ATHERTON COLLIERIES 1 STAFFORD RANGERS 0By Ben Smith

DYLAN Thompson’s fourth goal of the campaign could prove to be his most important yet, as Atherton Collieries kept their faint hopes of survival alive with a slender home win over fellow relegation rivals Stafford Rangers. Heading into this must-win fixture, the Colls knew anything but three points would see their improbable late dash towards safety evaporate with a trio of games still to be contested. The hosts found the breakthrough on 38 minutes after a recycled freekick was converted, centre-back Jack Evans’ c...