York - Bristol Rovers

York City begin their League Two campaign at home to Bristol Rovers on Saturday, 15 August 2026. The hosts endured a difficult start to their cup campaign, falling 0-2 to Crawley Town in the EFL Cup Qualification on 3 August. Bristol Rovers have also had a testing start, losing 0-1 to Peterborough United in the EFL Cup on 8 August.

These two sides have a history of close encounters in League Two. Their most recent league meeting saw Bristol Rovers win 1-4 on 30 April 2016, following a 2-1 victory for Bristol Rovers on 12 December 2015. The previous year, York City secured a 0-0 draw on 18 January 2014. The question remains how each side will translate their early cup form into league action.