Match Report
Atherton Collieries, 21st on 25 points, faced a 23-point deficit to United of Manchester (14th, 48). In league terms the two rates read 1.18/2.4 for Atherton Collieries and 1.38/1.93 for United of Manchester (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.64.
Defeat had followed defeat for Atherton Collieries — four in succession. United of Manchester entered with four losses in a row.
The match was played at The Skuna Stadium (capacity 2,500). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Atherton Collieries led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 1-2.
Goal scorers
Atherton Collieries: E. Lusiama (34') · United of Manchester: D. Gabidon (80'), A. Bennett (90')
Key stats
Possession: Atherton Collieries 47% · United of Manchester 53% · Total shots: 12-12 · On target: 6-7 · Corners: 8-4