On Saturday 26 April 2026, York City Football Club did something extraordinary. In the 103rd minute of the final game of the season, Josh Stones scored to clinch the National League title and seal promotion back to the English Football League after a decade in non-league football. It was, by any measure, one of the most dramatic finishes in the history of English football.

Let our City celebrate!

We, the undersigned, call on City of York Council and North Yorkshire Police to:

  1. Reverse their decision and grant permission for an open-top bus parade through York city centre to celebrate York City FC’s National League title and promotion to League Two.
  2. Work with the football club to agree a safe and appropriate route and date, with proper planning and police support – as councils and police forces do in towns and cities across the country every single season.
  3. Recognise this achievement for what it is: a proud moment for the entire city of York, not just for football fans, and an occasion that brings our community together.

Ten years. 108 points. A 103rd-minute winner. Our club has done the impossible. Now let York celebrate properly.

This petition, started by Seth Sowerby, Chair of York City Supporters’ Trust, will be delivered to City of York Council, North Yorkshire Police, and the office of the local MPs.

Please sign and share this petition with anyone who cares about York, community, and celebrating what our club has achieved.