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York City Promoted After Draw; Player Arrested for Fan Assault

4/27/2026

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York City secured promotion after a 1-1 draw with Rochdale, Josh Stones scoring in the 13th minute of stoppage time.
Police review CCTV after a York player punched a fan during the pitch invasion.
Police arrested Rochdale fans for assault and pitch-incursion and a York supporter for assault.
Playoffs begin with Scunthorpe vs Southend Tuesday and Boreham Wood vs Forest Green Wednesday, semi-finals on 3 May and the final on 10 May.

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York City secured promotion after a 1-1 draw with Rochdale, Josh Stones scoring in the 13th minute of stoppage time.
Police review CCTV after a York player punched a fan during the pitch invasion.
Police arrested Rochdale fans for assault and pitch-incursion and a York supporter for assault.
Playoffs begin with Scunthorpe vs Southend Tuesday and Boreham Wood vs Forest Green Wednesday, semi-finals on 3 May and the final on 10 May.