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30/09/2026, Victory Park, Chorley, England
Premier Division, Northern Premier League

Chorley Vs Atherton

Chorley play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: H Aird (GK) , C Fitzgerald (CB) , M MacLaughlin (CB) , M Matthiesen (RB) , S Rice (LB) , R Minnie (CDM) , A Nevin (CAM) , R Price (RM) , M Cassidy (LM) , A Cranston (ST) , C Balderston (ST) And the subs are: I Bourne (CB) , N Walsh (CB) , S Paulin (CM) , I McCleary (CM) , C Killough (ST)

Atherton play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: C Perkins (GK) , M Sommer (CB) , W MacLean (CB) , S Aries (RB) , I Dunn (LB) , R McCleese (CDM) , J McClennen (CAM) , R Cooper (RM) , B Rees (LM) , A Rodie (ST) , E Davies (ST) And the subs are: N McCombie (CB) , J Owen (CB) , C Gregory (CM) , M Dooyum (CM) , V Edmund (ST)

Welcome to Victory Park in Chorley, England where Chorley will face Atherton Collieries.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Premier Division, Northern Premier League.  The attendance is 2220.

1' - Chorley kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Robert Minnie whips in a cross, and manages to find Arnie Cranston.  Jim McClennen fouls Arnie Cranston.  The referee blows his whistle and points to the spot!  Arnie Cranston will take the penalty.  He attempts  to strike the ball into the bottom corner...but the shot bounces off the post!  Robert Minnie gets to the ball first...Robert Minnie looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

16' - Chorley try to launch a quick counter attack.  Sam Rice hits the ball long to Anthony Nevin.  Anthony Nevin slides the ball to Robert Minnie.  Robert Minnie plays a short pass to Anthony Nevin.  Anthony Nevin crosses the ball and finds Chris Balderston.  Chris Balderston fires a shot...but the shot is saved by Ceri Perkins!  

21' - Callum Fitzgerald hits the ball long to Michael Matthiesen.  Michael Matthiesen finds Mel Cassidy with a short pass.  Mel Cassidy spots a run from Anthony Nevin.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Anthony Nevin is unable to control the ball!  

27' - Callum Fitzgerald finds Roger Price with a long pass.  Roger Price crosses the ball, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

28' - Anthony Nevin plays a short pass to Chris Balderston.  Chris Balderston sees a run from Arnie Cranston.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Arnie Cranston is able to take the ball.  Arnie Cranston looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Arnie Cranston for Chorley!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

28' - Atherton kick the ball off for the restart.  

34' - Morgan MacLaughlin passes the ball to Callum Fitzgerald.  Callum Fitzgerald slides the ball to Robert Minnie.  Rob McCleese successfully tackles Robert Minnie and the ball goes loose.  Anthony Nevin hits the ball long to Robert Minnie.  Robert Minnie passes the ball to Anthony Nevin.  Anthony Nevin plays the ball to Sam Rice.  Sam Rice spots a run from Arnie Cranston.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

37' - Jim McClennen passes the ball to Alastair Rodie.  Alastair Rodie hits the ball from long range...but Henry Aird stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Rob McCleese pounces on the loose ball...Rob McCleese looks to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a good goal from Rob McCleese for Atherton!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

38' - Chorley kick the ball off for the restart.  

44' - Chris Balderston tackles William MacLean and the ball goes loose.  William MacLean plays the ball to Jim McClennen.  Jim McClennen spots a run from Alastair Rodie.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Atherton kick the ball off for the restart.  

47' - Sam Aries passes the ball to Michael Sommer.  Michael Sommer passes the ball to Rob McCleese.  Rob McCleese speeds past Michael Matthiesen.  

56' - Robert Minnie finds Mel Cassidy with a short pass.  Mel Cassidy slides the ball to Robert Minnie.  Michael Sommer successfully tackles Robert Minnie and takes the ball.  Michael Sommer slides the ball to William MacLean.  William MacLean slides the ball to Bruce Rees.  Bruce Rees sees a run from Alastair Rodie.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ryan Cooper will come off.  Michael Dooyum is going to be brought on.  

58' - Robert Minnie slides the ball to Chris Balderston.  Chris Balderston curves the ball into the box, but opposing player Jim McClennen takes possession.  

61' - Arnie Cranston brings the ball forward, outpacing William MacLean.  

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Alastair Rodie is going to be taken off.  Vincent Edmund is brought on from the bench.  

64' - Mel Cassidy sees Arnie Cranston making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Arnie Cranston is caught offside!  

66' - Bruce Rees sees a run from Ethan Davies.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Ethan Davies can't get to the ball!  

70' - Robert Minnie spots a run from Anthony Nevin.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Anthony Nevin  is unable to take the ball down!  

78' - Callum Fitzgerald finds Mel Cassidy with a short pass.  Mel Cassidy hits the ball long to Sam Rice.  Sam Rice whips in a cross, and manages to find Chris Balderston.  William MacLean impedes Chris Balderston.  The referee blows his whistle and points to the spot!  Arnie Cranston stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He attempts  to strike the ball into the bottom corner...and its in! It's a nice goal from Arnie Cranston for Chorley!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!

78' - Atherton kick the ball off for the restart.  

80' - Rob McCleese plays the ball to Michael Sommer.  Michael Sommer passes to Rob McCleese.  Rob McCleese passes a long ball to Ian Dunn.  Ian Dunn spots a run from Michael Dooyum.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Michael Dooyum is caught offside!  

83' - Robert Minnie sees a run from Anthony Nevin.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Anthony Nevin runs on to the ball.  Anthony Nevin attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Anthony Nevin for Chorley!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

83' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Callum Fitzgerald will come off.  Nick Walsh is going to be brought on.  

83' - Atherton kick the ball off for the restart.  

84' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Morgan MacLaughlin is going to be taken off.  Ian Bourne is going to be brought on.  

84' - There is going to be a subsitution.  William MacLean is going to be taken off.  James Owen is brought on from the bench.  

85' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Roger Price is going to be taken off.  Isaac McCleary joins the game from the bench.  

86' - Jim McClennen attempts to outskill Nick Walsh and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

86' - Jim McClennen crosses the ball, but he only manages to find opposing player Ian Bourne.  



The match has ended Chorley 3 - 1 Atherton Collieries.