Last updated : 06/05/2024 15:27:21

Introduction

Atherton Collieries FC are a Grassroots football team made up of 6 team members.

The team is from Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

Atherton Collieries FC started using TeamStats in June 2023.

Team Details

Location

Bolton Greater Manchester England United Kingdom

Team Type

11 a side , Grassroots

Atherton Collieries FC

Atherton Collieries Football Club is a semi-professional football club based in Atherton, Greater Manchester, England. The club was founded in 1906 and currently plays in the Northern Premier League Division One South.

History

Atherton Collieries were founded in 1906 as Atherton Recreation Club. They changed their name to Atherton Collieries in 1910. The club played in the Lancashire Combination until 1978, when they were promoted to the Northern Premier League. Atherton Collieries have won the Northern Premier League Division One South on three occasions, in 1982, 1990 and 2018.

Atherton Collieries FC results

The club's most famous player is probably Jimmy Armfield, who went on to play for England and Liverpool. Armfield started his career at Atherton Collieries in 1952.

Ground

Atherton Collieries play their home games at The Boundary Park, Atherton. The stadium has a capacity of 3,000.

Season 2022-23

Atherton Collieries FC table

Atherton Collieries finished the 2022-23 season in 10th place in the Northern Premier League Division One South. The club reached the semi-finals of the FA Vase, where they were beaten by Warrington Town.

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