ACCRINGTON Stanley have signed goalkeeper Jonny Maxted from Guiseley on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.

The 25-year-old joins on an 18-month contract and could make his debut in Saturday's League Two clash with Port Vale.

Maxted, who was out of contract in the summer, played against Stanley in the FA Cup first round clash this season, playing a key role in the National League Lions’ progressing to round two.

He starred in the 0-0 draw at Nethermoor Park before saving two penalties in the Wham Stadium replay shoot-out.

Maxted came through the ranks at Doncaster and also had spells with Hartlepool and Forest Green before joining Guiseley where he has been a regular, making more than 50 appearances since joining the club in August 2016.

He will add competition to current Stanley No.1 Aaron Chapman and is a direct replacement for Max Stryjek who was recalled from his loan spell at the Wham Stadium by parent club Sunderland.

Of his move Maxted said: “It’s all happened quite quickly, it was one of those where I got the phone call and I just couldn’t say no to it.

“I spoke to (Guiseley manager) Paul Cox and he told me that he wasn’t going to stand in my way, I’m thankful for that. It’s brilliant that I’ve got the opportunity to come in to a side pushing for promotion.

“For me, it’s a return to the Football League, which I’ve been out of for about three years now. I’ve worked hard for this chance to come and I’m looking forward to getting to work with the club.”

Reds boss John Coleman added: “Jonny’s somebody that we have tracked closely since his two impressive performances against us in the FA Cup, so we are delighted that we have been able to agree a deal to bring him here.

“To have two goalkeepers in Jonny and Aaron Chapman, who are both pushing one another for a starting place, can only be a positive for us as we move into this crucial part of our season.”