The LNER Community Stadium played host to a thrilling encounter as York City secured a dramatic 4-2 victory over Morecambe. The match swung back and forth, with the home side ultimately finding the decisive edge to the delight of their supporters.
Morecambe opened the scoring in the 23rd minute when Miguel Azeez converted a penalty. However, York City demonstrated their resilience. Malachi Fagan-Walcott equalised for the Minstermen in the 41st minute, assisted by Josh Stones, ensuring the teams went into the break on level terms.
The second half began with immediate action. Ben Tollitt restored Morecambe’s lead in the 49th minute, with Admiral Muskwe providing the assist. York City responded once more, with Ollie Banks levelling the score at 2-2 in the 60th minute, following a move involving Ollie Pearce.
The momentum then shifted firmly towards the home side. Alex Hunt put York City ahead for the first time in the 66th minute. The game took another dramatic turn in the closing stages when Miguel Azeez was dismissed for a second yellow card in the 94th minute. In the sixth minute of added time, substitute Ryan Fallowfield sealed the victory for York City with their fourth goal, assisted by Daniel Batty.
This victory sees York City climb to fourth place in the English National League table, with 39 points from 19 games. Morecambe remain in 23rd place with 13 points from 18 matches. The entertaining nature of this fixture, filled with twists and turns, was a testament to the unpredictable excitement of league football.