Shifnal Town strengthened their position in the play-off battle with an incredible defensive performance at Atherton Collieries. The Black & Whites made a bright start but it was Shifnal who took the lead after seven minutes through…
Atherton Collieries impressed for large spells throughout a 3-2 away win at Stafford Rangers. Buoyed by the additions of Bolton Wanderers loanees goalkeeper Luke Lomax and forward Mark Isong pre-match, the Colls were fast out of the blocks…
Atherton Collieries can confirm the loan signings of forward Mark Isong and goalkeeper Luke Lomax, both from Bolton Wanderers. Mark Isong joined the Whites from eventual League of Ireland champions Shelbourne, after breaking into their…
The green-clad Collieries put in a real shift to draw at Northern Premier League West new boys Bury FC. Can you be both be disappointed and content to mine a point at the same time? The Stripes showed real positivity from the get go and…
Atherton Collieries returned to winning ways with an assured 1-0 home victory against Sporting Khalsa. The only goal of the game came through Harry Showman, who was first to respond after Ben Rydel drilled a shot into the penalty box,…
29th November 2006 was the last time we visited Gigg Lane, with FC United of Manchester as our hosts. In those days, the NWC Division 1 was the league’s top flight with the Premier Division tag only coming in for the 2008/09 campaign. FC…
U18’S GRAB LATE POINT IN GAME THEY “SHOULD HAVE WON!” The U18’s hosted local side CMB at Kearsley, with the aim of achieving maximum points being rehashed pre-match. The messages were clear; correct the mistakes, apply the principles from…
Atherton Collieries are pleased to confirm the youth loan of Harry Showman from Salford City. The 18-year old made his senior debut for the Ammies earlier this campaign, graduating from the club’s academy after spending his youth career…
Summarising the season so far; Atherton Collieries U18’s Assistant Coach and part of the Management Trio, Harlan Dane Fallon said – “The lads are a credit to coach, they have a great relationship, they are together and I thoroughly enjoy…
Atherton Collieries U18’s took on Chorley FC U18’s, in a very cold and windy Westhoughton on Sunday, to start a new month of North West Youth Alliance action. Chorley won the reverse fixture 1-2 at Kearsley at the start of October with a…
It was second bottom versus second top and the form book was tossed aside as the West Midlands outfit ultimately prevailed through two almost carbon copy strikes. Play commenced in a swirling wind which made things very tricky rather than…
Atherton Colls U18’s win at Nantwich Town Atherton Collieries Under 18’s travelled to Nantwich Town in North West Youth Alliance Division 1 on Sunday Afternoon. Of course with a job in hand to complete against a side level on points with…
Atherton Collieries would like to welcome Remi Efunnuga to the Stripes squad ahead of tonight’s trip to Chasetown in the Northern Premier League. The 21-year old joins on a short term loan from Ashton United, where he has played for the…
Atherton Collieries picked up a sixth Northern Premier League win from their last eight outings with a pleasing on the eye performance against Congleton Town. The scoring opened after just 45 seconds, with captain Joe Piggott converting…
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 more! The hosts are newcomers to the Pitching in NPL scene and have started their campaign…
Atherton Collieries secured a fourth consecutive league victory with a narrow win over Trafford at the Dreams2Reality Stadium. The Black & Whites made a bright start to the game, with Rodney Ajayi and Sonny Reeves both particularly…
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 & White development teams. Next up, the Development Squad are in action at the Dreams2Reality…
Atherton Collieries can today confirm the departure of midfielder Ethan Kershaw. Ethan departs the Dreams2Reality Stadium with the thanks and appreciation of all at the club. A popular player on and off the pitch, Kersh has notably now…
Atherton Collieries marked their return to league action with a return to form, picking up a third successive Pitching In NPL Division 1 West victory after two weeks of cup disappointment. The start of the game saw both teams literally…
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 conditions, both sides had to try and gain a foothold. The Young Stripes worked the ball…
The Atherton Collieries Development Squad and Under 18s both suffered defeats for the first time this season, as both teams travelled to East Manchester to face Stretford Paddock and Abbey Hey respectively. Sunday’s action came after a…
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 Richmond have bolstered the ranks, alongside goalkeepers Kier Barry and Jack Dallimore.…
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 Under 18s Youth Alliance. Photo: Riley Filipek making his First Team debut in the FA Cup on…
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 tie to bed. The day had started well for those of a Collieries persuasion. Well over a…
Atherton Collieries would like to wish the best of luck to Joe Rothwell and Aaron Dwyer, who have this week departed the Dreams2Reality Stadium. Since signing for the Colls in the middle of last season, Joe Rothwell has made 16 appearances…
Anfield-based Lower Breck marked their first-ever appearance at the Dreams 2 Reality Stadium with a scintillating first-half performance — one of the most dominant displays seen on Alder Street in recent memory. Colls struck early, taking…
Colls suffered an opening-day NPL defeat for the third consecutive season as Runcorn Linnets deservedly claimed victory at the Dreams2Reality Stadium. That said, a couple of key decisions going the other way could easily have produced a…
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 League season opener against Runcorn Linnets. Riley Filipek, who has regularly featured for…
A competitive encounter ended goalless on the vibrant looking Dreams2Reality Stadium surface, with both sides putting in a solid pre-season shift. This marked Michael Clegg’s team’s sixth pre-season fixture and the first against higher…
A youthful Bolton Wanderers B Team arrived at the Dreams2Reality Stadium, presenting for many their first taste of Northern Premier League opposition. Michael Clegg’s side looking to build upon last season’s resurgence. Colls fielding a…