Guiseley AFC Sign Sheffield United Midfielder Sam Aston on Loan
October 31, 2025Young midfielder joins Lions ahead of weekend fixture
Guiseley AFC have secured the services of 19-year-old midfielder Sam Aston on a one-month loan from Sheffield United. The move was confirmed on 31 October 2025, with Aston set to be available for the club’s upcoming match against Hednesford Town at Nethermoor.
Player background and recent form
Sam Aston has progressed through the youth system at Sheffield United, featuring prominently for their Under-21 side. The Blades’ U21 team currently leads the Premier League Professional Development League, having accumulated 28 points from 11 games this season.
Aston has contributed one goal so far this season for the U21s. Notably, he played a significant role in Sheffield United’s U21s winning the national title in the 2023/24 season, scoring in both the semi-final and final. This triumph marked the club’s first silverware in the competition since its inception in the 2012/13 campaign.
Contract details and loan terms
- Aston signed his first professional contract with Sheffield United in June 2024.
- He subsequently agreed to a contract extension in April 2025.
- The current loan agreement with Guiseley is set for one month.
Upcoming fixture
Sam Aston is expected to feature in Guiseley’s match against Hednesford Town, scheduled for 3:00 pm on 1 November 2025 at Nethermoor. This fixture is part of the Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division.
