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Stones back Dale for success

Josh Stones bundled York City back to the EFL – and then told Rochdale: We’ll see you there next year too.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
26 April 2026

MATCHWINNER: Josh Stones

Josh Stones bundled York City back to the EFL – and then told Rochdale: We’ll see you there next year too.
The 22-year-old striker was in the right place to force home their dramatic 103rd-minute winner.
It sparked wild scenes of celebration among the travelling fans and left Rochdale forlorn on the canvas.
But having pushed each other all the way in this epic title race, Stones says he hopes Jimmy McNulty’s side are successful in the play-offs.
“I just said to their assistant gaffer, ‘We’ll see you next season’,” Stones said. “I genuinely hope they win the play-o...

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