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It’s back to the LNER Community Stadium for the first time in April this Saturday, as York City face Aldershot Town (3pm kick-off).
City couldn’t head into this clash in much better form, having won three on the bounce, scoring ten and conceding one across the recent period.
Last Saturday’s action away at AFC Fylde saw the Minstermen walk away with maximum points, courtesy of a dominant performance, backed up by goals from Ollie Pearce, Joe Felix, and Malachi Fagan-Walcott.
Results elsewhere in midweek confirmed our place in the top three with five games still to play.
Morale in the Aldershot camp will likely be sky-high, despite an injury-time sucker punch on Tuesday night at home to Boston United.
They scored late on to overcome rivals Woking last Saturday and pip them to a place in the Isuzu FA Trophy Final at Wembley, setting up the club’s first-ever visit to the iconic arched arena.
MATCH SPONSORS
Plonkers Wine Bar will be our match sponsor this Saturday.
Based in the historic riverside of York; Plonkers has been serving high quality locally sourced food and drinks since the 1980s, and is completely independent and family-run.
Go and enjoy the unique, friendly atmosphere either within their unique building or out on the iconic Riverside, a location which is hard to beat! At Plonkers, they aim to provide the very best personal service to all customers and continue to support the many local breweries and suppliers.
3Active are our match ball sponsor for the game.
Also our back of shorts sponsor, they an ISO 9001:2015 certified commercial engineering services company specialising in the design, installation and maintenance of commercial building services. These include heating, lighting, ventilation, air conditioning, water/air hygiene, refrigeration and fire systems.
Their structure and approach allow them to provide the same high standard of engineering and customer service, whether working on large national contracts or smaller projects.
We hope those associated with Plonkers and 3Active have a fantastic day with us at the LNER Community Stadium.
TICKETS
Tickets are available online via our Matchday Tickets page, in-person from the Ticket Office, and over the phone on 01904 950950.
Ticket sales in advance of match day at the LNER Community Stadium are charged at:
- Adult: £22
- Concession: £17
- 12-16/ Student: £10
- 11 and under: £7
*Only purchasable with ‘Adult’ or ‘Concession’ ticket within same basket transaction. Season ticket holders looking to purchase an ‘Aged 11 & under’ must still do so via Ticket Office.
**Only available via Ticket Office.
Please note an £0.80p booking fee is applicable per ticket.
All tickets are subject to a £2 increase on the day of a match, applicable from midnight on a matchday.
On the day, match tickets can be purchased from the West Stand Ticket Booth. For anyone buying a season ticket, please visit the Ticket Office as usual.
Parking is also available via the Matchday Tickets page. A full guide to parking around the LNER Community Stadium can be found here.
ACCESSIBILITY
Click here for access to our dedicated Quiet Zone, or learn more on our accessibility provision by clicking here.
Accessibility provision includes Matchday audio devices for blind / partially sighted supporters, and Sensory packs in association with The Wilf Ward Family Trust to purchase or loan, amongst more.
FOCUS FIXTURE
This weekend’s fixture is our dedicated focus fixture for Football Welcomes.
The Football Welcomes programme celebrates the contribution players with a refugee background make to the beautiful game, and the positive role football can play in bringing people together and creating more welcoming communities.
Refugee Action York (RAY) works with refugees, asylum seekers and migrants from within and around the City of York. They provide a safe meeting point where people can seek information and support, learn new skills and languages, and form lasting friendships. Through providing this support, they hope to empower individuals to assist them in rebuilding their lives.
20 of their service users have been able to enjoy attending a City match once a month throughout the season. This monthly trip has become a highlight for many of their service users, enabling them to experience live football and forget about the difficulties they may be facing. The beauty of football is that it’s a universal activity, and people who speak different languages can still understand what is happening. At the same time, by watching YCFC, RAY’s service users are starting to build a relationship with their adopted city via one of the most visible representatives of the city in the wider country.
The RAY Men’s Group were also thrilled to receive a visit from some of the YCFC players one evening, joining in and playing darts, pool, and video games with their service users.
HOSPITALITY
Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson and legendary City striker John Byrne will be our special guests on Saturday.
Season ticket holders for hospitality have a fast-track lane, with exclusive priority to gain access to the LNER Lounge from 1pm!
All hospitality packages for the rest of the season have officially sold out.
LEGO IN THE LIBRARY & COLOURING STATION
We continue to offer our younger fans the chance to get creative and join in the fun with ‘Lego in the Library’ pre-match.
Courtesy of our friends at York Explore Library, we have boxes of Lego available to play with, from 1:30pm and 2:30pm on Saturday.
In addition, there will now be a colouring station, where you can show off your best artwork with our crayons and pencils.
Come and visit us before the game!
LOST CHILD WRISTBANDS
From this Saturday onwards, we will have Lost Child wristbands available free of charge. Available from all programme sellers, Lego in the Library, and Club Shop, these disposable wristbands have plenty of space for your key information so you can be confident that your child will be safe in an emergency. We encourage anyone attending with children to pick one up at each home fixture and make it part of your match day routine.
SUPPORTERS TRUST GAZEBO
Ahead of Saturday’s clash between York City and Aldershot Town, members of the York City Supporters’ Trust Board will be in attendance and based at a gazebo near the East/South Stand turnstiles until 2:45pm. They’ll be there to meet supporters, hear your ideas and views, and share more about the Trust’s work from the recent 54-55 Celebration Dinner, their successful Fund That Minibus campaign to support our Youth Team, alongside their regular socials, fan representation and community campaigns. You can also pick up information on becoming a Trust member and collect your voting form for the Clubman of the Year award !
FOUNDATION FAN ZONE STAGE – SPONSORED BY JORVIK RADIO
The Palava are an unsigned fresh five-piece Indie Rock band, formed in York in late 2019. With a successful string of releases, packed with biting lyrics and anthemic hooks.
The boys have had an unusually quick rise in popularity around the York music scene, playing to thousands of listeners and quickly building up a strong core fan base.
After the band was formed over a drunken conversation between friends, the lads wasted no time in getting serious. Having set their sights on carving out their own space in York’s ever-flourishing music scene and beyond.
MATCH PROGRAMME/50:50 DRAW
A physical matchday programme is available and will be sold at every open turnstile by programme sellers for £3.
50/50 Raffle tickets will also be available to purchase ahead of the game from sellers at every open turnstile.
50/50 Prizes
- 1st Prize: Main cash prize (the remaining total of 50%, minus 2nd and 3rd prize)
- 2nd Prize: £50
- 3rd Prize: £25
Y22 BUS SERVICE
Long-standing club partner York Pullman continues to operate supporter shuttle bus services between York city centre and the LNER Community Stadium.
Y22 will operate two hours before a match, at frequent intervals, from Stonebow in the city centre.
Further details can be found on the York Pullman Y22 Provision for 2024/25 Season article.
KEEP UPDATED
The best way to follow the game is in the ground. There will also be…
- In-game updates on X: @YorkCityFC
- Watch live (international only) via National League TV on DAZN
- Full match report on our website after the game
- Post match reaction and highlights on YouTube
- Live commentary from BBC Radio York and York Hospital Radio
