York City FC is more than a football club. For many in York, it is part of our identity. For us, a local printing company, the club gives us great opportunities to serve true fans. In this blog we will cover key details about York City FC, answer common questions, and explain how our printing business supports kit and fan merchandise needs.
Basic History & Identity
York City FC is nicknamed The Minstermen. The club has played in many leagues over time. It has strong roots in the local community. The modern form of York City was founded in 1922. Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2
York played for many years at Bootham Crescent, their long-term home until the club moved to a new stadium. Football-Stadiums.co.uk -+2Wikipedia+2 In 2021, they began playing at the LNER Community Stadium (also called York Community Stadium) in Huntington. Wikipedia+2York City Football Club+2 That stadium is owned by the City of York Council. Wikipedia+1 The capacity is about 8,500 seats. Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3York City Football Club+3
York City’s training ground is on Wigginton Road (north of York, off Sutton Road, near the village of Wigginton). York City Football Club The facility opened in 1997 and includes multiple full-size pitches, a 9-a-side pitch, a 7-a-side pitch, changing rooms, family room, etc. York City Football Club
Over the years, York has gone through ownership changes, financial challenges, promotions and relegations. York City Football Club+4Wikipedia+4YorkMix+4
Key Questions Answered
Below are answers to frequently asked questions, using exact match keywords where possible.
Who owns York City FC
The club is majority owned by Matthew Uggla and Julie-Anne Uggla, via their company 394 Sports Ltd, owning 51%. York City Football Club+3York City Football Club+3York City Football Club+3 The York City Supporters’ Trust holds 25%. YorkMix+3York City Football Club+3York City Football Club+3 A strategic investor holds the remaining 24%. York City Football Club+2YorkMix+2
Who sponsors York City FC 2025
One active sponsorship is RM English, a local partner for the 2025/26 season. Facebook Also, player shirt sponsorship packages are on sale: home shirt sponsorship is £400, and away / third shirt sponsorship packages are £300 each (2025/26). York City Football Club+1 There is also hospitality banner sponsorship and matchball sponsorship. York City Football Club+1
Can I buy shares in York City FC
In principle, yes. The club’s ownership includes a supporters’ trust that holds 25%. York City Football Club+3York City Supporters Trust+3York City Football Club+3 Also, there has been a proposed share sale by the Trust of a 24% stake to Julie-Anne Uggla for £112,000. York City Supporters Trust+1 However, buying shares would likely require dealings with existing shareholders, following the club’s articles, and subject to pre-emption or trust rights. York City Supporters Trust+2York City Football Club+2
How much is a box at York City FC
Executive (hospitality) boxes are offered. The club states executive box hire is from £1,000 + VAT per game. York City Football Club In their Matchday Hospitality offerings: there are executive boxes for up to 10 people, price starting at £1,000 + VAT. York City Football Club
How much is York City FC worth
There is no publicly confirmed valuation. On Transfermarkt, the club has a market value analysis, but that reflects player values, not full club valuation. Transfermarkt Given the club’s scale, value is modest compared to big clubs.
How to get to York City FC
If you wish to travel to a match or visit the stadium:
- The stadium is in Huntington, York (LNER Community Stadium). York City Football Club+2Football-Stadiums.co.uk -+2
- By train: York Station is well connected; from there you can take local transport or taxi to the stadium. Football-Stadiums.co.uk -+2York City Football Club+2
- By bus: local bus services (e.g. route numbers 5, 9, 12) serve the stadium area. Football-Stadiums.co.uk –
- By car: use A1, A19, A64 depending on direction, then follow local roads. Football-Stadiums.co.uk -+1
Parking: On match days, there are parking spaces (e.g. Monks Cross park & ride, 400 spaces with advance booking) and stewards manage the parking. Football-Stadiums.co.uk –
When was York City FC founded
While an earlier club existed from 1908, the modern club is considered founded in 1922. York City Football Club+3Football-Stadiums.co.uk -+3Wikipedia+3
Where do York City FC train
They train at the Wigginton Road Training Ground north of York, off Sutton Road, near the village of Wigginton. York City Football Club
Who is the current manager of York City FC
The current manager is Stuart Maynard. Wikipedia+1
Is York City FC for sale
There is no public announcement that York City FC as a whole is for sale. The club’s ownership structure and trust protections make wholesale sale complex. (But as noted, shares are held by multiple parties, and new strategic partners have joined.) York City Football Club+2York City Football Club+2
Supporting York City FC How We Help as a Local Printing Business
As a printing company based in York, we are proud to support our local club, York City FC, in many ways:
- We print custom football shirt printing York and kits for fans and teams, putting names and numbers, badges, sponsors, etc.
- We produce flags, banners, and street flags for supporters to fly at matches or at home.
- We do matchday signage, posters, pamphlets, and promotional printing for club events.
- We can offer club-approved printing for youth teams or fan groups associated with York City.
- Because we are local, we can respond quickly, deliver locally, and maintain good quality control fans and local organizations can rely on us.
In short: as a local club in York, we support York City FC through all kinds of custom printing needs: kits, flags, signage, and more. When fans want their shirt printed with name and number, they can come to us. When a fan group or club wants promotional materials tied to York City FC, we are ready.
That connection is more than business: we feel part of the football community in York, and we want to help fans look good and support the club.
Why York City FC Matters Locally
York City FC is part of local pride. It gives people in York something to rally around. For us, as a printing company in York, the club offers a constant bridge between business and community. Each time a fan wears a custom shirt we printed, flies a flag we made, or sees signage we created at a match, we feel a connection.
Local printing for football kits is not just commercial it helps fans express loyalty and identity. That is why we focus on good service, fast turnaround, and high quality for York City FC fans and affiliated groups.