Manchester beat Guildford 4:3 in the Cup of Call on September 27th, 2026. The hosts took all three points at home, closing out a match that followed the pattern of their recent encounters. Both sides had been involved in high-scoring affairs lately, and this result continued that trend.
Manchester came into this game sitting fourth in the table with three matches played. Their recent record showed flashes of promise alongside setbacks — a 2:1 win over Glasgow and a 5:3 victory against Coventry, balanced by defeats to Nottingham and Cardiff. Guildford, meanwhile, sat third after four games, with two wins and two losses to their name.
We had given Manchester a 45% chance of victory before kick-off, and the prediction came through. The home side took advantage of the moment, capitalising on a game that opened up from the start. Things came to a head in a contest where both attacks found their rhythm.
The result keeps Manchester in fourth place, though the table shows zero points across the board for both teams — a reminder this competition is still finding its shape. Guildford remain third after their fourth fixture, but the standings will only tell their full story as the tournament progresses.
What stands out is the pattern of results for both sides. Manchester's recent form included losses to Nottingham in two separate matches, while Guildford had seen both victories and defeats against Sheffield and Cardiff. This win gives them something to build on, even if the points tally says nothing yet.
