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| Club | Atherton Collieries iF C |
| Game Date | Saturday 12th October 2026 |
| Game time | 3pm |
| Ground address | The Dreams2Reality Stadium, Alder Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9EY |
| Home colours | Black white stripes, black shorts white socks |
| Directions | From Memorial Hall 27 miles 45 minutes. M6 at J22 take A579 sp Leigh. Keep following the signs for the 579 (noting that you need to drive about 1 mile on the E Lancs Rd). At roundabout take 3rd exit SP A577 Atherton. Pass Cadent lorry park on right and at roundabout turn right into York Street and onto High Street. The ground is second on the left |
| Parking facilities | There is a small car park just to the right of the entrance. We ask that all supporters please show courtesy to our neighbours whilst parking and arriving. |
| Railway station | Atherton (1/2 mile walk) is on the Manchester Victoria to Wigan line, though don't make the mistake everybody makes and accidentally get on the Westhoughton line. |
| Bus | The V2 bus from Manchester Oxford Road runs through to Atherton, the Atherton Arms is the nearest stop, or get off a stop later if you want a mooch around town. |
| Admission Prices | Adults: £10, Concessions: £7, Under 18’s: £4, Under 11’s: Free |
| Programme price | £2 |
| Disabled access and toilets | A section for wheelchair accessible seating is reserved on the half-way line of the clubhouse side of the ground. |
| Carers | Carers with disabled have a concession rate. |
| Food at ground | The Dawsons Pie Bar will be serving as usual from the corner of the changing room end, |
| Drinks at ground | Our social club is also open from 12 and we're always more than happy to welcome away fans for an early pint, |
| Local pubs | Pub Guide - Leigh, Atherton & Tyldesley CAMRA lists 9 pubs in Atherton. Nearest is probably Atherton Arms and note that the Rope & Anchor on Bolton Old Road is currently closed |
| Acknowledgement | [email protected] |