Match Reports

Wolfpack too strong for Knights in Canada

Saturday 10th August - Betfred Championship

Published: 12 August, 2019 - 5:08 pm

By Jacob Kilbride, for York Press York City Knights suffered their heaviest defeat since 2016 as they were beaten 56-6 away to League Leaders’ Shield winners Toronto Wolfpack. A number of players were unavailable for York and it showed in a clinical display by Toronto who racked up ten tries in total. The result means that York drop to fourth in the Betfred Championship table after 24 rounds, though one more league point will seal a maiden play-off spot for the Knights. Just five minutes had gone when Gareth O’Brien – returning to the line-up after starting on the bench... ...Read The Article

Knights hold off brave Barrow fightback

Sunday 4th August - Betfred Championship

Published: 4 August, 2019 - 9:19 pm

A first half hat-trick from returning fullback Matty Marsh helped York City Knights to a hard-earned 16-24 victory at Barrow Raiders today. The in-form Knights have now gone seven games since their last Betfred Championship defeat, and remain second in the league – seven points clear of sixth placed Bradford Bulls – with just four games remaining. Head Coach James Ford made changes to the team that won that thrilling game against Bradford two weeks ago, with Marsh’s return allowing Jason Bass to revert to the wing in place of Perry Whiteley who rested a swollen knee, and Michael Kelly... ...Read The Article

Knights break Bulls hearts in last gasp thriller

Sunday 21st July - Betfred Championship

Published: 22 July, 2019 - 1:00 pm

The width of a post at either end of the pitch was all that separated York City Knights and Bradford Bulls in yet another Betfred Championship thriller played out in front of over four thousand fans at Bootham Crescent yesterday. Both teams headed into the game in good form with identical records of four wins and a draw from their last five league games, indicating that we were in for a great game – and it certainly lived up to the pre-match hype. Knights Head Coach James Ford recalled captain Tim Spears after his one match suspension served in the... ...Read The Article

Knights strike late to earn draw at Batley

Sunday 14th July - Betfred Championship

Published: 15 July, 2019 - 12:48 pm

A late Connor Robinson penalty goal earned York City Knights a vital Betfred Championship point as they came from 14-6 down to rescue a draw at Batley Bulldogs yesterday. Head Coach James Ford made 3 changes from the team that won at Sheffield Eagles nine days ago; Captain Tim Spears served a one match suspension, while Sam Scott and Will Oakes rested slight knocks. Marcus Stock reverted to loose forward, and Matty Marsh & Ronan Dixon both returned. York played up the infamous hill in a first half – and after the early arm wrestle it was the home team... ...Read The Article

Steely Knights secure stunning Sheffield win to go Second

- Betfred Championship

Published: 6 July, 2019 - 1:10 pm

York City Knights’ incredible 2019 season continues as they produced one of the best performances of the year to defeat play-off rivals Sheffield Eagles at a sunny Olympic Legacy Park on Friday night. It was the Knights’ 14th victory of the season, and for the next 24 hours at least moved them to second in the Betfred Championship. Head Coach James Ford made four changes from the team that beat Dewsbury in the last minute at Bootham Crescent last week, with Jason Bass returning at full back in place of Matty Marsh, who pulled out of the initial 19 man... ...Read The Article

12 man Knights break Rams hearts

Sunday 30th June - Betfred Championship

Published: 30 June, 2019 - 8:14 pm

York City Knights overcame a red card to pull off a sensational last minute victory over Dewsbury Rams at Bootham Crescent today, to stay in the Betfred Championship play-off places. The Knights formed a guard of honour on the pitch ahead of kick off for Ben Cockayne who has retired after a glittering 350 game career, and Normandy hero Mr Ken Cooke delivered the match ball on Armed Forces Day. Both men received a huge round of applause from the Bootham Crescent crowd. Head Coach James Ford once again rang the changes after the golden point defeat to Batley in... ...Read The Article

Knights lose golden point Cup thriller

Wednesday 26th June - 1895 Cup

Published: 27 June, 2019 - 10:00 am

York City Knights AB Sundecks 1895 Cup campaign came to an agonising end at Bootham Crescent last night, as a golden point field goal from Louis Jouffret sent Batley Bulldogs into the semi-finals. Opting for fresh legs over experience, Knights Head Coach James Ford made no less than nine changes from the team that won at Swinton three days ago: Full-back Matty Marsh was injured, Jason Bass and Perry Whiteley were rested, and Hull FC loanee Cam Scott was cup-tied having played in the last round on dual-reg for Doncaster against Oldham. In came York Acorn junior Matt Chilton for his... ...Read The Article

Knights go fourth after Swinton victory

Sunday 23rd June - Betfred Championship

Published: 23 June, 2019 - 9:34 pm

By Joe Smith An efficient performance from the Knights at Heywood Road saw James Ford’s men, coupled with favourable results elsewhere, climb to fourth place in the Betfred Championship table after their 26-12 victory over Swinton Lions. With Hull FC loanee Cameron Scott making his debut, replacing Junior Vaivai in the left centre role following the expiration of his loan deal, and Jordan Baldwinson returning to the matchday seventeen for the first time in six weeks, there were two changes to the York team which demolished Rochdale at Bootham Crescent a week prior and it was the youngster Scott who... ...Read The Article

Play off chasing Knights rout Hornets

Sunday 16th June - Betfred Championship

Published: 17 June, 2019 - 10:00 am

York City Knights produced a flawless display in sunshine and showers at Bootham Crescent yesterday, running in eleven tries and keeping a clean sheet to beat Rochdale Hornets 60-0 and stay right in the thrilling Betfred Championship play off race. The Knights worked hard and remained patient to build up a 26-0 lead by half time, before cutting loose in devastating fashion in the second half – mostly down the left edge, with the Junior Vaivai and Perry Whiteley partnership simply unstoppable at times. Head Coach James Ford made six changes to the team that narrowly lost to second-placed Toulouse... ...Read The Article

Proud Knights edged out in wet and wild thriller

Saturday 8th June - Betfred Championship

Published: 8 June, 2019 - 12:00 pm

Third placed York City Knights and second placed Toulouse Olympique produced a thrilling game in the Betfred Championship despite awful conditions at Bootham Crescent on Saturday, with the visitors just coming out on top in a high quality encounter. With York Pride taking place on the same day, the Knights took the opportunity to celebrate a fantastic afternoon of equality and diversity both at our club, and in rugby league. Knights Head Coach James Ford made five changes to the team that progressed in the 1895 Cup last week, with experienced trio Liam Salter, Sam Scott & Graeme Horne all... ...Read The Article