Guiseley 1:2 Harrogate Town — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Ellis Taylor was the highest-rated player as Harrogate Town edged out Guiseley 2-1 in a Club Friendly, though the result sets up nothing further with no next fixture scheduled. This was a tight, uneventful encounter between two sides using the game for pre-season sharpness rather than competitive urgency.

The turning point came just before half-time when Bailey Hobson put Harrogate ahead in the 45th minute, a slender lead they doubled through Mason Bennett in the 73rd before Guiseley pulled one back in the 84th minute to set up a nervy finish. No cards, no VAR, and no real controversy—just three goals that decided a quiet afternoon.

The match statistics show a perfectly balanced contest, with both teams sharing 50% possession and Harrogate taking only one more corner than Guiseley's four to three, indicating neither side truly controlled the play. Ellis Taylor was the standout with a 7.34 rating despite not scoring, his influence from an unspecified position anchoring Harrogate's narrow win. CheckLive's model rated Guiseley marginally ahead, but the result did not confirm that prediction, and the live signals offered no corrective insight into a game that played out largely level.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Guiseley vs Harrogate Town?

Guiseley 1-2 Harrogate Town (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Bailey Hobson (45') for Harrogate Town; Mason Bennett (73') for Harrogate Town.