Gainsborough 1-2 Accrington
Updated
Accrington won: Gainsborough 1-2 Accrington in the FA Cup (Round 1) on Sun, 2 Nov 2025 at Kal Group Stadium, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. Gainsborough goals: Sisa Tuntulwana 76'. Accrington goals: Paddy Madden 29', Charlie Caton 95'. Expected goals: 1.27-1.91. Possession: 37-63. Player of the match: Paddy Madden (8.6).
Match report
Accrington beat Gainsborough 2-1
Accrington narrowly beat Gainsborough 2-1 away from home at Kal Group Stadium on Sunday 2 November in FA Cup.
Paddy Madden put Accrington ahead on 29' (0-1), Sisa Tuntulwana levelled for Gainsborough on 76' (1-1) and Charlie Caton restored Accrington's lead on 95' (1-2).
Charlie Caton's 95' strike proved decisive.
Gainsborough had 37% of the ball, shots were 13-20 (2-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.27-1.91.
Paddy Madden (Accrington Stanley) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 2,612. Referee: Andrew Humphries.
Match stats
| Gainsborough | Accrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 37 | 63 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.27 | 1.91 |
| Total shots | 13 | 20 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 29 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 224 (57%) | 488 (74%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 3 | 8 |
| Total shots | 13 | 20 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 12 |
Lineups
Gainsborough (4-2-3-1): David Robson, Aaron Simpson, Will Lancaster, Harrison Beeden, Ashley Jackson, Bobby Johnson, Lewis Butroid, Javelle Clarke, Jordan Helliwell, Fraser Preston, Jonathon Margetts
Accrington (3-4-2-1): Oliver Wright, Devon Matthews, Farrend Rawson, Benn Ward, Donald Love, Liam Coyle, Tyler Walton, Isaac Heath, Paddy Madden, Isaac Sinclair, Shaun Whalley
Key events
- 29' · Goal · Paddy Madden (Accrington)
- 30' · Yellow card · David Robson (Gainsborough)
- 46' · Substitution · Frank Mulhern for Fraser Preston (Gainsborough)
- 65' · Substitution · Sisa Tuntulwana for Javelle Clarke (Gainsborough)
- 66' · Substitution · Charlie Caton for Tyler Walton (Accrington)
- 71' · Yellow card · Isaac Heath (Accrington)
- 76' · Goal · Sisa Tuntulwana (Gainsborough)
- 81' · Substitution · Conor Grant for Shaun Whalley (Accrington)
- 81' · Substitution · Joe Bauress for Isaac Sinclair (Accrington)
- 87' · Substitution · Adam Crookes for Ashley Jackson (Gainsborough)
- 89' · Yellow card · Frank Mulhern (Gainsborough)
- 90' · Substitution · Freddie Sass for Farrend Rawson (Accrington)
- 90' · Yellow card · Bobby Johnson (Gainsborough)
- 95' · Goal · Charlie Caton (Accrington)
- 105' · Substitution · George Hornshaw for Jordan Helliwell (Gainsborough)
- 105' · Substitution · Jacob McLoughlin for Jonathon Margetts (Gainsborough)
- 113' · Substitution · Jakub Kruszynski for Bobby Johnson (Gainsborough)
- 114' · Substitution · Josh Woods for Paddy Madden (Accrington)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Gainsborough vs Accrington?
Accrington won, 1-2 (FA Cup) on Sun, 2 Nov 2025.
When and where is Gainsborough vs Accrington?
Sun, 2 Nov 2025, 17:15 UTC at Kal Group Stadium, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, FA Cup.