Guiseley AFC to Host Harrogate Town in Pre-Season Friendly

July 10, 2026 Off By

Football Returns to Nethermoor with First Friendly Match

Guiseley AFC will welcome Harrogate Town to Nethermoor this Saturday for the opening pre-season friendly of the 2026/27 season. The match is scheduled to kick off at 3pm and marks the return of competitive football to the home ground.

Team Updates and Ticket Information

Guiseley’s manager Ian Richards will field a refreshed squad featuring eight new signings and the return of Will Longbottom, who missed the latter part of last season due to injury. The team has completed five training sessions in preparation for the fixture.

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

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

Season ticket holders for Guiseley AFC’s 2026/27 campaign will receive half price entry to all home friendlies. Card payments are accepted at all turnstiles except turnstile 4, which is cash only. Fans wishing to pay cash should use this entrance.

Additional matchday amenities include the sale of ‘The Lions’ magazine priced at £3, available near each turnstile and at the club shop. Both cash and card payments are accepted for food and drink from The Lions’ Diner, with a preference for card payments at the clubhouse.

Harrogate Town’s Recent Form and Squad

Harrogate Town, managed by Simon Weaver, will be visiting Nethermoor following their relegation from League Two last season. The team finished 23rd, narrowly missing survival by a single point despite a late-season improvement.

Weaver’s squad retains 17 players from last season and has added six new signings. George Thomson has also confirmed he will remain with the club. This friendly marks the second consecutive pre-season meeting between the two clubs after a five-year gap without fixtures.

Previous Encounters

Guiseley and Harrogate Town have a history of competitive matches in league and local cup competitions, often meeting during the festive period. Their last competitive match took place just before the COVID-19 pandemic, with Guiseley winning 2-1 in the West Riding County Cup. The most recent friendly, held last year at Nethermoor, was won by Harrogate Town in a closely contested game.

Player Insight: Adam Lund

New signing Adam Lund has spoken about his first week of pre-season training at Guiseley. He described the sessions as physically demanding but necessary preparation ahead of the season. Lund cited his familiarity with manager Ian Richards, whom he knows from previous footballing connections, as a factor in his decision to join the club.

Lund characterised himself as a defensive midfielder focused on work rate, tackling, and winning individual battles to support his teammates. He emphasised a team-oriented approach, with the primary goal being success for the club rather than individual accolades.