Guiseley Secure Narrow Victory at Morpeth Town

Jack Emmett’s first-half goal earns three points for the Lions

Guiseley AFC claimed a 1-0 win against Morpeth Town at Craik Park on Saturday, 31 January 2026, thanks to a first-half strike from Jack Emmett. The result marks the second away victory for Guiseley in 2026 and sees them maintain a clean sheet despite Morpeth’s pressure in the second half.

Match Summary

The only goal of the game came in the 13th minute when Jack Emmett capitalised on good work from Joao Silva. Emmett’s curling effort looped over Morpeth goalkeeper Dan Langley into the top corner, giving Guiseley an early lead. Morpeth had an early chance through Nic Bollado, but his shot was comfortably saved by Guiseley goalkeeper Joe Cracknell.

Throughout the first half, Morpeth dominated possession but struggled to create clear-cut chances. Guiseley had opportunities to extend their lead, with Joao Silva hitting the post and Jordan Thewlis narrowly missing the target from a tight angle just before half-time.

Second Half Details

• Jordan Thewlis had the first chance after the interval, but his low shot was saved by Langley.
• Morpeth Town tested Cracknell several times, including a 25-yard shot from Joel Holvey that was tipped wide.
• Langley almost made a costly error when he failed to hold a cross from Silva, but Guiseley managed to clear the danger.
• Bollado had two significant attempts for Morpeth, one blocked by Jake Lawlor and another saved by Cracknell.
• Cracknell also denied a powerful header from Louis Stephenson late in the game.

Guiseley manager Ian Richards made three substitutions in the latter stages, bringing on Kyle White, Lewis Gould, and Archie Christie-Crainie. Christie-Crainie came close to doubling the lead but was unable to keep his shot down after cutting in from the left.

Team Line-Ups

Guiseley: Joe Cracknell; Lucas Odunston; Ollie Brown; Lebrun Mbeka (Captain); Calum Hudson; Jake Lawlor (Captain); Harrison Hopper (substituted 64′ Kyle White); Jack Emmett; Jordan Thewlis; Joao Silva (substituted 78′ Archie Christie-Crainie); John Lufudu (substituted 71′ Lewis Gould).

Substitutes: Kyle White, Spencer Booth (Goalkeeper), Archie Christie-Crainie, Lewis Gould, Derren Boyle.

Next Fixtures

Guiseley will return to Nethermoor for two home games in quick succession. They host Bamber Bridge on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, with kick-off at 7:45pm, followed by a match against Lancaster City on Saturday at 3pm.