DIV 1 WEST
HEDNESFORD TN 1 ATHERTON COLLS 2
By David Chamberlain

ATHERTON Collieries claimed a win over Hednesford Town with a late goal in a dramatic finish at Keys Park.
Jack Bearne gave the Pitmen the lead in the 40th minute, weaving past defenders before firing into the top corner. Atherton hit back quickly, equalising from the penalty spot after Pa Bouba Jenkins was fouled, with Tom Bentham converting just before the break.
Hednesford dominated in the second half and gained an advantage when Atherton’s Dan Lafferty was sent off in the 56th minute. Despite this, the Pitm...