Guiseley Defeated 5-2 by FC United of Manchester

April 11, 2026 Off By

FC United of Manchester secure convincing win at Nethermoor

Guiseley suffered a heavy 5-2 defeat against FC United of Manchester in their Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division clash at Nethermoor on Saturday 18 April 2026. The result sees Guiseley drop to 14th place in the league standings with one game remaining this season.

Match Summary

The visitors took an early lead when Jordan Buckley scored after just four minutes. Guiseley responded quickly as Lebrun Mbeka equalised with a header six minutes later. However, FC United regained the advantage in the 27th minute through Jay Fitzmartin, who then extended their lead with a deflected shot ten minutes later.

Buckley added a third for FC United moments later with a strike from the edge of the box. Jordan Thewlis pulled a goal back for Guiseley in first-half injury time, but Adam Le Fondre sealed the victory for the visitors with a goal eight minutes before the final whistle.

Key Moments

Early chances for Guiseley included a corner headed wide by Mbeka in the third minute and a free-kick from Harrison Hopper that set up the equaliser.
FC United’s attacking threat was evident throughout, with Fitzmartin weaving past defenders and Buckley attempting a hat-trick.
Guiseley had opportunities to reduce the deficit in the second half, including a goalbound effort from substitute Mo Fadera that was cleared off the line.
Goalkeeper Joe Cracknell made several saves but was unable to prevent the five-goal haul by the visitors.

Team Line-ups

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

Substitutes: Elliot Owen, Calum Hudson, Jack Emmett, Amir Berchil, Derren Boyle.

Attendance and Next Fixture

The match was attended by 1,214 spectators, including 431 travelling FC United supporters. Guiseley’s final league match of the season is scheduled for Saturday 18 April 2026, with a 3pm kick-off against Ashton United.