Guiseley Draw With Stockton Town In Northern Premier League

January 25, 2026 Off By

Joao Silva’s second-half goal earns home side a point

Guiseley secured a 1-1 draw against Stockton Town at Nethermoor Park on Saturday, 24 January 2026, in a Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division fixture. The match saw both teams contesting strongly, with Guiseley coming from behind to level the score through Joao Silva’s strike in the 74th minute.

Match Summary

Stockton Town opened the scoring in the 16th minute when Amar Purewal headed the ball into the net, capitalising on sustained pressure early in the match. Purewal had earlier struck the post in the fifth minute and missed a one-on-one chance with Guiseley goalkeeper Joe Cracknell shortly after.

Despite falling behind, Guiseley gradually gained momentum. Jack Emmett tested Stockton’s goalkeeper Nathan Harker with a shot in the 21st minute, and Jordan Thewlis saw a free-kick deflected by the Stockton defence. Calum Hudson and Ollie Brown also created opportunities in the first half, with Brown’s curling effort going over the bar on his 150th appearance for the club.

Stockton Town remained a threat, with Adam Nicholson and Lewis King attempting long-range shots early in the second half. King narrowly missed doubling the visitors’ lead in the 47th minute. Guiseley continued to press, with John Lufudu creating several chances, though his efforts narrowly missed the target.

Joao Silva’s equaliser came in the 74th minute with a powerful strike from a narrow angle that beat goalkeeper Harker. Following the leveller, both sides had further chances, including a blocked effort by Calum Hudson and a shot over the bar by Josh Scott. Guiseley defended resolutely in the closing stages to secure the draw.

Team Line-ups

Guiseley: Joe Cracknell; Lucas Odunston; Ollie Brown; Lebrun Mbeka (Captain); Calum Hudson; Jake Lawlor (Captain); Harrison Hopper; Jack Emmett; Jordan Thewlis; Joao Silva; John Lufudu (substituted 77’ Christie-Crainie)
Substitutes: Ed Devine; Spencer Booth (Goalkeeper); Derren Boyle; Zac Rushworth; Franklin Denison