Guiseley Prepare to Host Leek Town in Northern Premier League Clash

Match Preview Ahead of Saturday’s Fixture at Nethermoor

Guiseley AFC will look to build on their recent league victory when they face Leek Town at Nethermoor this Saturday. The Lions secured their first league win since September in their previous match and aim to continue their positive run in the Northern Premier League Premier Division.

Recent Form and Managerial Recognition

Under the management of Ian Richards, Guiseley have shown signs of improvement. Richards has been nominated for the Northern Premier League Manager of the Month award for November, following two wins and two draws in the opening four matches of the month. Voting closes at 9am on Friday, 5 December.

Team News and Injuries

• Defender Jake Lawlor is sidelined with a hamstring injury and is expected to be out until at least mid-December.
• Full-back Liam Ridehalgh is progressing towards full fitness after a recent absence.
• Leo Farrell, who scored as a substitute in the last game, is likely to be considered for a starting position.
• John Lufudu has returned from suspension and, along with Joao Silva, is competing for a place in the starting lineup.

Leek Town’s Current Standing and Key Players

Leek Town, nicknamed the Blues, currently sit 11th in the league with 24 points. They are unbeaten in their last five matches, including a 2-1 victory over Stockton Town in midweek. The Blues also secured a 1-0 win against Scarborough Athletic in the FA Trophy and will face Southport next weekend.

• Midfielders Connor Heath and Alex Hurst are the club’s top league scorers, each with five goals. Hurst has scored twice against Guiseley in recent encounters.
• Defender Liam Edwards has contributed three goals this season. He is a former trainee with Stoke City and Bolton Wanderers.
• Carl Dickinson, a 38-year-old defender with Premier League experience at Stoke City, recently started for Leek Town.
• Goalkeeper Dino Visser and recent signings Callum Leigh and Tunde Owolabi also feature in the squad.

Previous Meetings Between Guiseley and Leek Town

Guiseley have not won against Leek Town in their last four meetings, with their most recent victory dating back to 2007. Earlier this season, Guiseley suffered a 4-0 defeat away at Leek. The last match at Nethermoor ended in a 1-1 draw in December of the previous year. Another recent encounter resulted in a 2-2 draw, with Guiseley’s goals coming from Jack Emmett and Gabriel Johnson.

Matchday Information

• Date and Kick-off: Saturday, 6 December 2025, 3:00 pm
• Venue: Nethermoor
• Ticket Prices:
  • Adults: £13
  • Concessions (Over 66s, Students, Registered Disabled): £9
  • 11-18 Year-Olds: £5
  • Accompanied Under-11s: £1
• Tickets will be available at the turnstiles on matchday. Payment can be made by cash at all turnstiles and by card at turnstiles 1, 2, and 5.
• Matchday programmes will be sold for £3, cash only inside the ground.
• Food and drink will be available from The Lions’ Diner, with card and cash payments accepted. The clubhouse prefers card payments.

Live Coverage

Live audio commentary will be provided from Nethermoor via the Mixlr app and can be accessed at guiseleyradio.mixlr.com, starting around 2:50 pm on Saturday.