Guiseley 2 Leeds United 0

The kick-off to tonight's friendly had to be delayed as Leeds United supporters turned out in numbers to see their side following Friday's announcement by the Football League that they will be allowed to begin the season in Coca-Cola League One.

The problems the Elland Road outfit have encountered during the close season have been well documented but their fans were keen to get behind the players at Nethermoor tonight.

It was a pity for the home side that the result of the game was very much secondary as they earned a creditable win.

A goal in each half was enough to see Guiseley to victory, even if it did not send most of the bumper crowd home happy.

Guiseley skipper Richard Dunning netted the first just five minutes before the break when he fired a 20-yard free-kick into the top corner.

Just after the hour, substitute Robert Pell headed home the second following a set-piece.

"We had to put the kick-off time back to get everyone in, even though they started coming through the turnstiles at 6pm," said Guiseley director Stuart Allen.

"It was very good natured despite that and there wasn't a hint of trouble from the Leeds fans.

"They were patient at first and very well behaved afterwards."

Eccleshill United travel to local West Riding County Amateur League outfit Brighouse Town tomorrow (kick-off 7pm) for their last pre-season friendly.

"It will be a full first-team squad that we take because it will be manger Mick Watson's final chance to look at the players," said Eagles secretary Paul Jarvis.

"Mick has been on holiday for the last two weeks so is very keen to see the fitness levels and settle on the starting line-up for the weekend.

"We are due to play Mickleover Sports at home on the opening day of the NCE League Premier Division but it could be switched to Sunday."