Always sad to see a team go out of business, especially a non league one that has been battling for over 100 years.
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Always sad to see a team go out of business, especially a non league one that has been battling for over 100 years.
Very surprised as that club can see into the future.
Their statement is dated 16th May 2026
You should probably read it
I did.You should probably read it
Still dated for a month in the future, rather than today
Rochdale showdown to East Grinstead woe: non-league stories you may have missed
Roundup of the promotion, playoff and relegation battles still to be decided going into the final games of the season
www.theguardian.com
I think it's only a matter of time (maybe a few years) before the EFL vote through three up from the NL. So many EFL teams come down and find it hard to get back out that they'd be 'almost' giving themselves a lifeline.
The National League is full of BELT (Bitter Ex League Teams)
Ouch. Thats going to hurt.
Rochdale and York City have released the following joint statement:
“This Saturday’s game brings an end to one of the most thrilling, exciting and unpredictable title races in football history. Both ourselves and Rochdale have the chance to write our names in National League history.
The National League is no longer a non-league competition. It is effectively a League 3, with fully professional clubs operating at a level equal to or higher than many of those in League 2.
We both understand how important this game is to both clubs and supporters. We both pledge now that whatever happens tomorrow, we will both continue to fight for 3UP.
Both clubs sit on over 100 points. One of us will have to fight once more in the National League Play-Offs. However, we both strongly believe that this shouldn’t have to be the case.
We call on the National League, Football Regulator, EFL and Premier League to come together immediately and resolve this issue, so that we do not have to highlight this injustice year after year.
For both sets of supporters attending the Crown Oil Arena this weekend, we say thank you for being with us all season. The passion you’ve shown for both clubs has been felt across the world. This game will be seen far and wide. We want to showcase this league for all its potential. Keep your support in the stands, not on the pitch, and let’s all protect the game we love.
Thank you!
Rochdale AFC & York City FC”
View: https://x.com/DAZN_NationalLg/status/2047684855425556743
“This Saturday’s game brings an end to one of the most thrilling, exciting and unpredictable title races in football history. Both ourselves and Rochdale have the chance to write our names in National League history.
The National League is no longer a non-league competition. It is effectively a League 3, with fully professional clubs operating at a level equal to or higher than many of those in League 2.
We both understand how important this game is to both clubs and supporters. We both pledge now that whatever happens tomorrow, we will both continue to fight for 3UP.
Both clubs sit on over 100 points. One of us will have to fight once more in the National League Play-Offs. However, we both strongly believe that this shouldn’t have to be the case.
We call on the National League, Football Regulator, EFL and Premier League to come together immediately and resolve this issue, so that we do not have to highlight this injustice year after year.
For both sets of supporters attending the Crown Oil Arena this weekend, we say thank you for being with us all season. The passion you’ve shown for both clubs has been felt across the world. This game will be seen far and wide. We want to showcase this league for all its potential. Keep your support in the stands, not on the pitch, and let’s all protect the game we love.
Thank you!
Rochdale AFC & York City FC”
View: https://x.com/DAZN_NationalLg/status/2047684855425556743
The same thing every season.
Incredible finish to NL as
N5 Spur
has commented on in another thread.
Worthing won NLS. Remains to be seen if there will be Sussex derbies with Crawley next season. I hope not but today is crucial.
Honestly, this season is going to finish me off. Relegation battles everywhere.
N5 Spur
has commented on in another thread. Worthing won NLS. Remains to be seen if there will be Sussex derbies with Crawley next season. I hope not but today is crucial.
Honestly, this season is going to finish me off. Relegation battles everywhere.
Mate of mine was telling me it didn't look like the York equaliser crossed the lineIncredible finish to NL as
Worthing won NLS. Remains to be seen if there will be Sussex derbies with Crawley next season. I hope not but today is crucial.
Honestly, this season is going to finish me off. Relegation battles everywhere.
I really can't see how the ref/assistant could have called it. Impossible to tell (and I assume they don't have goal line tech in the NL).
No goal line in NL, cost implications I guess.
Lovely day. Great weather. 6 goals in the first half. 4-2 win for the HILL.
His name was York Yorkman.