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20/12/2025, Proctor Cars Stadium, Matlock, England
Premier Division, Northern Premier League
Matlock Vs Atherton

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

Atherton play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: C Perkins (GK) , V McBride (CB) , J Connolly (CB) , C Meyrick (RB) , C Roach (LB) , D Thrift (CDM) , H McVicar (CAM) , R Cooper (RM) , B Rees (LM) , R McCleese (ST) , A Rodie (ST) And the subs are: N McCombie (CB) , M Sommer (CB) , M Dooyum (CM) , B McClellan (CM) , J Reece (ST)
Welcome to Proctor Cars Stadium in Matlock, England where Matlock Town will face Atherton Collieries.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Premier Division, Northern Premier League.  The attendance is 2295.

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

3' - Lloyd Leishman uses his pace to beat Vincent McBride, but is illegally impeded.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Vincent McBride the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Matlock.  

3' - William McGrath places the ball to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, but Clint Roach gets there first and clears the ball.  

5' - Michael Kennedy tackles Hugh McVicar and takes the ball.  Michael Kennedy runs with the ball, beating Clint Roach.  

6' - Michael Kennedy takes a shot from long range, aiming for the top of the net...but its over!

9' - Lloyd Leishman looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is tipped around the post by Ceri Perkins!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Matlock.  Bruce McTavish places the ball to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

12' - Vincent McBride plays the ball to Hugh McVicar.  Hugh McVicar plays a long ball to Darryl Thrift.  Darryl Thrift curves the ball into the box, finding Bruce Rees.  David Regan impedes Bruce Rees.  The referee blows his whistle and points to the spot!  Bruce Rees places the ball to take the penalty.  He attempts  to strike the ball down the middle...but Aaron Grillo stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Bruce Rees gets to the ball first...Bruce Rees looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

15' - Bruce Rees finds Clint Roach with a long pass.  Clint Roach crosses the ball, but he only manages to find opposing player Dave Murphy.  

16' - Lloyd Leishman shoots from outside the area...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Lloyd Leishman for Matlock!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

20' - Bruce McTavish plays a short pass to William McGrath.  Joey Connolly dispossesses William McGrath and the ball goes loose.  William McGrath tackles Joey Connolly and the ball goes loose.  Lloyd Leishman spots a run from Dave Murphy.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Dave Murphy is caught offside!  

24' - Bruce Rees spots a run from Rob McCleese.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Rob McCleese has strayed offside!  

27' - Bruce McTavish finds Michael Kennedy with a short pass.  Michael Kennedy passes the ball to Lloyd Leishman.  Lloyd Leishman curls in a cross, but opposing player Clint Roach takes possession.  

28' - Clint Roach hits the ball long to Charles Meyrick.  Charles Meyrick speeds past William McGrath.  

32' - Clint Roach takes the ball past William McGrath with a turn of pace.  

37' - Dave Murphy passes to Lloyd Leishman.  Vincent McBride tackles Lloyd Leishman and the ball goes loose.  Joey Connolly passes to Charles Meyrick.  Charles Meyrick passes a long ball to Darryl Thrift.  Darryl Thrift curves the ball into the box and finds Hugh McVicar.  Hugh McVicar fires a shot...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  That will be a corner for  Atherton.  Ryan Cooper places the ball to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, finding Rob McCleese.  Jamie McCartney impedes Rob McCleese...and the referee immediately blows his whistle - its a penalty!  Bruce Rees places the ball to take the penalty.  He attempts  to hit the ball into the bottom corner...but Aaron Grillo stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Hugh McVicar is first to the loose ball...Hugh McVicar looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

39' - Lloyd Leishman tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

40' - Ceri Perkins sees Bruce Rees making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Bruce Rees takes the ball.  Bruce Rees attempts a shot...but the ball flies wide of the post!

42' - Aaron Grillo plays a long pass to Lloyd Leishman.  Lloyd Leishman attempts to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but its wide!

43' - Ceri Perkins plays a long pass to Clint Roach.  Clint Roach spots a run from Rob McCleese.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Rob McCleese  is unable to take the ball down!  

45' - Ryan Cooper plays the ball to Hugh McVicar.  Hugh McVicar spots a run from Alastair Rodie.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Alastair Rodie takes the ball.  Alastair Rodie tries to cutback and is able to find Ryan Cooper.  Ryan Cooper attempts a shot...and its in! It's an exquisite goal from Ryan Cooper for Atherton!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

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

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

48' - Bruce Rees passes the ball to Darryl Thrift.  Darryl Thrift slides the ball to Vincent McBride.  Vincent McBride plays a long pass to Bruce Rees.  Bruce Rees slides the ball to Alastair Rodie.  Alastair Rodie finds Darryl Thrift with a short pass.  Darryl Thrift sees a run from Rob McCleese.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Rob McCleese can't get to the ball!  

51' - Lloyd Leishman tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  That will be a corner for  Matlock.  Bruce McTavish gets ready to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

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

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  David Regan is going to be taken off.  Robert Boldt is going to be brought on.  

52' - Clint Roach speeds past Lloyd Leishman.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Vincent McBride is going to be taken off.  Michael Sommer joins the game from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Hugh Doyle is going to be taken off.  James Hayden joins the game from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Rob McCleese is going to be taken off.  James Reece joins the game from the bench.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ryan Cooper will come off.  Michael Dooyum joins the game from the bench.  

64' - Clint Roach speeds past Dave Murphy.  

68' - Alastair Rodie looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and Alastair Rodie scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Atherton player!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

69' - Jamie McCartney passes to Jasper Parry.  Jasper Parry plays the ball to Lloyd Leishman.  Lloyd Leishman takes the ball past James Reece with a turn of pace.  

70' - Lloyd Leishman sees Paul Agnes making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Paul Agnes is caught offside!  

75' - Lloyd Leishman attempts to unleash a long range shot...but Ceri Perkins deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman flags for a corner for  Matlock.  Lloyd Leishman will take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, but opposing player Hugh McVicar takes possession.  

80' - Clint Roach passes to Darryl Thrift.  Darryl Thrift plays a long pass to Bruce Rees.  Bruce Rees slides the ball to Hugh McVicar.  Jamie McCartney tackles Hugh McVicar and the ball goes loose.  Hugh McVicar plays the ball to Bruce Rees.  Bruce Rees spots a run from Alastair Rodie.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but Alastair Rodie is unable to control the ball!  

87' - Dave Murphy plays a long pass to Mason Johnston.  Mason Johnston attempts to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

88' - William McGrath hits the ball from outside the area towards goal...and William McGrath scores!  That's a nice goal from the Matlock player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

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

92' - Joey Connolly plays a short pass to Charles Meyrick.  Charles Meyrick finds Darryl Thrift with a short pass.  Darryl Thrift finds Hugh McVicar with a long ball.  Hugh McVicar passes the ball to Darryl Thrift.  Darryl Thrift whips in a cross, and manages to find James Reece.  James Reece gets above the defence and heads the ball towards the top corner...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman signals its a corner for Atherton.  Bruce Rees gets ready to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, and manages to find Hugh McVicar.  Hugh McVicar gets above the defence and directs a header towards goal...and its in! It's a nice goal from Hugh McVicar for Atherton!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!



The match has ended Matlock Town 2 - 3 Atherton Collieries.