Guiseley Face Prescot Cables in FA Trophy Second Round

Local side look to bounce back from recent league defeats

Guiseley AFC travel to Merseyside this weekend to face Prescot Cables in the second round of the 2025/26 Isuzu FA Trophy. The match represents an opportunity for Guiseley to progress in the competition and seek a positive result amid a challenging run of league form.

Current Form and Team News

Guiseley enter the fixture following a 2-0 defeat to Warrington Town, marking their third consecutive league loss. Interim manager Liam Ridehalgh reflected on the recent performances, noting the team’s effort but expressing concern over avoidable goals conceded. The FA Trophy tie offers a chance for the squad to refocus and improve results.

In terms of player availability, Leo Farrell was withdrawn early in the previous match due to a hamstring twinge. It remains unclear whether this is a recurrence of a long-standing issue. Meanwhile, George Goodman is expected to be in contention for his first start after making a positive impact as a substitute last weekend.

Opposition Overview: Prescot Cables

Prescot Cables also compete in the Northern Premier League and finished 10th last season, their first campaign at this level since 2008/09. Currently, they sit 12th in the league standings, three points ahead of Guiseley. The Cables have shown mixed form recently, enjoying a six-game unbeaten run before a 2-1 home defeat to Stocksbridge last Saturday.

The team features experienced centre-back Peter Clarke, who recently surpassed 1,000 senior appearances at the age of 43. Clarke partners club captain Liam Hollett in defence, while Calvin Hare is the first-choice goalkeeper. The midfield includes former Leek Town player Tom Scully and Jack Goodwin, with summer signings Ben Elliott and Finlay Cross-Adair, the latter arriving from Fleetwood Town. Additionally, Hungarian youth international Patrik Farkas has joined on a three-month loan from Blackburn Rovers.

Prescot’s manager Steven Daley has been in charge since February 2023. Daley briefly resigned following the club’s promotion to the Northern Premier League in 2024 amid internal issues but was reinstated four days later.

Previous Meetings

• Guiseley defeated Prescot Cables 3-1 at home on 9 September 2025.
• This marked Guiseley’s third consecutive home win against the Cables.
• However, Guiseley have struggled historically on their visits to Prescot, with their last away win there recorded in 2008.
• The most recent away fixture ended in a 2-0 defeat in February 2025.

Matchday Information

• Date and Kick-off: Saturday, 25 October 2025, 3:00pm
• Venue: Prescot Cables home ground
• Ticket Prices:
  • Adults: £14
  • Concessions: £10
  • Juniors: £5 (children must be accompanied by an adult)
• Tickets are available for purchase on the day at the turnstiles, cash only.
• Matchday programmes can be downloaded free of charge from the Prescot Cables website before the game.
• Coach travel is organised by Guiseley AFC Supporters’ Club. To book, contact Paul on 07518 445861. Departure from Nethermoor is at 10:30am. Prices are £25 for members and £30 for non-members.
• Live audio commentary will be available via the Mixlr app or online at guiseleyradio.mixlr.com from 2:50pm on matchday.