Maynard leaves York three months after title win

Stuart Maynard exits York City just months after leading them back to the EFL.

What happened. York City announced the exit of manager Stuart Maynard, three months after he guided the club back into the English Football League.

• Club statement said it was 'not an easy decision'.
• Maynard replaced Adam Hinshelwood in August 2025.
• York host Crawley in Carabao Cup on 3 August.

“We recognise that, from the outside, this may look like a strange or difficult decision to understand.”

— York City board

York begin League Two season against Bristol Rovers on 15 August.

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