York - Gillingham

Gillingham arrive at LNER Community Stadium on a commanding run of form, having secured three consecutive league victories to climb the League Two table. Their recent attacking prowess was on full display during a convincing 4-1 win over Rochdale and a dominant 3-0 defeat of Bristol Rovers. This surge of confidence provides a sharp contrast to the hosts as the two sides meet for matchday 8 on 26 September 2026.

York City enter the contest looking to steady their rhythm after a challenging week. While they impressed with a 4-0 thrashing of Swindon Town earlier this month, a recent 2-0 loss to Chesterfield has left them searching for consistency. History offers little guidance for this encounter, as the pair last met in a two-legged League Two tie back in 2013 that ended in a pair of draws.