Guiseley AFC Confirm Preseason and Competition Plans for 2026/27

Preseason Fixtures Set Ahead of New Campaign

Guiseley AFC has announced its preseason schedule in preparation for the 2026/27 season, with matches lined up against a range of opponents both home and away. The fixtures begin in July and include a friendly against Barnsley FC in early August.

Preseason Match Schedule

• Saturday 11 July: Guiseley vs Harrogate Town (Home), 3pm kickoff
• Tuesday 14 July: Tadcaster Albion vs Guiseley (Away), 7:30pm kickoff
• Friday 17 July: Guiseley vs Stocksbridge Park Steels (Home), 7:30pm kickoff
• Tuesday 21 July: Garforth Town vs Guiseley (Away), 7:30pm kickoff
• Friday 24 July: Guiseley vs Blackburn Rovers U21s (Home), 7:30pm kickoff
• Tuesday 28 July: Pontefract Collieries vs Guiseley (Away), 7:30pm kickoff
• Sunday 2 August: Guiseley vs Barnsley (Home), 2pm kickoff

League and Cup Competitions

The league season is scheduled to commence on Saturday 8 August, with the official fixture list expected to be released around 17 July. Guiseley will participate in the following cup competitions during the season:

• Emirates FA Cup: entering at the first qualifying round on 5 September
• Isuzu FA Trophy: entering at the third qualifying round on 26 September

Details regarding the FA Youth Cup and West Riding County Cup fixtures will be announced in due course.

Ticketing and Matchday Information

In response to changes in payment preferences at the stadium, Guiseley AFC will now accept cash payments only at turnstile 4, while all other turnstiles will operate card-only entry. Season ticket holders retain the option to enter through any turnstile. Inside the ground, both cash and card payments will be accepted for magazines, 50/50 tickets, catering, the club shop, and within the clubhouse.

Community and Season Ticket Updates

The club is offering family ticket allocations for the upcoming fixture against Stocksbridge Park Steels to schools and organisations working with primary school-aged children. Requests for these tickets can be made by contacting james.pickles@guiseleyafc.co.uk.

Season tickets are currently available at early bird rates until Sunday 19 July.

Additional Club News

Guiseley AFC plans to unveil their new kits for the 2026/27 season ahead of the friendly against Harrogate Town. Updates on a new sponsor for the railway end stand and confirmations of sponsor renewals will also be released before the season begins.