Atherton Town First

Last updated : 01/08/2023 08:32:30

Introduction

Atherton Town First are a Grassroots football team.

The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Manchester Football League Limited Premier Division.

Team Details

Atherton Town First Football Team

Atherton Town First Football Team is a semi-professional football team based in Atherton, Greater Manchester, England. They currently play in the Premier Division of the Manchester Football League Limited (MFLL).

The team was founded in 1905 and has played in the MFLL since its inception in 1968. They have won the MFLL Premier Division on three occasions, in 1990, 1996, and 2007.

The team's home ground is the Boundary Park, which has a capacity of 2,000. The ground is shared with Atherton Collieries Football Club.

The team's current manager is Paul Todd, who was appointed in 2019.

Sources

Manchester Football League Limited

The Manchester Football League Limited (MFLL) is an amateur football league based in Greater Manchester, England. It was founded in 1968 and currently consists of 20 clubs.

The MFLL is divided into three divisions: Premier Division, Division One, and Division Two. The Premier Division is the top flight of the league and is currently contested by 10 clubs.

The MFLL champions are promoted to the North West Counties League First Division, while the bottom two clubs in the Premier Division are relegated to Division One.

The MFLL is affiliated to the Football Association and its clubs are eligible to enter the FA Cup and the FA Trophy.