Prescot Cables Knock Guiseley Out of FA Trophy

Late goal secures 2-1 victory for Prescot Cables at Valerie Park

Guiseley AFC were eliminated from the Isuzu FA Trophy following a 2-1 defeat against Prescot Cables on Saturday, 25 October 2025. The match, played at Valerie Park, saw the visitors take an early lead before Prescot Cables fought back to claim victory with a late goal.

Match Summary

Guiseley started the game strongly despite Prescot Cables dominating possession in the first half. The visitors took the lead just before half-time through a remarkable strike from Conor Ferguson, whose curling shot left the home side goalkeeper with no chance.

Prescot Cables responded in the second half with increasing pressure. Their persistence paid off in the 72nd minute when Tony Donaldson’s flicked header found the net, levelling the score at 1-1. The goal came as Guiseley were largely defending deep in their own half.

The decisive moment arrived in the 86th minute when substitute Finlay Cross-Adair capitalised on a rare error from Guiseley goalkeeper Joe Cracknell, slotting the ball into an open net to secure a 2-1 lead for Prescot Cables. Despite Guiseley’s efforts to find an equaliser in the closing stages, the home defence held firm.

Key Moments

• Early chances for Guiseley included a cross from John Lufudu and a shot from captain Jake Lawlor, but neither tested the home goalkeeper significantly.
• Guiseley goalkeeper Joe Cracknell made a notable save to deny Donaldson in the first half.
• George Goodman made crucial defensive interventions, including heading a cross off the line in the 50th minute and another clearance deep into added time.
• Academy player Zac Rushworth made his senior debut late in the game, replacing Harrison Hopper.

Team Line-ups

Guiseley AFC: Joe Cracknell; Lucas Odunston, Ollie Brown, Harrison Hopper (substituted by Zac Rushworth 90’); George Goodman, Jake Lawlor (captain), John Lufudu (substituted by Amir Berchil 77’), Jack Emmett (substituted by Jay Buchan 82’); Will Longbottom, Jordan Thewlis, Connor Ferguson.

Next Fixtures

• West Riding County Cup: Guiseley travel to Harrogate Railway on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, with kick-off at 7:45pm.
• League Match: Guiseley return to league action at home against Hednesford Town on Saturday, 1 November 2025, with a 3pm kick-off.