Guiseley slipped to their third straight league defeat at Prescot Cables, writes David Bridson.
The Lions were made to rue a host of missed chances, including Lewis Whitham’s saved penalty, as the Merseyside outfit secured all three points.
James Foley neatly rounded visiting goalkeeper Joe Cracknell to open the home account five minutes into the second half.
James Devine’s deftly whipped free-kick enabled Bradley Moonan to double Cables’ advantage with a slick header in the 68th minute.
Guiseley’s 76th minute penalty came courtesy of Moonan’s foul on substitute Harry Ibbotson. Whitham’s sharp strike was well palmed away by home ‘keeper Calvin Hare.
A scrappy first half saw Prescot quickly work out the Lions’ attack plans with Lebrun Mbeka’s passes toward Jack Emmett frequently cleared by a resolute home defence.
Creative force Whitham had an early shot blocked before Gabriel Johnson nearly created an opportunity courtesy of a fierce scramble.
Alex McNally’s header slipped wide following a Cables corner in the 22nd minute.
Cracknell reacted superbly to keep hold of Kyle Sambor’s firm 39th minute strike with Cables players piling on pressure around him.
The visitors best chance came via Whitham who was unlucky to see his 42nd minute attempt not only strike a post but trickle along the goalline before being cleared.
Jameel Ible spurned an unchallenged header wide in first half stoppage time as Guiseley went in level at the interval.
But Foley’s early second half goal left the Lions chasing the game following poor back-to-back defeats.
Guiseley sought an equaliser but Whitham’s 62nd minute effort from the edge of the penalty box was too weak to trouble Hare.
Just six minutes later Moonan doubled Prescot’s advantage. Several players were queuing to latch onto the end of Devine’s ball in.
The penalty may have been scant consolation for Guiseley had it been converted as they had left themselves a mountain to climb at that point.
Guiseley eventually succumbed to Prescot, who badly needed the points themselves as they battle to avoid relegation.
The Lions remain second in the league despite defeat. Next up sixth place Ilkeston Town visit Nethermoor on Saturday 15th February with a 3pm kick-off. Tickets have been reduced to £10 for adults and all adult/concession season ticket holders can bring a friend for free.
We can also confirm that George Sebine has joined Liversedge on a temporary basis to boost his experience of senior football. The academy striker came on as a 69th minute substitute for former Lion Spencer Harris in Sedge’s 2-1 defeat to Brighouse Town today.
Prescot Cables 2-0 Guiseley AFC | Saturday 8th February 2025 | Valerie Park
Attendance: 621
Team: 1. Joe Cracknell, 2. Jameel Ible (C), 3. Liam Ridehalgh, 4. Prince Ekpolo (83′ Ackroyd), 5. Lebrun Mbeka, 6. Jake Lawlor, 7. Jordan Thewlis (73′ Ibbitson), 8. Adriano Moke (73′ Spencer), 9. Gabriel Johnson, 10. Jack Emmett (64′ Lufudu) and 11. Lewis Whitham.
Subs: 12. Ollie Brown, 14. Jamie Spencer, 15. Joe Ackroyd, 16. Harry Ibbitson and 17. John Lufudu.
