Atherton Collieries look to retain their Bolton Hospital Cup title when a new look competition starts next month. Following a fixture backlog at the end of the last campaign, the clubs and organisers have come together to agree on a new format which will see two rounds take place at the beginning of the season, with the final remaining at the end of the season. The draw in full: First Round: Old Boltonians vs Eagley Breightmet United vs Ladybridge Atherton L.R. vs Stoneclough Atherton Collieries vs Tempest United Bolton County vs Turton CMB vs Atherton Town Little Lever vs Blackrod Town Hindsford vs Prestwich Heys Second Round: Atherton Collieries/Tempest United vs Atherton L.R./Stoneclough CMB/Atherton Town vs Old Boltonians/Eagley Little Lever/Blackrod Town vs Breightmet United/Ladybridge Bolton County/Turton vs Hindsford/Prestwich Heys Dates and times to be confirmed.
Report: Colls 1-2 Bacup
December 6, 2023
A delightful Dylan Moonan goal ultimately proved to be in vain as Atherton Collieries were beaten 2-1 by Bacup Borough in the Lancashire FA Trophy.
