Hyde United 2:1 Atherton Collieries AFC — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Samuel Sharrock-Peplow was the standout performer as Atherton Collieries AFC fell to a 2-1 defeat against Hyde United in a Club Friendly, despite being the clearer favourite in this pre-season contest. The match was a tale of two halves, with the visitors taking the lead through Connor Hughes in the 58th minute only to be pegged back by two late strikes.

The turning point arrived in the final minutes, as Hyde United equalised in the 89th minute before snatching the winner deep into stoppage time, completing a remarkable turnaround that left Atherton shell-shocked. Hughes’ earlier goal had given the away side control, but Hyde’s resilience in the closing stages flipped the narrative entirely.

Possession told a clear story—Hyde United dominated with 58% to Atherton’s 42%, and their seven corners to three underlined that territorial control, yet Atherton outplayed their hosts for long spells without reward. Samuel Sharrock-Peplow earned a 7.48 rating as the game’s top performer, though he did not find the net from his position. CheckLive’s model rated Atherton Collieries the stronger side, but the result proved the model wrong. There is no next fixture scheduled.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Hyde United vs Atherton Collieries AFC?

Hyde United 2-1 Atherton Collieries AFC (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Connor Hughes (58') for Atherton Collieries AFC.