Match Overview
York City opened their Sky Bet League Two season with a 1-1 draw at Rotherham United, the former League One club that was relegated last season. The match was played at the New York Stadium, where almost 2,500 travelling supporters filled the away end.
The game began with Rotherham taking the lead when Ewan Otoo flicked a corner from Kian Spence past goalkeeper Alfie McNally. York fought back and equalised before half-time when Alex Newby swept a delivery from Harry Boyes into the net.
Key Moments
In the second half, York appeared to take the lead when Ollie Pearce, after a through-ball from Ollie Banks, slotted past Ted Cann. The linesman raised the flag for off-side, but manager Scott Lindsey reviewed the play and believed Pearce was onside.
Jeff King had a late chance, striking the bar from a close range, which would have given York a winning goal. The match ended with both teams level, leaving York with a point on the road.
Manager’s Reflection
Lindsey said, “We definitely deserved more than a draw. I thought we were excellent today.” He added that the team looked “more assured” and that the fans “were class” and “driven us forward.”
He praised the character shown by his side, noting that “when we got into our rhythm, I thought we were class.” Lindsey also highlighted the support from the travelling fans, stating, “I didn’t hear the Rotherham fans at all, I just heard our lot and they were brilliant.”
York City now remain unbeaten in their league campaign, with the draw keeping them in the early stages of the table. The team will look to convert points into wins in their upcoming fixtures.
