The Lions make a fifth Emirates FA Cup first round appearance in 10 years on Saturday against Sutton United at Nethermoor in a 3pm kick-off with Ian Richards hoping to secure a place in the second round for just the third time in our 117 year history, writes Adam Bridson.

Match sponsor: Steve Dockar

Matchball sponsor: The Middleton Family

Tickets will be available to purchase from our turnstiles on the day priced at:

• Adults: £14
• Concessions (Over 66s/Students/Registered Disabled): £10
• 11-18 Year-Olds: £5 (All U16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
• Accompanied Under-11s: £1

All turnstiles will accept card payment for entry except turnstile 4 which will be cash only, if you are wanting to pay with cash you must use turnstile 4.

‘The Lions’ magazine will be on sale for £3 from sellers near each turnstile and our Club Shop.

Cash payments are accepted for magazines and 50/50 cash draw tickets, although if wanting to pay by card for the magazine you can do so in the Club Shop with selected 50/50 sellers also accepting card.

Food and drink from The Lions’ Diner and Guiseley Grill can be paid for by cash or card and the clubhouse accepts and prefers payment by card.

With Saturday’s game classed as a designated fixture there will be no alcohol sales within the ground. Alcohol will be on sale in the clubhouse but cannot be brought outside.

If you are travelling to the game by car please park considerately and respect local residents on the surrounding streets, parking is available in the Netherfield Road car park which is a short walk away from turnstiles 5-8.

There will be a minute’s silence ahead of the game to remember the fallen and honour the sacrifices made by servicemen and women during conflict ahead of Remembrance Sunday.

What They’re Saying

Ahead of the game Colin Robertson caught up with Gordon Rayner, the former Lions boss was the first to lead the club to the first round of the Emirates FA Cup.

Team News

Jack Emmett returned to the side for Tuesday night’s win over Leek Town after recovering from illness.

Harrison Hopper did miss out through illness though but hopefully he will be ok for our Emirates FA Cup first round clash.

Adam Lund, Aaron Martin and Jay Rollins are all edging closer to full fitness and with the Lions able to name nine substitutes for Saturday’s game the trio could feature in the matchday squad.

The Opposition

Sutton United saw off Truro last month in the final qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup, Emmanuel Osadebe’s 32nd minute strike at Gander Green Lane was enough to book the U’s place in the first round.

The full time Enterprise National League side sit 11th in non league’s top tier with 24 points from 16 games, it is their third season back in non league after five campaigns in League 2.

Current boss Chris Agutter joined the club just over a year ago and led them to a 19th placed finish at the end of the 2025/26 campaign.

The U’s were winless on the road in five games before Saturday’s trip to Worthing which resulted in a 3-0 victory.

11 of their 24 points have come on the road which is the 12th best record in the league.

Sutton also played on Tuesday night drawing 0-0 with Southampton U21s in the National League Cup, the U’s came out on top in the shootout winning 3-1.

Saturday’s trip to Nethermoor marks Sutton’s first away tie in five Emirates FA Cup games, their last was a 3-1 defeat at Plymouth Argyle in the third round in 2024.

Previous Meetings

Saturday will be the fifth meeting between the two sides with Sutton coming out on top on three occasions, it is the first time we have faced each other since 2018.

The Lions’ only victory came on 14th February 2017 when John Rooney struck an injury time winner on his debut for the club.