25.04.2026 17:32
In the last match of the English fifth league, Rochdale, who celebrated their championship with a goal scored at 90+5, conceded a goal at 90+13 against York City, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. With this result, York City, who increased their points to 108, became champions. Rochdale remained at 106 points.
In the 46th and final week of England's 5th League, 105-point Rochdale and 107-point York City faced off in a championship match. The game at Crown Oil Arena witnessed unforgettable moments in football history.
STADIUM ERUPTS AS ROCHDALE SCORES IN THE 90+5TH MINUTE
With no goals in the first 90 minutes, unbelievable events unfolded during the six minutes of added time. Pushing for the championship, Rochdale finally found the goal they had been seeking in the 90+5th minute through Emmanuel Dieseruvwe. After this goal, players, coaching staff, and the stands erupted in celebration. Hundreds of fans from the jubilant stands rushed onto the field to celebrate the goal with the players.
DRAMATIC ENDING IN THE 90+13TH MINUTE
After the goal, as players returned to the field, the fans who had entered the pitch went back to the stands. With the game restarting, York City launched an attack on the opponent's goal as a team, and after a scramble, Josh Stones scored the equalizer in the 90+13th minute. This time, a great silence fell over the stands, while the visiting team's players and coaching staff celebrated their championship lap on the field. As the game ended with the restart, York City emerged as the team that got what they wanted in this unforgettable championship match.
CHAMPIONSHIP WITH 108 POINTS
With this result, Rochdale reached 106 points and finished second in the league. York City, becoming champions with 108 points, was promoted to the upper league.