Guiseley Travel to Warrington Town Amid Managerial Change

Guiseley Travel to Warrington Town Amid Managerial Change

October 17, 2025 Off By admin

Guiseley AFC will be visiting Warrington Town for their next Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division match on Saturday, 18 October 2025.

This fixture marks the first game since Guiseley appointed Liam Ridehalgh as interim manager following the departure of Mark Bower and assistant Danny Boshell.

Managerial Change at Guiseley

Mark Bower’s final game in charge ended in a 4-1 home defeat to Ilkeston Town, after which the club confirmed his and assistant Danny Boshell’s departure on Sunday morning. Bower had expressed disappointment following the loss, highlighting missed opportunities and underperformance from experienced players.

Team News

  • Liam Ridehalgh has taken over as interim first-team manager.
  • Players Liam Ridehalgh and Jake Wright remain doubtful due to fitness issues and are expected to be weeks away from full match readiness.
  • Tom Senior’s one-month loan spell has ended prematurely due to an injury sustained at his parent club; he recently celebrated his 19th birthday.
  • New opportunities may arise for players Jay Buchan, John Lufudu, Jamie Spencer, and Connor Ferguson, who are all aiming for starting positions.
  • Taylor Bowen has left the club.
  • Lewis Knight has signed a dual registration deal with Knaresborough Town but remains available for selection by Guiseley.

Warrington Town’s Current Form

Warrington Town, relegated from National League North last season, have struggled early in the campaign. They are positioned inside the bottom three of the league table but have games in hand compared to some rivals. Their record includes one victory from nine matches, a 1-0 home win against Ilkeston Town on 19 August.

The upcoming match will be Warrington Town’s first home game at Cantilever Park in 40 days, their last fixture there being a 0-0 draw with Rushall on 9 September. Last weekend, Warrington Town lost 2-1 at Stocksbridge, increasing the points gap over Guiseley to four.

Warrington Town Squad and Management

  • Recent signings include Niall Watson (loan from Hednesford Town) and defender Chris Doyle, who previously helped Marine gain promotion.
  • Other notable players include Josh Vela, formerly of Carlisle United in League Two, goalkeeper Liam Isherwood (joined from Accrington Stanley), striker Mark Isong (loan from Bolton Wanderers), and midfielder Jay Harris, aged 38.
  • The team is managed by Paul Carden, who returned to the club in September 2024 after previously managing Warrington Town from 2016 to 2021.

Previous Meetings

The two clubs last met during the 2022/23 season in the same league. Warrington Town won 3-1 at Nethermoor, while the reverse fixture ended in a 0-0 draw. Additionally, Guiseley secured a 1-0 victory at Cantilever Park in an FA Trophy match in November 2022, with a late goal from Lewis Whitham.

Matchday Information

  • Date and time: Saturday, 18 October 2025, 3:00 pm
  • Venue: Cantilever Park, Warrington Town
  • Ticket prices:
    • Adults: £15 on the day, £13 online in advance
    • Concessions (65+ and students): £10 on the day, £9 online in advance
    • Under 16s: £3 (both on the day and online)
  • Tickets can be purchased at the turnstiles or online in advance.
  • Matchday programmes are available for £3.
  • Live audio commentary will be available via the Mixlr app or at guiseleyradio.mixlr.com from 2:50 pm on matchday.