Guiseley Secure Draw After Late Drama at Workington

August 16, 2026 Off By

Goalkeeper Jack Hall’s penalty save preserves point in 2-2 draw

Guiseley fought back to earn a 2-2 draw away at Workington in a lively Northern Premier League Premier Division encounter on Saturday 15 August 2026. The visitors had taken a two-goal lead before Workington staged a late fightback, only for Guiseley goalkeeper Jack Hall to deny a last-minute penalty that would have handed the hosts victory.

Match summary

Guiseley took the lead through Aaron Martin’s header in the 17th minute, which came from a well-placed cross by Amir Berchil. The visitors doubled their advantage in the 33rd minute when Cam Wilson converted a penalty after Berchil was fouled.

Workington responded in the second half with captain Matty Douglas scoring in the 68th minute to reduce the deficit. Luke Hunter then levelled the match in the 86th minute with a precise strike. Hunter was awarded a penalty in the 90th minute, but Hall made a crucial save to maintain the draw.

Key moments

Early pressure from Guiseley included a first-minute chip by Jay Rollins and strong defensive blocks by captain Lebrun Mbeka.
Workington’s Brennan Dickinson had a chance to score in the 25th minute but missed the target.
Guiseley’s Elliot Owen hit the post with a header in the 38th minute, and Jay Rollins struck the bar just before half-time.
Substitute Jordan Thewlis had a goal disallowed for offside early in the second half.
Adam Lund required treatment after a head injury sustained in a collision during the 74th minute.
Workington’s late pressure included a headed chance by Mbeka that went over the bar in added time.

Line-ups

Guiseley: Jack Hall; Lucas Odunston, Jack Tinker, Adam Lund, Elliot Owen, Lebrun Mbeka (captain), Jay Rollins, Charlie Staniland (substituted by Kyle White 90′), Aaron Martin, Cam Wilson (substituted by Harrison Hopper 63′), Amir Berchil (substituted by Jordan Thewlis 46′).

Substitutes: Paul Iggulden, Kyle White, Harrison Hopper, Derren Boyle, Jordan Thewlis.