Guiseley return to Nethermoor Park for the first time in the league since September following victory last time out, with Prescot Cables the visitors on Tuesday evening, writes Scott Kelly.

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Past Meetings

This will be the first meeting between the sides since the 2008/09 season in the NPL. Guiseley did the double that season with 4-0 home and 6-3 away victories. The Cables were relegated that season.

The Lions haven’t lost any of the last four meetings between the sides.

Last Time Out

Mickleover 0-1 Guiseley

The Lions left it late again to grab victory – this time away from home against Derby based side Mickleover.

The Lions went into the game off the back of a spirited Emirates FA Cup performance at League One Stevenage.

Although the victory was a great outcome, the game’s highlight was the return to action for midfielder Lewis Whitham, who has spent the last 20 months on the sidelines.

It was another substitute who grabbed the headlines though. John Lufudu found Jordan Thewlis who opened the scoring two minutes into stoppage time to take the points.

The late goal also means that 10 of the Lions 25 points picked up this season have been achieved in the 90th minute or later.

Post Match Reaction From The Gaffer

“I thought we deserved to win the game. The lads put in a performance without being spectacular” 

Gaffer Mark Bower was modest with regards to the overall performance but felt the better side won the game.

“They have had a few tough results. They tried to catch us on the counter and play for the odd set-piece. They sat really deep and made it very difficult” 

Highlighting Mickleover’s recent poor form, Bower said that he expected them to set up defensively and felt his side just needed to be more patient than usual.

“We fancy ourselves late on in games” 

Going into the 75–80-minute mark, the players can step it up a gear says Bower, as he analysed why his side keep securing points late on in games.

“We have to start picking up points at home and make it a bit of a fortress. The performance has given us a great chance of getting three more (points) on Tuesday” 

Whilst stating he was impressed with certain individuals, Bower appreciated his side need to pick up the wins at home, with Prescot being the club’s first visitors to Nethermoor in the league since Worksop Town on 21st September.

The Lions’ Team News

Saturday’s game saw the returns of Whitham and Thewlis, with both appearing to come through that unscathed and are available for selection for Tuesday evening. Thewlis has not featured at Nethermoor since September, but Whitham has not played on home turf since March 2023.

Jameel Ible also returned during the Stevenage game and will be available once again.

The game is likely to come too soon though for Lucas Odunston and Liam Ridehalgh, who are both recovering from minor injuries.

Jake Wright is now the club’s only major injury absentee, with Leo Farrell returning to Barnsley for treatment on a hamstring problem.

A look at Prescot Cables

Manager: Steven Daley
Stadium: Valerie Park
Nickname: Cables
23/24 League Position: 3rd in NPL Division One West (Promoted via play-offs)

Prescot have made a decent return to the NPL, their first season at this level since 2008/09 season. They sit 11th and are just four points behind the Lions heading into Tuesday night’s fixture.

They lost last time out, 2-0 at high-flying Hebburn Town in a game which saw them reduced to nine-men in the first 20 minutes.

The club in the last fortnight have added to their ranks, with the signings of Goalkeeper Calvin Hare and midfielder Adam Dawson. Hare joins from City of Liverpool FC and Dawson, who made a handful of appearances for the Lions last season, has signed dual registration terms with Burscough. Both have featured in the Cables’ last two matches.

Defender Liam Goulding has also joined the club. The 28-year-old can also play in midfield and has played in the lower reaches of non-league football in England as well as in Australia.

Among the Merseyside’s club ranks are American defender Nathan Koehler, winger Jack Goodwin, midfielder Michael Carberry and full back Alex McNally, who all joined the club from Marine in the summer. The squad also includes former Accrington winger Lewis Gilboy and club captain Liam Hollett.

Matchday Information

Tickets will be available to purchase from our turnstiles on Tuesday night priced at:

• Adults: £13
• Concessions (Over 66s/Students/Registered Disabled): £9
• 11-18 Year-Olds: £5
• Accompanied Under-11s: £1

Payment can be made via cash at all our turnstiles and card at turnstiles 1 & 2.

‘The Lions’ matchday programme will be on sale for £3 from sellers near each turnstile and our Club Shop, take a look at what is inside here.

It is cash payments only inside the ground for programmes and 50/50 cash draw tickets. Food and drink from The Lions’ Diner can be paid for by cash or card and the clubhouse accepts and prefers payment by card.

The Lions’ Diner will be open selling pies, chips, sausage rolls snacks and hot and cold drinks.