Atherton Charity Cup Final date and opposition confirmed

Ashton will attempt to secure the Atherton Charity Cup for the third season in a row when they face Westhoughton Rangers at Atherton Collieries Ground on SUNDAY 10TH MAY 2009, 2PM KICK OFF.

Previous success came in the form of a nail biting penalty win after extra time against Atherton Town last season, preceded by a narrow 1-0 victory over Ashton Town at the end of the 2006/7 season.

This year Ashton have seen off local rivals Ashton Town in a 1-0 semi final win whilst 4-0 and 5-0 wins against Bolton Lads Club and Breighmet United complete Ashton's route to the final.

Westhoughton have also impressed in the earlier rounds easing past Stoneclough by three goals to nil in last Thursday's semi final, whilst a 1-0 win at Hindford United and a 3-0 win against the competition hosts Atherton Collieries started their progress to the final

With both teams yet to concede a goal in the competition and with Both teams free scoring in the earlier rounds an intruiging final is in prospect and the organisers are hoping for a big crowd to roll up to support the Charity competition.