In a dominant display, York City secured a 3-0 victory over Woking at the LNER Community Stadium, with Josh Stones scoring a hat-trick. The match, refereed by John Mulligan, saw York City take an early lead in the 5th minute when Josh Stones found the back of the net, assisted by Tyrese Sinclair. This early goal set the tone for the rest of the match, with York City maintaining intense pressure throughout the first half but Woking’s defense holding firm.
The second half saw Woking attempt to mount a comeback, but York City’s defense was solid. Josh Stones scored his second goal of the match in the 72nd minute, again assisted by Tyrese Sinclair, extending York City’s lead. Woking’s efforts were further hindered by yellow cards given to Harry Beautyman and Jacob Jones in the 47th and 51st minutes, respectively. The final nail in the coffin came in the 80th minute when Josh Stones completed his hat-trick, this time assisted by Joe Felix.
Both teams made tactical substitutions throughout the match. Woking made changes in the 64th minute, bringing on Lewis Walker and Junior Morias for Inih Effiong and Frank Vincent. York City responded with their own substitutions in the 70th minute, replacing Ashley Nathaniel-George and Marvin Armstrong with Junior Luamba and Ricky Aguiar. Further substitutions were made by both teams in the 83rd and 87th minutes, with York City bringing on Lenell John-Lewis, Lewis Richardson, and Jeff King, and Woking bringing on Olatunji Akinola. These substitutions did not alter the course of the match.
The 3-0 victory marked a significant win for York City, taking their points tally in the English National League to 60, while Woking remained at 31 points. York City moved further up the standings with this win, solidifying their position. The match highlighted York City’s dominance and their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Josh Stones’ hat-trick was a standout performance, showcasing his skill and prowess on the field. The win also reflected York City’s strong form, having scored in their last 8 matches, and their current winning streak of 1 game.
In terms of head-to-head records, York City have now extended their lead over Woking, having played 5 times in the last three seasons, with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses, scoring 9 goals and conceding 2. This latest victory adds to their impressive record against their opponents. As it stands, York City are in a strong position, with their sights set on higher standings, while Woking faces a tougher challenge to climb up the English National League table.