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06/09/2026, Alder House, Atherton, England
Premier Division, Northern Premier League
Atherton Vs Grantham

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

Grantham play in a 3-1-4-1-1 formation, and line up with: P McArdle (GK) , S Burke (CB) , D Tracey (CB) , I Molloy (CB) , D Llywelyn (CM) , R Moloney (CM) , E Kirk (CDM) , C Donohoe (CAM) , C Kendrick (RM) , S Nku (LM) , B Bourland (ST) And the subs are: D Hammel (CB) , F Beddoe (CB) , A McNiven (CM) , S Mudie (CM) , S Monaghan (ST)
Welcome to Alder House in Atherton, England where Atherton Collieries will face Grantham Town.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Premier Division, Northern Premier League.  The attendance is 2435.

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

2' - Ian Dunn slides the ball to Charles Meyrick.  Charles Meyrick plays the ball to Darryl Thrift.  Darryl Thrift takes the ball past Stuart Nku with a turn of pace.  

3' - Darryl Thrift tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Darryl Thrift for Atherton!  The keeper had no chance!

3' - Grantham kick the ball off for the restart.  

11' - Dave Llywelyn passes to Ian Molloy.  Ian Molloy slides the ball to Dave Llywelyn.  Dave Llywelyn finds Ian Molloy with a long ball.  Ian Molloy sees a run from Rob Moloney.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Rob Moloney is caught offside!  

13' - Alastair Rodie plays a short pass to Rob McCleese.  Rob McCleese curls in a cross, finding Alastair Rodie.  Alastair Rodie jumps up and gets his head to the ball towards goal...but the ball flies over the bar!

17' - Dave Llywelyn passes to Stuart Nku.  Stuart Nku passes to Eric Kirk.  Eric Kirk spots a run from Rob Moloney.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Rob Moloney is caught offside!  

21' - Clinton Donohoe uses his pace to beat Charles Meyrick.  

21' - Clinton Donohoe tries a layoff pass, but Charles Meyrick gets back and intercepts the ball!  

22' - Rob Moloney successfully tackles Charles Meyrick and gains possession for his team.  Rob Moloney finds Stuart Nku with a short pass.  Stuart Nku attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but its wide!

23' - Ceri Perkins sees a run from Rob McCleese.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

26' - Stuart Nku uses his pace to beat William MacLean.  

27' - Stuart Nku tries to hit a long range shot...and Stuart Nku scores!  Its a goal for Grantham!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

34' - Dave Llywelyn chips a long ball to Eric Kirk.  Eric Kirk passes the ball to Rob Moloney.  Rob Moloney plays the ball to Clinton Donohoe.  Clinton Donohoe looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Ceri Perkins!  The linesman signals its a corner for Grantham.  Chris Kendrick places the ball to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

35' - Stuart Nku whips in a cross, but Ian Dunn intercepts and takes possession.  

40' - Dylan Tracey passes a long ball to Sam Burke.  Sam Burke plays a short pass to Chris Kendrick.  Jim McClennen tackles Chris Kendrick and gains possession for his team.  Jim McClennen passes the ball to Darryl Thrift.  Darryl Thrift finds Jim McClennen with a short pass.  Jim McClennen attempts to beat Clinton Donohoe using his skills, but is brought down illegally.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Clinton Donohoe has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Atherton.  

40' - Rob McCleese stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but opposing player Ian Molloy takes possession.  

43' - Ian Molloy passes to Dylan Tracey.  William MacLean dispossesses Dylan Tracey and takes possession.  Clinton Donohoe dispossesses William MacLean and takes the ball.  Darryl Thrift successfully tackles Clinton Donohoe and takes possession.  Atherton launch a counter attack.  Darryl Thrift plays a short pass to Jim McClennen.  Jim McClennen sees Ryan Cooper making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

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

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

47' - Dylan Tracey passes to Eric Kirk.  Eric Kirk passes to Stuart Nku.  With a turn of pace, Stuart Nku beats Jim McClennen.  

49' - Rob Moloney sees Dave Llywelyn making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Dave Llywelyn takes the ball.  Dave Llywelyn looks to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a nice goal from Dave Llywelyn for Grantham!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

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

51' - 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.  

51' - Darryl Thrift runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Ian Molloy.  That will be a freekick for Atherton.  

51' - It looks like Darryl Thrift is struggling with an injury.  There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Darryl Thrift is going to be taken off.  Neil McCombie is going to be brought on.  

52' - Bruce Rees stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but Rob Moloney intercepts and clears the ball.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Rob McCleese is going to be taken off.  Ethan Davies joins the game from the bench.  

53' - Alastair Rodie brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Dylan Tracey, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Dylan Tracey.  That will be a freekick for Atherton.  

54' - Alastair Rodie speeds past Clinton Donohoe.  

56' - Dave Llywelyn passes a long ball to Sam Burke.  Sam Burke crosses the ball into the box, but Charles Meyrick intercepts and clears the ball.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Dylan Tracey is going to be taken off.  Floyd Beddoe is brought on from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ian Molloy is going to be taken off.  David Hammel joins the game from the bench.  

56' - Dave Llywelyn sees a run from Eric Kirk.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Blake Bourland is going to be taken off.  Sam Monaghan joins the game from the bench.  

59' - Ian Dunn plays a long pass to Jim McClennen.  Jim McClennen crosses the ball into the box, but opposing player Floyd Beddoe takes possession.  

61' - Floyd Beddoe plays a long ball to Dave Llywelyn.  Dave Llywelyn plays a short pass to Chris Kendrick.  Chris Kendrick tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

64' - Ceri Perkins passes the ball to Charles Meyrick.  Charles Meyrick passes to William MacLean.  William MacLean plays a long ball to Ian Dunn.  Ian Dunn passes the ball to Ethan Davies.  Ethan Davies runs with the ball, beating Eric Kirk.  

65' - Ethan Davies sees a run from Alastair Rodie.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

69' - Michael Sommer plays a long ball to Neil McCombie.  Neil McCombie passes to Ryan Cooper.  Rob Moloney dispossesses Ryan Cooper and the ball goes loose.  Ryan Cooper passes the ball to Ethan Davies.  Ethan Davies plays a short pass to Alastair Rodie.  Alastair Rodie strikes the ball from distance, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

75' - Eric Kirk plays a long ball to Sam Burke.  Sam Burke plays a short pass to Stuart Nku.  Stuart Nku tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot goes wide!

77' - Clinton Donohoe strikes the ball from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...and Clinton Donohoe scores!  That's a nice goal from the Grantham player!  The keeper had no chance!

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

81' - Bruce Rees slides the ball to Charles Meyrick.  Charles Meyrick finds William MacLean with a short pass.  David Hammel dispossesses William MacLean and takes possession.  David Hammel hits the ball long to Clinton Donohoe.  Clinton Donohoe finds Eric Kirk with a short pass.  Eric Kirk sees Sam Monaghan making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Sam Monaghan can't get to the ball!  

84' - Michael Sommer plays a long pass to William MacLean.  William MacLean plays a short pass to Ethan Davies.  Ethan Davies spots a run from Bruce Rees.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Bruce Rees has strayed offside!  

88' - Rob Moloney finds Floyd Beddoe with a long ball.  Floyd Beddoe finds Dave Llywelyn with a short pass.  Dave Llywelyn plays a short pass to Sam Monaghan.  Sam Monaghan attempts to beat William MacLean using his skills, but is brought down.    The referee has no hesitation in showing William MacLean the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Grantham.  

89' - Rob Moloney steps up to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  



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