Stadium
Atherton Collieries’ ground, Alder Street, is as old as the club. It has seen a number of changes over the years. One stand, behind the dugouts, was described in the book ’’Dugouts’’ as "leaning forward as if in prayer for its continued survival". It was demolished in 2007. The stand opposite the clubhouse is made from railway sleepers, and the stand in front of the car park had basic bench seating, but this was replaced with modern tip-up seats in 2009. Floodlights were installed in 1994 and the changing rooms were renovated in 2008.
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