Guiseley travel to Cheshire to take on Macclesfield on Saturday with a win and a defeat from their opening two league matches, writes Scott Kelly.

Past Meetings

The Silkmen did the double over Guiseley in 23/24, winning 5-1 at the Leasing.com Stadium and winning 2-1 at Nethermoor in January 2024. Guiseley did win on this ground back in 2022 though, with Joe Ackroyd among the scorers in a 2-0 victory in the FA Trophy.

The Lions’ Team News

Guiseley did not have the best time last time out, falling to a 3-1 defeat at newly promoted Stockton Town.

Jack Emmett had an impressive cameo, playing just under half an hour and dispatching a John Lufudu cross late on to reduce the arrears. He will be looking for a start for this one.

The defeat on Wednesday could see Mark Bower make some changes with Ollie Brown, Adriano Moke and Gabriel Johnson all coming on in the game.

Post Match Reaction From The Gaffer

Mark Bower spoke after the Stockton Town defeat and here is what was said:

“We weathered a storm, had a series of corners. Reece had a great effort to put us in front. We then gave away a poor goal. The first two goals came from nothing.

On the controversial hand ball decision which handed Stockton their third:

“Jake’s arms are up. I thought their lad had handballed it first. I didn’t think it was a free kick that led the ball going into the box in the first place”

On Sam Walters signing first team terms at the club:

“Had a really good attitude and has decent quality. He is aggressive and strong and a great lad to have around the training ground. With a lot of games coming up he has to be ready to take his chance when it comes”

Macclesfield

Manager: Robbie Savage
Stadium: Leasing.com Stadium
Nickname: The Silkmen
23/24 League Position: 2nd

The Silkmen fell to Marine in the NPL Play off final as the Merseyside club secured their place in National League North.

Some off pitch shenanigans have culminated in club board member Robbie Savage taking first team duties following the departure of Michael Clegg in June.

Savage has started well though, with six points won in the clubs first two games of the new season, with two 1-0 victories over Worksop Town and Prescot Cables.

The club have been busy in the transfer market this week, with forward Joe Boggan joining the club on a month’s loan from Blackburn and midfielder Basit Yusuff also joining the club after impressing in preseason. Both will be looking to play some part in Saturday’s clash.

Tickets/Travel For Macclesfield

The hosts recommended purchasing your tickets online in advance of the game with only a limited number available to purchase on the day. If you are purchasing on the day please head to Macclesfield’s reception to get your tickets before heading to turnstiles 2 and 3 which will be open from 1:30pm.

Tickets are priced at:

• £17 Adults
• £13 Concessions (65+)
• £10 Students (with valid ID)
• £7 U18s
• £3 U12s
• £10 Disabled (Carer Free)

You can pick up a matchday programme priced at £3 each, The Lions will wear their yellow and black away strip for this fixture.

Coach travel is available with Guiseley AFC Supporters’ Club, just call Paul on 07518 445861 to secure a seat.

The coach leaves Nethermoor at 10:15am priced at £25 for members and £30 for non-members.