Rochdale v York City ends in stoppage‑time chaos, promotion decided
sportsApr 25, 20263783
Rochdale scored in the 95th minute to take the lead and seemingly secure the National League title. Supporters invaded the pitch, forcing stewards to clear the field and delaying the restart by about six minutes. Play resumed and York City equalised in the 103rd minute to earn the point they needed to finish top of the table and clinch automatic promotion to League Two. The dramatic turnaround hands York a return to the Football League and denies Rochdale automatic promotion.