Guiseley secured a decisive 3-0 victory to advance in the FA Trophy, overcoming a ten-man Gosport Borough side in a match played on October 25, 2026. The winning goals came from Cameron Wilson, who scored twice in the seventh and 57th minutes, and a late penalty by Longbottom in the 85th minute.
The match started with Guiseley applying pressure early, but it was Gosport Borough who initially threatened. Wayne Robinson’s shot narrowly missed the target in the third minute, and Dan Wooden’s follow-up attempt was saved by Guiseley goalkeeper Max Evans shortly thereafter. Despite the early pressure from the hosts, Guiseley capitalized on their first notable chance when Harry Bridle converted a well-executed set-piece effort, putting his team ahead.
Guiseley continued to press; Brandon Chebby tested the goalkeeper with a shot in the 23rd minute, and Jordan Stepney made a key defensive block to deny what could have been a second goal for the visitors. The match took a significant turn in the 35th minute when Dan Wooden received a red card for a serious foul, reducing Gosport Borough to ten players and handicapping their chances of mounting a comeback.
Shortly after the start of the second half, Isaac Bello doubled Guiseley’s lead in the 48th minute. Bello broke through the defense, bypassed the goalkeeper, and placed the ball into an open net. Following this goal, Guiseley dominated proceedings, creating numerous scoring opportunities throughout the remainder of the game.
Despite several chances for Harry Bridle and Curtis Da Costa around the hour mark and late in the match, Guiseley was unable to further extend their lead until Longbottom converted a penalty in the 85th minute. Meanwhile, Gosport Borough struggled to create meaningful chances, hampered by being a player down and unable to capitalize on limited possessions.
The victory means Guiseley advances further into the FA Trophy, while Gosport Borough's run in the competition ends following their defeat at home.
