Guiseley AFC Confirm Barnsley Friendly for Pre-Season

Final pre-season fixture set ahead of 2026/27 campaign

Guiseley AFC have announced that League One side Barnsley will visit Nethermoor for their final pre-season friendly match ahead of the 2026/27 season. The fixture is scheduled for Sunday 2 August, with a 2pm kick-off.

Match details and ticket information

The game against Barnsley will be the first meeting between the two clubs since 2024. Tickets will be available for purchase on the day at the turnstiles, with both cash and card payments accepted. Prices are set as follows:

• Adults: £10
• Concessions and under-18s: £5
• Under-11s: £1

Season ticket holders for Guiseley AFC’s 2026/27 campaign will receive half-price entry by presenting their season ticket at the turnstile.

Background on Barnsley and recent connections

Barnsley finished 15th in League One last season and will be aiming for an improved performance this year. Daniel Stendel has returned as manager for his second spell at the club, having previously led Barnsley to promotion to the Championship.

Over recent seasons, Barnsley have loaned several young players to Guiseley, including Leo Farrell, Joe Ackroyd, Lewis Gould and Chris Sang, highlighting a developing relationship between the clubs.

Guiseley AFC pre-season friendly schedule

Guiseley’s confirmed pre-season fixtures ahead of the new season are as follows:

• Saturday 11 July: Guiseley vs Harrogate Town at Nethermoor, 3pm kick-off
• Tuesday 14 July: Tadcaster Albion vs Guiseley at Young Guns Arena, 7:30pm kick-off
• Friday 17 July: Guiseley vs Stocksbridge Park Steels at Nethermoor, 7:30pm kick-off
• Tuesday 21 July: Garforth Town vs Guiseley at Wheatley Park, 7:30pm kick-off
• Friday 24 July: Guiseley vs Blackburn Rovers U21s at Nethermoor, 7:30pm kick-off
• Tuesday 28 July: Pontefract Collieries vs Guiseley at Hunters Stadium, 7:30pm kick-off
• Sunday 2 August: Guiseley vs Barnsley at Nethermoor, 2pm kick-off