Guiseley AFC Lose 2-0 at Warrington Town

October 19, 2025 Off By

Interim Manager Liam Ridehalgh’s Debut Ends in Defeat

Guiseley AFC suffered a 2-0 defeat against Warrington Town at Cantilever Park on Saturday, 18 October 2025. The match marked the first game under interim manager Liam Ridehalgh, with Warrington Town securing the win through goals from Liam Brazier and Reece Daly.

Match Summary

The game began with both teams contesting strongly in midfield, resulting in a scrappy start. Warrington Town’s Liam Brazier opened the scoring in the 29th minute, converting a cross from Niall Watson. Early in the match, Brazier received one of four bookings for Warrington Town after a foul on Guiseley’s Conor Ferguson.

Guiseley had a chance to equalise in the 26th minute when Will Longbottom was set up by Amir Berchil, but Warrington’s goalkeeper Liam Isherwood made a timely save. Three minutes later, Warrington capitalised on a turnover by Guiseley’s Leo Farrell, launching a counter-attack that led to Brazier’s goal.

Farrell, who had recently returned from injury, was substituted in the 35th minute due to what appeared to be a recurrence of a hamstring problem, replaced by Jack Emmett. Warrington Town extended their lead in the 51st minute when Reece Daly’s shot slipped past Guiseley’s goalkeeper Joe Cracknell following a defensive error by Jake Lawlor.

Key Incidents

Four bookings were issued to Warrington Town players during the match.
Guiseley made two substitutions in the second half, bringing on loanee George Goodman and Joao Silva.
Goodman made his debut and showed promise, but Guiseley were unable to convert chances into goals.
Injury to Leo Farrell was a setback for Guiseley during the match.

Team Line-ups

Guiseley AFC Starting XI: Joe Cracknell; Lucas Odunston (substituted by George Goodman, 66′); Conor Ferguson; Harrison Hopper (substituted by Jay Buchan, 81′); Lebrun Mbeka (captain); Jake Lawlor; John Lufudu; Will Longbottom; Leo Farrell (substituted by Jack Emmett, 35′); Jordan Thewlis; Amir Berchil (substituted by Joao Silva, 66′).

Substitutes: Jack Emmett, Ollie Brown, Jay Buchan, Joao Silva, George Goodman.