Guiseley held after Rylands fight back

Jordan Thewlis put Guiseley ahead, but Calum Costello’s late equaliser earned Warrington Rylands a point.

Guiseley drew 1-1 away to Warrington Rylands in the Northern Premier League on Tuesday, 10 November, after the hosts responded to an early goal with a second-half equaliser.

The result came after Guiseley’s FA Cup win over National League side Sutton United. They made a lively start in Warrington and threatened twice before taking the lead in the 13th minute.

Adam Lund’s inswinging delivery caused problems in the Rylands penalty area, with Kallan Murphy narrowly missing the chance to make contact. Murphy then ran clear of the defence, but a recovering defender headed the ball away inside the six-yard box.

Guiseley’s opener followed a corner. The ball broke loose in the six-yard area and Thewlis reacted quickest, scoring from close range.

Rylands gradually came into the game. Calum Costello found space in the Guiseley area midway through the first half, but goalkeeper Jack Hall saved his effort. Hall also denied Costello again before half-time after the forward combined with Ben Hardcastle.

Rylands level in 77th minute

Murphy came close to doubling Guiseley’s lead nine minutes into the second half, driving a shot from the edge of the area just over the crossbar. Rylands then applied pressure, with Harrison Wood testing Hall and later seeing another attempt blocked by Elliot Owen.

The hosts equalised in the 77th minute. A defensive mix-up gave Costello an opportunity, and he scored with a dipping shot beyond Hall.

Rylands pushed for a winner, but Guiseley also threatened on the counter. Substitute Kyle White ran into the area and sent a dangerous ball across goal, while Lund’s long throw led to a further chance that was squeezed wide. Hall made another save late on, and neither side found a decisive goal.

The draw left the teams sharing the points. The match attendance was recorded as 387.

Guiseley’s next listed fixture was an FA Trophy tie away to Hebburn Town on Saturday, 14 November, with a 3pm kick-off.