Guiseley Secure FA Cup Progress with 2-1 Win Over Stockton Town

Late penalty seals victory at Nethermoor

Guiseley AFC have advanced to the Second Round Qualifying of the Emirates FA Cup after a 2-1 win against Stockton Town in a replay at Nethermoor on Tuesday 8 September 2026. Amir Berchil’s late penalty proved decisive, securing the victory after a closely contested match.

Match Summary

The game began with an early setback for Guiseley as Adam Lund was forced off following a collision just 35 seconds into the match. Lebrun Mbeka replaced him in the 13th minute.

The Lions started strongly, with Aaron Martin’s header in the fourth minute saved by Stockton goalkeeper Nathan Harker. Guiseley continued to create chances throughout the first half, with Kallan Murphy narrowly missing a curling effort just before half-time.

Murphy eventually broke the deadlock early in the second half with a flicked header in the 48th minute, giving Guiseley the lead. Despite pressure from Stockton, Guiseley maintained control, with goalkeeper Jack Hall making key saves.

Amir Berchil was introduced in the 72nd minute and added fresh attacking impetus. His impact was felt late on when he was fouled in the box in the 88th minute, earning a penalty which he confidently converted to double Guiseley’s lead.

Stockton Town responded with a header from Adam Nicholson in the 94th minute, but it was not enough to prevent Guiseley from securing the win.

Team Line-ups

• Guiseley: Jack Hall; Ollie Brown (Captain), Jack Tinker, Adam Lund (Lebrun Mbeka 13’); Elliot Owen, Paul Iggulden, Kallan Murphy, Charlie Staniland (Lucas Odunston 79’); Aaron Martin, Cam Wilson (Amir Berchil 72’), Jordan Thewlis (Harrison Hopper 59’)
• Substitutes not used: Michael Roxburgh (GK), Derren Boyle, Frankie Sinfield

Next Fixture

Guiseley will travel to National League North side Hebburn Town for the Second Round Qualifying tie on Saturday 19 September 2026. Prior to that, they face Quorn in a league match at Nethermoor on Saturday 12 September, with a 3pm kick-off.