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01/01/2026, Alder House, Atherton, England
Premier Division, Northern Premier League
Atherton Vs Lancaster

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: M Sommer (CB) , N McCombie (CB) , B McClellan (CM) , M Dooyum (CM) , J Reece (ST)

Lancaster play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, and line up with: S MacIver (GK) , W McDermott (CB) , C Abernathy (CB) , F Kinnock (RB) , S Halliday (LB) , R Wachuku (CM) , N Kavanagh (CDM) , M Kelly (CDM) , R McCorquodale (RM) , M Healy (LM) , A Arnott (ST) And the subs are: D Winstone (CB) , D Forsythe (CB) , Z Beattie (CM) , N Daly (CM) , P Dowie (ST)
Welcome to Alder House in Atherton, England where Atherton Collieries will face Lancaster City.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Premier Division, Northern Premier League.  The attendance is 2100.

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

4' - Bruce Rees sees a run from Alastair Rodie.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Alastair Rodie runs on to the ball.  Alastair Rodie shoots...but Seamus MacIver performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

7' - Hugh McVicar sees a run from Alastair Rodie.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Alastair Rodie takes the ball.  Alastair Rodie tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Bruce Rees is first to the ball...Bruce Rees attempts a shot towards goal...but the shot is offtarget!

8' - Seamus MacIver sees Richie McCorquodale making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Richie McCorquodale takes the ball.  Richie McCorquodale hits a shot...but the shot goes wide!

12' - Noel Kavanagh successfully tackles Joey Connolly and the ball goes loose.  Ryan Cooper passes to Bruce Rees.  Noel Kavanagh tackles Bruce Rees and takes possession.  Noel Kavanagh sees a run from Mark Healy.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

15' - Wayne McDermott finds Richie McCorquodale with a long ball.  Richie McCorquodale whips in a cross, finding Mark Kelly.  Mark Kelly jumps up and gets his head to the ball towards the top corner...but Ceri Perkins stops the shot!  

18' - Ceri Perkins finds Vincent McBride with a short pass.  Vincent McBride finds Clint Roach with a long pass.  Clint Roach crosses the ball, finding Alastair Rodie.  Alastair Rodie directs a powerful header towards goal...but the shot bounces off the post!  Hugh McVicar is first to the ball...Hugh McVicar looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

29' - With a turn of pace, Rob McCleese beats Noel Kavanagh.  

30' - Rob McCleese spots a run from Alastair Rodie.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Alastair Rodie takes the ball.  Alastair Rodie attempts the cutback, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Rob McCleese tries to shoot from distance into the top of the net...and Rob McCleese scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Atherton player!  The ball flew past the keepers hand!

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

40' - Charles Meyrick dispossesses Richie McCorquodale and gains possession for his team.  Charles Meyrick finds Clint Roach with a long ball.  Clint Roach passes to Charles Meyrick.  Charles Meyrick passes the ball to Alastair Rodie.  Alastair Rodie attempts to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

41' - Seamus MacIver chips a long ball to Floyd Kinnock.  Floyd Kinnock sees a run from Alan Arnott.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

44' - Bruce Rees spots a run from Ryan Cooper.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Ryan Cooper runs on to the ball.  Ryan Cooper looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Seamus MacIver!  Hugh McVicar is first to the loose ball...Hugh McVicar tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Hugh McVicar for Atherton!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

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

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

46' - Lancaster kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Vincent McBride will come off.  Michael Sommer is brought on from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Richie Wachuku will come off.  Zachary Beattie is brought on from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Charles Abernathy is going to be taken off.  Duncan Winstone is brought on from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mark Healy is going to be taken off.  Nick Daly is going to be brought on.  

56' - Darryl Thrift plays a short pass to Hugh McVicar.  Hugh McVicar finds Charles Meyrick with a long ball.  Charles Meyrick sees Rob McCleese making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ryan Cooper is going to be taken off.  Michael Dooyum is brought on from the bench.  

57' - Zachary Beattie uses his pace to beat Bruce Rees.  

61' - Darryl Thrift passes a long ball to Hugh McVicar.  Hugh McVicar plays a short pass to Clint Roach.  Clint Roach finds Bruce Rees with a short pass.  Bruce Rees crosses the ball and finds Rob McCleese.  Noel Kavanagh fouls Rob McCleese.  The referee blows his whistle and awards a penalty!  Bruce Rees places the ball to take the penalty.  He tries  to strike the ball into the top corner...and its in! It's a good goal from Bruce Rees for Atherton!  The shot hit the crossbar and into the net!

61' - Lancaster kick the ball off for the restart.  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Joey Connolly will come off.  Neil McCombie is going to be brought on.  

63' - Zachary Beattie speeds past Alastair Rodie.  

63' - Zachary Beattie sees Richie McCorquodale making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

64' - Bruce Rees plays a long pass to Charles Meyrick.  Charles Meyrick uses his pace to beat Floyd Kinnock.  

65' - Charles Meyrick sees Rob McCleese making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Rob McCleese  is unable to take the ball down!  

66' - Atherton attempt a quick counter attack.  Darryl Thrift passes to Charles Meyrick.  Charles Meyrick runs with the ball, beating Richie McCorquodale.  

67' - Charles Meyrick strikes the ball from long range towards goal...and Charles Meyrick scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Atherton player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

67' - Lancaster kick the ball off for the restart.  

69' - Sam Halliday runs with the ball, beating Hugh McVicar.  

69' - Sam Halliday sees Zachary Beattie making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Zachary Beattie is caught offside!  

72' - Bruce Rees passes to Michael Sommer.  Michael Sommer finds Charles Meyrick with a long ball.  Charles Meyrick spots a run from Alastair Rodie.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

74' - Nick Daly finds Noel Kavanagh with a long pass.  Noel Kavanagh spots a run from Richie McCorquodale.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but Richie McCorquodale has strayed offside!  

76' - Zachary Beattie plays a short pass to Floyd Kinnock.  Floyd Kinnock spots a run from Noel Kavanagh.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Noel Kavanagh is able to control the ball.  Noel Kavanagh takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but it hits the upright!  Hugh McVicar is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

79' - Michael Sommer successfully tackles Alan Arnott and the ball goes loose.  Zachary Beattie attempts to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but its wide!

82' - Ceri Perkins passes a long ball to Neil McCombie.  Neil McCombie passes to Alastair Rodie.  Nick Daly successfully tackles Alastair Rodie and the ball goes loose.  Hugh McVicar passes to Clint Roach.  Clint Roach plays the ball to Darryl Thrift.  Darryl Thrift sees a run from Alastair Rodie.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

85' - Atherton attempt to counter.  Clint Roach finds Michael Sommer with a long ball.  Michael Sommer spots a run from Michael Dooyum.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Michael Dooyum takes the ball.  Michael Dooyum tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Atherton.  Hugh McVicar gets ready to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Noel Kavanagh.  

86' - Rob McCleese attempts to beat Noel Kavanagh using his skills and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

87' - Rob McCleese attempts to beat Sam Halliday using his skills, but is then fouled.    The referee shows Sam Halliday the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Atherton.  

88' - Bruce Rees prepares to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but Noel Kavanagh intercepts and takes possession.  



The match has ended Atherton Collieries 4 - 0 Lancaster City.