GREAT Harwood slipped to their third consecutive loss in the NWCL Division One as they struggle to find the back of the net.

Manager Denis Underwood has said he needs someone to support Graham Lightbown, who has scored seven times this season.

But Harwood are struggling although Chris Trippier made himself joint second top scorer at the Showground with his second of the season on 40 minutes.

At this stage, Harwood were already one behind when Gareth Rowe had opened the scoring for Atherton LR in the 22nd minute.

Atherton regained the advantage through Mark Parry on 58 minutes and an own goal five minutes later meant the points went to the visitors.

RESULT: ATHERTON LR...3 GREAT HARWOOD...1