“Josh Stones opened the scoring early for York City, giving the visitors the perfect start”
Pivotal“Alex Hunt converted from the penalty spot to double York's advantage and effectively seal the victory”
Pivotal“Substitute Alex Newby rounded off the scoring with a late third goal to complete the rout”
Carlisle United
York City
York City delivered a commanding away performance to secure a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Carlisle United at Brunton Park. Josh Stones set the tone with an early sixth-minute opener, giving the visitors the perfect start and forcing Carlisle to chase the game from the outset. The hosts struggled to create clear-cut chances throughout, with York's defensive discipline and counter-attacking threat proving decisive. Alex Hunt's 75th-minute penalty effectively killed the contest, before substitute Alex Newby added gloss to the scoreline in stoppage time, capping off a professional display that will boost York's momentum in the National League table.
York City travel to Brunton Park to face Carlisle United in a massive Enterprise National League title decider. Both teams sit level on 55 points with York leading on goal difference, making this a potential six-pointer in the promotion race.
