2015–16 York City F.C. season

Association football club season September 2015 September 2015 York City F.C. 2015–16 Jason McGill Russ Wilcox(until 26 October 2015)Richard Cresswell(caretaker, from 26 October 2015 to 4 November 2015)Jackie McNamara(from 4 November 2015) Ground Bootham Crescent League Two 24th (relegated) FA Cup First round(eliminated by Accrington Stanley) League Cup Second round(eliminated by Swansea City) Football League Trophy Northern section quarter-final(eliminated by Barnsley) Bradley Fewster (8) Vadaine Oliver (10) 4,890 vs Hartlepool United, League Two, 15 August 2015 1,627 vs Doncaster Rovers, Football League Trophy, 6 October 2015 3,218https://www.espn.co.uk/soccer/team/stats/_/id/315/league/ENG.4/season/2015/view/performance York City Performance Stats – 2015–16 ESPN 20 June 2025 _chateauroux1718h FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 __brighton1617a _brighton1617a 000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 _almeria1617a _black_stripes E0F235 E0F235 E0F235 E0F235 E0F235 2014–15 2016–17 The 2015–16 season was the 94th season of competitive association football and 79th season in the Football League played by York City Football Club, a professional football club based in York, North Yorkshire, England. Their 18th-place finish in 2014–15 meant it was their fourth successive season in League Two. The 2015–16 season ran from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. Russ Wilcox made six permanent summer signings, as he approached his first full season as York manager. In October 2015, Wilcox was dismissed with York 21st in the table, following a nine-match run without a win. He was replaced by former Dundee United manager Jackie McNamara in November 2015. However, York never ranked higher than 22nd place under McNamara, and were relegated into the National League after finishing bottom of the 24-team 2015–16 League Two. They lost in their opening round match in the 2015–16 FA Cup, and were eliminated in the second round of the League Cup and the Northern section quarter-final of the Football League Trophy. 42 players made at least one appearance in nationally organised first-team competition, and there were 18 different goalscorers. Goalkeeper Scott Flinders missed only three of the 51 first-team matches over the season. Vadaine Oliver finished as leading scorer with 10 goals, of which seven came in league competition, one came in the FA Cup and two came in the Football League Trophy. The winner of the Clubman of the Year award, voted for by the club's supporters, was defender Dave Winfield. Background and pre-season thumb|upright|Vadaine Oliver, who signed from Crewe Alexandra in the summer, was York City's top scorer with 10 goals. 2014–15 York City F.C. season History of York City F.C. List of York City F.C. seasons The 2014–15 season was Nigel Worthington's second start to a season as manager of York City, having taken charge in March 2013.Nigel Worthington named York City manager https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21654646 BBC Sport 4 March 2013 30 January 2016 Worthington resigned in October 2014 with York one place above the relegation zone.Nigel Worthington resigns as York City manager https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29596336 BBC Sport 13 October 2014 30 January 2016 He was replaced by Russ Wilcox,Russ Wilcox: York City name ex-Scunthorpe boss as manager https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29625659 BBC Sport 15 October 2014 30 January 2016 who had led Scunthorpe United to promotion from League Two last season before being dismissed with them struggling in League One.Scunthorpe United sack manager Russ Wilcox https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29535481 BBC Sport 8 October 2014 30 January 2016 York secured safety from relegation with more than two weeks of the season remaining,York City 2–1 Morecambe https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32199905 BBC Sport 14 April 2015 19 June 2015 and finished in 18th place in the 2014–15 League Two table.https://www.statto.com/football/teams/york-city/2014-2015/table/ York City 2014–2015: Table: Final Table Statto Organisation 15 April 2026 Ahead of 2015–16, York released Wes Fletcher, Ryan Jarvis, Lewis MontroseDave Flett Wes Fletcher released by York City along with Lewis Montrose and Ryan Jarvis http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/12937563.Wes_Fletcher_released_by_York_City_along_with_Lewis_Montrose_and_Ryan_Jarvis/ The Press York 7 May 2015 19 June 2015 and Daniel Parslow,Dave Flett Dan Parslow released by York City http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/12964769.Dan_Parslow_released_by_York_City/ The Press York 21 May 2015 19 June 2015 while Jason Mooney left for Accrington Stanley.Mooney departs http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/mooney-departs-2515134.aspx York City F.C. 1 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160722144238/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/mooney-departs-2515134.aspx 22 July 2016 dead Josh Carson, Michael Ingham and Tom Platt were retained with new contracts.Dave Flett Josh Carson and Tom Platt agree to sign deals for next season – Updated http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/12956910.Josh_Carson_and_Tom_Platt_agree_to_sign_deals_for_next_season___Updated/ The Press York 19 May 2015 19 June 2015Dave Flett York City sign ex-Wolves defender George Swan and Ingham agrees new deal http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13326687.York_City_sign_ex_Wolves_defender_George_Swan_and_Ingham_agrees_new_deal/ The Press York 11 June 2015 19 June 2015 York made nine summer signings, those being goalkeeper Scott Flinders from Hartlepool United,Flinders signs City contract http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/flinders-signs-city-contract-2503740.aspx York City F.C. 23 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304001332/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/flinders-signs-city-contract-2503740.aspx 4 March 2016 dead defenders Taron HareYork City hoping to sign Reece Thompson next after completing Taron Hare deal http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13523362.York_City_hoping_to_sign_Reece_Thompson_next_after_completing_Taron_Hare_deal/ The Press York 31 July 2015 1 August 2015 and Eddie Nolan from Scunthorpe United, George Swan from Wolverhampton Wanderers, David Tutonda on loan from Cardiff CityDave Flett Cardiff's David Tutonda signs six-month loan deal with York City http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13582340.Cardiff_s_David_Tutonda_signs_six_month_loan_deal_with_York_City/ The Press York 7 August 2015 7 August 2015 and Stéphane Zubar on loan from AFC Bournemouth,Dave Flett Stephane Zubar returns on loan to York City http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13582418.Stephane_Zubar_returns_on_loan_to_York_City/ The Press York 7 August 2015 7 August 2015 midfielder James Berrett from Yeovil Town,Berrett pens Minstermen deal http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/berrett-pens-minstermen-deal-2503737.aspx York City F.C. 23 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150623160428/http://yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/berrett-pens-minstermen-deal-2503737.aspx 23 June 2015 dead and strikers Vadaine Oliver from Crewe AlexandraCity boss Russ Wilcox delighted to finally net Crewe striker Vadaine Oliver http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/12961196.York_City_sign_striker___and_boss_Russ_is_delighted_to_finally_get_his_man/ The Press York 20 May 2015 19 June 2015 and Reece Thompson from Frickley Athletic.Dave Flett With video: Reece Thompson signs two-year deal with York City http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13526554.WITH_VIDEO__Reece_Thompson_signs_two_year_deal_with_York_City/ The Press York 3 August 2015 4 August 2015 Midfielder Callum Rzonca entered the first-team squad from the youth team after agreeing a professional contract.York City FC youth team profiles http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/team/youth-team/ York City F.C. https://web.archive.org/web/20141010033631/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/team/youth-team/ 10 October 2014 dead New home and away kits were introduced for the second successive summer.York City https://www.historicalkits.co.uk/York_City/York_City.htm Historical Football Kits Dave Moor 27 June 2017 The home kit included red shirts with a navy blue diagonal stripe, red shorts and red socks. The away kits featured black shirts with yellow trims on each shoulder and on each side, black shorts with yellow trims on each side and block socks.Minstermen unveil new kits for 2015/16 season http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/minstermen-unveil-new-kits-for-201516-season-2539479.aspx York City F.C. 10 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304093744/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/minstermen-unveil-new-kits-for-201516-season-2539479.aspx 4 March 2016 dead Benenden Health continued as shirt sponsors for the fourth successive season. + Pre-season match detailsDateOpponentsVenueResultScoreF–AScorersAttendanceRef. Referencedmy 2015 7 11MiddlesbroughHL0–12,798City downed by late Boro goal http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/city-downed-by-late-boro-goal-2540251.aspx York City F.C. 11 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044245/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/city-downed-by-late-boro-goal-2540251.aspx 4 March 2016 deaddmy 2015 7 15Leeds UnitedHD1–1McCoy 80'4,348Late McCoy strike secures Leeds draw http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/late-mccoy-strike-secures-leeds-draw-2549902.aspx York City F.C. 15 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160723044541/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/late-mccoy-strike-secures-leeds-draw-2549902.aspx 23 July 2016 deadSteve Carroll Straker's skill punishes wasteful Whites as York City earn draw http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13421682.Straker_s_skill_punishes_wasteful_Whites_as_York_City_earn_draw/ The Press York 15 July 2015 16 July 2015dmy 2015 7 18Sheffield WednesdayHD1–1McCoy 32'2,904Marvin at the double https://york.vitalfootball.co.uk/marvin-at-the-double/ Vital York Vital Network 18 July 2015 11 May 2018dmy 2015 7 25Harrogate TownAL0–2580Steve Carroll Harrogate Town 2, York City 0: Minstermen need attackers back in action http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13499782.Harrogate_Town_2__York_City_0__Minstermen_need_attackers_back_in_action/ The Press York 25 July 2015 25 July 2015dmy 2015 7 27Darlington 1883AD1–1Mohamedtrialist Trialist344City held to Darlington draw http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/city-held-to-darlington-draw-2575442.aspx York City F.C. 27 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304034807/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/city-held-to-darlington-draw-2575442.aspx 4 March 2016 deadHome finale for City https://york.vitalfootball.co.uk/home-finale-for-city/ Vital York Vital Network 29 July 2015 11 May 2018dmy 2015 7 29Newcastle UnitedHW2–1Straker 16', Thompsontrialist 19'5,406Steve Carroll York City 2, Newcastle United 1: McClaren's men stunned by eye-catching York City display http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13507179.York_City_2__Newcastle_United_1__McClaren_s_men_stunned_by_eye_catching_York_City_display/ The Press York 29 July 2015 26 October 2015dmy 2015 8 1FC Halifax TownAL0–2678Dave Flett York City lose 2–0 at Halifax in final friendly http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13524444.York_City_lose_2_0_at_Halifax_in_final_friendly/ The Press York 1 August 2015 1 August 2015 Review August thumb|upright|Scott Flinders saved two penalties in York City's penalty shoot-out win over Bradford City in the League Cup. York's first match was away to last season's League Two play-off finalists, Wycombe Wanderers, which they lost 3–0.Wycombe Wanderers 3–0 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33744423 BBC Sport 8 August 2015 30 January 2016 Anthony Stewart opened the scoring with a header before Aaron Amadi-Holloway scored from a low shot, and Zubar scored an own goal when his attempted back-pass lobbed Flinders. York then played League One team Bradford City at home in the first round of the League Cup, and the visitors took the lead in the first half through a Christopher Routis volley.York City 2–2 Bradford City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33768786 BBC Sport 11 August 2015 30 January 2016 Luke Summerfield equalised with a penalty in the 49th minute, and after Bradford missed a penalty 20 minutes from time, Berrett scored a free kick in the 85th minute. James Hanson headed an equaliser for Bradford in stoppage time, and the match ended 2–2 after extra time. York won the penalty shoot-out 4–2, and Flinders saved two penalties before Carson scored the winning spot kick. York lost 2–1 to Hartlepool United in their first home league match of the season, despite taking the lead in the 57th minute when Thompson scored after Hartlepool failed to clear Summerfield's cross.York City 1–2 Hartlepool United https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33832022 BBC Sport 15 August 2015 30 January 2016 Billy Paynter curled a shot into the top corner before Michael Woods scored the winner for Hartlepool in the 81st minute, after his miskicked shot took a touch off Berrett. York picked up their first points of the season after they beat Yeovil Town 1–0 at home, in which Berrett scored in the 63rd minute with a deflected 20-yard shot.York City 1–0 Yeovil Town https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33857917 BBC Sport 18 August 2015 30 January 2016 This was followed by a 0–0 away draw with Exeter City, in which Zubar was carried off injured.Exeter City 0–0 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33944519 BBC Sport 22 August 2015 30 January 2016 Following the match, Lindon Meikle was released by mutual consent, having failed to make a matchday squad in the first five matches of the season.Dave Flett Lindon Meikle leaves York City http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13623108.Lindon_Meikle_leaves_York_City/ The Press York 24 August 2015 24 August 2015 York were beaten 3–0 away by Swansea City of the Premier League in the League Cup third round, with Nathan Dyer, Matt Grimes and Marvin Emnes scoring their goals.Swansea City 3–0 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33970032 BBC Sport 25 August 2015 30 January 2016 Zubar returned to Bournemouth after he suffered cruciate ligament damage during the Exeter match.Dave Flett Stephane Zubar set to miss rest of the season with cruciate damage http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13630814.Stephane_Zubar_set_to_miss_rest_of_the_season_with_cruciate_damage/ The Press York 27 August 2015 17 October 2015 Platt was loaned to National League North team Harrogate Town for three months.Dave Flett Tom Platt joins Harrogate on loan http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13632920.Tom_Platt_joins_Harrogate_on_loan/ The Press York 28 August 2015 28 August 2015 Thompson gave York a sixth-minute lead with a close-range finish in a home match against Mansfield Town.York City 1–2 Mansfield Town https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34025210 BBC Sport 29 August 2015 30 January 2016 The away team scored twice later in the first half through Matt Green, and York lost the match 2–1. September York achieved their first away win of the season after beating bottom-of-the-table Newport County 3–0.Newport County 0–3 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34093997 BBC Sport 5 September 2015 30 January 2016 Berrett opened the scoring in the first half with a shot into the bottom corner, and in the second half Thompson scored a header before Oliver scored with a close-range finish. York drew 2–2 away to Stevenage, and took the lead in the 39th minute with a Nolan shot from the edge of the penalty area.Stevenage 2–2 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34160505 BBC Sport 12 September 2015 30 January 2016 Chris Whelpdale and Charlie Lee scored for Stevenage in quick succession early in the second half, and Summerfield equalised with a curling shot on 74 minutes, before Flinders saved a late Brett Williams penalty. Striker Rhys Turner joined on a one-month loan from Oldham Athletic,Oldham striker Rhys Turner joins York City on loan http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13767452.Oldham_striker_Rhys_Turner_joins_York_City_on_loan/ The Press York 17 September 2015 20 September 2015 and made his debut in York's 2–2 home draw with Carlisle United.York City 2–2 Carlisle United https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34230262 BBC Sport 19 September 2015 30 January 2016 York were 2–0 down at half-time, before Oliver was sent off for an off-the-ball incident early in the second half. However, within a two-minute period, Summerfield scored a penalty and Carson converted an Emile Sinclair cross to bring the score to 2–2. York were beaten 1–0 away by Notts County, whose goal came in the 12th minute when Izale McLeod capitalised on a mistake by Flinders.Notts County 1–0 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34299289 BBC Sport 26 September 2015 30 January 2016 Platt was recalled from his loan at Harrogate, where he made six appearances, after Summerfield sustained back and head injuries in the match against Notts County.Dave Flett Tom Platt told to assert himself after recall from Harrogate Town http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13788905.Tom_Platt_told_to_assert_himself_after_recall_from_Harrogate_Town/ The Press York 28 September 2015 16 October 2015T. Platt: Summary https://uk.soccerway.com/players/tom-platt/233158/ Soccerway Perform Group 8 June 2018 York lost 2–1 at home to Oxford United; having gone behind, Turner scored an equaliser after confusion between Sam Slocombe and Johnny Mullins in the penalty area, but the away team scored the winning goal in the second half.York City 1–2 Oxford United https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34321810 BBC Sport 29 September 2015 30 January 2016 Striker Ben Hirst went on a one-month loan to Northern Premier League Division One North club Scarborough Athletic, having had limited chances in the team.Dave Flett York City striker Ben Hirst goes out on loan to Scarborough Athletic http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13793391.York_City_striker_Ben_Hirst_goes_out_on_loan_to_Scarborough_Athletic/ The Press York 30 September 2015 1 October 2015 October thumb|upright|Richard Cresswell took over as caretaker manager after Russ Wilcox was dismissed, ... Midfielder Michael Collins joined on a one-month loan from Oxford, as cover for the injured Nolan and Summerfield.Dave Flett Oxford midfielder Michael Collins joins York City on loan http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13799538.Oxford_midfielder_Michael_Collins_joins_York_City_on_loan/ The Press York 2 October 2015 3 October 2015 Michael Coulson scored with a low shot to give York a 50th-minute lead at home to Cambridge United, and John McCombe scored four minutes later with a curling shot to make the score 2–0.York City 2–2 Cambridge United https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34366425 BBC Sport 3 October 2015 30 January 2016 However, Mark Roberts and Barry Corr scored for Cambridge in the last 19 minutes, and the match finished a 2–2 draw. York knocked League One team Doncaster Rovers out of the Football League Trophy in the second round with a 2–0 home win.Dave Flett Vadaine Oliver double earns York City 2–0 JPT Trophy triumph over Doncaster http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13807516.Vadaine_Oliver_double_earns_York_City_2_0_JPT_Trophy_triumph_over_Doncaster/ The Press York 6 October 2015 10 October 2015 Oliver gave York an early lead with a header into the bottom corner from an Anthony Straker cross, and he doubled the lead early into the second half; after dispossessing Aaron Taylor-Sinclair he lifted the ball over the advancing goalkeeper, Thorsten Stuckmann, before hitting the ball into an empty net. York ended Luton Town's four-match winning streak with a 1–1 away draw; Lowe scored late into the first half with a shot into the top of the goal, before Luton equalised in the second half from a Cameron McGeehan penalty.Luton Town 1–1 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34431624 BBC Sport 10 October 2015 30 January 2016 Turner's loan was extended for a second month.Steve Carroll York City to extend Rhys Turner's loan spell at Bootham Crescent http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13872435.York_City_to_extend_Rhys_Turner_s_loan_spell_at_Bootham_Crescent/ The Press York 15 October 2015 1 November 2015 York were beaten 3–1 away by Barnet, who had been on a three-match losing streak.Barnet 3–1 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34493450 BBC Sport 17 October 2015 30 January 2016 After going behind to John Akinde's goal, Coulson equalised for York in the 80th minute with a drilled shot, but goals in the last 10 minutes from Michael Gash and Josh Clarke secured a win for the home team. Oliver scored a tap-in to give York a 14th-minute lead at home to Dagenham & Redbridge, before the away team equalised through Ashley Hemmings later in the first half.York City 2–2 Dagenham & Redbridge https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34512913 BBC Sport 20 October 2015 30 January 2016 Jamie Cureton gave Dagenham the lead early in the second half before Coulson scored with a curling shot from 20 yards on 79 minutes, the match finishing a 2–2 draw. York lost 3–1 at home to AFC Wimbledon, who took the lead in the first half through Ade Azeez before Oliver equalised with a bicycle kick in the 60th minute.York City 1–3 AFC Wimbledon https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34558102 BBC Sport 24 October 2015 30 January 2016 Lyle Taylor and Tom Elliott scored later in the second half to secure AFC Wimbledon's first successive win of 2015. Wilcox and his assistant John Schofield were dismissed with York 21st in the table after a run of nine matches without a win.Dave Flett York City sack manager Russ Wilcox http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13895416.York_City_sack_manager_Russ_Wilcox/ The Press York 26 October 2015 26 October 2015 First-team coach Richard Cresswell took over as caretaker manager, assisted by youth-team coach Jonathan Greening and goalkeeping coach Andy Leaning.Dave Flett Richard Cresswell confirmed as caretaker York City manager http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13895574.Richard_Cresswell_confirmed_as_caretaker_York_City_manager/ The Press York 26 October 2015 26 October 2015 Middlesbrough midfielder Bryn Morris, an England youth international, was signed on a one-month loan,Minstermen secure Morris loan http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/york-city-loan-signing-middlesbrough-byrn-morris-2768049.aspx York City F.C. 27 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20170528125606/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/york-city-loan-signing-middlesbrough-byrn-morris-2768049.aspx 28 May 2017 dead and Collins' loan was extended for a second month.Dave Flett York City extend Oxford midfielder Michael Collins' loan spell http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13926709.York_City_extend_Oxford_midfielder_Michael_Collins__loan_spell/ The Press York 30 October 2015 31 October 2015 Cresswell's first match in charge was a 1–0 away defeat to Crawley Town, who scored in the 86th minute with a Simon Walton penalty.Crawley Town 1–0 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34623664 BBC Sport 31 October 2015 30 January 2016 November thumb|upright|... before Jackie McNamara, who previously managed Dundee United, was appointed. Former Dundee United manager Jackie McNamara was appointed as Wilcox's successor, with Simon Donnelly joining as his assistant.Peter Martini New York City boss Jackie McNamara excited by League Two challenge at Bootham Crescent http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13934998.York_City_name_Jackie_McNamara_as_new_boss/ The Press York 4 November 2015 4 November 2015 McNamara's first match in charge was a 3–2 away defeat in the FA Cup first round to Accrington Stanley, who took the lead on 29 minutes through Sean McConville, before Oliver equalised for York five minutes later with a close-range finish.Accrington Stanley 3–2 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34685894 BBC Sport 7 November 2015 30 January 2016 Matt Crooks put Accrington back in front two minutes later and Josh Windass scored a penalty early into the second half, before Coulson scored a consolation goal for York with a stoppage time header. York were eliminated from the Football League Trophy after being beaten 2–1 away by Barnsley in the Northern section quarter-final.Dave Flett Bogey side Barnsley knock York City out of JPT after 2–1 defeat http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14022146.Bogey_side_Barnsley_knock_York_City_out_of_JPT_after_2_1_defeat/ The Press York 10 November 2015 20 February 2016 Coulson opened the scoring for York on 40 minutes with a free kick into the top-left corner, before the League One team scored in the second half through Ben Pearson and Adam Hammill. Greening, who began his career at the club, registered as a player on non-contract terms aged 36, to provide cover with a number of midfielders unavailable.Greening re-registers for the Minstermen http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/jonathan-greening-york-city-2800285.aspx York City F.C. 13 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20170528135327/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/jonathan-greening-york-city-2800285.aspx 28 May 2017 dead York were beaten 2–1 at home by league leaders Plymouth Argyle, who were two goals up by half-time with goals from Jake Jervis and Graham Carey.York City 1–2 Plymouth Argyle https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34753844 BBC Sport 14 November 2015 30 January 2016 Dave Winfield was stretchered off with his neck in a brace during the second half, and Ben Godfrey scored a consolation goal for York during the 10 minutes of stoppage time that followed. Defender Will Boyle, the Huddersfield Town under-21 captain, was signed on a youth loan until January 2016.Peter Martini York City sign Huddersfield youth captain – And 'leader' – William Boyle on loan http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14039248.York_City_sign_Huddersfield_youth_captain___and__leader____William_Boyle_on_loan/ The Press York 18 November 2015 7 January 2016 York were beaten 3–2 away by Leyton Orient, who took a two-goal lead through Mathieu Baudry and Jay Simpson before Oliver equalised in first-half stoppage time.Leyton Orient 3–2 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34817823 BBC Sport 21 November 2015 30 January 2016 Orient restored their two-goal advantage through Simpson in the second half, and Oliver scored a consolation goal with a header in the 86th minute. York were beaten 6–0 away by Portsmouth, in which Greening was sent off before half-time for catching Michael Doyle with his elbow, before Ben Davies and Marc McNulty gave the home team the lead early in the second half.Portsmouth 6–0 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34840393 BBC Sport 24 November 2015 16 May 2016 McNulty scored two more goals before Ben Tollitt and Conor Chaplin finished the scoring for Portsmouth; this result saw York drop into the relegation zone for the first time in 2015–16.https://www.statto.com/football/teams/york-city/2015-2016/results/ York City 2015–2016: Results & Fixtures Statto Organisation 15 April 2026 York signed five players before the deadline for loan transfers: defenders Mark Kitching from MiddlesbroughCity loan Boro's Kitching http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/york-city-middlesbrough-mark-kitching-2821796.aspx York City F.C. 26 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207234013/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/york-city-middlesbrough-mark-kitching-2821796.aspx 7 December 2015 dead and Stefan O'Connor from Arsenal,Arsenal's O'Connor joins City http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/arsenal-stefan-oconnor-york-city-2821517.aspx York City F.C. 26 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20170528181750/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/arsenal-stefan-oconnor-york-city-2821517.aspx 28 May 2017 dead midfielders Jordan Lussey from Bolton WanderersDave Flett Former Liverpool youth captain Jordan Lussey joins York City on loan from Bolton http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14105974.Former_Liverpool_youth_captain_Jordan_Lussey_joins_York_City_on_loan_from_Bolton/ The Press York 26 November 2015 26 November 2015 and Kenny McEvoy from Tottenham Hotspur,Steve Carroll Updated: York City sign Kenny McEvoy on loan from Tottenham Hotspur http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14103049.York_City_sign_Kenny_McEvoy_on_loan_from_Tottenham_Hotspur/ The Press York 25 November 2015 5 January 2016 and striker Bradley Fewster from Middlesbrough.Fewster completes loan deal http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/bradley-fewster-york-city-middlesbrough-2821792.aspx York City F.C. 26 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051241/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/bradley-fewster-york-city-middlesbrough-2821792.aspx 4 March 2016 dead Winger Danny Galbraith, released by Gillingham at the end of last season, was signed before the deadline for free transfers.Galbraith signs City deal http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/danny-galbraith-signs-york-city-deal-2822793.aspx York City F.C. 27 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208114440/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/danny-galbraith-signs-york-city-deal-2822793.aspx 8 December 2015 dead Collins, Morris, Turner and Tutonda were sent back to their parent clubs.Quartet return to parent clubs http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/david-tutonda-rhys-turner-michael-collins-bryn-morris-2823039.aspx York City F.C. 27 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222103908/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/david-tutonda-rhys-turner-michael-collins-bryn-morris-2823039.aspx 22 December 2015 dead York suffered another heavy defeat after losing 5–1 at home to Accrington, who were two goals up at half-time with goals from Matty Pearson and Billy Kee.York City 1–5 Accrington Stanley https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34887263 BBC Sport 28 November 2015 30 January 2016 Josh Windass scored a penalty for Accrington after O'Connor tripped Tom Davies, and Kee scored their fourth before Fewster scored for York with a shot into the bottom corner on 75 minutes. Shay McCartan finished the scoring for Accrington late into the match, and the result meant York equalled a club record of eight straight defeats. December Lowe left the club by mutual consent, having earlier been made available for loan by McNamara.Peter Martini York City release Player of the Year Keith Lowe by mutual consent http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14134193.Player_of_the_Year_Keith_Lowe_leaves_York_City/ The Press York 9 December 2015 9 December 2015 Goalkeeping coach Andy Leaning left the club,Dave Flett York City part company with goalkeeping coach Andy Leaning http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14131696.York_City_part_company_with_goalkeeping_coach_Andy_Leaning/ The Press York 8 December 2015 19 December 2015 and was replaced by Craig Hinchliffe, who worked with McNamara at Dundee United.Dave Flett Craig Hinchliffe joins York City as goalkeeper coach http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14137449.Craig_Hinchliffe_joins_York_City_as_goalkeeper_coach/ The Press York 10 December 2015 19 December 2015 Lussey's loan came to a premature end, after he tore a muscle.Dave Flett York City to be bolstered by return of experienced trio at Bristol Rovers http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14137810.York_City_to_be_bolstered_by_return_of_experienced_trio_at_Bristol_Rovers/ The Press York 10 December 2015 5 January 2016 York dropped to the bottom of the table after being beaten 2–1 away by Bristol Rovers, in which they took the lead on 41 minutes with an eight-yard volley scored by Oliver.Bristol Rovers 2–1 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35013929 BBC Sport 12 December 2015 30 January 2016 Jermaine Easter equalised for Rovers on 71 minutes, before Matty Taylor scored their winning goal in stoppage time. Cresswell and Greening left the club by mutual consent,Peter Martini Richard Cresswell and Jonathan Greening both leave struggling York City http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14150018.Richard_Cresswell_and_Jonathan_Greening_both_leave_struggling_York_City/ The Press York 16 December 2015 19 December 2015 while Steve Torpey returned as youth-team coach.Dave Flett Steve Torpey returns to York City as youth-team coach http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14153164.Steve_Torpey_returns_to_York_City_as_youth_team_coach/ The Press York 17 December 2015 19 December 2015 York won for the first time in 10 matches after beating Morecambe 2–1 at home, which saw them move out of the relegation zone.York City 2–1 Morecambe https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35078312 BBC Sport 19 December 2015 30 January 2016 Winfield opened the scoring with a header from Berrett's cross on 38 minutes, and Berrett doubled the lead in the 52nd minute with a low shot from the edge of the penalty area, before Jamie Devitt scored a consolation goal for Morecambe two minutes later. York drew 1–1 away to Mansfield, taking the lead on 10 minutes when Winfield touched in Summerfield's free kick, before the home team equalised later in the first half through Krystian Pearce.Mansfield Town 1–1 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35148018 BBC Sport 28 December 2015 30 January 2016 January thumb|upright|Ben Godfrey was sold to Premier League club Norwich City for an undisclosed fee. York dropped to the bottom of the table after being beaten 1–0 away by Yeovil, who in turn moved above York; their goal came from a Matthew Dolan penalty scored late in the first half.Yeovil Town 1–0 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35179763 BBC Sport 2 January 2016 30 January 2016 Fewster's loan was extended to the end of the season,Dave Flett York City hoping to make Tottenham winger Kenny McEvoy's loan move permanent http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14178669.York_City_hoping_to_make_Tottenham_winger_Kenny_McEvoy_s_loan_move_permanent/ The Press York 2 January 2016 7 January 2016 while McEvoy was signed permanently for the rest of 2015–16.Steve Carroll York City sign winger Kenny McEvoy to permanent deal http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14183024.York_City_sign_winger_Kenny_McEvoy_to_permanent_deal/ The Press York 5 January 2016 5 January 2016 Burnley right-back Luke Hendrie and Newcastle United centre-back Kyle Cameron were signed on one-month loans,Dave Flett York City sign Burnley right-back Luke Hendrie on loan http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14188480.York_City_sign_Burnley_right_back_Luke_Hendrie_on_loan/ The Press York 7 January 2016 7 January 2016Anthony Marshall Cameron joins York on loan https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/archive/cameron-joins-york-on-loan Newcastle United F.C. 11 January 2016 27 December 2016 while Ntumba Massanka joined on loan from Burnley until the end of the season.Massanka joins the Minstermen https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/news/2016/january/massanka-joins-the-minstermen-/ Burnley F.C. 12 January 2016 27 June 2017 27 June 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170627185227/https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/news/2016/january/massanka-joins-the-minstermen-/ dead Godfrey joined Premier League club Norwich City for an undisclosed fee, believed to be £150,000, with further clauses that could take the figure to £1 million if met.Dave Flett Godfrey 'windfall' will help Minstermen boss strengthen squad http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14207008.Godfrey__windfall__will_help_Minstermen_boss_strengthen_squad/ The Press York 15 January 2016 15 January 2016 The money was to be invested on strengthening the team, and York immediately replaced Godfrey with Hull City midfielder Matty Dixon,Updated: York City sign Hull City midfielder Matty Dixon http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14208133.UPDATED__York_City_sign_Hull_City_midfielder_Matty_Dixon/ The Press York 15 January 2016 16 January 2016 who signed a one-and-a-half-year contract on a free transfer.Matty Dixon makes permanent move to York City http://www.hullcitytigers.com/news/article/matty-dixon-makes-permanent-move-to-york-city-2903373.aspx Hull City A.F.C. 15 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303064222/http://www.hullcitytigers.com/news/article/matty-dixon-makes-permanent-move-to-york-city-2903373.aspx 3 March 2016 dead York lost 1–0 at home to fellow strugglers Newport, who had only appointed their manager Warren Feeney a day earlier.York City 0–1 Newport County https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35270348 BBC Sport 16 January 2016 30 January 2016 The loss came after Aaron Collins scored in the eighth minute. Marvin McCoy and Straker left the club by mutual consent, while McCombe and Nolan were also offered severance packages.Dave Flett Updated: Anthony Straker follows Marvin McCoy out of York City exit door with Eddie Nolan and John McCombe set to be next http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14224558.UPDATED__Anthony_Straker_follows_Marvin_McCoy_out_of_York_City_exit_door_with_Eddie_Nolan_and_John_McCombe_set_to_be_next/ The Press York 22 January 2016 22 January 2016 York drew 1–1 away with Carlisle, who took the lead early in the first half through Jason Kennedy, before Summerfield equalised for York on 87 minutes after Fewster's shot hit the post.Carlisle United 1–1 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35330876 BBC Sport 23 January 2016 30 January 2016 Nolan left by mutual consent,Defender Eddie Nolan leaves York City http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14228784.Defender_Eddie_Nolan_leaves_York_City/ The Press York 25 January 2016 25 January 2016 before Hendrie had his loan extended to the end of the season.Steve Carroll Luke Hendrie extends loan stay at York City until the end of the season http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14231496.Luke_Hendrie_extends_loan_stay_at_York_City_until_the_end_of_the_season/ The Press York 26 January 2016 26 January 2016 Platt returned to Harrogate on a one-month loan,Peter Martini York City cast-off Tom Platt joins Harrogate Town on loan http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14234497.York_City_cast_off_joins_Harrogate_Town_on_loan/ The Press York 27 January 2016 27 January 2016 while Ľubomír Šatka, a Slovakia under-21 international, joined one a one-month youth loan from Newcastle.Anthony Marshall Satka agrees York loan switch https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/archive/satka-agrees-york-loan-switch Newcastle United F.C. 29 January 2016 27 December 2016 6 October 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211006205604/https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/archive/satka-agrees-york-loan-switch/ dead Former Scotland international striker Derek Riordan, who last played for East Fife, was signed on a contract until the end of the season, after impressing during a two-week trial.Derek Riordan signs for York City http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14241452.Derek_Riordan_signs_for_York_City/ The Press York 29 January 2016 30 January 2016https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=29522 Derek Riordan Soccerbase Centurycomm 20 March 2021 York moved within three points of safety after beating Stevenage 2–1 at home, McEvoy scoring the opening goal in the 15th minute with a shot from 12 yards.York City 2–1 Stevenage https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35389595 BBC Sport 30 January 2016 30 January 2016Dave Flett Danny Galbraith strikes in stoppage time to earn York City a 2–1 win over Stevenage http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14242386.Danny_Galbraith_strikes_in_stoppage_time_to_earn_York_City_a_2_1_win_over_Stevenage/ The Press York 30 January 2016 16 May 2016 Keith Keane scored an equaliser for Stevenage on 78 minutes, before Galbraith scored the winning goal in the third minute of stoppage time, with a low shot in off the post from the edge of the penalty area. February thumb|upright|Bradley Fewster was named the League Two Player of the Month for February 2016. On transfer deadline day, McCombe left the club after agreeing a severance package, and Sinclair joined National League club Guiseley on a one-month loan.Dave Flett John McCombe leaves York City http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14244566.John_McCombe_leaves_York_City/ The Press York 1 February 2016 1 February 2016 York lost 2–0 away to top-of-the-table Northampton Town, who scored in each half through John-Joe O'Toole and Marc Richards, and had Hendrie sent off for a foul on Ricky Holmes.Northampton Town 2–0 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35447595 BBC Sport 6 February 2016 6 February 2016 Cameron's loan was extended until the end of the season, having impressed in his four starts for the club.Niall Cope Cameron extends City stay http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/kyle-cameron-extends-york-city-stay-from-newcastle-united-2952058.aspx York City F.C. 12 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160410170606/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/kyle-cameron-extends-york-city-stay-from-newcastle-united-2952058.aspx 10 April 2016 dead York won successive home wins for the first time in 2015–16 after they beat Notts County 2–1, a result that saw them move off the bottom of the table into 23rd place.York City 2–1 Notts County https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35509966 BBC Sport 13 February 2016 14 February 2016 Coulson opened the scoring on 24 minutes after lobbing goalkeeper Roy Carroll from 15 yards before Fewster scored from close range from McEvoy's cross in the 39th minute. County recorded a consolation goal after Šatka scored an own goal in the second half. York moved out of the relegation into 22nd place with a 2–0 home win over Exeter,York City 2–0 Exeter City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35529485 BBC Sport 16 February 2016 17 February 2016 and in doing so ended the club's longest run without a clean sheet since 1967, after 23 matches.Dave Flett York City end longest run without a clean sheet since 1967 and climb out of League Two relegation zone http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14281103.York_City_end_longest_run_without_a_clean_sheet_since_1967_and_climb_out_of_League_Two_relegation_zone/ The Press York 16 February 2016 17 February 2016 Fewster scored both goals, the first in the 35th minute with a low shot at close range from Coulson's pass, and the second in the 64th minute with a shot from the edge of the penalty area. York's two-match winning run came to an end after being beaten 3–1 away by Cambridge, who had taken a two-goal lead by the 26th minute through Jimmy Spencer and Josh Coulson.Cambridge United 3–1 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35567282 BBC Sport 20 February 2016 20 February 2016 Berrett scored for York seven minutes later with a long-range shot into the top-left corner, before Ben Williamson finished the scoring for Cambridge in the second half. York dropped back into the relegation zone in 23rd place after losing 2–1 at home to Northampton, who took the lead late in the first half through James Collins.York City 1–2 Northampton Town https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35430357 BBC Sport 23 February 2016 24 February 2016 John Marquis doubled Northampton's lead early into the second half, and Russell Penn scored a consolation goal for York with a 25-yard dipping volley in the third minute of stoppage time. Huddersfield's Boyle rejoined on loan until the end of the season,Dave Flett Young guns Bradley Fewster and Lubo Satka could be next for a York City rest http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14305700.Young_guns_Bradley_Fewster_and_Lubo_Satka_could_be_next_for_a_York_City_rest/ The Press York 26 February 2016 26 February 2016 while Hare was loaned out to Northern Premier League Premier Division club Stamford for one month.York City defender joins Stamford on loan http://www.srsn.co.uk/sport/football/York-City-defender-joins-Stamford-on-loan Stamford and Rutland Sports Network 26 February 2016 14 August 2017 29 July 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170729030620/http://www.srsn.co.uk/sport/football/York-City-defender-joins-Stamford-on-loan dead York were beaten 3–2 at home by Luton, Cameron McGeehan giving the visitors the lead early in the second half before Fewster equalised in the 62nd minute after rounding goalkeeper Mark Tyler.York City 2–3 Luton Town https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35619426 BBC Sport 27 February 2016 28 February 2016 After Jack Marriott restored Luton's lead, Fewster scored York's second goal on 82 minutes before Olly Lee scored a solo goal to win the match for the visitors in stoppage time. Šatka's loan from Newcastle was extended to the end of the season.Dave Flett Newcastle United's Lubo Satka extends his loan stay at York City http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14309047.Newcastle_United_s_Lubo_Satka_extends_his_loan_stay_at_York_City/ The Press York 29 February 2016 29 February 2016 Fewster was named the League Two Player of the Month for February 2016, having scored five goals over the month.Dave Flett On-loan York City striker Bradley Fewster named February's League Two Player of the Month http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14337252.On_loan_York_City_striker_Bradley_Fewster_named_February_s_League_Two_Player_of_the_Month/ The Press York 11 March 2016 24 April 2016 March thumb|upright|Lewis Alessandra joined on loan from Oldham Athletic. York lost 4–0 away to third-place Oxford, in what was only their first home league win of 2016, with a first-half goal from Jordan Bowery and second-half goals from Chey Dunkley, Danny Hylton and Kemar Roofe.Oxford United 4–0 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35637332 BBC Sport 1 March 2016 2 March 2016 Platt and Sinclair's respective loans at Harrogate and Guiseley were extended for a further month.Dave Flett Tom Platt and Emile Sinclair granted loan extensions at Harrogate and Guiseley http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14319787.Tom_Platt_and_Emile_Sinclair_granted_loan_extensions_at_Harrogate_and_Guiseley/ The Press York 3 March 2016 3 March 2016 York were beaten 1–0 away by bottom-of-the-table Dagenham, which meant they moved to within two points of York.Dagenham & Redbridge 1–0 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35675719 BBC Sport 5 March 2016 5 March 2016 Penn was sent off in the 57th minute for handling the ball on the goal line, and the resulting Joss Labadie penalty was saved by Flinders, before Dagenham scored the only goal through Josh Passley on 78 minutes. York signed Rochdale striker Lewis Alessandra on a one-month emergency loanLewis Alessandra: York sign striker on month-long loan from Rochdale https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35755952 BBC Sport 8 March 2016 8 March 2016Niall Cope Minstermen swoop for Alessandra http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/minstermen-swoop-for-lewis-alessandra-2995529.aspx York City F.C. 8 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160328213747/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/minstermen-swoop-for-lewis-alessandra-2995529.aspx 28 March 2016 dead and Notts County defender Scot Bennett on loan for the rest of 2015–16,Scot Bennett and Colby Bishop head out on loan https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2016/march/scot-bennett-and-colby-bishop-head-out-on-loan/ Notts County F.C. 11 March 2016 27 June 2017 while Massanka was recalled by Burnley.Niall Cope Massanka returns to Turf Moor http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/ntumba-massanka-returns-to-turf-moor-3002260.aspx York City F.C. 11 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20170510192749/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/ntumba-massanka-returns-to-turf-moor-3002260.aspx 10 May 2017 dead The team drew 1–1 at home with Barnet, which combined with Hartlepool's win over Dagenham meant York were seven points adrift of safety.York City 1–1 Barnet https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35733311 BBC Sport 12 March 2016 12 March 2016 Alessandra gave York the lead 20 minutes into his debut with a shot from 10 yards after Jake Hyde hit the post, before Barnet equalised shortly before half-time through Akinde. Rzonca joined Stamford on a one-month loan,York City attacker Callum Rzonca joins non-League outfit Stamford on loan http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14344690.York_City_striker_goes_out_on_loan/ The Press York 15 March 2016 15 March 2016 with Hare's loan at the club extended to the end of the season.John Feetham Double boost for Stamford ahead of Darlington visit http://www.srsn.co.uk/sport/football/Double-boost-Stamford-ahead-of-Darlington-visit Stamford and Rutland Sports Network 15 March 2016 14 August 2017 15 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170815025559/http://www.srsn.co.uk/sport/football/Double-boost-Stamford-ahead-of-Darlington-visit dead York were beaten 2–1 away by AFC Wimbledon, and they took the lead in the 38th minute when Penn rebounded in Oliver's blocked shot.AFC Wimbledon 2–1 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35791751 BBC Sport 19 March 2016 19 March 2016 Rhys Murphy equalised for AFC Wimbledon on 68 minutes, before Jake Reeves scored with a 30-yard volley in the third minute of stoppage time. Platt's contract with York was terminated by mutual consent, allowing him to join Harrogate permanently.Niall Cope Platt pens permanent Harrogate Town contract http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/tom-platt-pens-permanent-harrogate-town-contract-3024665.aspx York City F.C. 24 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160802010839/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/tom-platt-pens-permanent-harrogate-town-contract-3024665.aspx 2 August 2016 dead York remained seven points adrift of safety with a 2–2 draw at home to Crawley, who took the lead on five minutes through Matt Harrold before Summerfield equalised for York with a 30th-minute penalty after Alessandra was fouled by Jon Ashton in the penalty area.York City 2–2 Crawley Town https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35839198 BBC Sport 25 March 2016 25 March 2016 Liam McAlinden put Crawley back in the lead on 48 minutes, before Coulson scored York's equaliser with a curling 15-yard shot in the 69th minute. York had fallen three goals behind away to promotion-chasing Plymouth by the 42nd minute of a 3–2 defeat, who scored through Jamille Matt, Reuben Reid and a Boyle own goal.Plymouth Argyle 3–2 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35859062 BBC Sport 28 March 2016 28 March 2016 Penn brought York back into the match with a drilled shot on 52 minutes, before Summerfield scored a penalty in the 86th minute. April and May thumb|upright|Dave Winfield was voted Clubman of the Year for 2015–16. York moved to being nine points from safety after drawing 1–1 at home to Orient, in which York took the lead in the 17th minute when Fewster converted Summerfield's cross from three yards.York City 1–1 Leyton Orient https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35902485 BBC Sport 2 April 2016 2 April 2016 Boyle was sent off on 74 minutes after receiving a second yellow card for diving, before Orient equalised a minute later through Lloyd James. Sinclair's loan at Guiseley was extended to the end of the season.Dave Flett York City have 'big advantage' in any summer race for Russell Penn's signature http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14403817.York_City_have__big_advantage__in_any_summer_race_for_Russell_Penn_s_signature/ The Press York 5 April 2016 15 April 2016 York moved closer to relegation after a 1–1 home draw with Wycombe, which left them nine points from safety with five fixtures remaining.York City 1–1 Wycombe Wanderers https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35949144 BBC Sport 9 April 2016 9 April 2016 York took the lead when Oliver scored his first goal since December 2015 with a 10-yard shot into bottom corner on 35 minutes, before Matt Bloomfield equalised for Wycombe in the 88th minute. Alessandra's loan was extended to the end of the season, after scoring once in six appearances.Dave Flett Lewis Alessandra extends loan stay at York City to the end of the season http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14418841.Lewis_Alessandra_extends_loan_stay_at_York_City_to_the_the_end_of_the_season/ The Press York 11 April 2016 15 April 2016 York were left on the verge of relegation from League Two after a 2–1 away defeat to Hartlepool, with the team 11 points adrift of safety with four fixtures remaining.Hartlepool United 2–1 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36003514 BBC Sport 16 April 2016 17 April 2016 York went behind on 24 minutes to Nathan Thomas's goal, and 11 minutes later Winfield was sent off for a second yellow card. Cameron equalised for York in first-half stoppage time with a header from Summerfield's corner, before Michael Woods scored Hartlepool's winning goal on 72 minutes. York won for the first time in 13 matches after beating Portsmouth 3–1 at home, but were left nine points adrift of safety with three matches remaining.York City 3–1 Portsmouth https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36021615 BBC Sport 19 April 2016 20 April 2016 Fewster headed York into the lead on 30 minutes and Alessandra scored with a low shot four minutes later. Summerfield made it 3–0 three minutes after half-time with a 30-yard shot, before Portsmouth scored a consolation goal through Gareth Evans in the 55th minute. York's relegation into the National League was confirmed after a 3–0 away defeat to Accrington, marking the end of a four-year spell in the Football League.Accrington Stanley 3–0 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36060951 BBC Sport 23 April 2016 23 April 2016 Promotion-chasing Accrington opened the scoring in the first half through Tariqe Fosu, before Josh Windass scored twice in the second half. York were beaten 4–1 by promotion-chasing Bristol Rovers in their last home match of the season, dropping to the bottom of the table as a result.York City 1–4 Bristol Rovers https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36118370 BBC Sport 30 April 2016 1 May 2016 Billy Bodin scored Rovers' first two goals before Jermaine Easter and Lee Mansell scored either side of McEvoy's 81st-minute goal, a close-range finish from Fewster's low cross from the left.Dave Flett York City fans call for manager Jackie McNamara's sacking after 4–1 defeat to Bristol Rovers http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14463868.York_City_fans_call_for_manager_Jackie_McNamara_s_sacking_after_4_1_defeat_to_Bristol_Rovers/ The Press York 30 April 2016 1 May 2016 Before the match, Winfield was named the 2015–16 Clubman of the Year, voted for by the club's supporters. York's last match of the season was a 1–1 away draw with Morecambe, in which they took the lead after Summerfield scored in first-half stoppage time, before the home team equalised through Jamie Devitt.Morecambe 1–1 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36176504 BBC Sport 7 May 2016 7 May 2016 This meant York's final league position in 2015–16 was bottom place, being relegated alongside 23rd-place Dagenham. Summary and aftermath York released Carson, Hare, Hirst, Femi Ilesanmi, McEvoy, Riordan, Sinclair and Swan after the season ended.Dave Flett Updated with Penn quotes: Dave Winfield, Russell Penn, Luke Summerfield and Michael Ingham offered new contracts at York City http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14483151.UPDATED_WITH_PENN_QUOTES__Dave_Winfield__Russell_Penn__Luke_Summerfield_and_Michael_Ingham_offered_new_contracts_at_York_City/ The Press York 10 May 2016 14 May 2016Niall Cope McNamara happy with transfer business http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/jackie-mcnamara-happy-with-york-city-transfer-business-3146342.aspx York City F.C. 20 June 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20170122233006/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/jackie-mcnamara-happy-with-york-city-transfer-business-3146342.aspx 22 January 2017 dead Berrett, Coulson, Hyde and Penn left to join Grimsby Town, St Johnstone, Stevenage and Carlisle respectively,Grimsby Town: James Berrett and Tom Bolarinwa join League Two club https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36673272 BBC Sport 30 June 2016 30 June 2016Dave Flett Updated: York City express shock and disappointment at Michael Coulson's move to St Johnstone http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14349762.UPDATED__York_City_express_shock_and_disappointment_at_Michael_Coulson_s_move_to_St_Johnstone/ The Press York 17 March 2016 14 May 2016Dave Flett Transfer-listed York City striker Jake Hyde joins Stevenage http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14601044.Transfer_listed_York_City_striker_Jake_Hyde_joins_Stevenage/ The Press York 6 July 2016 6 July 2016Russell Penn: Carlisle United sign York City midfielder https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36398912 BBC Sport 27 May 2016 27 May 2016 while Ingham, Summerfield and Winfield rejected new contracts.Dave Flett Danny Galbraith signs new contract extension, but Michael Ingham's partner reveals he has turned down deal http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14594512.Danny_Galbraith_signs_new_contract_extension__but_Michael_Ingham_s_partner_reveals_he_has_turned_down_deal/ The Press York 2 July 2016 2 July 2016Dave Flett Richard Brodie rejoins York City, but Luke Summerfield turns down new contract http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14497974.Richard_Brodie_rejoins_York_City__but_Luke_Summerfield_turns_down_new_contract/ The Press York 17 May 2016 27 May 2016Dave Flett Dave Winfield to leave York City after rejecting new deal http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14541421.Dave_Winfield_to_leave_York_City_after_rejecting_new_deal/ The Press York 7 June 2016 8 June 2016 Galbraith and Rzonca signed new contracts with the club.https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14587218.Teenager_agrees_news_York_City_deal/ Teenager agrees new York City deal Peter Martini The Press York 29 June 2016 20 June 2025 York's summer signings included goalkeeper Luke Simpson from Watford,Ian Appleyard Former Watford goalkeeper Luke Simpson signs two year deal at York City http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14640898.Former_Watford_goalkeeper_Luke_Simpson_signs_two_year_deal_at_York_City/ The Press York 25 July 2016 25 July 2016 defenders Ben Barber from Stoke City,Peter Martini Latest York City signing – Ex-Manchester United full-back Ben Barber arrives from Stoke City http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14513173.Latest_York_City_signing___ex_Man_U_full_back_Ben_Barber_arrives_from_Stoke/ The Press York 24 May 2016 24 May 2016 Ben Clappison from Hull,Hull City graduate Ben Clappison becomes latest York City recruit http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14515842.Hull_City_graduate_Ben_Clappison_becomes_latest_York_City_recruit/ The Press York 25 May 2016 25 May 2016 Matt Fry from Braintree Town,Peter Martini York City sign ex-Braintree Town defender Matt Fry http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14562757.York_City_sign_ex_Braintree_Town_defender_Matt_Fry/ The Press York 16 June 2016 30 June 2016 Jack Higgins from Stalybridge Celtic,Dave Flett Stalybridge Celtic defender Jack Higgins signs for York City http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14498470.Stalybridge_Celtic_defender_Jack_Higgins_signs_for_York_City/ The Press York 17 May 2016 23 May 2016 Lanre Oyebanjo from Crawley,Ian Appleyard Lanre Oyebanjo seals return to York City http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14637788.Lanre_Oyebanjo_seals_return_to_York_City/ The Press York 22 July 2016 23 July 2016 Josh Robinson from Crusaders,Peter Martini York City complete signing of defender Josh Robinson from Crusaders http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14562531.York_City_complete_signing_of_defender_Josh_Robinson_from_Crusaders/ The Press York 16 June 2016 30 June 2016 Shaun Rooney from Dunfermline AthleticDave Flett York City sign Dunfermline right-back Shaun Rooney http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14511051.York_City_sign_Dunfermline_right_back_Shaun_Rooney/ The Press York 23 May 2016 23 May 2016 and Alex Whittle from Southport,Dave Flett York City sign Southport left-back Alex Whittle http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14510471.York_City_sign_Southport_left_back_Alex_Whittle/ The Press York 23 May 2016 23 May 2016 midfielders Franklyn Clarke from Dorchester Town,Minstermen complete signing of midfielder Franklyn Clarke http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14626818.Minstermen_complete_signing_of_midfielder_Franklyn_Clarke/ The Press York 18 July 2016 18 July 2016 Simon Heslop from Wrexham,Dave Flett Midfielder Simon Heslop joins York City after turning down new deal with Wrexham http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14568602.Midfielder_Simon_Heslop_joins_York_City_after_turning_down_new_deal_with_Wrexham/ The Press York 20 June 2016 20 June 2016 Clovis Kamdjo from Forest Green RoversDave Flett York City sign former Forest Green midfielder Clovis Kamdjo http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14591240.York_City_sign_former_Forest_Green_midfielder_Clovis_Kamdjo/ The Press York 30 June 2016 30 June 2016 Yan Klukowski from NewportDave Flett Midfielder Yan Klukowski signs for York City following release from Newport http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14584499.Midfielder_Yan_Klukowski_signs_for_York_City_following_release_from_Newport/ The Press York 28 June 2016 28 June 2016 and Charlie Wardle from Northwich Manchester Villa,Niall Cope Wardle departs http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/charlie-wardle-york-city-football-club-northwich-villa-3422428.aspx York City F.C. 18 November 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20170114014359/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/charlie-wardle-york-city-football-club-northwich-villa-3422428.aspx 14 January 2017 dead wingers Aidan Connolly from Raith Rovers,Dave Flett Raith winger Aidan Connolly becomes York City's third signing of the day http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14585045.Raith_winger_Aidan_Connolly_becomes_York_City_s_third_signing_of_the_day/ The Press York 28 June 2016 28 June 2016 Kaine Felix and Boston UnitedDave Flett York City sign Boston United winger Kaine Felix http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14590626.York_City_sign_Boston_United_winger_Kaine_Felix/ The Press York 30 June 2016 30 June 2016 and Daniel Nti from Worcester City,Dave Flett York City sign Worcester winger Daniel Nti for an undisclosed fee http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14584672.York_City_sign_Worcester_winger_Daniel_Nti_for_an_undisclosed_fee/ The Press York 28 June 2016 28 June 2016 and strikers Richard Brodie from Stockport County and Scott Fenwick from Hartlepool.Dave Flett Released Hartlepool striker Scott Fenwick signs one-year deal with York City http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14596399.Released_Hartlepool_striker_Scott_Fenwick_signs_one_year_deal_with_York_City/ The Press York 4 July 2016 5 July 2016 Midfielder Tyler Walton and striker Nick Kennedy joined the first-team squad from the youth team after signing professional contracts with the club.Dave Flett Tyler Walton signs professional deal with York City http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14507407.Tyler_Walton_signs_professional_deal_with_York_City/ The Press York 20 May 2016 23 May 2016Dave Flett Nick Kennedy agrees first-year pro terms with York City http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14504763.Nick_Kennedy_agrees_first_year_pro_terms_with_York_City/ The Press York 19 May 2016 23 May 2016 Match details League Two 2015–16 Football League Two + League Two match detailsDateLeaguepositionOpponentsVenueResultScoreF–AScorersAttendanceRef. Referencedmy 2015 8 824thWycombe WanderersAL0–33,688dmy 2015 8 1522ndHartlepool UnitedHL1–2Thompson 57'4,890dmy 2015 8 1817thYeovil TownHW1–0Berrett 63'2,849dmy 2015 8 2218thExeter CityAD0–03,139dmy 2015 8 2919thMansfield TownHL1–2Thompson 6'3,215dmy 2015 9 517thNewport CountyAW3–0Berrett 38', Thompson 55', Oliver 59'2,459dmy 2015 9 1217thStevenageAD2–2Nolan 39', Summerfield 74'3,319dmy 2015 9 1916thCarlisle UnitedHD2–2Summerfield 72' pen., Carson 74'3,692dmy 2015 9 2619thNotts CountyAL0–15,159dmy 2015 9 2919thOxford UnitedHL1–2Turner 38'2,791dmy 2015 10 318thCambridge UnitedHD2–2Coulson 50', McCombe 54'2,987dmy 2015 10 1019thLuton TownAD1–1Lowe 38'8,618dmy 2015 10 1721stBarnetAL1–3Coulson 80'1,767dmy 2015 10 2021stDagenham & RedbridgeHD2–2Oliver 14', Coulson 79'2,559dmy 2015 10 2421stAFC WimbledonHL1–3Oliver 60'3,000dmy 2015 10 3122ndCrawley TownAL0–11,950dmy 2015 11 1422ndPlymouth ArgyleHL1–2Godfrey 90+9'3,654dmy 2015 11 2122ndLeyton OrientAL2–3Oliver 45+2', 86'4,897dmy 2015 11 2423rdPortsmouthAL0–613,616dmy 2015 11 2823rdAccrington StanleyHL1–5Fewster 75'2,825dmy 2015 12 1224thBristol RoversAL1–2Oliver 41'6,916dmy 2015 12 1922ndMorecambeHW2–1Winfield 38', Berrett 52'2,769dmy 2015 12 2822ndMansfield TownAD1–1Winfield 10'3,958dmy 2016 1 224thYeovil TownAL0–13,866dmy 2016 1 1624thNewport CountyHL0–12,923dmy 2016 1 2324thCarlisle UnitedAD1–1Summerfield 87'7,461dmy 2016 1 3024thStevenageHW2–1McEvoy 15', Galbraith 90+3'2,951dmy 2016 2 624thNorthampton TownAL0–25,342dmy 2016 2 1323rdNotts CountyHW2–1Coulson 24', Fewster 39'3,811dmy 2016 2 1622ndExeter CityHW2–0Fewster (2) 35', 64'2,920dmy 2016 2 2022ndCambridge UnitedAL1–3Berrett 33'4,822dmy 2016 2 2323rdNorthampton TownHL1–2Penn 90+3'2,887dmy 2016 2 2723rdLuton TownHL2–3Fewster (2) 62', 82'3,628dmy 2016 3 123rdOxford UnitedAL0–45,654dmy 2016 3 523rdDagenham & RedbridgeAL0–11,767dmy 2016 3 1223rdBarnetHD1–1Alessandra 20'2,890dmy 2016 3 1923rdAFC WimbledonAL1–2Penn 38'3,883dmy 2016 3 2523rdCrawley TownHD2–2Summerfield 30' pen., Coulson 69'2,942dmy 2016 3 2823rdPlymouth ArgyleAL2–3Penn 52', Summerfield 86' pen.8,571dmy 2016 4 223rdLeyton OrientHD1–1Fewster 17'3,234dmy 2016 4 923rdWycombe WanderersHD1–1Oliver 35'2,864dmy 2016 4 1623rdHartlepool UnitedAL1–2Cameron 45+1'4,781dmy 2016 4 1923rdPortsmouthHW3–1Fewster 30', Alessandra 34', Summerfield 48'3,214dmy 2016 4 2323rdAccrington StanleyAL0–32,222dmy 2016 4 3024thBristol RoversHL1–4McEvoy 81'4,525dmy 2016 5 724thMorecambeAD1–1Summerfield 45'+11,620 League table (part) + Final League Two table (part)PosClubPldWDLFAGDPts20thCrawley Town46138254578−334721stMorecambe461210246991−224622ndNewport County461013234364−214323rdDagenham & Redbridge46810284681−353424thYork City46713265187−3634KeyPos = League position; Pld = Matches played;W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost;F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = PointsSourcehttps://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=1440 League Two: 2015/16: Latest table Soccerbase Centurycomm 20 March 2021 FA Cup 2015–16 FA Cup + FA Cup match detailsRoundDateOpponentsVenueResultScoreF–AScorersAttendanceRef. ReferenceFirst rounddmy 2015 11 7Accrington StanleyAL2–3Oliver 34', Coulson 90+2'1,475 League Cup 2015–16 Football League Cup + League Cup match detailsRoundDateOpponentsVenueResultScoreF–AScorersAttendanceRef. ReferenceFirst rounddmy 2015 8 11Bradford CityHD2–2a.e.t.4–2 pens.Summerfield 49' pen., Berrett 85'4,201Second rounddmy 2015 8 25Swansea CityAL0–310,174 Football League Trophy 2015–16 Football League Trophy + Football League Trophy match detailsRoundDateOpponentsVenueResultScoreF–AScorersAttendanceRef. Reference1 Second rounddmy 2015 10 6Doncaster RoversHW2–0Oliver (2) 5', 50'1,627York City 2–0 Doncaster Rovers https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34387242 BBC Sport 6 October 2015 30 January 20162 Northern section quarter-finaldmy 2015 11 10BarnsleyAL1–2Coulson 40'3,360Barnsley 2–1 York City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34706700 BBC Sport 10 November 2015 30 January 2016 Transfers In DatePlayerClubFeeRef. Reference20 May 2015Vadaine Oliver(Crewe Alexandra)Free11 June 2015George Swan(Wolverhampton Wanderers)Free23 June 2015James Berrett(Yeovil Town)Free23 June 2015Scott Flinders(Hartlepool United)Free6 July 2015Eddie Nolan(Scunthorpe United)FreeDave Flett York City sign Ireland right-back Eddie Nolan http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/13372702.York_City_sign_Ireland_right_back_Eddie_Nolan/ The Press York 6 July 2015 6 July 201531 July 2015Taron Hare(Scunthorpe United)Free3 August 2015Reece ThompsonFrickley AthleticUndisclosed27 November 2015Danny Galbraith(Gillingham)Free5 January 2016Kenny McEvoyTottenham HotspurFree15 January 2016Matty DixonHull CityFree29 January 2016Derek Riordan(East Fife)Free Brackets around club names denote the player's contract with that club had expired before he joined York. Out DatePlayerClubFeeRef. Reference1 July 2015Jason Mooney(Accrington Stanley)Released24 August 2015Lindon Meikle(Macclesfield Town)ReleasedAlex Lowe Lindon Meikle joins Macclesfield http://www.mtfc.co.uk/news/article/lindon-meikle-joins-macclesfield-2710908.aspx Macclesfield Town F.C. 25 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20170529104726/http://www.mtfc.co.uk/news/article/lindon-meikle-joins-macclesfield-2710908.aspx 29 May 2017 dead9 December 2015Keith Lowe(Kidderminster Harriers)Releasedhttp://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/sport/14198392.Keith_Lowe_makes_return_to_Harriers/ Keith Lowe makes return to Harriers The Shuttle Kidderminster 12 January 2016 30 August 201815 January 2016Ben GodfreyNorwich CityUndisclosed22 January 2016Marvin McCoy(Ebbsfleet United)ReleasedMatt Bishop Ebbsfleet sign international McCoy https://www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com/latest-news/16736/ebbsfleet-sign-international-mccoy/ The Non-League Paper London 12 August 2016 16 November 201722 January 2016Anthony Straker(Grimsby Town)ReleasedGrimsby Town transfer news: Mariners sign Straker http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/grimsby-town-transfer-news-mariners-sign-straker/story-28722759-detail/story.html Grimsby Telegraph 12 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160212164902/http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/grimsby-town-transfer-news-mariners-sign-straker/story-28722759-detail/story.html 12 February 2016 dead25 January 2016Eddie Nolan(Blackpool)ReleasedBlackpool sign Nolan https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sport/football/blackpool-fc/blackpool-sign-nolan-1-8046731 Blackpool Gazette 2 August 2016 28 February 20181 February 2016John McCombe(Macclesfield Town)ReleasedJohn McCombe: Macclesfield sign former York City defender until end of the season https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35699176 BBC Sport 1 March 2016 1 March 201624 March 2016Tom Platt(Harrogate Town)Released10 May 2016Josh Carson(Linfield)ReleasedGareth Fullerton Linfield sign Josh Carson and Stephen Fallon ahead of Saturday's Danske Bank Premiership kick-off https://www.newsletter.co.uk/sport/football/linfield-sign-josh-carson-and-stephen-fallon-ahead-of-saturday-s-danske-bank-premiership-kick-off-1-7509893 The News Letter Belfast 3 August 2016 28 February 201810 May 2016Taron Hare(North Ferriby United)ReleasedNorth Ferriby United: Connor Oliver, Taron Hare and Jordan Cooke sign https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36878718 BBC Sport 25 July 2016 25 July 201610 May 2016Ben Hirst(Pickering Town)ReleasedIan Appleyard Former York City striker Ben Hirst unable to commit to Pickering Town http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14676817.Former_York_City_striker_Ben_Hirst_unable_to_commit_to_Pickering_Town/ The Press York 11 August 2016 13 September 201610 May 2016Femi Ilesanmi(Boreham Wood)ReleasedTom Bodell Boreham Wood claimed an opening day scalp as they beat much-fancied Forest Green Rovers 1–0 in the National League http://www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/sport/14666837.Boreham_Wood_claim_opening_day_scalp_of_Forest_Green_Rovers/ Borehamwood & Elstree Times 6 August 2016 7 August 201610 May 2016Kenny McEvoy(South Normanton Athletic)Releasedhttp://www.pitchero.com/clubs/southnormantonathleticfc/teams/111441/player/kenny-mcevoy-1779361/39899 The team: Kenny McEvoy: 2016/17 season South Normanton Athletic F.C. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140906/http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/southnormantonathleticfc/teams/111441/player/kenny-mcevoy-1779361/39899 12 June 2018 Pitchero10 May 2016Emile Sinclair(Altrincham)ReleasedNeil Young View from the dugout: Let's hope our new arrivals can kickstart the season http://altrincham.today/2016/08/27/view-dugout-lets-hope-new-arrivals-can-kickstart-season/ Altrincham Today 27 August 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20170706193221/http://altrincham.today/2016/08/27/view-dugout-lets-hope-new-arrivals-can-kickstart-season/ 6 July 2017 dead10 May 2016George SwanReleased17 May 2016Luke Summerfield(Grimsby Town)FreeMariners swoop for Luke Summerfield http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/grimsby-town-new-signing-mariners-swoop-for/story-29452777-detail/story.html Grimsby Telegraph 28 June 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160628173221/http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/grimsby-town-new-signing-mariners-swoop-for/story-29452777-detail/story.html 28 June 2016 dead27 May 2016Russell Penn(Carlisle United)Free7 June 2016Dave Winfield(Ebbsfleet United)FreeDave Flett York City Player of the Year Dave Winfield leaves for Ebbsfleet http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14547906.York_City_Player_of_the_Year_Dave_Winfield_leaves_for_Ebbsfleet/ The Press York 9 June 2016 9 June 201620 June 2016Derek Riordan(Edinburgh City)ReleasedRoss Pilcher Edinburgh City confirm signing of former Hibs striker Derek Riordan https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/edinburgh-city/edinburgh-city-confirm-signing-of-former-hibs-striker-derek-riordan-1-4378316 Edinburgh Evening News 27 February 2017 28 February 2018 28 February 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180228014734/https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/edinburgh-city/edinburgh-city-confirm-signing-of-former-hibs-striker-derek-riordan-1-4378316 dead 30 June 2016James BerrettGrimsby TownUndisclosed30 June 2016Michael Coulson(St Johnstone)Free30 June 2016Michael Ingham(Tadcaster Albion)FreeEd White Tadcaster Albion secure services of ex-York City number one Michael Ingham https://www.harrogateadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/tadcaster-albion/tadcaster-albion-secure-services-of-ex-york-city-number-one-michael-ingham-1-8044911 Harrogate Advertiser 1 August 2016 28 February 2018 Brackets around club names denote the player joined that club after his York contract expired. Loan in DatePlayerClubReturnRef. Reference7 August 2015David TutondaCardiff CityTerminated early 27 November 20157 August 2015Stéphane ZubarAFC BournemouthRecalled 27 August 201517 September 2015Rhys TurnerOldham AthleticTerminated early 27 November 20152 October 2015Michael CollinsOxford UnitedTerminated early 27 November 201527 October 2015Bryn MorrisMiddlesbroughTerminated early 27 November 201518 November 2015Will BoyleHuddersfield Town3 January 201625 November 2015Kenny McEvoyTottenham Hotspur2 January 201626 November 2015Bradley FewsterMiddlesbroughEnd of season26 November 2015Mark KitchingMiddlesbroughOne-month26 November 2015Jordan LusseyBolton WanderersTerminated early 10 December 201526 November 2015Stefan O'ConnorArsenal6 January 20167 January 2016Luke HendrieBurnleyEnd of season11 January 2016Kyle CameronNewcastle UnitedEnd of season12 January 2016Ntumba MassankaBurnleyRecalled 11 March 201629 January 2016Ľubomír ŠatkaNewcastle UnitedEnd of season26 February 2016Will BoyleHuddersfield TownEnd of season8 March 2016Lewis AlessandraRochdaleEnd of season11 March 2016Scot BennettNotts CountyEnd of season Loan out DatePlayerClubReturnRef. Reference28 August 2015Tom PlattHarrogate TownRecalled 28 September 201529 September 2015Ben HirstScarborough AthleticEarly-November 2015Will Baines Boro beaten by clinical Clitheroe https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/sport/football/boro-beaten-by-clinical-clitheroe-1-7487746 The Scarborough News 29 September 2015 28 February 2018Hirst and Assenso loans come to and end http://www.scarboroughathletic.com/news/2015-11-04/hirst-assenso-loans Scarborough Athletic F.C. 4 November 2015 11 November 2015 11 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151111204750/http://www.scarboroughathletic.com/news/2015-11-04/hirst-assenso-loans dead 27 January 2016Tom PlattHarrogate TownMade permanent 24 March 20161 February 2016Emile SinclairGuiseleyEnd of season26 February 2016Taron HareStamfordEnd of season15 March 2016Callum RzoncaStamfordMid April 2016 Appearances and goals Source:York City https://www.footballsquads.co.uk/eng/2015-2016/fltwo/york.htm FootballSquads 7 May 2016https://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=2910&teamTabs=stats&season_id=145 York: Squad details: 2015/16 Soccerbase Centurycomm 20 March 2021 Numbers in parentheses denote appearances as substitute. Players with names struck through and marked Left club during playing season left the club during the playing season. Players with names in italics and marked * were on loan from another club for the whole of their season with York. Players listed with no appearances have been in the matchday squad but only as unused substitutes. Key to positions: GK – Goalkeeper; DF – Defender; MF – Midfielder; FW – Forward + Players included in matchday squadsNo.Pos.Nat.NameLeagueFA CupLeague CupFL TrophyTotalDisciplinePlayer statistics http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/stats/player-stats/ York City F.C. https://web.archive.org/web/20160706093652/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/stats/player-stats/ 6 July 2016 deadAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals13px|Booked|alt=A yellow rectangle, denoting the yellow penalty card shown to a player being cautioned13px|Sent off|alt=A red rectangle, denoting the red penalty card shown to a player being sent off1GKENGScott Flinders430102020480302DFATGMarvin McCoy Left club during playing season140102020190503DFENGFemi Ilesanmi35 (2)010102039 (2)0404MFIRLJames Berrett33 (3)400212037 (3)51005DFENGJohn McCombe Left club during playing season5100001061005DFENGScot Bennett *110000000110006DFIRLEddie Nolan Left club during playing season11 (4)110101014 (4)1106DFSVKĽubomír Šatka *5 (1)00000005 (1)0307MFENGMichael Coulson20 (2)511002123 (2)7208MFENGLuke Summerfield33 (1)700210035 (1)8409FWENGVadaine Oliver31 (6)711202236 (6)107110MFENGRussell Penn33 (1)300201036 (1)35111MFNIRJosh Carson6 (16)1000 (2)00 (1)06 (19)14012MFENGBryn Morris * Left club during playing season30100000401012FWSCODerek Riordan1 (3)00000001 (3)00013MFGRNAnthony Straker Left club during playing season6 (5)000001 (1)07 (6)00014DFENGGeorge Swan3 (1)00000104 (1)01015DFENGKeith Lowe Left club during playing season15 (1)110201019 (1)10015DFSCOKyle Cameron *1810000001810016DFENGDave Winfield36 (1)20 (1)0200038 (2)210217DFENGTaron Hare00000000000018MFENGTom Platt Left club during playing season00000000000019FWENGJake Hyde4 (7)00 (1)00 (1)00 (1)04 (10)00020MFIRLMichael Collins * Left club during playing season701000201003020FWENGNtumba Massanka * Left club during playing season1 (2)00000001 (2)01022FWENGReece Thompson9 (4)300200 (1)011 (5)31023FWENGRhys Turner * Left club during playing season5 (4)10 (1)000005 (5)10023MFENGMatty Dixon6 (1)00000006 (1)01024GKNIRMichael Ingham30000000300025MFENGCallum Rzonca0 (1)0000 (1)0000 (2)00026MFENGBen Godfrey Left club during playing season4 (8)1100 (1)0106 (9)12026FWENGLewis Alessandra *1120000001122027DFCODDavid Tutonda * Left club during playing season7 (5)000100 (1)08 (6)00027DFENGLuke Hendrie *1800000001802129FWENGEmile Sinclair3 (9)01000105 (9)00030MFENGJonathan Greening Left club during playing season2 (1)00000002 (1)00131DFSCOWill Boyle *1200000001203132FWENGBradley Fewster *18 (6)800000018 (6)81033MFIRLKenny McEvoy10 (9)200000010 (9)21034DFENGMark Kitching * Left club during playing season10000000100035DFENGStefan O'Connor * Left club during playing season40000000401036MFENGJordan Lussey * Left club during playing season10000000101037MFSCODanny Galbraith14 (7)100000014 (7)12038DFGPEStéphane Zubar * Left club during playing season400010005000 + Players not included in matchday squadsNo.Pos.Nat.Name20MFENGLindon Meikle Left club during playing season21FWENGBen Hirst See also List of York City F.C. seasons References Category:York City F.C. seasons York City Foot