Guiseley AFC to Host Warrington Town in Season Opener

August 6, 2026 Off By

First League Match of the 2026/27 Season at Nethermoor

Guiseley AFC will begin their 2026/27 league campaign this weekend with a home fixture against Warrington Town. The match, scheduled for Saturday at Nethermoor, marks the start of the new season for Ian Richards’ side.

Match Details and Ticket Information

Date: Saturday, 8 August 2026
Kick-off: 3:00 pm
Venue: Nethermoor Stadium

Tickets will be available for purchase at the turnstiles on match day with the following prices:

Adults: £14
Concessions (Over 66s, Students, Registered Disabled): £10
11-18 Year-Olds: £5
Accompanied Under-11s: £1

All turnstiles accept card payments except turnstile 4, which is cash only. Cash payments for matchday programmes and 50/50 draw tickets will be accepted, with card payments available at the club shop and selected sellers. Food and drink from The Lions’ Diner can be paid for by cash or card, with a preference for card payments in the clubhouse.

Team News

Guiseley’s squad is managing some injury concerns ahead of the fixture. Paul Iggulden’s injury status remains uncertain after he was substituted during a recent match. Academy player Wil Temple replaced him in the 73rd minute of that game.

Recent pre-season matches have seen appearances from Lebrun Mbeka, Harrison Hopper, Jordan Thewlis, and Michael Roxburgh, who all played in the friendly against Barnsley. Meanwhile, Aaron Martin and Jay Rollins, who featured in the win over Pontefract Collieries, did not play in the latest match. Will Longbottom, Frankie Sinfield, and Jack Emmett have yet to feature in pre-season games.

Opposition Overview: Warrington Town

Warrington Town enter the season aiming to improve on their 14th place finish last season and seek promotion back to the National League North after relegation in the 2024/25 campaign.

The team’s pre-season results include a 4-0 away win against Widnes Town and a 2-2 home draw with Macclesfield. They are managed by Paul Carden, who returned to the club in September 2024, having previously managed Warrington from 2016 to 2017.

Key players to watch include 21-year-old midfielder Reece Daly, who was the club’s top scorer last season with nine goals. Other notable squad members include midfielders Craig Noone, Jordan Scanlon, and Lewis Earl, as well as forwards Ewan Bange and Jack Goodwin.

Previous Encounters

Last meeting at Nethermoor (February 2026): Guiseley won 4-0, with goals from Lebrun Mbeka, Elliot Owen, Ollie Brown, and Jordan Thewlis.
Subsequent matches in Warrington included a 2-0 win for Warrington and a 0-0 draw in October 2025.
In November 2022 at Nethermoor, Warrington won 3-1.