York City wing-back Joe Felix is enjoying a standout first season in the Football League after helping the club return from a decade-long absence. The 26-year-old has started every match this campaign and formed a productive partnership with attacker Joe Grey down the right flank, contributing to York's solid early form. According to a report from the York Press, Felix is embracing the challenge after working his whole career to reach this stage.
York currently sit seventh in the League Two standings with seven points from four matches. Their record shows two wins, one draw and one loss, with recent form reading LWDW. The team has scored eight goals while conceding seven, giving them a positive goal difference of one. They trail leaders Bristol Rovers by just two points in what looks like a tight early title race.
How did Joe Felix reach the Football League?
Joe Felix's path to League Two was not straightforward. A product of the Queens Park Rangers academy, he left the Championship club and dropped into non-league football. He had spells at Billericay Town and Torquay United before joining Worthing. His move to York City came in the summer of 2024, when the club was managed by Adam Hinshelwood. That York side had narrowly avoided relegation from the National League on the final day before his arrival.
Felix quickly became an important player, winning the Clubman of the Year accolade in 2025. His progress was briefly interrupted by an injury halfway through the 2024/25 season, which prompted the club to bring in Jeff King at right wing-back. York finished second that season with 96 points before going one better and winning the National League title in the 2025/26 campaign, securing promotion back to the Football League.
What has his start to this season been like?
Under current manager Scott Lindsey, Felix has been a consistent presence in the starting eleven. He and Joe Grey have been ever-presents, their clever link-up play on the right-hand side creating numerous goal-scoring opportunities. Felix's attitude reflects his enjoyment of the moment. "I have really enjoyed it, I’ve been working my whole life to get to the stage I am right now, so I’m just enjoying it," he told the York Press.
He added, "I just want to go out there and have fun, I feel like I’m embracing myself a bit more and I’m enjoying it." This mindset appears to be paying dividends on the pitch as York adapts to life in League Two. The club's summer 2025 signing of Jack Hunt added further competition at right-back, but Felix has retained his starting role.
How are York City's fans supporting the team?
The return to the Football League has ignited the fanbase. Almost 2,500 York supporters made the trip to Rotherham United late last month. A further 600 travelled to Cheltenham for a midweek fixture, and nearly 1,200 are expected at Crewe Alexandra this Saturday. This strong away following provides a significant boost to the players as they navigate the challenges of a new division.
What comes next for York City?
Attention now turns to the next fixture, a home match against Swindon Town on September 12th. Swindon currently sit ninth in the table, making it an important early-season clash. York will look to continue their positive start and close the gap on the teams above them in the standings. Fans can check the full schedule on the club's fixtures page. The team's immediate focus is on preparing for that match and maintaining their position in the promotion hunt.
