Justice done in the National League as Rochdale win play-offs final.

Having been there on the final day for the most remarkable finale to a season ever as York City went up via a last gasp equaliser, only right to see Rochdale back in EFL. #RAFC

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A title race that saw the top two finish with 108 & 106 points respectively but only York City go up automatically.

Is it time for three teams to go up to the EFL?

#YCFC boss Stuart Maynard thinks so. "We're pushing for 3UP." #RAFC

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Police are looking into an alleged on-field altercation between a York City player and a fan during yesterday's promotion showdown at Rochdale. #RAFC #YCFC

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After a title race that saw the top two finish with 108 & 106 points respectively but only York City go up automatically, is it time for three teams to go up to the EFL?

#YCFC boss Stuart Maynard certainly thinks so. "We're pushing for 3UP." #RAFC

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https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7218388/2026/04/26/late-goals-pitch-invasions-and-a-wild-ride-from-despair-to-joy-was-this-footballs-most-dramatic-title-finale/?unlocked_article_code=1.d1A.CPiE.5oaNpDxTnJuW&smid=ta-android-share

The most dramatic finish to a league title race belonged to Michael Thomas and Arsenal. Until yesterday.

Step forward York City, Rochdale and a crazy eight minutes of stoppage time that had just about everything....

#RAFC #YCFC
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An incredible climax to the National League season, as, first, Rochdale thought they'd won the title in stoppage time and then York City did.

Was it the wildest ever end to a title race?

#RAFC #YCFC
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