night.
THE BOLTON NEWS Nov 18, 2024

Preview: Wythenshawe Town (H)

Atherton Collieries will look to secure their second successive victory when they welcome Wythenshawe Town to the Dreams2Reality Stadium on Friday...
ATHERTON COLLIERIES OFFICIAL SITE Nov 14, 2024

Belcher's goal of beauty came exactly when Colls needed it

ATHERTON Collieries defied an almighty City of Liverpool comeback to return home from Widnes with three vital points in Northern Premier League West
LEIGHJOURNAL.CO.UK Nov 12, 2024
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