Guiseley to host Notts County in FA Cup

Guiseley have been drawn at home to Notts County in the Emirates FA Cup second round, with the tie scheduled for the weekend of 4-7 December.

The draw was held on the evening of 9 November. Guiseley said ticket information and matchday arrangements would be announced in the coming days.

The cup tie means a change to Guiseley’s league schedule. Their match away to Bury, which had been due to take place on Saturday 5 December, has been rearranged for Tuesday 5 January 2027. The game will kick off at 7.45pm at Gigg Lane.

Route to the second round

Guiseley reached the second round with a 1-0 home win over National League side Sutton United at Nethermoor. Jordan Thewlis scored the decisive penalty late in the match, securing the club’s place in the next round.

The club said the appearance would be only the third time in its 117-year history that it had reached the FA Cup second round.

Before facing Sutton, Guiseley came through three qualifying ties. They won 3-0 away to Leiston, beat Bradford (Park Avenue) 1-0 at home and recorded a 4-1 victory at Hebburn Town.

Their first cup match of the season was against Stockton Town. That tie ended 2-2, before Guiseley won the replay 2-1 at home.

Next fixture

Guiseley’s next listed match is away to Warrington Rylands in the Northern Premier League Premier Division. It is scheduled for 7.45pm on Tuesday 10 November.

The second-round tie against Notts County will take place during the weekend window of 4-7 December, with the specific date and kick-off time not yet announced.