Tuesday 3 November at 19:45 GMT sees Atherton Collieries host Prescot Cables at The Dreams2Reality Stadium in a clash that pits a side scrambling for consistency against one pushing for the top end of the table.
Prescot arrive well clear on points and with a higher goal return this season; Atherton will look to use home advantage to halt a run of mixed results and close the gap behind them in the table.
Recent form and the fixture story
Atherton Collieries have taken eight points from their last five league matches, with two wins, two draws and one defeat. Their form reads L W D W D from oldest to newest, ending with a 1-1 draw at Bootle on 31 October. Atherton are 15th with 18 points from 12 games, having scored 19 goals and conceded 20.
Prescot Cables have collected 7 points from their last five league outings (two wins, one draw, two defeats) and are, by contrast, comfortably placed higher in the table. Their season-to-date record puts them 6th with 28 points from 14 matches and a goal difference of +12: 28 goals scored and 16 conceded. Prescot’s attacking output across the campaign has been noticeably stronger than Atherton’s, a clear factor heading into this away trip.
Two things to watch
- Goal-flow: Prescot have scored 12 goals in their last five league games while Atherton have eight in the same span. The numbers suggest this is likelier to be an open game than a tight, low-scoring affair.
- Atherton have taken eight points from five league matches, one more than Prescot over the same period. Prescot retain the stronger season record, with 28 points and a positive goal difference of 12. That gives the visitors an edge on the table, but Atherton’s recent results keep the contest competitive.
Atherton Collieries
15th · 18 pts · 12 played
LWDWD8 points
Prescot Cables
6th · 28 pts · 14 played
WLDLW7 points
Last five league matches · oldest → newest
THE FULL BREAKDOWNDive deeper into the statsCorners, scoring first, late goals and head-to-head
FanBanter prediction
90-minute pick: Prescot Cables 2-1.
Reason: Prescot’s season-long scoring record and higher league position (6th, 28 points) make them the more likely winners, but Atherton’s recent string of results and home setting suggest the hosts can get on the scoresheet — a narrow away victory seems the most probable outcome based on the verified season and recent-form figures.
Away-fan travel · 20 miles · allow about 0h 45m by carEstimated road journey · The Auto Safety Centre Stadium → The Dreams2Reality Stadium
OUTWARD · ARRIVE 90–60 MINUTES BEFORE KICK-OFFTue 3 Nov, 17:30 leave → Tue 3 Nov, 18:15–Tue 3 Nov, 18:45 arrive
RETURN · ESTIMATED BACK AT THE AWAY CLUB’S GROUNDTue 3 Nov, 22:15 leave → Tue 3 Nov, 23:00 back
Planning estimates; allow extra time for traffic, parking and leaving the stadium.
Next fixtures
Atherton Collieries
- Sat 7 Nov, 15:00 · Atherton Collieries Vs Congleton Town
- Tue 10 Nov, 19:45 · Atherton Collieries Vs Witton Albion
Prescot Cables
- Sat 7 Nov, 15:00 · Prescot Cables Vs Shifnal Town
- Tue 10 Nov, 19:45 · Prescot Cables Vs Newcastle Town
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