Stalybridge Celtic 0:4 Atherton Collieries AFC — Match Report

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Atherton Collieries thrashed Stalybridge Celtic 4-0, with a commanding away display that sets up a home fixture against 1874 Northwich FC next, though the scoreline flattered no one but the visitors. The Northern Premier League – West Division clash was effectively over by half-time as the away side struck twice in three first-half minutes.

Liam Sheppard opened the scoring in the 38th minute, and Louis Potts doubled the lead just two minutes later, before Kielen Adams added a third in the 48th minute and then completed his brace in the 52nd to seal a ruthless away victory.

Stalybridge Celtic had 56% possession and matched Atherton's three corners, yet they were outplayed where it mattered, with the visitors' four goals from just 44% of the ball a brutal lesson in efficiency. Samuel Sharrock-Peplow earned the top rating of 7.67 for Atherton despite not scoring, judged the standout for his all-round contribution. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Stalybridge Celtic as the stronger side, but the result emphatically contradicted that read, as the away side's clinical edge proved decisive.

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What was the final score of Stalybridge Celtic vs Atherton Collieries AFC?

Stalybridge Celtic 0-4 Atherton Collieries AFC (Northern Premier League - West Division).

Who scored?

Liam Sheppard (38') for Atherton Collieries AFC; Louis Potts (40') for Atherton Collieries AFC; Kielen Adams (48') for Atherton Collieries AFC; Kielen Adams (52') for Atherton Collieries AFC.

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