Atherton Colls secured a significant upset victory over Prescot Cables in their latest Atherton Cup fixture on Saturday. The match, played at Atherton’s home ground, saw the hosts demonstrate resilience and tactical discipline to advance in the competition.

In the opening stages, Prescot Cables created several opportunities, with their goalkeeper, Tony Thompson, making a series of important saves to keep the game scoreless. However, Atherton broke the deadlock just before halftime when Ben Rydel scored with a powerful strike from the edge of the penalty area in the 30th minute.

Throughout the second half, Atherton Colls maintained a strong defensive shape, limiting Prescot's attacking threat. The turning point came in the 70th minute when Kielen Adams completed a swift counter-attack, doubling the hosts’ lead and putting the game out of reach.

Despite trailing by two goals, Prescot Cables continued to press forward late in the match. Their efforts culminated in a shot that was cleared off the goal-line by Atherton defender Luke Nock, who handled the ball deliberately. The referee issued a red card for the handball, reducing Atherton to ten men. The resulting penalty was saved by goalkeeper Jack Dallimore, preserving the victory for the home side.

Atherton Colls’ win marks a notable achievement, knocking out Prescot Cables and extending their run in the Atherton Cup. The match highlighted the hosts’ effective counter-attacking strategy and solid defensive organization under pressure.