Guiseley AFC Prepare for Away Match Against Cleethorpes Town

Guiseley aim for consecutive league wins in Saturday’s fixture

Guiseley AFC will travel to face Cleethorpes Town this Saturday, marking only their second ever visit to the Linden Club. The Lions are looking to build on their recent 4-0 home victory over Warrington Town and secure back-to-back league wins in the Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division.

Recent Form and Team Performance

Following a disappointing defeat to Ilkeston Town, Guiseley’s manager Ian Richards expressed satisfaction with the team’s improved performance last weekend. The 4-0 win was seen as a collective effort, with all four substitutes making a positive impact on the game. Richards highlighted the return of key players Amir Berchil and Jordan Thewlis as factors that allowed tactical adjustments and contributed to the strong performance.

Despite recent inconsistent results attributed to injuries, the squad appears to be regaining momentum. Richards emphasised the importance of maintaining attacking intent and cohesion on the pitch, which was evident in the recent victory.

Team News and Player Updates

• Kyle White and Elliot Owen both completed the full 90 minutes in the last match, with Owen scoring a goal.
• Will Longbottom remains sidelined due to injury and is unlikely to feature in the upcoming game.
• Sam Bentley has joined Liversedge on a month-long loan to gain match fitness.
• Calum Hudson is expected to play in central defence following a productive spell with the Lions.

Opposition Overview: Cleethorpes Town

Cleethorpes Town, nicknamed the Owls, secured promotion to the Northern Premier League Premier Division for the first time in their history during the 2024/25 season. They finished as champions of the NPL East with 93 points, eight clear of their nearest rivals.

Currently sitting 14th in the league, Cleethorpes have demonstrated solid home form, losing only three of their 13 home league matches. Defensively, they have conceded just 13 goals at home this season, a record bettered only by a few clubs including league leaders Hednesford Town.

The Owls have recently gone six league matches unbeaten, including two successive 0-0 draws at home. This run has helped them move away from the relegation zone, with notable wins against FC United and Warrington Town.

Key Players for Cleethorpes Town

• Josh Walker – Leading league goalscorer for the club with 10 goals.
• Liam Hughes – Centre-forward signed from Worksop Town in January 2026.
• Ollie Battersby – Former Guiseley goalkeeper now with Cleethorpes.
• Joe Ackroyd – Midfielder who previously played for Guiseley and Bradford Park Avenue.
• Bailey Conway – Former Guiseley player with experience at Gainsborough Trinity.
• Brad Abbott – Midfielder and regular captain, started career at Barnsley.
• Dan Gallimore – Full back and ex-Scunthorpe United player.

The team is managed by Craig Rouse, who has been in charge since May 2024 and signed a contract extension in February 2025, leading the club through their recent promotion campaign.

Previous Meetings and Match Details

This will be the first league meeting between Guiseley and Cleethorpes Town at the Linden Club. The only previous fixture at this venue was an Emirates FA Cup qualifier in 2018, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Guiseley won the replay 2-1 at Nethermoor.

The teams last met in November 2025, drawing 1-1 with Nicky Walker scoring late for Cleethorpes after an early goal from Guiseley’s Jake Lawlor.

Matchday Information

• Date and Time: Saturday, 28 February 2026, 3:00 pm
• Venue: Linden Club, Cleethorpes Town
• Ticket Prices:
  • Adults: £12
  • Concessions (65+) and Under 17s: £8
  • Under 16s: £4
  • Under 6s: Free
• Tickets will be available at the turnstiles with cash or card payment accepted.
• Matchday programmes will be sold for £3.
• Coach travel is organised by Guiseley AFC Supporters’ Club. Seats can be booked by contacting Paul on 07518 445861. The coach departs Nethermoor at 10:30 am. Prices are £25 for members and £30 for non-members.
• Live audio commentary will be available via the Mixlr app or at guiseleyradio.mixlr.com from 2:50 pm on