Guiseley Secure Convincing 4-0 Win Over Warrington Town

Strong performance lifts Guiseley into top half of the table

Guiseley AFC delivered an impressive display at Nethermoor on Saturday, securing a 4-0 victory against Warrington Town in the Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division. The win marks a significant improvement for the Lions, who had scored just twice in their previous six matches.

Match Summary

Guiseley started the match strongly, applying early pressure and taking the lead within eight minutes. Lebrun Mbeka, the team captain, opened the scoring with a close-range header after the ball bounced twice off the bar. Shortly after, Elliot Owen doubled the lead with a header from a Harrison Hopper corner.

Midway through the first half, Ollie Brown extended the lead with a well-placed strike from the edge of the box. In the 53rd minute, Jordan Thewlis completed the scoring with a neat header, securing a comprehensive victory for the home side.

Key Moments

• Early clash between Mbeka and Warrington goalkeeper Liam Isherwood left the Guiseley captain grounded but he continued to play.
• Defensive efforts included Brown clearing a dangerous cross and goalkeeper Joe Cracknell making several crucial saves to maintain a clean sheet.
• Substitute John Lufudu made an impact with a notable run before being fouled in the 65th minute.
• Guiseley maintained control throughout, with Warrington unable to mount a significant response.

Team Line-Up

Guiseley’s starting eleven were:

• Joe Cracknell (Goalkeeper)
• Lucas Odunston
• Kyle White
• Lebrun Mbeka (Captain)
• Elliot Owen
• Calum Hudson
• Harrison Hopper
• Ollie Brown
• Jordan Thewlis
• Jack Emmett
• Amir Berchil

Substitutes included John Lufudu, Spencer Booth (goalkeeper), Joao Silva, Archie Christie-Crainie, and Lewis Gould.

Impact on League Position

This victory moves Guiseley up to tenth place in the Northern Premier League Premier Division standings. The team will look to build on this momentum in their next fixture, an away match against Cleethorpes Town scheduled for Saturday 28 February, with kick-off at 3pm.