York City secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Tamworth at the LNER Community Stadium, a result that underscored their attacking capabilities. The match, overseen by referee Dean Watson, saw York City dominate the second half, leaving Tamworth struggling to mount a response.
The first half was a cautious affair, with both teams probing for weaknesses. Neither side managed to break the deadlock, leading to a goalless first 45 minutes.
The second half presented a stark contrast. York City began with renewed vigour, and their persistence was rewarded just three minutes after the restart when Alex Hunt, assisted by Hiram Boateng, put York City ahead 1-0.
York City maintained their pressure, and in the 59th minute, Alex Newby extended their lead to 2-0. Tamworth attempted to shift the momentum with a double substitution in the 66th minute, introducing Oliver Lynch and Tyler Roberts for Manny Duku and Harvey Sayer, respectively. York City responded with substitutions of their own, bringing on Daniel Batty for Ollie Banks in the 60th minute, and Josh Stones and Joe Grey for Hiram Boateng and Joe Felix in the 70th minute.
As the game progressed, Tamworth’s frustration became evident, with Tyler Roberts receiving a yellow card in the 84th minute for a foul. York City continued to press, and their efforts paid off in the 86th minute when Alex Hunt scored again, assisted by Malachi Fagan-Walcott, increasing their lead to 3-0.
The scoring was not yet complete. In the 90th minute, Malachi Fagan-Walcott added his name to the scoresheet, sealing a comprehensive 4-0 victory for York City. Late substitutions for Tamworth, including Jordan Ponticelli and Joe Riley, and Thomas McGlinchey, could not alter the match’s outcome. York City’s Josh Stones also received a yellow card in the 72nd minute.
This victory propels York City further up the National League standings. Prior to the match, York City occupied 13th position with 9 points. Tamworth, who were in 10th place with 10 points before the game, will be disappointed with their performance and the resulting impact on their league position. York City’s form continues to impress, remaining undefeated in their last five games and having scored in their last two.