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York City lose semi final playoff – pictures and reaction

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Josh Hancock
25 July 2020 @ 3pm
Bootham Crescent

 

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Some pre-match stats!

  • York have only lost twice at home in the league all season (Darlington and Guiseley), while Altrincham lost 4 of their last 5 away games in the league before the lockdown.
  • York have scored in each of their last 7 and Alty in each of their last 9 games in the league. Expect to see goals today!
  • City striker Jordan Burrow will be looking to continue his rich vein of form in 2020, scoring 6 times in his last 9 appearances, 4 of those coming in home games.
  • Altrincham duo Jordan Hulme and Josh Hancock have 28 goals between them this season.

One to watch for Altrincham: Elliot Durrell

City must be alert for a large Altrincham attacking threat today, including top scoring midfield and striking duo Josh Hancock and Jordan Hulme, both on 14 goals. However, one player who will be licking his lips ahead of this one is former York attacking-midfielder, Elliot Durrell.

Durrell signed for York at the beginning of this season, but quickly fell out of favour under Steve Watson and was sold to Alty in January. The 30-year-old has scored 6 goals in just 8 appearences for Alty, including a brace to secure a semi-final place for his team last week. You would think he will be keen to prove a point on his return to Bootham Crescent today.

Talented Altrincham can be neutralised by a fast York City start ...

More twitter thoughts

Lots of nerves out there, as supporters await the kick off. Here are some of the reactions…

Let’s see your tweets!

2 games, 2 wins, and York will be a 5th tier club once more. How are your nerves? Let’s take to twitter… it’s dripping with sweat!

https://twitter.com/Brownielad/status/1286999555888873474?s=20

Last time out in the league: Altrincham 1-3 York City

The Minstermen beat Altrincham 3-1 in their opening National League North game this season; an own goal before half time and two second half strikes from Jordan Burrow and Josh Tait securing the victory.

This is the fourth fixture between the two sides this year. Altrincham come to Bootham Crescent having already won two games 1-0 here this season, meaning City were knocked out of the FA Trophy and FA Cup.

Warm up time!

The two teams have taken to the field to warm up and the tension is building inside a crowdie packed Bootham Crescent!

 

“I’ve got three trophies but to win this one would mean everything to me”

After taking over as York City manager at the start of 2019, former Newcastle defender Steve Watson has revitalised hope around the club after a change in fortunes that has seen the club make a serious challenge for promotion for the first time since being relegated from the National League three years ago.

Now his side are just two games away and he has described this as the biggest game of his career, despite once playing in the Champions League!

Check out the gaffer’s pre-match comments here.

https://yorkmix.wpengine.com/steve-watson-helped-beat-barcelona-in-the-champions-league-but-saturday-is-his-biggest-game/

Altrincham Team News

Alty are unchanged from their hard fought 3-2 victory over Chester in the quarter finals. Top scorers Josh Hancock and Jordan Hulme start, whilst Elliot Durell returns to Bootham Crescent after scoring a brace against Chester.

York City Team news!

The teams are in, and not too many surprises for City as top scorer Jordan Burrow starts up front. Midfielder Adam Buxton makes his second appearance on loan from Morecambe after an impressive first outing against Alfreton in the last game before the lockdown.

Steve McNulty captains the side and Pete Jameson, reliable as ever, starts in goal.

York City vs Altrincham LIVE

Good afternoon!

And welcome to Bootham Crescent for the YorkMix matchday blog, as York City return to the field after a four-month-lay-off to take on Altrincham in the Vanarama National League North playoff semi-final!

 

The key facts for big game

Bootham Crescent

Anyone nervous? York City’s biggest game for years kicks off in just over an hour. And we are live blogging the game, the build-up and the aftermath.

City play Altrincham behind closed doors at Bootham Crescent. Altrincham won through 3-2 against Chester.

Here are a few facts about the match:

Watch
The game will be played behind closed doors, but a live stream from the National League is available here for £5.99.

Game
Should the scoreline be level after 90 minutes, a penalty shootout will determine the winners.

Drinks breaks scheduled mid-way through each half, five substitutions, and up to six substitutes named on the teamsheet.

Kit
City has been granted permission from the National League to wear the maroon commemorative kit for our semi-final game. The shirt features the famous white ‘Y-Front’ design of the mid-Seventies along with the club’s original coat of arms and current club crest.

Squad
Steve Watson has named a 24-man squad, which you can see here.

 

 

Welcome to the play-off semi-final blog!

Hello sports fans!

Welcome to our live blog of York City’s biggest match for years.

Antony Higgs is reporting live from Bootham Crescent – one of the few to be allowed to watch the behind-closed-doors game.

Let us know how you’re feeling.

C’mon City!!