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York City promoted; player punches fan, police investigate

4/26/2026

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York Player Punches

Greater Manchester Police are investigating video that appears to show a York City player punching a fan after a pitch invasion.
York City secured promotion back to the Football League after a ten-year absence when Josh Stones equalised in stoppage time.
After two pitch invasions, a fan placed his hands on a kneeling player while stewards intervened before the player stood and appeared to punch the fan.

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York Secures Promotion

York manager Stuart Maynard said the team felt “the football gods were with us” after securing promotion.
The National League scheduled the playoff semi-finals for 3 May and the final for 10 May.
Rochdale will host the winner of the Scunthorpe United vs Southend United match in their semi-final.
Carlisle United will face either Boreham Wood or Forest Green Rovers in the other semi-final, pending Sunday results.

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Dieseruvwe Scores

Emmanuel Dieseruvwe scored for Rochdale in the fifth minute of stoppage time, triggering the first pitch invasion.
York City staff and stewards took six minutes to clear the supporters before play resumed.
Greater Manchester Police are reviewing CCTV footage with York City, Rochdale and the National League.
York manager Stuart Maynard said the interruption gave his side time to reflect, helping them regroup for the equaliser.

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York Player Punches

Greater Manchester Police are investigating video that appears to show a York City player punching a fan after a pitch invasion.
York City secured promotion back to the Football League after a ten-year absence when Josh Stones equalised in stoppage time.
After two pitch invasions, a fan placed his hands on a kneeling player while stewards intervened before the player stood and appeared to punch the fan.

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