Guiseley were made to work hard by a resolute Ossett Albion side but had enough possession to have claimed a victory.

The Lions took the lead when Gavin Rothery lashed in a fierce shot on the turn from 15 yards.

It was the only goal of the first half and a late strike by Albion ’s former Guiseley man Curtis Noble earned the home side a draw.

Manager Steve Kittrick used a 20-man squad, and they all got time on the pitch.

The only down side was when Joe O’Neill picked up a rib injury that means he is doubtful for tomorrow’s match at Garforth Town.

Brighouse Town were given a harsh lesson in finishing by a buoyant Halifax Town team.

The Evo-Stik Premier Division outfit ran out comfortable 5-0 winners.

Town boss Mark Brier said: "I had to console Graham Marchant in the dressing room at half-time because he felt he wasn’t having a good game. He didn’t realise the defender he was up against was Mark Bower.

“That was the kind of quality we were up against all afternoon. They took players off and brought better subs on from the bench!

“We had two keepers unavailable but Danny Box stood in and made four world-class saves. Good job he did.”

Eccleshill United were also at home to a team from a higher division as Evo-Stik Division One North newcomers Rainworth MW pitched up at the Smith-Butler Stadium.

The Eagles got a draw out of it after taking a second-minute lead through Andy Howland but were pegged back despite putting in a good performance.

Silsden twice came from a goal down to share the spoils from their pre-season warm-up fixture against a young Oldham Athletic side.

Lee Reilly set up Andy Smith to make it 1-1 and Reilly curled in a 75th-minute free-kick to make the final score 2-2.

Livesedge’s game at Glasshoughton Welfare was cancelled after the Welfare manager suddenly quit his post on Friday night.

Thackley were also left frustrated when their friendly at Field FC was also postponed.