The most dramatic promotion ever! York City back in the EFL after 103rd-minute equaliser... breaking the hearts of Rochdale - who thought their goal had won it just moments before and celebrated with a pitch invasion

The pitch at the Crown Oil Arena had only just been cleared of Rochdale fans celebrating what appeared to be another dramatic late winner by...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Apr 25

Rochdale 1 York City 1: Finale to end all finales as last-gasp Josh Stones returns Minstermen to EFL

IT’S up for grabs now, remarked the late, great Brian Moore on the previous last final-day title shoot-out in English football’s top-five tier back...
YORKSHIRE POST Apr 25

Rochdale vs York ends in dramatic scenes after pitch invasions and controversial goal

York City scored a last gasp equaliser to beat title rivals Rochdale at the Crown Oil Arena and seal the National League title
MIRROR Apr 25

York City player ratings: 'Class', 'saved the best until last' - Minstermen marks as they return to EFL in staggering fashion

HERE are the York City player ratings from Saturday’s National League game at promotion rivals Rochdale.
YORKSHIRE POST Apr 25

Rochdale suffer final day heartbreak vs York City as National League playoffs await

Rochdale looked on course for promotion to League Two after a late Emmanuel Dieseruvwe goal, but an even later York City equaliser means they have...
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS Apr 25

York City promoted back to EFL in remarkable finale as 106-point Rochdale face playoffs

Football, bloody hell. We may never see the likes of it again after York City struck an equaliser in the 102nd minute to secure a dramatic return...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 25

LIVE BLOG: Rochdale 1-1 York City

York City are out to win the Enterprise National League title, travelling to second-placed Rochdale needing a draw or a win to gain promotion....
YORKPRESS.CO.UK Apr 25

LIVE BLOG: Rochdale 1-0 York City

York City are out to win the Enterprise National League title, travelling to second-placed Rochdale needing a draw or a win to gain promotion....
YORKPRESS.CO.UK Apr 25

Watch Rochdale vs York City – TV channel and live stream for title decider

The National League title race will be decided when Rochdale host York City on Saturday, April 25, with the match broadcast live on DAZN - here's...
DAILY STAR Apr 25

‘They really do deserve it’ – York City fans on atmosphere ahead of Rochdale game

The Press has been outside the LNER Community Stadium ahead of today’s nail-biting decider in the Enterprise National League title race, getting...
YORKPRESS.CO.UK Apr 25

LIVE BLOG: Rochdale 0-0 York City

York City are out to win the Enterprise National League title, travelling to second-placed Rochdale needing a draw or a win to gain promotion....
YORKPRESS.CO.UK Apr 25

How much will Rochdale earn if they get promoted? Prize money revealed ahead of York clash

Rochdale host York on Saturday
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS Apr 25

Rochdale vs York promotion prize money: How much will they get for reaching League Two?

Rochdale host York in a blockbuster final match of the season
MIRROR Apr 25

LIVE BLOG: Rochdale vs York City

York City are out to win the Enterprise National League title, travelling to second-placed Rochdale needing a draw or a win to gain promotion....
YORKPRESS.CO.UK Apr 25

Watch TV channel is Rochdale vs York City on? Live stream details, radio and kick-off time

Rochdale and York City face off in a winner-takes-all National League title decider
WALESONLINE.CO.UK Apr 25

Is Rochdale vs York on TV? How to watch, live stream and radio coverage

Rochdale and York City go head-to-head in a winner-takes-all National League title decider.
EXPRESS Apr 25

Rochdale vs York TV channel, live stream and kick-off time

The National League title decider is here, with Rochdale and York City set to clash in a winner-takes-all showdown
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS Apr 25

'We need them more than ever' - Maynard's message to City fans on title-deciding day

Stuart Maynard addressed supporters ahead of today’s title-deciding showdown with Rochdale.
YORKPRESS.CO.UK Apr 25

Where to watch every National League game on TV this weekend including Rochdale vs York City

The National League title will be decided on Saturday as Rochdale host York City and every match from the final day is streaming live.
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS Apr 25

How to watch Rochdale vs York - TV channel, live stream and kick-off time

Rochdale and York City will take part in the National League title-decider at the Crown Oil Arena
MIRROR Apr 25

City and Dale both worthy of title, says Maynard as 3UP calls ramp up for final day

Stuart Maynard echoed that both York City and Rochdale are more than deserving of promotion this season as the Enterprise National League two top...
YORKPRESS.CO.UK Apr 25

How to watch Rochdale vs York City and every National League game on DAZN

The National League title race will be decided on the final day of the season as Rochdale host York City in a winner-takes-all clash
EXPRESS Apr 25

Inside England's most dramatic title race and last day promotion shootout

Rochdale and York City are set to go head-to-head for the National League title this weekend, with the two teams separated by just two points at...
MIRROR Apr 25

From wage troubles to worrying they would still exist - now Rochdale AFC are on the brink of something special

Rochdale host York City this lunchtime in a winner-takes-all shootout to win the National League title and earn promotion to the Football League
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS Apr 25

How to watch every National League game including Rochdale vs York City on one channel

The Enterprise National League enters its final day on Saturday and every game across all three divisions is airing live on one channel.
MIRROR Apr 25

Rochdale's plan for York City revealed as National League's ultimate title-decider awaits

EXCLUSIVE: Rochdale face York City in a National League title-decider on Saturday with The Dale needing to win to gain automatic promotion to...
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS Apr 25

How to watch today's Rochdale vs York National League game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Where to watch the National League match online between Rochdale and York, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.
GOAL.COM Apr 24

National League odds as York City and Rochdale release joint-statement ahead of thrilling end of season title decider

York City and Rochdale released a joint statement ahead of their match calling for more than two promotion spots in the National League as another...
MIRROR Apr 24

Stuart Maynard on the opportunity for City to win the National League title

‘It's what you’re in football for – to win things’, said York City manager Stuart Maynard ahead of Saturday’s title-decisive fixture with...
YORKPRESS.CO.UK Apr 24

Rochdale v York City: Stuart Maynard keen to experience the real promotion deal

SHOULD York City return to the English Football League today, then the scenes in one small corner of Lancashire and back in the walled city will be...
YORKSHIRE POST Apr 24

Rochdale v York City: Stuart Maynard - Roses rivals deserve to go up after 'incredible' year as system is exposed

ROSES rivals York City and Rochdale are pitted together in an occasion for the ages at the Crown Oil Stadium on Saturday lunch-time.
YORKSHIRE POST Apr 24

York and Rochdale urge authorities to double National League automatic promotion

YORK and Rochdale have jointly urged the football authorities to end the “injustice” of only two teams being promoted from the National League to...
ECHO-NEWS.CO.UK Apr 24

Rochdale and York City release statement ahead of huge National League title showdown

Rochdale and York City are set for a huge National League title showdown this weekend with the winner guaranteeing a return to the EFL
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS Apr 24

'You can smell when a club is being run right and it's unmistakable here - we're going to win this': Inside Rochdale's journey through tragedy, exile and near-oblivion to a titanic promotion shootout

A beautiful mural at Rochdale's ground of Joe Thompson, the much-loved player who lost his life a year ago this month at the age of 36, proclaims:...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Apr 24

National League stance on 3UP campaign clear ahead of Rochdale vs York City title decider

Rochdale and York City have both amassed over 105 points and yet there's a chance one of the top-two could miss out on promotion to the EFL
MIRROR Apr 24

Rochdale and York Battle for the Title: Part Two

The National League title comes down to one final match as Rochdale and York City meet with everything on the line, knowing that 90 min of football...
VITAL FOOTBALL Apr 23

York City boss Stuart Maynard on what he said to players after Rochdale set up final-day National League shoot-out

YORK City manager Stuart Maynard insists he and his players moved on quickly following the remarkable twist of fate after the final whistle of...
YORKSHIRE POST Apr 23

York City boss Stuart Maynard on what he said to his players after Rochdale set up a final-day National League shoot-out

YORK City manager Stuart Maynard insists he and his players moved on quickly following the remarkable twist of fate after the final whistle of...
YORKSHIRE POST Apr 23

How to watch York City's title deciding match at Rochdale this Saturday

York City have the chance to be crowned champions of the Enterprise National League this weekend when playing their title-deciding fixture.
YORKPRESS.CO.UK Apr 23

Rochdale showdown to East Grinstead woe: non-league stories you may have missed

Roundup of the promotion, playoff and relegation battles to be decided going into the final games of the season Emmanuel Dieseruvwe's 99th-minute...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 23

How Rochdale and York stole the Premier League's thunder with a title decider for the ages

Rochdale and York are both centurions, having amassed a combined total of 212 points - but only one will earn Football League status when they meet...
THE INDEPENDENT Apr 23

Rochdale and York Battle for the Title: Part One

The National League title comes down to one final match as Rochdale and York City meet with everything on the line, knowing that 90 min of football...
VITAL FOOTBALL Apr 23

City's plan for big screening event at the stadium for title-deciding fixture

York City will host a big screening event at the LNER Community Stadium for Saturday's title-deciding fixture with Rochdale.
YORKPRESS.CO.UK Apr 20

Steve Pitt furious after Braintree Town lose to late, late goal against Rochdale

Relegated Braintree Town conceded a 99th-minute goal to lose 2-1 to Rochdale
GAZETTE-NEWS.CO.UK Apr 20

How Maynard intends to approach final week of City's season and title showdown

Pressure won’t be a problem for Stuart Maynard, who will be treating York City’s final day showdown at Rochdale the same as any other game week.
YORKPRESS.CO.UK Apr 20

York City 3 Yeovil 0: Promotion pandemonium on ice as Minstermen are forced into decider at Rochdale

DESPITE York City and Rochdale’s collective brilliance this season, for eight endless minutes – exhilarating and excruciating in equal measure for...
YORKSHIRE POST Apr 19

Yeovil Town beaten at York City but Minstermen denied title

Yeovil beaten 3-0 - but a late goal from Rochdale sends title to the final day
SOMERSETLIVE.CO.UK Apr 18

IT'S TIME TO END NATIONAL DISGRACE

RESULTS: Andy Woodman NEXT weekend, the National League season will come to an end with either York or Rochdale condemned to the play-offs. That,...
THELEAGUEPAPER.COM Apr 18

York 3-0 Yeovil: Title race to go to the final day as both City and Rochdale win

The Enterprise National League title race is heading to the final day after York City’s celebrations were cut short with Rochdale scoring a...
YORKPRESS.CO.UK Apr 18

Leeds v Wolves, Newcastle v Bournemouth: Premier League and more – live

⚽️ Follow goal updates and much more on our clockwatch⚽ Live scores | Latest tables | Top scorers | And mail JohnNational League Premier...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 18

Maynard's warning to not overlook Yeovil as City look to set the pace

Stuart Maynard urged his York City team to not overlook Yeovil Town – with the boss not letting a potential title decider the week after at...
YORKPRESS.CO.UK Apr 18

New Non League Goalmouth: York v Rochdale, Southend seal play-off spot + who’s promoted & who’s close?

On this week’s edition of the Non-League Goalmouth, Editor at Large Matt Badcock and Executive Editor Jon Couch are joined by the Non-League...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Apr 16

Loan Watch: Kante In Promotion Battle

Abdoulaye Kante is in the thick of a promotion battle as he continues his positive loan at St Etienne. The midfielder – who joined Les Verts on a...
MIDDLESBROUGH FC OFFICIAL SITE Apr 14

Up the Minstermen? York close on promotion in epic National League battle

After last season's near-miss, the leaders are two points clear of Rochdale, who they play in what could yet be a final-day shootoutYork is a city...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 10

Wife of late footballer Joe Thompson announces she's pregnant from a frozen embryo

Former Manchester United and Rochdale FC footballer Joe Thompson died at the age of 36 in 2025 after he was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma for a...
MIRROR Apr 8

Jid Okeke Set for Summer Switch to SV Waldhof Mannheim

According to the latest media reports, Walsall's on-loan Stockport County defender Jid Okeke has agreed terms on a pre-contract with German 3. Liga...
BESCOTBANTER Apr 8

National League roundup: York City extend lead over Rochdale as Braintree Town go down

York City netted a late winner against Altrincham to extend their lead at the top of the National League over title rivals Rochdale on Easter...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Apr 7

Brilliant photos of Hartlepool United fans cheering on Pools during Easter Monday stalemate with title-chasing Rochdale - gallery

Just under 3,500 Hartlepool United fans were inside Victoria Park to watch Pools secure a hard-fought draw with title-chasing Rochdale on Easter...
HARTLEPOOLMAIL.CO.UK Apr 6

Nicky Featherstone 'really proud' of Hartlepool United after Pools hold title-chasing Rochdale to goalless draw

Hartlepool United manager Nicky Featherstone said he was "really proud" of his side following their goalless draw with title-chasing Rochdale on...
HARTLEPOOLMAIL.CO.UK Apr 6

Robbie Stelling's Hartlepool United player ratings as Pools dent Rochdale's title hopes with Easter Monday stalemate - gallery

Hartlepool United inflicted a big blow on Rochdale's National League title hopes after holding them to a goalless draw on Easter Monday.
HARTLEPOOLMAIL.CO.UK Apr 6

Hartlepool United 0-0 Rochdale: Pools damage Dale's title hopes but fail to score for third game in succession

Hartlepool United failed to score for the third game in succession but did at least secure a battling point following a goalless draw with title...
HARTLEPOOLMAIL.CO.UK Apr 6

Hartlepool United make two changes for Easter Monday clash with title-chasing Rochdale

Hartlepool United have made two changes ahead of Easter Monday's visit of high-flying Rochdale.
HARTLEPOOLMAIL.CO.UK Apr 6

Boston United 0-1 York City: Ben fires City back to summit

Ben Brookes’ rebound strike saw Stuart Maynard’s York City go back above Rochdale to the National League summit on goal difference. The post Boston...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Apr 4

Morecambe 4-2 Rochdale: Shrimps spoil Dale party

In what felt like a pivotal moment at the top and bottom of the National League, relegation-threatened Morecambe gave themselves a potential...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Apr 4

SHRIMPS SPOIL DALE’S PARTY!

By Paul Rooney IN what felt like a pivotal moment at the top and bottom of the National League, relegation-threatened Morecambe gave themselves a...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Apr 4

WE’RE SET FOR A SHOWDOWN

RACE FOR THE TITLE AT exactly 16:38pm last Saturday, York City hot-shot Ollie Pearce put the Minstermen ahead against Woking. By Matt Badcock...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Apr 4

BEN FIRES TOP CITY BACK TO SUMMIT

By Christian James NET GAINS: York City’s Ben Brookes wheels away after scoring their winner PICTURE: Chris Bray BEN Brookes’ rebound strike saw...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Apr 4

“Nobody around the country would have seen that result coming”: Morecambe win thrills Jim Bentley

Morecambe boss Jim Bentley praised his side’s spirit and commitment after their shock 4-2 win at former National League leaders Rochdale on Good...
LEP.CO.UK Apr 4

Rochdale 2 Morecambe 4: Shrimps produce stunning fightback to beat promotion-chasing Dale

​Morecambe produced a stunning performance to collect three vital points at promotion-chasing Rochdale.
LEP.CO.UK Apr 3

Boston 0-1 York: City go TOP with first win at Boston since 1970

York City are now TOP of the Enterprise National League after leapfrogging Rochdale with just four games to go.
YORKPRESS.CO.UK Apr 3

'The biggest game of the season' - Maynard on City's trip to Boston

Stuart Maynard hopes that York City can use the Easter Weekend to propel them even closer to top of the table Rochdale.
YORKPRESS.CO.UK Apr 3

Five to go - how title contending City and Rochdale's run-in looks

One of the closest Enterprise National League title races in recent years is now down to its final five matches of the season.
YORKPRESS.CO.UK Apr 1

Non-league football match ends in massive brawl as players vow to 'kill each other'

National League leaders Rochdale scored a dramatic late winner against Sutton United, with tempers flaring after the final whislte
DAILY STAR Mar 29

National League clash ends in brawl likened to '3am city centre stuff' as players separated

National League leaders Rochdale scored a late winner against Sutton United with tempers flaring
MIRROR Mar 28

York City 1 Woking 0: Ollie Pearce keeps his cool to make dominance count

York City persistence and Ollie Pearce's coolness from 12 yards paid dividends as the Minstermen kept the pressure on Rochdale with a 1-0 win over...
YORKSHIRE POST Mar 28

York City 1 Woking 0: Ollie Pearce keeps cool to make dominance count

York City persistence and Ollie Pearce's coolness from 12 yards paid dividends as the Minstermen kept the pressure on Rochdale with a 1-0 win over...
YORKSHIRE POST Mar 28

From National League South to Title Contenders: The Remarkable Rise of Boreham Wood

When Boreham Wood kicked off their 2025/26 National League campaign at Meadow Park against Rochdale in August, the question most neutrals were...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Mar 27

New Non League Goalmouth: NLD celebration, Rochdale v York race continues, Gateshead revival + Trophy & Vase semis

On this week’s edition of the Non-League Goalmouth, editor at Large Matt Badcock and Executive Editor Jon Couch are joined by the Non-League...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Mar 26

National League roundup: Gateshead stun York City as Rochdale stretch their lead at the summit

In-form Gateshead stunned promotion-chasing York City to climb out of the relegation zone, adding another twist to the National League title race...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Mar 26

Sixty years of hurt: start dreaming of England's World Cup glory | Max Rushden

Countdown to tournament begins in earnest with friendly against Uruguay so it's time to forget other countries are good at footballIs it too early...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 26

How Rochdale's result tonight affects City - as top spot remains within reach

TONIGHT'S Enterprise National League results are in - and York City now know where they stand going into the final six matches of the season.
YORKPRESS.CO.UK Mar 25

National League icon agrees with Keir Starmer and Jeff Stelling over extra EFL promotion spot

Ian Henderson, the Rochdale icon, has delivered his verdict on the National League's '3UP campaign, the season so far and the race to win promotion...
MIRROR Mar 25
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