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York City Secures Promotion, Boateng Assault Under Police Review

4/28/2026

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York City secured promotion to League Two after a 1-1 draw with Rochdale at Crown Oil Arena, where Josh Stones scored in the 13th minute of stoppage time after a five-minute-into-stoppage-time lead by Emmanuel Dieseruvwe.
Video showed York midfielder Hiram Boateng confronting a supporter in the aftermath, prompting Greater Manchester Police to review CCTV footage of the assault.
York said it will support Boateng through proceedings and praised safety staff.

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York City secured promotion to League Two after a 1-1 draw with Rochdale at Crown Oil Arena, where Josh Stones scored in the 13th minute of stoppage time after a five-minute-into-stoppage-time lead by Emmanuel Dieseruvwe.
Video showed York midfielder Hiram Boateng confronting a supporter in the aftermath, prompting Greater Manchester Police to review CCTV footage of the assault.
York said it will support Boateng through proceedings and praised safety staff.