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09/08/2025, Alder House, Atherton, England
Premier Division, Northern Premier League

Atherton Vs Matlock

Atherton play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: C Perkins (GK) , J Connolly (CB) , V McBride (CB) , C Meyrick (RB) , C Roach (LB) , D Thrift (CDM) , H McVicar (CAM) , R Cooper (RM) , B Rees (LM) , A Rodie (ST) , R McCleese (ST) And the subs are: N McCombie (CB) , M Sommer (CB) , B McClellan (CM) , M Dooyum (CM) , J Reece (ST)

Matlock play in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, and line up with: P Berry (GK) , S McVey (CB) , H Doyle (CB) , M Johnston (RB) , D Regan (LB) , P Agnes (CM) , J Parry (CM) , D Murphy (CDM) , L Leishman (CAM) , R Kitson (ST) , M Kennedy (ST) And the subs are: R Boldt (LB) , P Lefiami (CAM) , B McTavish (RM) , W McGrath (ST) , E Abraham (ST)

Welcome to Alder House in Atherton, England where Atherton Collieries will face Matlock Town.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Premier Division, Northern Premier League.  The attendance is 2033.

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

4' - Hugh McVicar successfully tackles David Regan and the ball goes loose.  Vincent McBride chips a long ball to Darryl Thrift.  Darryl Thrift curves the ball into the box, finding Alastair Rodie.  Alastair Rodie heads the ball towards the top corner...but the shot goes over!

5' - Paul Berry spots a run from Lloyd Leishman.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Lloyd Leishman is able to take the ball.  Lloyd Leishman reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but Robert Kitson is unable to latch on to the ball and it goes loose!  Dave Murphy attempts to take the ball past Joey Connolly with a turn of pace, but is dispossessed.  

7' - Joey Connolly plays a short pass to Darryl Thrift.  Darryl Thrift passes the ball to Ryan Cooper.  Mason Johnston dispossesses Ryan Cooper and gains possession for his team.  Matlock try to launch a counter attack.  Mason Johnston takes the ball past Hugh McVicar with a turn of pace.  

10' - Atherton try to launch a counter attack.  Darryl Thrift passes to Charles Meyrick.  Charles Meyrick passes to Vincent McBride.  Vincent McBride finds Darryl Thrift with a short pass.  Darryl Thrift crosses the ball, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

11' - Alastair Rodie attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and its in! It's a fine goal from Alastair Rodie for Atherton!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

11' - Matlock kick the ball off for the restart.  

14' - Lloyd Leishman finds Hugh Doyle with a short pass.  Hugh Doyle finds David Regan with a short pass.  David Regan plays a long pass to Lloyd Leishman.  Lloyd Leishman looks to unleash a long range shot...and its in! Its a goal for Matlock!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

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

25' - Atherton attempt to counter.  Joey Connolly plays a long pass to Charles Meyrick.  Lloyd Leishman tackles Charles Meyrick and takes possession.  Lloyd Leishman takes the ball past Alastair Rodie with a turn of pace.  

26' - Bruce Rees dispossesses Lloyd Leishman and the ball goes loose.  Atherton try to launch a quick counter attack.  Rob McCleese attempts to speed past Hugh Doyle, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Atherton.  

26' - Bruce Rees places the ball to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but Hugh Doyle gets there first and clears the ball.  

31' - Darryl Thrift finds Vincent McBride with a long pass.  Vincent McBride plays a short pass to Bruce Rees.  Bruce Rees sees Alastair Rodie making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Alastair Rodie is able to take the ball.  Alastair Rodie attempts to place the ball past the keeper...and Alastair Rodie scores!  That's a good goal from the Atherton player!  The ball went in off the upright!

32' - Matlock kick the ball off for the restart.  

38' - Rob McCleese fires a shot from distance...but the shot goes wide!

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

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

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Paul Agnes is going to be taken off.  Bruce McTavish is brought on from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Hugh Doyle will come off.  Robert Boldt is brought on from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Rob McCleese is going to be taken off.  James Reece is brought on from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Lloyd Leishman is going to be taken off.  Paul Lefiami joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Hugh McVicar is going to be taken off.  Michael Dooyum is brought on from the bench.  

55' - Vincent McBride slides the ball to Charles Meyrick.  Charles Meyrick speeds past David Regan.  

56' - Darryl Thrift sees a run from Alastair Rodie.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Alastair Rodie is caught offside!  

58' - Alastair Rodie curves the ball into the box, finding Bruce Rees.  Jasper Parry fouls Bruce Rees...and the referee immediately blows his whistle - its a penalty!  Bruce Rees steps up to take the penalty.  He tries  to hit the ball into the top corner...but Paul Berry stops the shot!  

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bruce Rees is going to be taken off.  Billy McClellan is brought on from the bench.  

63' - With a turn of pace, Mason Johnston beats James Reece.  

70' - Darryl Thrift hits the ball long to Charles Meyrick.  Charles Meyrick runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Jasper Parry.  That will be a freekick for Atherton.  

70' - James Reece prepares to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

81' - Alastair Rodie whips in a cross and finds Billy McClellan.  Billy McClellan flicks a header down towards the bottom corner...and Billy McClellan scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Atherton player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

82' - Matlock kick the ball off for the restart.  

87' - Billy McClellan plays the ball to Darryl Thrift.  Darryl Thrift passes a long ball to Charles Meyrick.  Charles Meyrick speeds past David Regan.  

88' - Charles Meyrick spots a run from Alastair Rodie.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Alastair Rodie  is unable to take the ball down!  

89' - Darryl Thrift plays a short pass to Billy McClellan.  Billy McClellan curls in a cross, but the ball misses everyone.  

90' - James Reece crosses the ball, but David Regan gets to the ball and makes a clearance.  



The match has ended Atherton Collieries 3 - 1 Matlock Town.