Late Goal Seals Gainsborough Trinity Win Over Guiseley

Thrilling Northern Premier League encounter ends 2-1

Gainsborough Trinity secured a 2-1 victory against Guiseley in a closely contested Northern Premier League Premier Division match on Monday, 6 April 2026, at Northolme. The decisive moment came deep into stoppage time when Sisa Tuntulwana scored a dramatic winner in the 93rd minute.

Match Summary

The visitors Guiseley started strongly, with Tuntulwana opening the scoring for Gainsborough Trinity in the third minute. However, Guiseley responded quickly, with George Goodman equalising in the ninth minute following a cross from Joao Silva. The first half featured several notable chances from both sides but remained level at 1-1 going into the break.

• Early pressure from both teams included a near goal by Tuntulwana and a well-placed header from Harrison Beedon for Gainsborough.
• Guiseley’s goalkeeper Joe Cracknell made several important saves, including a key intervention against substitute Harvey Sutcliffe’s free-kick in the 71st minute.
• Guiseley captain Lebrun Mbeka was active throughout the first half but was forced off injured in the 84th minute, replaced by Elliot Owen.

The second half saw continued attacking play, with Guiseley’s Mo Fadera and Jordan Thewlis creating opportunities, but Gainsborough’s defence held firm. The match appeared to be heading for a draw until the late drama when Tuntulwana capitalised on a corner to score the winning goal for Gainsborough Trinity.

Team Line-ups and Substitutions

• Guiseley Starting XI: Joe Cracknell; Lucas Odunston; Ollie Brown; Lebrun Mbeka (captain, replaced by Elliot Owen 84′); George Goodman; Jake Lawlor (captain after Mbeka’s substitution); Harrison Hopper; Mo Fadera (replaced by Derren Boyle 78′); Jordan Thewlis; Joao Silva (replaced by Jack Emmett 63′); John Lufudu (replaced by Amir Berchil 63′).
• Substitutes: Elliot Owen, Calum Hudson, Jack Emmett, Amir Berchil, Derren Boyle.

Implications and Upcoming Fixtures

This defeat sees Guiseley drop to 13th place in the Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division standings. The Lions will look to bounce back in their next league fixture at home against third-placed FC United of Manchester on Saturday, 11 April 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm.