The City of York Hockey Club Ladies First Team have finished the 2025-26 season as champions, securing a historic promotion to the National League for the first time in the club’s history. The achievement was confirmed on 23 March 2026 following a successful campaign in the Yorkshire & North East Women’s Premier Division.
Led by captain Emily Gee and vice-captain Heather Macdonald, the squad improved on their second-place finish from the 2024-25 season where they remained unbeaten. The team currently holds the top spot in the table with 33 points from 16 games, bringing a higher level of competition to the city’s sports scene.
Recent standout performances include a 7-0 victory against Harrogate on 14 March and a 2-1 win over Sheffield University Bankers on 21 March 2026. These victories helped the team reach their target of moving from regional matches into the national league structure managed by England Hockey.
The regular season is set to end on 28 March 2026, marking the end of a successful run that has increased local interest in the women’s game. The club remains one of the largest in the area, operating seven men’s and seven ladies’ teams alongside a variety of youth and mixed squads.
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