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Tamworth 0-1 York City: Another mission is over for Minstermen boss Stuart Maynard!

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
12 April 2026

York City goalscorer Pearce celebrates at the final whistle after a hard-fought win

By Dave Clayton

TAMWORTH 0

YORK CITY 1
Pearce 27

When the final whistle blew, Stuart Maynard’s York City and their 800-plus travelling supporters celebrated what could be a crucial victory in their bid to clinch the National League title – but the Minstermen boss knew his side were handed a stern test by a hard-working and stubborn Tamworth side.
“This is the toughest place to come in the league,” Maynard conceded. “It’s a tight, old-style football ground and you always feel under pressure, but we dug deep and rolled our sleeves up so we’re delighted with the three points.”
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