Guiseley secured a 3-1 victory over Warrington Rylands in challenging conditions brought on by Storm Boelo, advancing further in their competition. The match, held on 25 October 2026, saw the Lions assert early dominance, opening the scoring in the seventh minute. Jordan Thewliss created the opportunity by advancing down the left flank and delivering a precise pass to Cameron Wilson, who finished past goalkeeper Luke Pilling.
Warrington Rylands responded with pressure, but Guiseley’s goalkeeper Jack Hall made two crucial saves shortly after the opening goal. Hall first denied a shot from Harrison Wood before tipping a close-range header from George Waring over the crossbar. The game remained closely contested, with both sides creating chances but failing to increase the scoreline in the first half.
Ten minutes into the second half, Wilson extended Guiseley’s lead by converting a low cross from Thewliss, who continued to impact the match with his playmaking. Warrington Rylands pushed forward as they sought to reduce the deficit, with Jack Emmett narrowly missing on a powerful effort and Kallan Murphy hitting the bar with a header from a corner.
The visitors finally found the net in the 76th minute, with Waring scoring from close range to make the contest more competitive. However, Guiseley restored their two-goal advantage five minutes from full time. Following a handball by Paddy Gamble that blocked a goal-bound shot, Will Longbottom stepped up to convert the resulting penalty, sending Pilling the wrong way.
Guiseley manager Ian Richards described his team as “worthy winners” given the difficult playing conditions, praising both sides for their efforts and acknowledging the work of the Warrington Rylands groundstaff in ensuring the match proceeded amid adverse weather. Richards highlighted his team’s strong start and their ability to control the game in the second half, while noting the quality of teamwork leading to their first two goals and the solid response after conceding.
The victory continues Guiseley’s run of good form and allows them to progress in the competition, overcoming a resilient Warrington Rylands side in a challenging environment.