York and Rochdale’s tumultuous journey back to the EFL

Ninety-five minutes had passed in what was a do-or-die game for Dale, 7,221 fans were packed into the ground to watch a piece of National League history, as York visited the Crown Oil Arena for a final day title and therefore automatic promotion showdown. Following the goal, chaos ensued as Dale fans piled onto the pitch, revelling in their though-to-be promotion success. Almost poetically, the six-minute delay that followed the pitch invasion allowed ample time for York City’s young gun Josh Stones to force the ball over the line, this time sending the away fans onto the pitch.