Hednesford Town Defeat Guiseley 5-1 at Nethermoor

November 2, 2025 Off By

Guiseley suffer heavy home defeat in Northern Premier League clash

Guiseley AFC were defeated 5-1 by Hednesford Town in a Northern Premier League Premier Division match held at Nethermoor Park on Saturday 1 November 2025. The visitors dominated the game from the outset, taking an early lead and maintaining control throughout the 90 minutes.

Match Summary

Hednesford Town opened the scoring within seconds when Dom McHale’s cross resulted in an own goal by Guiseley defender George Goodman. Just three minutes later, McHale doubled the visitors’ lead with a looping cross-shot that went over Guiseley goalkeeper Joe Cracknell.

In the 23rd minute, a penalty was awarded to Hednesford after Connor Ferguson was judged to have fouled McHale inside the box. Former Guiseley player Jermaine Hylton converted the penalty, increasing the visitors’ advantage to 3-0. Hylton added a second goal just before half-time, heading in from a cross by Dan Trickett-Smith.

The second half saw Hednesford continue their attacking play. Montel Gibson scored two minutes after the restart, heading home from a Joel Taylor cross to make it 4-0. Guiseley managed a consolation goal in the 74th minute through Jordan Thewlis.

Guiseley’s difficulties were compounded in the 84th minute when John Lufudu received a straight red card for a high challenge on Joe Doyle-Charles, reducing the home side to ten men.

Key Events and Player Performances

Early own goal by George Goodman put Guiseley on the back foot immediately.
Dom McHale was a constant threat for Hednesford, contributing to two goals.
Jermaine Hylton scored twice, including a penalty awarded for a foul on McHale.
Guiseley’s Joe Cracknell made several saves but was beaten five times.
Will Longbottom was substituted due to injury in the 43rd minute, replaced by Harrison Hopper.
John Lufudu’s red card in the 84th minute will result in a suspension.

Team Line-ups

Guiseley: Joe Cracknell; John Lufudu, Ollie Brown, Lebrun Mbeka (captain), George Goodman; Jake Lawlor, Jordan Thewlis, Sam Aston (subbed off 84’ for Derren Boyle), Will Longbottom (subbed off 43’ for Harrison Hopper), Amir Berchil (subbed off 62’ for Jack Emmett), Connor Ferguson (subbed off 46’ for Lucas Odunston).

Substitutes not used: Spencer Booth (GK).

Managerial Update

This match was the final game in charge for interim manager Liam Ridehalgh. Ian Richards, who was present at the game, is set to take over managerial duties from Guiseley’s next league fixture against Whitby Town on Saturday 8 November 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm.