Guiseley Secure 2-0 Victory at Ilkeston Town

Strong Second-Half Performance Seals Win for The Lions

Guiseley AFC recorded a 2-0 win against Ilkeston Town at the New Manor Ground on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, moving the team up to third place in the Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division.

The Lions fielded an unchanged starting lineup from their recent Emirates FA Cup victory over Bradford (Park Avenue), with the notable return of Jordan Thewlis to the squad. The match began with both sides showing some untidiness, but Guiseley gradually gained control in terms of possession and territory.

First Half: Berchil’s Deflected Shot Opens Scoring

Ilkeston had early attempts from distance which went over the bar, while Guiseley created chances from set pieces. The opening goal came in the 25th minute when Amir Berchil cut inside from the left and unleashed a shot from outside the area. The ball took a slight deflection and bounced down off the underside of the crossbar before crossing the line. After consultation with the linesman, the referee awarded the goal with no protest from the Ilkeston players.

Guiseley maintained pressure for the remainder of the first half, with Berchil and Jay Rollins providing threats from the wings and Kallan Murphy making energetic runs. However, just before half-time, Rollins sustained an ankle injury and was replaced by Jack Emmett. This led to a tactical reshuffle, with Emmett moving into a central role and Cam Wilson shifting to the left wing.

Second Half: Thewlis’ Deflected Effort Secures Win

Ilkeston started the second half strongly, forcing several corners which Guiseley defended well, with Elliot Owen prominent in defensive duties. Guiseley gradually regained control, and Jordan Thewlis came on as a substitute for the injured Murphy.

The decisive second goal arrived in the 70th minute. Cam Wilson delivered a low free kick from the left-hand corner of the area, which was deftly flicked into the net by Thewlis. This goal appeared to deflate Ilkeston’s momentum, allowing Guiseley to manage the remainder of the match comfortably.

Further substitutions included Frankie Sinfield for Berchil, Jack Tinker for Charlie Staniland, and Paul Iggulden for Ollie Brown. Berchil left the pitch limping but indicated he expected to be fit for the upcoming fixture.

Match Details

• Final score: Ilkeston Town 0-2 Guiseley
• Date: Tuesday, 6 October 2026
• Venue: New Manor Ground
• Attendance: 308

Guiseley Starting Lineup

• 1. Jack Hall
• 2. Lucas Odunston
• 3. Ollie Brown (substituted 82′ by Paul Iggulden)
• 4. Harrison Hopper
• 5. Elliot Owen
• 6. Lebrun Mbeka
• 7. Jay Rollins (substituted 42′ by Jack Emmett)
• 8. Charlie Staniland (substituted 78′ by Jack Tinker)
• 9. Kallan Murphy (substituted 66′ by Jordan Thewlis)
• 10. Cam Wilson
• 11. Amir Berchil (substituted 76′ by Frankie Sinfield)

Upcoming Fixtures

Guiseley face a busy week ahead, with league matches against early leaders Avro (away) and Cleethorpes (home), followed by an Emirates FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie at Leiston.