Guiseley Narrowly Defeated by Ilkeston Town

Guiseley Narrowly Defeated by Ilkeston Town

February 15, 2026 Off By

Late goal decides closely contested Northern Premier League match

Guiseley AFC suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat away at Ilkeston Town in a Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division fixture on Saturday 14 February 2026. The only goal of the game came from Ilkeston’s Harvey Kirby-Moore in the 26th minute.

Match Summary

The match, played at Ilkeston’s New Manor Ground in front of 340 spectators, was marked by a tight and scrappy opening period with both sides struggling to assert control. Guiseley had a number of chances but were unable to convert, while Ilkeston had two goals disallowed during the game.

  • Kirby-Moore’s decisive goal came from a header in the 26th minute, following a rebound off the post from a Daniel Odunaiya strike.
  • Guiseley’s Joao Silva missed a key opportunity when he fired wide in a one-on-one situation with Ilkeston goalkeeper Alfie Roberts.
  • Ilkeston’s Jamie Paul-Walker had a goal disallowed for a foul on Guiseley’s goalkeeper Joe Cracknell.
  • Guiseley’s substitute players were introduced in the second half in an attempt to find an equaliser, but were unable to break down Ilkeston’s defence.

Key Moments

  • 15th minute: Kirby-Moore headed over from an unmarked position.
  • 26th minute: Kirby-Moore scored the only goal with a header.
  • 33rd minute: Samuel Parker’s header saved by Joe Cracknell.
  • 56th minute: Odunaiya’s headed goal disallowed for a push.
  • 74th minute: Paul-Walker’s goal disallowed for a foul on Cracknell.
  • 91st minute: Ilkeston’s L’varn Brandy hit the bar with a powerful effort.

Team Line-Ups

Guiseley AFC

  • Joe Cracknell (Goalkeeper)
  • Lucas Odunston
  • Ollie Brown
  • Lebrun Mbeka (Captain)
  • Calum Hudson (substituted 76’ for John Lufudu)
  • Jake Lawlor (substituted 59’ for Elliot Owen)
  • Harrison Hopper (substituted 86’ for Derren Boyle)
  • Jack Emmett
  • Amir Berchil
  • Joao Silva (substituted 59’ for Kyle White)
  • Archie Christie-Crainie (substituted 59’ for Lewis Gould)

Substitutes not used in the starting eleven included John Lufudu, Derren Boyle, Lewis Gould, Kyle White and Elliot Owen.

Next Fixture

Following this defeat, Guiseley drop to 12th place in the league standings. They will return to their home ground, Nethermoor, to face Warrington Town on Saturday 21 February 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm.

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