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Tadcaster Albion vs Guiseley AFC

14 July 2026 at 19:30

Match Analysis

AI Summary

Tadcaster Albion 0–2 Guiseley AFC: Rollins and Owen strike as Lions earn pre-season win

Guiseley AFC picked up a comfortable pre-season victory over Tadcaster Albion at Young Guns Arena on 14 July 2026, with first-half goals from Jay Rollins and Elliot Owen sealing a 2–0 win.

The match was played in front of a good crowd at the home of Tadcaster Albion, who play in the Northern Premier League Division One East, while Guiseley compete in the Northern Premier League Premier Division.

First half: Rollins opens the scoring

Guiseley began the brighter of the two sides and took the lead midway through the first half. Jay Rollins found the net to put the Lions ahead, a goal that came after sustained pressure from the visitors. The score remained 1–0 to Guiseley at the interval, with Tadcaster Albion unable to find a way through the Lions' defensive lines.

Second half: Owen doubles the lead

Guiseley emerged from the break with the same intensity and doubled their lead early in the second period. Elliot Owen was the scorer, finishing clinically to make it 2–0. Tadcaster Albion pushed for a route back into the game but Guiseley's defence held firm, with the Lions controlling the remainder of the contest.

Key context

  • This was a pre-season friendly for both teams as they prepare for the 2026/27 campaign.
  • Guiseley AFC (Northern Premier League Premier Division) were the higher-ranked side, playing two divisions above Tadcaster Albion (Northern Premier League Division One East).
  • Both teams used the fixture to build match fitness and test squad depth ahead of the new season.
  • Guiseley's goalscorers: Jay Rollins and Elliot Owen (confirmed by the club's official match report).

What's next

Guiseley AFC continue their pre-season preparations with further friendlies lined up ahead of the Northern Premier League Premier Division season. Tadcaster Albion will also resume their pre-season schedule as they build towards their NPL Division One East campaign.

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 21 Jul 2026