Guiseley Secure Narrow Victory Over Cleethorpes Town

October 21, 2026 Off By

Local side hold on to claim three points in closely contested match

Guiseley AFC secured a 2-1 win against Cleethorpes Town in a competitive fixture at Nethermoor on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. The match saw both teams battle hard, with Guiseley edging ahead thanks to a late goal from substitute Cam Wilson.

Match Summary

The Lions fielded a largely unchanged lineup from their previous victory, with Cam Wilson returning to the bench. Cleethorpes Town included several former Guiseley players in their starting eleven, including Ollie Battersby, Nathan Newall, Lewis Hey, and Joe Ackroyd.

The opening stages were evenly matched, with Cleethorpes’ Marley Wilson testing Guiseley’s defence early on. However, Guiseley took the lead when Amer Berchil advanced down the wing and delivered a low cross, which was inadvertently deflected into the net by Cleethorpes defender Ben Gallimore.

Both sides created chances throughout the first half. Guiseley’s Ollie Brown and Charlie Staniland came close to extending the lead, while Cleethorpes applied pressure with several crosses and attempts on goal. The half ended with Guiseley narrowly ahead, thanks to a strong defensive display and a fine save from goalkeeper Jack Hall to deny Cleethorpes’ Kallan Murphy.

Second Half Developments

The second half featured moments of controversy. Early on, Cleethorpes’ Nathan Newall was involved in a challenge against Berchil that sparked a minor altercation, but no disciplinary action was taken. Later, Cleethorpes were awarded a penalty after Lebrun Mbeka appeared to challenge Liam Hughes near the penalty area. Josh Walker converted the spot-kick to level the score.

Despite the equaliser, Guiseley responded quickly. Substitute Cam Wilson scored a decisive goal in the 72nd minute, skilfully manoeuvring past defenders to place the ball into the bottom right corner. This goal proved to be the match-winner.

Guiseley made further substitutions to maintain their lead, with Jack Tinker replacing Berchil and adjustments made to the defensive and midfield lines. The Lions managed to withstand Cleethorpes’ attempts to find an equaliser, particularly as the visitors resorted to long balls in the closing stages.

Team Lineups

Guiseley AFC: Jack Hall; Lucas Odunston; Ollie Brown; Harrison Hopper (subbed by Paul Iggulden 90′); Elliot Owen; Lebrun Mbeka (captain); Jack Emmett (subbed by Frankie Sinfield 89′); Charlie Staniland; Kallan Murphy; Amer Berchil (subbed by Jack Tinker 75′); Jordan Thewlis (subbed by Cam Wilson 66′).
Subs not used: Will Longbottom.