Guiseley to Host Barnsley in Final Pre-Season Friendly

Local side aims to complete unbeaten pre-season run

Guiseley AFC will conclude their 2026/27 pre-season schedule with a home friendly against League One club Barnsley this Sunday. The match is set to kick off at 2pm at Nethermoor Stadium.

Match Details and Ticket Information

• Date and time: Sunday, 2pm kick-off
• Venue: Nethermoor Stadium
• Ticket prices:
  • Adults: £10
  • Concessions (Over 66s, Students, Registered Disabled): £5
  • 11-18 Year-Olds: £5
  • Accompanied Under-11s: Free
• 2026/27 Guiseley AFC season ticket holders are eligible for half-price entry to all home friendlies
• Card payments accepted at all turnstiles except turnstile 4, which is cash only
• The club shop will also sell matchday magazines and 50/50 draw tickets, with card payment options available
• Food and drink will be available from The Lions’ Diner, accepting both cash and card payments

Team News

Guiseley’s manager Ian Richards will be looking to secure a sixth consecutive pre-season victory. The squad has seen some players return recently, including Lucas Odunston, who featured in the last two friendlies and scored his first goal for the club in the previous match.

However, several players missed the latest game against Pontefract Collieries, including Lebrun Mbeka, Harrison Hopper, Jordan Thewlis, Will Longbottom, Frankie Sinfield, Jack Emmett, and Michael Roxburgh. Forward Jay Rollins completed 75 minutes in that match, marking his longest appearance of the pre-season so far.

Barnsley’s Pre-Season and Squad Update

Barnsley, who finished 15th in League One last season—their lowest league finish in 23 years—are under the management of Daniel Stendel, who has returned for a second spell at the club. Stendel previously led Barnsley to promotion to the Championship.

The club has retained key players such as Leo Farrell and Lewis Gould. Notably, former Guiseley centre-back Calum Hudson has joined Barnsley following a loan spell with Guiseley last season. Hudson was signed from Scarborough for an undisclosed fee.

Barnsley’s pre-season results have been mixed, with wins against Matlock Town and Scarborough, and defeats to York City and Blackburn Rovers. Leo Farrell has scored in both victories, continuing his scoring form from last season.

Previous Meetings

• The two clubs last met in pre-season 2024, when a Barnsley XI won 4-0, with Leo Farrell scoring a hat-trick.
• In 2017, a pre-season match ended in a 3-3 draw, followed by a 3-2 Barnsley victory at Nethermoor the following year.

Fan Engagement and Coverage

For supporters unable to attend, live updates of the match will be provided on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

Player Comments

Lucas Odunston, who recently scored his first goal for Guiseley, spoke about his performance and expectations for the upcoming match. He highlighted his focus on defensive duties and expressed a desire to contribute more offensively this season.

Winger Amir Berchil also commented on the team’s recent performances and the coaching staff’s influence during pre-season. He emphasised his enjoyment of playing for Guiseley and his commitment to the club’s ambitions.

Full interviews with both players are available on the club’s SoundCloud channel.