約克城在戲劇性平局後升級至英乙聯賽
York City Promoted to League Two After Dramatic Draw
2026年4月25日，約克城隊締造了歷史性的里程碑，成功升級至英格蘭足球乙級聯賽。
On April 25, 2026, York City achieved a historic milestone by securing promotion to the English Football League Two.
在一場對陣聯賽爭冠勁敵羅奇代爾隊的緊張決賽中，雙方以1比1握手言和，約克城隊憑藉此結果鎖定國家聯賽冠軍。
In a nail-biting final match against title rivals Rochdale, a 1–1 draw was enough to clinch the National League title.
然而，在第103分鐘，前鋒喬什·斯通斯在混戰中攻入關鍵追平球。
However, in the 103rd minute, striker Josh Stones scrambled home a dramatic equalizer.
這一賽果終結了約克城隊長達10年的足球聯賽荒，並為他們破紀錄的108分賽季畫下句點。
This result ended York City's 10-year absence from the Football League, capping off their record-breaking 108-point season.
這場比賽重新點燃了關於升級制度的激烈辯論。
The match has reignited a fierce debate about the promotion system.
兩支球隊此前都曾發起規則變更運動，認為目前的結構並不公平，因為它強迫得分超過100分的高績效球隊必須參加壓力巨大的附加賽。
Both clubs had previously campaigned for a rule change, arguing that the current structure, which forces high-performing teams with over 100 points into stressful playoffs, is unfair.
約克城隊主帥斯圖爾特·梅納德將此制度稱為「犯罪」，並指出獲取升級資格的難度有多高。
York City manager Stuart Maynard labeled the system criminal, noting how difficult it is to earn promotion.
儘管約克城隊慶祝重返職業聯賽，羅奇代爾隊現在必須調整狀態並將重心轉向即將到來的附加賽，繼續爭取乙級聯賽的一席之地。
While York City celebrates their return to the professional ranks, Rochdale must now regroup and shift their focus toward the upcoming playoffs, continuing their quest for a spot in League Two.
