26/27 Match Preview: Lancaster City

The Lions are looking to continue their good start to the season and are hoping for a fourth win in a row this Friday. Ian Richards’ side host Lancaster City who are looking to build on their 1-0 victory against Bury, writes Leo Goy(opens in new tab).

Match sponsored by: Guiseley Community Foundation(opens in new tab)

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

  • Adults: £14
  • Concessions (Over 66s/Students/Registered Disabled): £10
  • 11-18 Year-Olds: £5
  • 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 can be paid for by cash or card and the clubhouse accepts and prefers payment by card.


Team News

The Lions saw Jordan Thewlis feature in the starting XI for the first time this season at home against Stockton Town. Additionally Jack Emmett make the bench for the second game in a row.

However, Kallan Murphy dropped to the bench and Jack Tinker yet again didn’t feature in the matchday squad against Stockton. Also, Frankie Sinfield and Will Longbottom are still yet to appear in a matchday squad this season.


The Opposition

Lancaster City are looking to go a step further this season after missing out on Northern Premier League Premier Division playoffs by one point last campaign.

Throughout this season so far, Lancaster City have managed to earn seven points with wins over Warrington Rylands and Bury, defeats to Ashton United, Hyde United, Redcar Athletic and a draw with Quorn.

They are managed by Jimmy Marshall, who joined the club in April 2025 from Kendal Town. He has also previously had managerial spells at Caton United and Milnthorpe Corinthians.

Additionally, influential players include defender Sekouba Sanogo, midfielder Jim Craig, midfielder Sam Bailey, forward Dom Lawson, midfielder Dylan Moonan and defender Steven Yawson, who have all been on the scoresheet for the side so far this campaign.


Previous Meetings

The last time these sides met at Nethermoor was on the 7th February 2026 in a 0-0 draw, and a 0-0 draw also occurred in the reverse fixture last season.

The Lions’ record against Lancaster includes two home defeats and a draw, two away draws and a defeat on the road.


Listen Live

If you’re unable to be at Nethermoor you can find live commentary via the Mixlr app or via guiseleyradio.mixlr.com(opens in new tab) from 7:35pm on Friday.

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