Northern Premier League

ATHERTON COLLS 2 CHASETOWN 1

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
12 April 2026

DIV 1 WEST
By Zach Scott Moloney

■ ATHERTON Collieries rallied from a goal down to overcome Chasetown thanks to an inspired half-time substitution from manager Danny Lafferty.
The first half saw the home side in control but they struggled to create chances, apart from Colls forward Harry Showman, who was denied by a stunning point-blank save.
Seconds before the interval, they found themselves behind, with Joey Butlin turning in from close range.
Second-half substitute Chinedu Uche immediately made his mark for the hosts, curling in a beauty that nestled in the bottom left c...

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