Guiseley Secure FA Trophy Win at Warrington Rylands

Strong Performance Sees Guiseley Progress to Second Round

Guiseley AFC continued their winning streak with a 3-1 victory over Warrington Rylands in the FA Trophy first round at the Quickline Logistics Arena on Saturday, 24 October 2026. The win marks their sixth consecutive success and advances them to the second round draw scheduled for Monday.

Match Summary

Cam Wilson opened the scoring early in the match, slotting the ball between the goalkeeper’s legs to score in consecutive games. Despite challenging weather conditions, including strong winds and heavy rain, both teams managed to maintain possession and create opportunities.

Warrington Rylands had chances to equalise, with goalkeeper Jack Hall making a notable save from Harrison Wood’s powerful shot. Jordan Thewlis, celebrating his birthday, was active throughout the game, assisting Wilson’s goal and testing the opposition goalkeeper Luke Pilling with a close-range effort.

Wilson doubled Guiseley’s lead 12 minutes into the second half, finishing from a low cross by Thewlis. Warrington Rylands responded with attempts from Dean Furman and Harrison Wood, but were unable to convert. Guiseley continued to press, with Kallan Murphy hitting the crossbar from a header.

Warrington Rylands pulled a goal back in the 76th minute when George Waring scored from close range following a low cross by Wood. However, Guiseley restored their two-goal advantage four minutes from time when Will Longbottom converted a penalty, his first goal of the season after returning from injury. The penalty was awarded after Patrick Gamble handled the ball on the floor, though no card was issued.

The match concluded after five minutes of added time with Guiseley holding on to secure the 3-1 victory.

Team Line-ups

• Guiseley AFC Starting XI: Jack Hall; Lucas Odunston (subbed by Jack Tinker 40’); Ollie Brown (subbed by Noah Wadsworth 56’); Harrison Hopper; Elliot Owen; Lebrun Mbeka (Captain); Jack Emmett; Charlie Staniland; Kallan Murphy (subbed by Paul Iggulden 89’); Cam Wilson (subbed by Will Longbottom 82’); Jordan Thewlis (subbed by Frankie Sinfield 75’)
• Substitutes: Paul Iggulden, Jack Tinker, Noah Wadsworth, Frankie Sinfield, Will Longbottom
• Attendance: 179

Next Fixture

Manager Ian Richards and Guiseley now prepare for their West Riding County Cup first round match against Steeton at the Marley Stadium on Tuesday 27 October 2026, with a 7:45pm kick-off.