Guiseley Secure Late Victory Over Gainsborough Trinity

Exciting Boxing Day Clash Ends 3-2 at Nethermoor

Guiseley edged out Gainsborough Trinity 3-2 in a closely contested Northern Premier League Premier Division match on Boxing Day, with a late winner from Jake Lawlor sealing the three points for the home side.

Match Summary

The game, played in front of 990 spectators at Nethermoor, saw Guiseley come from behind to claim victory after a thrilling second half. Gainsborough Trinity took the lead in the 32nd minute through Jonathon Margetts, who scored a clinical finish to put the visitors ahead at half-time.

In the second half, Guiseley responded strongly. Jordan Thewlis scored twice, first in the 58th minute with a precise shot into the top corner following a well-worked move, and again in the 76th minute with a strike inside the box. However, Gainsborough’s Frank Mulhern, a former Guiseley player, levelled the score shortly after Thewlis’ second goal with a powerful header.

The decisive moment came in the 86th minute when Jake Lawlor headed home a free-kick delivered by Harrison Hopper, giving Guiseley the lead once more. The Lions then held on to their advantage despite intense pressure from Gainsborough in the final minutes.

Key Moments and Player Contributions

• Amir Berchil came close early on with a header that hit the top of the net and a subsequent chance saved by Gainsborough’s goalkeeper David Robson.
• Joe Cracknell, Guiseley’s goalkeeper, made a crucial save in stoppage time to deny Margetts from scoring an equaliser.
• Conor Ferguson made a vital tackle late in the game to prevent a Gainsborough attack.

Team Line-Up

Guiseley started with:

• Joe Cracknell (GK)
• Lucas Odunston (substituted by Bobby Moore 78’)
• Connor Ferguson
• Lebrun Mbeka (Captain)
• Elliot Owen
• Jake Lawlor
• Harrison Hopper
• Ollie Brown
• Jordan Thewlis
• Joao Silva (substituted by John Lufudu 67’)
• Amir Berchil (substituted by George Goodman 84’)

Next Fixture

Following this victory, Guiseley moved up to 11th place in the league standings. The team will next face Stocksbridge Park Steels away on New Year’s Day, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm.