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18/10/2026, Alder House, Atherton, England
Premier Division, Northern Premier League
Atherton Vs Witton

Atherton play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: C Perkins (GK) , W MacLean (CB) , M Sommer (CB) , D Thrift (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)

Witton play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: M McCracken (GK) , D McCloud (CB) , M Duffy (CB) , R McClelland (CB) , S Wayne (RB) , S McQueen (LB) , O Moriarty (CDM) , M McRae (CAM) , T Lloyd (RM) , P Entwistle (LM) , M Kidd (ST) And the subs are: P McAleer (CB) , N Ruddock (CB) , L Jones (CM) , S Ferris (CM) , P Underwood (ST)
Welcome to Alder House in Atherton, England where Atherton Collieries will face Witton Albion FC.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Premier Division, Northern Premier League.  The attendance is 1507.

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

3' - Rob McCleese passes the ball to Bruce Rees.  Bruce Rees plays the ball to Jim McClennen.  Jim McClennen finds Rob McCleese with a long ball.  Rob McCleese attempts to beat Oliver Moriarty using his skills, but is illegally impeded.    The referee pulls out the yellow card to book Oliver Moriarty.  That will be a freekick for Atherton.  

6' - Steve Wayne passes to Rob McClelland.  Rob McClelland hits the ball long to Max McRae.  Max McRae whips in a cross, but Rob McCleese intercepts the ball.  

9' - Mick Kidd tries to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

11' - Steve Wayne finds Douglas McCloud with a long pass.  Douglas McCloud whips in a cross, and manages to find Timothy Lloyd.  Timothy Lloyd looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

15' - Ceri Perkins finds Rob McCleese with a short pass.  Rob McCleese plays a long pass to Michael Sommer.  Michael Sommer plays the ball to Bruce Rees.  Bruce Rees sees Jim McClennen making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Jim McClennen runs on to the ball.  Jim McClennen looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

17' - Mel McCracken plays the ball to Shaun McQueen.  Shaun McQueen plays a long pass to Mark Duffy.  Mark Duffy crosses the ball into the box, finding Max McRae.  Max McRae takes a shot...and its in! It's a beautiful goal from Max McRae for Witton!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

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

23' - Oliver Moriarty slides the ball to Max McRae.  Max McRae curves the ball into the box, finding Oliver Moriarty.  Oliver Moriarty attempts a shot...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Jim McClennen is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

24' - Philip Entwistle passes to Shaun McQueen.  Shaun McQueen finds Mark Duffy with a long ball.  Mark Duffy spots a run from Max McRae.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

27' - Ethan Davies finds William MacLean with a short pass.  William MacLean passes to Michael Sommer.  Michael Sommer passes the ball to Ethan Davies.  Ethan Davies tries to use ball skills to beat Mark Duffy, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

27' - Ethan Davies attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but Mel McCracken stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Steve Wayne is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

28' - Oliver Moriarty passes the ball to Mick Kidd.  Mick Kidd uses his pace to beat Darryl Thrift.  

29' - Mick Kidd crosses the ball, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

30' - Oliver Moriarty plays a short pass to Philip Entwistle.  Philip Entwistle spots a run from Timothy Lloyd.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Timothy Lloyd is able to take the ball.  Timothy Lloyd hits a shot, aiming for the top of the net...and its in! It's an excellent goal from Timothy Lloyd for Witton!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

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

32' - Bruce Rees plays the ball to Michael Sommer.  Michael Sommer passes to Jim McClennen.  Jim McClennen tries to use ball skills to beat Mark Duffy, but is illegally impeded.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Mark Duffy the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Atherton.  

33' - Ethan Davies steps up to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but Shaun McQueen intercepts and clears the ball.  

35' - Oliver Moriarty hits the ball long to Max McRae.  Max McRae sees a run from Mick Kidd.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Mick Kidd  is unable to take the ball down!  

37' - Rob McCleese speeds past Timothy Lloyd.  

38' - Rob McCleese looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

42' - William MacLean plays a long ball to Ian Dunn.  Ian Dunn passes to Alastair Rodie.  Alastair Rodie crosses the ball and finds Rob McCleese.  Rob McCleese is brought down by Douglas McCloud.  The referee blows his whistle and awards a penalty!  Bruce Rees stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He tries  to power the ball into the top corner...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

43' - Mel McCracken sees Max McRae making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Max McRae is able to control the ball.  Max McRae tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Max McRae scores!  That's a good goal from the Witton player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

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

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

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

47' - Douglas McCloud slides the ball to Oliver Moriarty.  Oliver Moriarty finds Max McRae with a short pass.  Max McRae sees Philip Entwistle making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Philip Entwistle runs on to the ball.  Philip Entwistle tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Witton!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

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

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Oliver Moriarty is going to be taken off.  Lee Jones is brought on from the bench.  

53' - Darryl Thrift dispossesses Mick Kidd and gains possession for his team.  Lee Jones successfully tackles Darryl Thrift and takes the ball.  Lee Jones sees a run from Max McRae.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Max McRae runs on to the ball.  Max McRae looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is parried by Ceri Perkins!  William MacLean manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Shaun McQueen will come off.  Nathan Ruddock is brought on from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mick Kidd is going to be taken off.  Paul Underwood is brought on from the bench.  

55' - Philip Entwistle crosses the ball and finds Paul Underwood.  Paul Underwood is impeded by Jim McClennen...and the referee immediately points to the spot!  Max McRae prepares to take the penalty.  He attempts  to strike the ball into the bottom corner...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Max McRae for Witton!  The keeper guessed the wrong way!  The guessed the right way but couldn't get a hand to the ball!

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

57' - Michael Sommer plays the ball to Jim McClennen.  Jim McClennen plays a short pass to Michael Sommer.  Michael Sommer plays a long ball to Rob McCleese.  Rob McCleese spots a run from Jim McClennen.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ryan Cooper will come off.  Michael Dooyum is brought on from the bench.  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Alastair Rodie will come off.  Vincent Edmund is going to be brought on.  

63' - Jim McClennen tries to beat Max McRae using his ball skills and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

65' - Bruce Rees plays the ball to Jim McClennen.  Jim McClennen tries to use ball skills to beat Lee Jones, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

69' - Vincent Edmund finds Ethan Davies with a short pass.  Ethan Davies tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

72' - Mark Duffy passes a long ball to Douglas McCloud.  Douglas McCloud whips in a cross, finding Max McRae.  Max McRae looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is parried by Ceri Perkins!  Paul Underwood pounces on the loose ball...Paul Underwood hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Paul Underwood for Witton!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  William MacLean is going to be taken off.  James Owen is going to be brought on.  

80' - Michael Sommer passes the ball to Rob McCleese.  Rob McCleese uses his pace to beat Timothy Lloyd.  

87' - Steve Wayne dispossesses James Owen and gains possession for his team.  Steve Wayne finds Max McRae with a short pass.  Max McRae tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Timothy Lloyd pounces on the loose ball...Timothy Lloyd looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is tipped around the post by Ceri Perkins!  The linesman signals its a corner for Witton.  Max McRae will take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, and manages to find Paul Underwood.  Michael Sommer fouls Paul Underwood...and the referee blows his whistle and signals a penalty!  Max McRae places the ball to take the penalty.  He tries  to power the ball into the top corner...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Timothy Lloyd pounces on the loose ball...Timothy Lloyd attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

91' - Paul Underwood tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!



The match has ended Atherton Collieries 0 - 6 Witton Albion FC.