Last updated : 21/08/2023 18:25:21
Introduction
Atherton Collieries AFC are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the North West Youth Alliance Development Division.
Team Details
Location
League
North West Youth Alliance - Development Division
Team Type
Atherton Collieries AFC
Atherton Collieries AFC is a football club based in Atherton, Greater Manchester, England. The club were founded in 1906 and currently play in the North West Youth Alliance league.
The club's home ground is Alder House, which has a capacity of 2,000. Atherton Collieries's nickname is "The Colls".
North West Youth Alliance league
The North West Youth Alliance league is a youth football league in the North West of England. The league was founded in 1985 and currently has over 100 clubs participating.
The league is divided into three divisions: Premier Division, Division One, and Division Two. The top two teams in the Premier Division are promoted to the North West Counties League, while the bottom two teams are relegated to Division One.
The North West Youth Alliance league is a competitive league with a strong tradition of producing talented young players. Some notable players who have come through the league include Phil Jones, Jack Wilshere, and Raheem Sterling.
Sources
- Atherton Collieries AFC website
- Atherton Collieries AFC on Full-Time
- Atherton Collieries AFC on Wikipedia
The North West Youth Alliance league website can be found at www.nwya.co.uk.
