Guiseley Draw 1-1 with Ashton United to End Season

Late equaliser denies Guiseley victory at Hurst Cross

Guiseley AFC concluded their 2025/26 season with a 1-1 draw against Ashton United at Hurst Cross on Saturday, 18 April 2026. The match was closely contested, with both sides having opportunities to claim all three points.

Match Summary

Guiseley took the lead midway through the first half thanks to Kyle White, who scored his first goal for the club. White capitalised on a cross from Ollie Brown, finishing past Ashton goalkeeper Jordan Eastham.

Ashton United responded after the interval, with Jason Gilchrist equalising around the 63rd minute. Gilchrist was well placed to convert after Eastham had made an initial save from a shot by Al Byrne.

Team Changes and Key Moments

• Guiseley manager Ian Richards made one change from the previous game, bringing in Kyle White in place of John Lufudu, who missed the fixture.
• Early in the match, Ashton United threatened with crosses and shots, including an effort from James Hardy that went over the bar.
• Guiseley’s goalkeeper Joe Cracknell made several important saves, notably denying Hardy’s long-range shot in the second half.
• Substitute Mo Fadera came on in the 61st minute and nearly scored, his curling effort hitting the post.
• Jake Lawlor captained the side in the absence of Lebrun Mbeka, who was substituted in the 79th minute.
• Former Guiseley striker Tom Denton was introduced by Ashton United late in the game and received a guard of honour before the final whistle, marking the end of his 20-year playing career.

Line-Ups

Guiseley AFC

• Joe Cracknell (GK)
• Ollie Brown
• Kyle White
• Lebrun Mbeka (Captain, substituted 79’ for George Goodman)
• Elliot Owen
• Jake Lawlor
• Harrison Hopper
• Jack Emmett (substituted 46’ for Lucas Odunston)
• Jordan Thewlis
• Joao Silva (substituted 61’ for Mo Fadera)
• Amir Berchil

Substitutes: George Goodman, Calum Hudson, Lucas Odunston, Mo Fadera, Derren Boyle

Season Outcome

The draw lifted Guiseley to 13th place in the league standings, moving them above Warrington Town. The club will await the final results from other fixtures to confirm their final league position for the 2025/26 season.