The Lions will look to build on their away victory last time out and face tough opposition on Tuesday night, as they face top of the league FC United of Manchester writes Harry Ware.

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Tickets can be purchased online in advance here, with fans being segregated for this game. Away fans from FC United of Manchester will be allocated the Railway End and JM Glendinning seated stand with entry via turnstiles 5-8. Tickets will also be on sale on the night at the turnstiles with payment by cash only, it is also cash payments only inside the ground for programmes and 50/50 cash draw tickets. Food and drink from The Lions’ Diner and clubhouse food servery can be paid for by cash or card and the clubhouse accepts and prefers payment by card.

Tickets are priced at £12 adults, £8 concessions/students/registered disabled, U18’s £5 and accompanied U11’s £1.

The Lions will look to made it four games unbeaten in the league, after a 3-1 victory last time out at Belper Town. In the other corner, FC United of Manchester haven’t lost a league game since the start of September, and will look to continue that form, in what is set up to be an exciting match.

Previous Meetings

Last time out against FC United of Manchester, a place in the FA Cup first round proper was up for grabs, which FC United went on to claim in a 2-1 victory back in 2020.

This will be the first league meeting between the two sides since February 2019, when both sides were competing in the Vanarama National League North, ending in a 3-3 draw.

At Nethermoor, the Lions picked up a 3-0 victory against our opponents in the same season, with goals from Will Hatfield and Rowan Liburd, with the latter bagging a brace.

The Lions have won their last three games against FC United at Nethermoor, and will look to extend that record on Tuesday.

The Lions’ Form Book

Results have improved for the Lions, who have picked up eight points from their last five games.

This came after three straight defeats in the league for Danny Ellis’ side, who will look to continue their current unbeaten run.

Nicky Walker scored his first Lions goal in the victory at Belper, along with goals from Callum Chippendale from the spot and Mohammad Qasim, to keep up their impressive record away from home this season, with the Lions currently having the joint second-best away record in the division.

A Look At FC United of Manchester

FC United have had an incredible start to the campaign, with Neil Reynolds side sitting top of the league with 26 points from 14 games played.

They beat Marske United 2-0 last time out, to pick up their sixth win in seven games.

Regan Linney has been their star man so far this season, with 11 goals in 14 league games so far this campaign.

The Reds will look for a another positive result on Tuesday, as they look to continue their quest of returning to the National League.

A Look At The Lions

Jordan Emery may miss out after being withdrawn early in the first half at Belper on the weekend.

George Smith warmed up before the game on Saturday and could return to the squad on Tuesday night after an injury which kept him out.

Callum Chippendale made his debut and scored from the spot as Danny Ellis also returned from injury with a start.

Luke Dean could be in line for a start after recovering from injury to feature as a second-half substitute.

Jameel Ible missed the game due to personal reasons but may be available on Tuesday night.

Spencer Harris and Andy Kellett will miss the game through injury.

Jake Cassidy was substituted in the second half after picking up a knock so is a doubt.

Jorge Sikora will not be available due to serving the second of a two-game suspension.

What Are They Saying?

Speaking after Saturday’s 1-3 victory over Belper Town, assistant manager Danny Forrest said “Our best games this year have come from starting well, taking it to teams and trying to start quickly”

On Nicky Walker’s goal: “When you’ve got players in your team like Nicky with that little bit of quality, you always fancy him to hit the target and work the keeper. It was a good strike.”

“Going 2-0 up in a game gives you a really good chance of taking a point.”

On Callum Chippendale’s penalty: “We saw Chippy’s quality in training, the technique he’s got, the composure and confidence, he was an obvious choice”

“Once he (Mohammad Qasim)gets one-on-one in the penalty area he’s dangerous, he’s gone and got a goal five minutes after half time, takes the sting out of them a little bit”

“Jake’s (Cassidy) injury was nothing too sinister, he’s felt it for the last two to three weeks, it’s nothing too bad”

Speaking about the need for consistency, Forrest said: “You’ve got to be consistent and that’s what we’re after. After the first 9-10 games, we felt we needed a few changes. Hopefully you can see we’re trying to change things.”

“You might see consistency in team selections and nail down an 18 that we’ll work from. That’s key because there’s a lot of changes.”

“You have to work it out and you have to find a formula. We’re heading in the right direction, but I’m not one to get too far ahead.”

Commenting on Tuesday: “George Smith is nearly there, we want to make sure we’re getting him right, so I don’t think they’ll be any rush.

“In the short term, I don’t envisage any of them really (returning)”

Callum Chippendale also spoke to us after the victory at Belper: “ I’m confident, I wanted it (the penalty) to get up and running for Guiseley, so I’m pleased.”

“It’s always good to play FC, they bring a good crowd. We’ve got to be confident going into it and believe we can get another win”

Tickets for the game with FC United of Manchester can be purchased at the turnstiles on the day with cash payment only or online in advance here. Don’t forget to pick up a matchday programme for just £3, it is packed full with exclusive content with what you will find inside here.