Guiseley’s four-win run faces a Sutton test in the FA Cup

Guiseley’s momentum meets a higher-level test

Guiseley AFC have won four matches in a row and are unbeaten in five, giving their FA Cup tie with Sutton Utd a clear storyline. The match takes place at Nethermoor Park on Saturday, with Guiseley looking to carry that winning momentum into the 1/128-finals.

The clubs also arrive from different divisions. Guiseley are third in the Non League Premier - Northern with 32 points after 15 matches, while Sutton are 11th in the National League on 24 points after 16. It is a step up in opposition for Guiseley, but their league position and current run make them a threat.

Guiseley’s winning streak, Sutton’s mixed spell

Guiseley’s last five league matches brought four wins and a draw, with their most recent game also ending in victory. Sutton’s last five league outings produced two wins, one draw and two defeats, although they too won their latest match.

Guiseley have also been productive in the FA Cup: across five matches in this competition, they have four wins and a draw, scoring 12 goals and conceding four. At home, they have won both of their two cup matches, with three goals scored and one conceded. Sutton’s cup record covers one match, a win in which they scored once and kept a clean sheet.

Sutton have the recent head-to-head edge

Sutton won three of the last four meetings, with Guiseley taking the other and no draws. The latest meeting was in February 2018, when Sutton won 4-0 in the National League. That result offers a reminder of Sutton’s past advantage, though the sides meet now in a different competitive context.

The run is the key to Guiseley’s hopes

Guiseley’s four straight wins and five-match unbeaten streak give the home side reason to believe they can extend their run. Their scoring record across five FA Cup matches also points to a team capable of making the most of its attacking opportunities. Sutton, meanwhile, have the stronger divisional pedigree and a clean sheet in their sole cup outing.

Our prediction

Guiseley’s momentum, home record in this competition and stronger recent league form make them slight favourites to progress. Sutton’s place in the National League and their past head-to-head record should keep the visitors in the contest, but the numbers lean towards the hosts.

Guiseley AFC 2-1 Sutton Utd