Rivals Guiseley and Farsley Celtic facing crucial fortnight

By Olly Allard
Published 23rd Apr 2022, 05:45 BST
Updated 24th Apr 2022, 13:05 BST
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Since Farsley Celtic claimed the derby honours with a 1-0 victory against Guiseley earlier this month, both sides have collected only four points, leaving them both mired in a relegation battle.

Guiseley are in greatest peril – currently sitting bottom of the National League North – three points adrift of safety with just four matches to play, following their goalless draw to Bradford Park Avenue on Easter Monday.

The Lions welcome mid-table Curzon Ashton to Nethermoor Park today. A victory could close the gap to nearest rivals AFC Telford, who face a tough trip to fifth-placed place Chorley this weekend.

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If Telford were to lose and Guiseley pick up a valuable three points, the Lions would still remain in bottom spot on goal difference but would have given their survival hopes a shot in the arm.

Guiseley caretaker boss Steve Kittrick.Guiseley caretaker boss Steve Kittrick.
Guiseley caretaker boss Steve Kittrick.

After today, Guiseley face a difficult trip to fourth-placed Kidderminster Harriers next Saturday and it does not get much easier for the Nethermoor Park club as they host play-off chasing Spennymoor Town on May 2.

Guiseley finish their campaign with what looks to be another tough assignment at Alfreton Town on May 7.

The Derbyshire side may only be sitting in mid-table but they are arguably the division’s in-form side – they are unbeaten in their last five matches, winning four of them.