Clegg is excited to return ‘home’ as new Colls boss
Michael Clegg says it feels like coming home after being reappointed as Atherton Collieries manager.
Michael Clegg returns to Atherton Collieries
Atherton Collieries have announced the re-appointment of Michael Clegg as their manager, following the departure of Dave Chadwick.
Atherton Collieries part ways with manager
Atherton Collieries have announced that manager Dave Chadwick has left the club by mutual consent.
Dean rises to head home late leveller for struggling Colls
Atherton Collieries scored a dramatic late equaliser to earn their first NPL West point of the season in a 1-1 draw at Wythenshawe on Monday.
Duckworth's hot scoring streak continues, Winsford can't stop winning
JOE Duckworth’s hot start to the new season continued with a double strike in Witton Albion’s triumph at Atherton Collieries.
Preview: Witton (H)
Atherton Collieries will hope a bumper Bank Holiday weekend can breathe new life into their 2024/25 campaign, with Witton Albion visiting the...
Improved Colls miss their chances in Bootle loss
It was yet again a case of ‘close but no cigar’ as Atherton Collieries were unable to address their poor start to the season with a 2-0 midweek...
Report: Bootle 2-0 Colls
It was yet again a case of ‘close but no cigar’ as Atherton Collieries were unable to address their poor start to the season with a midweek loss to...
Preview: Bootle (A)
A second midweek outing in as many weeks provides Atherton Collieries their latest chance to kickstart their season, but it promises to be another...
Silsden snap 20-year streak after brilliant FA Cup victory
SILSDEN have reached the FA Cup first qualifying round for the first time in 20 years after a brilliant 2-0 home win over Atherton Collieries on...
Colls slip to FA Cup exit as poor start to campaign goes on
Atherton Collieries’ disappointing start to the season continued with a limp FA Cup exit at the hands of Northern Counties club Silsden after a 2-0...
Report: Silsden 0-2 Colls
Atherton Collieries disappointing start to the season continued with a limp FA Cup exit at the hands of Northern Counties club Silsden. The Colls...
Preview: Silsden (A)
Atherton Collieries will be hoping a dose of FA Cup fever helps kickstart their 2024/25 season, with David Chadwick’s side travelling to take on...
Celtic put Colls to the sword on bad night at the Skuna
Atherton Collieries’ struggles continued with a difficult 5-0 home defeat to title-chasers Stalybridge on Tuesday night, writes Rob Clarke.
Report: Colls 0-5 Stalybridge
Atherton Collieries’ struggles continued with a difficult Tuesday night home defeat to title-chasers Stalybridge. The first half was a marked...
Avro are spot on as season starts with a win
A DAVID Fitzpatrick penalty secured Avro a 1-0 victory in their NPL West opener at home against Atherton Collieries, writes Rob Currell.
Report: Avro 1-0 Colls
Atherton Collieries kicked off their Northern Premier League season with a grueling late defeat at Avro, producing a competitive showing despite...
Squad Update: 10/08/2024
Atherton Collieries have finalized their squad for today’s opening day clash against Avro with five new faces alongside one returnee to bolster the...
Match Preview: Avro
The long wait for the return of competitive football finally comes to an end on Saturday, as Atherton Collieries kick off their 2024/25 campaign...
Duo join Avro FC ahead of new campaign
AVRO FC kick off their NPL West campaign at home to Atherton Collieries on Saturday with two new additions among their ranks, writes Rob Currell.
SAM COMES BACK HOME WITH COLLS
WINGER Sam Peplow has come back home to Atherton Collieries. The 22-year-old former Manchester United and Huddersfield Town academy product […]
The...
New Signing: Joe Adams
The Colls are excited to announce the return of winger Joe Adams to the Skuna Stadium ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. After first signing for the...
Atherton Collieries confirm Peplow signing
Atherton Collieries continue to build their squad ahead of the new NPL West Division season, with local winger Sam Peplow their latest summer signing.
New Signing: Sam Peplow
The Colls are excited to confirm the signing of winger Sam Peplow, a young winger who is a product of the Huddersfield Town academy. The...
Higher-league status key as Colls edge past Daisy Hill
Daisy Hill’s hopes of recording a third successive pre-season win were ended by a 2-0 defeat to Atherton Collieries at the Plumb Factory Stadium on...
Bailey impresses as experimental Colls go down at Heys
The pre-season friendly schedule for Atherton Collieries began in earnest with a Thursday night trip to Prestwich Heys, with an experimental Colls...
Atherton add two more new signings
Atherton Collieries have announced the arrivals of Calen Gallagher-Allison and Alex Doyle.
Chadwick adds to his Colls squad ahead of friendlies
Atherton Collieries manager David Chadwick made his first playing squad announcements ahead of the beginning of the 2024/25 pre-season.
Atherton Collieries boost forward line with Bardsley-Rowe capture
Atherton Collieries have announced the signing of Max Bardsley-Rowe.
Every club entering the 2024/25 Emirates FA Cup
From the Premier League all the way down to Step 5, here's all 745 of the clubs entering the 2024/25 Emirates FA Cup
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Squad Update: Jordan Scanlon
Atherton Collieries would like to wish the best of luck to young forward Jordan Scanlon, who has today departed to Skuna Stadium to accept an offer...
Squad Update: 06/06/2024
Atherton Collieries would like to wish the best of luck to midfielders Nathan Caine and Ben Rydel, who have today departed the Skuna Stadium to...
Squad News: Sidi Fofana Departs
Atherton Collieries would like to wish the best of luck to midfielder Sidi Fofana, who has today departed the club to sign for Bamber Bridge. One...
New challenges for Atherton Colls as NPL line-up finalised
The FA have released the Step 1-6 league allocations for the 2024/25 season - with Atherton Collieries waiting to face new challenges, new teams...
Vacancy: Coach (Under 18s)
Atherton Collieries are welcoming applications for a coach to join our Under 18s team in the North West Youth Alliance next season. The role is...
Report: Chester Colts 5-1 Colls U17s
An exciting season for the Colls Under 17s came to a harsh conclusion as they were punished by a clinical Chester, coming undone in a head-to-head...
Vacancy: Kit Manager
Atherton Collieries are currently looking for someone to fill the position of First Team Kit Man or Kit Manager ahead of the 2024/25 Northern...
Vacancy: First Team Secretary
Atherton Collieries are welcoming applications for a new first-team secretary. The successful applicant will work alongside the first-team...
Vacancy: Commercial Director
Atherton Collieries are welcoming applications for a new club Commercial Director. The new Commercial Director will work alongside our club...
Atherton Colls round off Premier campaign with home loss
Report on Atherton Collieries' final game of the season against Worksop
REPORT: COLLS 0-2 WORKSOP
Goals from Liam Hughes and Hamza Bencherif saw Worksop Town make sure of their place in the play-offs. Heading into the final round of fixtures,...
Report: Colls U17s 4-0 Cherrybrook
The Collieries youth section continued their preparations for their end-of-season top four clash against Chester with a controlled 4-0 friendly...
REPORT: MARINE 4-0 COLLS
It was a difficult day in Merseyside for the Colls as four first half goals by Marine subjected them to a 4-0 defeat in our final away game of the...
MATCH PREVIEW: MARINE (A)
Atherton Collieries will look to mark their final away day of the season with a win as they make the short trip to Merseyside to take on Marine on...
Atherton Collieries relegated after Macclesfield defeat
A 1-0 defeat at home to Macclesfield on Tuesday night confirmed Atherton Collieries' relegation from the Northern Premier League.
REPORT: COLLS 0-1 MACCLESFIELD
Atherton Collieries’s return to the Northern Premier League Division One was confirmed Tuesday evening after 1-0 defeat at home against...
MATCH PREVIEW: MACCLESFIELD (H)
Atherton Collieries will look to continue an encouraging run of recent form when promotion-chasing Macclesfield visit the Skuna Stadium on Tuesday...
Dylan Thompson goal keeps Atherton Colls' hopes alive
DYLAN Thompson grabbed the only goal as Atherton Collieries kept their faint hopes of survival alive.
REPORT: COLLS 1-0 STAFFORD
Dylan Thompson grabbed the only goal as Atherton Collieries kept their faint hopes of survival alive. Heading into Saturday’s game, the Colls had...
Atherton Colleries 1 Stafford Rangers 0 - Report
Stafford Rangers' Northern Premier League survival hopes took a huge hit with a 1-0 loss to fellow strugglers Atherton Collieries.
Report: Ilkeston 3-0 Colls
Atherton Collieries were bitten by the injury bug as they lost 3-0 against Ilkeston Town on Saturday. Second half goals from Tom Cursons, Callum...
Preview: Ilkeston (A)
Atherton Collieries travel to Ilkeston Town this weekend in search of a second successive victory, aiming to build on an entertaining 3-2 win at...
A fine day’s Work for Colls as they secure Cumbria win
A sensational goal by Oli Putnam capped off a great Easter Monday for Atherton Collieries as they beat Workington AFC 3-2.
MLS academy graduate joins Atherton Collieries
Atherton Collieries have announced the signing of forward Ethan Beckford from National League South side Havant & Waterlooville.
REPORT: WORKINGTON 2-3 COLLS
A sensational goal by Oli Putnam capped off a great day for Atherton Collieries as they beat Workington AFC 3-2. Dylan Thompson, Ethan Beckford and...
Thornhill double extends losing home run for Colls
A brace from Basford United’s Matthew Thornhill condemned Atherton Collieries to a fourth consecutive home defeat in the NPL Premier Division on...
Report: Colls 1-2 Basford
A brace from Matthew Thornhill condemned Atherton Collieries to a fourth consecutive home defeat. Thornhill’s brace after half time came either...
Preview: Workington (A)
Atherton Collieries will be looking to bounce swiftly back from Saturday’s defeat against Basford United as they travel North for an Easter Monday...
New Signing: Ethan Beckford
Atherton Collieries can confirm the signing of Ethan Beckford from Havant & Waterlooville following Thursday afternoon’s NPL registration deadline....
Preview: Basford (H)
Atherton Collieries are back in action after a two-week break on Saturday, with Basford United visiting the Skuna Stadium for a potentially...
REPORT: COLLS 1-2 FC UNITED
Late heartbreak as FC United score twice to break Colls heart, a headed effort by Enock Lusiama was cancelled out by Dontai Gabidon and Aaron...
Squad Update: 15th March 2023
Atherton Collieries can confirm the registration of youth section proteges Ben Layton and Liam Sheppard to the first team squad, ahead of...
Report: Bamber Bridge 3-1 Colls
An opening goal from Enock Lusiama wasn’t enough as Bamber Bridge earned all three points at the SFC Stadium. Goals from Harry Scarborough,...
Bamber Bridge 3, Atherton Collieries 1: Brig fight back to defeat Collieries
Bamber Bridge came from behind to beat Atherton Collieries 3-1 on Tuesday night.
New Signing: Ahmed Ali
Atherton Collieries are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Ahmed Ali, who goes straight into the squad for tonight’s trip to Bamber...
Lusiama penalty is not enough for Colls on road at Morpeth
Sam Hodgson scored both goals for Morpeth Town as Atherton Collieries were beaten 2-1 in the North East in NPL Premier Division on Saturday.
Report: Morpeth 2-1 Colls
Sam Hodgson scored both goals for his side as Atherton Collieries were beaten 2-1 at Morpeth Town.Hodgson’s brace came after a penalty from Enock...
Loan Watch: Debuts For Howells And Nkrumah
There were loan debuts for Max Howells and Daniel Nkrumah at the weekend with both players coming off the bench.
Howells came on for Whitby Town...
Morpeth Town Craig Lynch boss looks ahead to home game against Atherton Collieries
Morpeth Town boss Craig Lynch is expecting a much improved performance when his side face Atherton Collieries at Craik Park on Saturday.
Preview: Morpeth (A)
Atherton Collieries make the long trip north to take on Morpeth Town this weekend, looking to turn a run of positive performances into precious...
Report: Colls 1-2 Guiseley
Atherton Collieries couldn’t turn a strong performance into all three points, as they were defeated 2-1 by Guiseley. Goals from Liam Tongue and...
Dowling Turning Disappointment into Opportunity
Morpeth Town midfielder Will Dowling is using the disappointment of the past to power his future at the club. Dowling penned his first contract...
REPORT: Johnson inspires Guiseley to key away victory
GUISELEY AFC returned to winning ways on Tuesday evening with a 2-1 victory away at Atherton Collieries on Tuesday.
Preview: Guiseley (H)
The Colls are back in action for the second time in four days as we welcome Guiseley to the Skuna Stadium this evening, in what is our first home...
23/24 On The Road: Atherton Collieries
It is take-two for The Lions’ clash at Atherton with the game being replayed this Tuesday following its January postponement.
Report: Hyde 3-2 Colls
A strong first half performance from the Colls was ultimately undone by a second half double salvo from the Tigers. Goals from Enock Lusiama and...
Match Preview: Hyde (A)
Following a prolonged break, the Colls are finally back in action this Saturday as we head to Tameside to face Hyde United. The Colls have been...
DYNAMO NICO’S HEADING BACK HOME
By Neil Harvey MOVE: Defreitas-Hansen FORMER Atherton Collieries goalkeeper Nico Defreitas-Hansen is heading for pastures new – after joining top...
Preview: Colls vs Macclesfield
Atherton Collieries take on Macclesfield at the Skuna Stadium on Saturday, and your support will be vital as we look to go toe-to-toe with one of...
Colls goalkeeper joins Houston Dynamo
Former Atherton Collieries goalkeeper Nico Defreitas-Hansen has joined Houston Dynamo 2.
Squad Update: Bobby Fenlon
We would like to wish Bobby Fenlon a warm welcome to the Colls first-team. A key player for our Under 18s this campaign, Bobby has signed senior...
Match Preview: Bamber Bridge (A)
Your Atherton Collieries are back on the road for the second time in five days this Saturday as we travel to the Sir Tom Finney Stadium to take on...