Lindsey Faces Tough Test in York City's First Match

York City's head coach Scott Lindsey previewed the team's Carabao Cup match against Crawley Town, warning that it will be a 'really hard test' for his team. Lindsey is preparing for his first competitive match as York's head coach, having replaced Stuart Maynard last Monday in the LNER Community Stadium dugout.

That first match is against Crawley, Lindsey's former club, with a trip to Sky Bet Championship side Watford awaiting the winner. Lindsey didn't see any irony that his first York match is against the club that sacked him last season, and having been impressed by Crawley's recruitment this Summer, he's wary that there is a tough task ahead for City.

What happened?

Lindsey previewed York City's Carabao Cup match against Crawley Town, warning that it will be a 'really hard test' for his team. He praised Crawley's recruitment this Summer, saying that they have recruited some good players and have a way of playing that is impressive.

Why it matters for Crawley Town

Crawley Town's recruitment this Summer has impressed Lindsey, who warned that his team will face a tough test in the Carabao Cup match. He praised the team's strong players and their ability to hurt opponents.

What comes next?

York City will face Crawley Town in the Carabao Cup match, with a trip to Sky Bet Championship side Watford awaiting the winner. Lindsey will be without some of York's title-winning players in his first match as head coach, as he begins to discover when some of his squad are likely to return.

Lindsey will be without some of York's title-winning players in his first match as head coach, as he begins to discover when some of his squad are likely to return. The head coach provided updates on Hiram Boateng, Josh Stones and Mark Kitching, saying: 'Hiram is out, he's a bit more long-term. That's a shame because he's a really good player and is someone that I've liked over the years.'

Injury Update

Lindsey provided updates on Hiram Boateng, Josh Stones and Mark Kitching, saying that Hiram is out for the long-term and that Josh is hoping to be available for the Bristol Rovers game. He praised the team's strong players and their ability to hurt opponents.

Next Fixture

York City's next fixture is against Rotherham at home on 2027-02-27, where they will be looking to bounce back from their Carabao Cup match against Crawley Town.