Club Profile

York City

The Minstermen · National League

York City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of York, North Yorkshire, England.

The team competes in the National League, the fifth level of the English football league system, as of the 2025–26 season.

Club Timeline

York City was founded in 1900 and remains a core part of its local football identity.
York Community Stadium anchors matchday culture and community presence around the club.
The current campaign in National League (step 5) puts direct focus on promotion, survival, and long-term sustainability.

Pyramid Facts

League

National League

Step

5

Promotion Spots

1

Relegation Spots

4

National League is one of the most competitive tiers in the pyramid, where small margins can decide both promotion and relegation outcomes.

Playing Legacy

Top Players

Ollie Pearce · Lenell John-Lewis

Historical Icons

Keith Walwyn · David Longhurst

Achievements & Progress

Honours

FA Trophy winners 2011-12 · National League North champions 2021-22

Recent Finishes

Recent finish timeline pending update.

Promotion History

Promotion/relegation milestones pending.

Club In The News

Tag #york-city

No direct club-tagged stories yet. Editorial coverage will expand as league feeds are published.