Guiseley Travel to Warrington Rylands in Northern Premier League Clash

Guiseley prepare for first 2026 away fixture after recent postponement

Guiseley AFC will face Warrington Rylands this Saturday in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, marking their second game of 2026 and first in over two weeks following a recent postponement.

Recent Form and Team Performance

Guiseley’s manager Ian Richards expressed satisfaction with his team’s recent 3-1 victory against Stocksbridge Park Steels, a match where the side showed strong teamwork and resilience. Richards praised players Harrison Hopper and Ollie Brown for their performances and highlighted the competitive nature of the league, noting that no team is currently averaging two points per game.

With consecutive wins, Richards is optimistic that Guiseley can now focus on climbing the league table rather than battling relegation concerns.

Team News

• Connor Ferguson has departed Guiseley to join Portland Timbers 2 in the MLS Next Pro League in the United States. Ferguson had joined Guiseley in the summer of 2025.
• Injury returns are expected from Jack Emmett and Sam Bentley, who are likely to be available for selection following the recent postponement.

Warrington Rylands Overview

Warrington Rylands have not played since their 1-1 draw with local rivals Warrington Town on Boxing Day, having experienced two postponed fixtures since then. Their form towards the end of 2025 was inconsistent, with a series of defeats and draws punctuated by a single win.

Despite this, Warrington Rylands currently occupy a play-off position in the league, six points behind leaders Hednesford Town but with an extra game in hand. The upcoming fixture offers them a chance to reduce the gap, especially as Hednesford face a tough match against fellow promotion contenders Stockton Town.

Key Players and Management

• Charlie Munro is expected to make his debut for Warrington Rylands after joining from FC United.
• Midfielder Harrison Wood, on loan from Blackburn Rovers, has extended his stay and has scored four goals in 11 appearances.
• Ben Hardcastle is the club’s top scorer with 10 goals, supported by contributions from Alex Kiwomya, George Waring, and Jake Burton.
• The team is managed by Neil Reynolds, who took over in September 2024 and previously managed Bamber Bridge and FC United.

Previous Meetings

This fixture will be the third meeting between the two sides this season. Guiseley secured a 4-1 victory over Warrington Rylands in an FA Cup qualifier in August, while Warrington Rylands won 1-0 at Nethermoor in October — their first victory against Guiseley in three encounters. Warrington Rylands have only one win against Guiseley in Cheshire, a 2-1 result in March 2023.

Matchday Information

• Date and Time: Saturday, 17 January 2026, 3:00 pm
• Location: Warrington Rylands’ home ground
• Tickets: Available at the turnstiles (cash or card) and online
• Ticket Prices:
  • Adults: £12
  • Concessions (60+ and under 18): £9
  • Under 16s: £4
• Matchday programme: £2
• Coach travel: Available via Guiseley AFC Supporters’ Club. Departure from Nethermoor at 11:00 am. Contact Paul on 07518 445861 for bookings. Prices are £25 for members and £30 for non-members.
• Live audio commentary: Accessible via the Mixlr app or at guiseleyradio.mixlr.com from 2:50 pm on matchday.