York City Minstermen will reunite on June 29 as pre-season training gets underway. Manager Stuart Maynard is eager to get back into the football swing after a record-breaking season where they earned 108 points and topped the Enterprise National League table to win the title.
What's Next for York City Minstermen?
The team will kick off their pre-season campaign on July 11 against Barnsley at the LNER Community Stadium.
Pre-Season Friendlies
A local visit follows when the Minstermen head to Mill Lane to take on Pickering Town on July 14, before an exciting clash against Europa League-bound Sunderland on July 18.
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| July 11 | Barnsley | LNER Community Stadium |
| July 14 | Pickering Town | Mill Lane |
| July 18 | Sunderland | LNER Community Stadium |
Fitness and Preparation
Maynard believes their selection of pre-season friendlies will contribute to the team's fitness level. He said: "We're back on the 29th of June. We're excited, we can't wait, we're all really looking forward to it."
As of the current season, York City Minstermen's league standing is 1st in England National League, with 108 points, 33 wins, 9 draws, and 4 losses from 46 games, and a recent form of DWWWW. Their last result was a 1-1 draw against Rochdale on April 25, 2026.
Upcoming Fixtures
York will finish their pre-season preparations on July 28 against League One side Peterborough United, before entering the Carabao Cup preliminary round on August 3 and starting their League Two campaign on the weekend of August 14-16.
