Chadderton were well on top in the first half, playing their best football for some weeks.

A Robert Flynn free-kick was scrambled away by the visitors' defence in the early stages.

In a rare Atherton attack they had a goal ruled out for a foul on Chadderton keeper Oliver Culkin.

The home side took the lead in the 32nd minute through Theo Andrew following some good work down the left by Jack Bannister.

A great run by Tawab Djankpata resulted in the Chadderton man being brought down on the edge of the Atherton box and Darren McNight's free kick was deflected over for a Chadderton corner which brought no reward.

After the break Chadderton continued to dominate and Theo Andrew brought a great save by Harvey Hampson, the visitors' keeper.

Chadderton increased their lead in the 52nd minute when Jack Bannister sent a superb volley into the top corner of the Atherton net.

A Ben Lowe shot was blocked and Adam Dale went close.

Complacency set in the home side and they paid the price when, in the 90th minute, Connor Couper reduced the arrears and 2 minutes later Jack Foster levelled the scores.

Chadderton stay at home next Saturday when they entertain FC St Helens at the EMPLAS COMMERCIAL NORTH STADIUM.