The Bolton News
·Jul 2026
Collieries hold off Rylands in pre-season friendly
Atherton Collieries secured a 1-0 pre-season victory over Warrington Rylands thanks to a strong second-half showing capped by Javid Swaby-Neavin’s strike. The match featured significant squad rotation, a missed early penalty by Kielen Adams, and multiple key saves from Rylands goalkeeper Luke Pilling. Young striker Liam Sheppard played the full match and threatened repeatedly. Atherton now prepare for upcoming fixtures against Charnock Richard and Droylsden.