The 2026–27 York City F.C. season is York City's 105th season in existence, and the club's first season back in League Two after relegation from the league in the 2015–16 season. The 2025–26 season saw York City promoted from the National League with a club-record breaking 108 points, scoring a club-record 114 goals in the process.For seasons up to and including 2024–25: For 2025–26:
The club will be competing in League Two, the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the EFL Trophy.
Managerial changes Prior to the season starting, Stuart Maynard was dismissed as manager due to a difference in direction and vision for the football club. A day later, the club appointed Scott Lindsey as head coach.
Transfers and contracts In DatePos.PlayerFromFeeRef. 15 June 2026 CF Dipo Akinyemi Derry City Undisclosed 26 June 2026 CB Zak Johnson Sunderland 1 July 2026 CM Frankie Maguire Boston United Free 1 July 2026 CB Charlie McArthur Newcastle United 1 July 2026 CB Zech Medley Fleetwood Town 1 July 2026 CM Arthur Read Colchester United 1 July 2026 CM Mark Shelton Barnet 17 July 2026 RB Jack Hunt Wigan Athletic 3 August 2026 LB Harry Boyes Southend United Undisclosed
Loaned in DatePos.PlayerFromLoaned untilRef. 20 July 2026 GK Alfie McNally Fulham End of Season 26 August 2026 CF Jovan Malcolm Stevenage 2 January 2027
Loaned out DatePos.PlayerToLoaned untilRef. 1 September 2026 CM Mark Shelton Grimsby Town End of Season 11 September 2026 LB Ben Brookes Sutton United 8 December 2026
Out DatePos.PlayerToFeeRef. 18 June 2026 CB Malachi Fagan-Walcott Heart of Midlothian £750,000 18 August 2026 CAM Greg Olley AFC Fylde Undisclosed
Released / out of contract DatePos.PlayerSubsequent clubJoined dateRef. 30 June 2026 CB Tyler Cordner AFC Totton 1 July 2026 LW Leone Gravata Maidstone United CB Callum Howe Scunthorpe United LW Mo Fadera Scarborough Athletic RW Eddie Kettlewell Bridlington Town CM Paddy McLaughlin Darlington LW Ashley Nathaniel-George Worthing CB Darragh O'Connor East Kilbride RW Tyrese Sinclair Livingston GK Rory Watson Harrogate Town CM Ricky Aguiar Worthing 21 July 2026 LB Cameron John Hartlepool United 24 July 2026 GK Harrison Male Tranmere Rovers 28 July 2026 CM Dan Batty
New Contract DatePos.PlayerContract expiryRef. 10 May 2026 RB Ryan Fallowfield Undisclosed 11 May 2026 CAM Greg Olley 30 June 2027 20 June 2026 GK George Sykes-Kenworthy Undisclosed 25 June 2026 CF Josh Stones 30 June 2031 1 July 2026 CF Ben Farrar Undisclosed MF Ethan Stiver
Pre-season and friendlies On 8 June, York announced four pre-season friendlies; against Barnsley, Pickering Town, Sunderland and Peterborough United.
Competitions League Two
League table
Results summary
Results by round
Matches On 25 June, the League Two fixtures were revealed.
FA Cup
EFL Cup
York were drawn at home to Crawley Town in the preliminary round.
EFL Trophy
Group stage
York were drawn against Bradford City, Rotherham United and Newcastle United U21 in the Northern Group C.
Statistics Appearances and goals
Players with no appearances are not included on the list; italics indicate a loaned in player
|colspan="14"|Player(s) who featured but departed the club permanently during the season:
Disciplinary record
Rank Name League Two FA Cup EFL Cup EFL Trophy Total 1 24 CB Morgan Williams 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 28 CAM Ollie Banks 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 1 GK Alfie McNally 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 RB Ryan Fallowfield 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 CB Mark Kitching 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 CB Zech Medley 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 CB Ash Palmer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 7 CAM Joe Grey 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 10 CF Ollie Pearce 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 14 LB Ben Brookes 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 20 CF Dipo Akinyemi 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Total 10 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 15 0 0
Awards EFL awards EFL League Two Manager of the Month MonthManager Ref.August Scott LindseyNominee
EFL League Two Player of the Month MonthPlayer Ref.August Harry BoyesWinner
References