The York City Supporters’ Trust has launched a fundraising campaign to cover the £10,000 cost of repairing LED advertising screens damaged at the LNER Community Stadium during celebrations on 6 April 2026. Fans gathered to celebrate a dramatic 96th-minute winning goal by Malachi Fagan-Walcott, which secured a 2-1 victory against Altrincham and pushed York City further toward a potential promotion to the Football League.
The campaign, titled “LED Us Fix It”, aims to raise the funds so that club owners Matt and Julie-Anne Uggla can continue to direct their financial investment toward the playing squad rather than repair bills. The damage occurred when supporters moved from the South Stand onto the advertising boards following the last-minute winner.
Following the incident, approximately 20 supporters were issued indefinite stadium bans. The decision involved the North Yorkshire Police and the York Stadium Management Company, which oversees daily operations at the stadium. Club co-chairmen Matt and Julie-Anne Uggla confirmed they were not involved in the initial decision to issue the bans and have requested a formal review of the situation, while expressing support for the club’s fanbase.
Recent developments have seen the majority of bans for supporters under the age of 18 lifted. These individuals have since joined Operation Hat Trick, a programme focused on football behaviour. The York City Supporters’ Trust, which holds a 25% share in the club, continues to coordinate with the club to address the incident while maintaining its support for the team’s ongoing push for promotion.
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