The 2021/22 Vanarama National League North fixtures were announced this afternoon and The Lions’ season begins with a visit from AFC Fylde to Nethermoor on Saturday 14th August.
After a wait of 525 days for Lions fans to back back watching their team both at Nethermoor and on the road in competitive action today’s fixture announcement marks the start of an exciting campaign.
The league season kicks off on Saturday 14th August where, under current guidance, fans will be able to attend Lions home and away matches once again, the season will end on Saturday 7th May with a home game trip to Russ O’Neill’s former side Alfreton Town.
Marcus Bignot and Russ O’Neill’s side have four fixtures in August with visits from AFC Flyde and Gloucester City whilst travelling to Curzon Ashton and Gateshead.
The traditional festive double header will see the Lions travel to Farsley Celtic on Boxing Day with the return fixture on Sunday 2nd January, a home game with Bradford (Park Avenue) is sandwiched between those two fixtures on Tuesday 28th December, the return fixture at Horsfall takes place on Easter Monday 18th April.
December also includes a visit from York City on Saturday 4th with The Lions travelling to North Yorkshire on Saturday 26th February.
There’s also trips to four new grounds for the travelling Lions fans to visit including Boston United’s The Jakemans Community Stadium, York City’s LNER Community Stadium, Kettering Town’s Latimer Park and Gloucester City’s new Meadow Park Stadium back in their home city.
Information on Guiseley AFC Supporters’ Club travel details will be confirmed in due course.
Listen to The Lions Roar Podcast live on YouTube on Friday at 7pm, the Guiseley Radio boys will be discussing the fixtures and much more here.
There’s still time to secure your place at Nethermoor with season ticket prices frozen until Friday 9th July, order yours online today here.
All fixtures are subject to change.
Full fixture list
Saturday 14th August AFC Fylde Home
Saturday 21st August Curzon Ashton Away
Saturday 28th August Gloucester City Home
Monday 30th August Gateshead Away
Saturday 4th September Kidderminster Harriers Home
Saturday 11th September Kettering Town Home
Saturday 18th September Emirates FA Cup 2nd Round Qualifying
Saturday 25th September Boston United Away
Saturday 2nd October Emirates FA Cup 3rd Round Qualifying
Saturday 9th October Leamington Home
Saturday 16th October Chester Away | Emirates FA Cup 4th Round Qualifying
Saturday 23rd October Chorley Home
Tuesday 26th October AFC Telford United Away
Saturday 30th October Darlington Away
Saturday 6th November Southport Home | Emirates FA Cup 1st Round
Saturday 13th November Hereford Home
Saturday 20th November Blyth Spartans Away
Saturday 27th November Buildbase FA Trophy 2nd Round
Saturday 4th December York City Home | Emirates FA Cup 2nd Round
Saturday 11th December Brackley Town Away
Saturday 18th December Buildbase FA Trophy 3rd Round
Sunday 26th December Farsley Celtic Away
Tuesday 28th December Bradford (Park Avenue) Home
Sunday 2nd January Farsley Celtic Home
Saturday 8th January Spennymoor Town Away | Emirates FA Cup 3rd Round
Saturday 15th January Alfreton Town Home | Buildbase FA Trophy 4th Round
Saturday 22nd January AFC Fylde Away
Saturday 29th January Southport Away
Saturday 5th February Darlington Home | Emirates FA Cup 4th Round
Saturday 12th February Hereford Away | Buildbase FA Trophy 5th Round
Saturday 19th February Blyth Spartans Home
Tuesday 22nd February Brackley Town Home
Saturday 26th February York City Away
Wednesday 2nd March Emirates FA Cup 5th Round
Saturday 5th March Kettering Town Away
Saturday 12th March Boston United Home | Buildbase FA Trophy 6th Round
Saturday 19th March Leamington Away | Emirates FA Cup Quarter-Final
Tuesday 22nd March AFC Telford United Home
Saturday 26th March Chester Home
Saturday 2nd April Chorley Away | Buildbase FA Trophy Semi-Final
Saturday 9th April Gloucester City Away
Friday 15th April Gateshead Home
Saturday 16th April Emirates FA Cup Semi-Final
Monday 18th April Bradford (Park Avenue) Away
Saturday 23rd April Curzon Ashton Home
Saturday 30th April Kidderminster Harriers Away
Monday 2nd May Spennymoor Town Home
Saturday 7th May Alfreton Town Away
Saturday 14th May Emirates FA Cup Final | Sunday 22nd May Buildbase FA Trophy Final