York City promoted after extraordinary drama
Rochdale 1 - 1 York City York have sealed a return to the EFL in extraordinary fashion, scoring in the 13th minute of stoppage time to snatch a draw at Rochdale. Author | Alex W Stadium | Spotland The National League’s top two sides had amassed a combined 212 points going into this final-day meeting, with York knowing they simply needed to avoid defeat to secure promotion to League Two. It appeared Emmanuel Dieseruwe had written himself into Rochdale folklore, rising at the back post to head home in the fifth minute of added time. The cross into the box was amazing and there was absolute mayhem all over the ground. Supporters spilled on to the pitch in celebration, convinced they had witnessed a promotion-winning moment. After a lengthy delay, play eventually resumed and York committed everyone forward. From the ensuing scramble, Josh Stones drove the ball goalwards. A defender produced a desperate block on the line, but the assistant referee signalled that the ball had cros...