York City delivered a statement 3-0 victory over Gillingham at the LNER Community Stadium on Saturday. The result silences recent doubters and propels the Minstermen to fourth in League Two, just one point behind the leaders.
Joe Grey gave the hosts a dream start, scoring inside two minutes. Gillingham's challenge was hampered by two first-half injuries to Will Goodwin and Eli King. The visitors were reduced to ten men when Zane Albarus received a second yellow card in the 71st minute.
Jovan Malcolm, introduced from the bench, made an immediate impact. He turned his marker and fired low into the bottom corner in the 75th minute to double the lead. Ollie Pearce added a third just four minutes later, flicking Harry Boyes' shot past goalkeeper Ollie Wright. Goalkeeper Alfie McNally secured the clean sheet.
Home fortress
The win is York City's 13th consecutive league victory at home. They are now just one win short of equalling the club record set in April 1965.
Manager Scott Lindsey made one change, with Joe Felix replacing Jeff King at right wing-back. The victory lifts York to 14 points from eight games. This form, with four wins and two draws from their last six league matches, provides a strong platform for their next fixture. That is a top-of-the-table clash away to league leaders Barnet on 3 October, a match that could see York move to the summit of League Two.
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