King’s Lynn boss Ian Culverhouse – fresh from being rewarded with a renewed two-and-a-half year contract with the Linnets – made five changes to the squad from the 3-0 league win over Spennymoor Town. Power was living up to his name down the Linnets’ left and looked threating with his strong play. King’s Lynn nearly capitalised on this on 56 minutes, an inviting cross in from the left nearly putting the ball on a plate for their striker – but a vital block from a red shirt halted any danger. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. There was a real sense of danger each time either Marriott of Power got on the ball in the attacking third. 6pts. King's Lynn Town web Websites York City web 1. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. After a left-footed effort a few minutes earlier, Newton came closer with his right, driving narrowly wide from range. It was bound for a blue and gold shirt, but for Newton’s vital interception. YORK City fell four points off the pace at the top of National League North after losing 1-0 at table-toppers King's Lynn Town. From five yards out, he was foiled by the mass of bodies on the line. City started the second half with a lot of the possession but struggled to create in the early stages. And he nearly bagged another minutes later, glancing a header inches wide after being found in the box. City went three points clear at the top of the National League North this afternoon thanks to goals from Andy Bond, David Ferguson and Joe Tait which gave the Minstermen a 3-0 win over King's Lynn … The Linnets also had two former City players starting in their first eleven, Ryan Jarvis and Michael Gash, the latter having a slight chance early on when he gathered the ball at the back post but couldn’t get a shot on goal. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. However, the decision is still subject to final ratification by the FA Council. Newton again tested Street from distance with an 85th-minute free kick. King's Lynn Town have been promoted to the top tier of non-league football for the first time in their history after National League clubs voted to end the season. Power again wreaked havoc on Griffiths, who slipped and allowed the Norwich man a shooting opportunity. King’s Lynn: Street, Jones, Barrows, Jarvis, Smith, McAuley, Power, Richards (Payne 31), Gash, Marriott, Henderson. to the Official Website of the Blue & Gold Supporters' Trust for all the followers of the senior football club in King's Lynn, King's Lynn Town - " The Linnets ". Gash had a chance on the edge just before half time, picking up the ball and trying to curl an effort but it was held by the reliable Pete Jameson between the sticks. Subs not used: Kelly, Hawkins, Fox, Carey. Marriott opened the scoring in the 67th minute. Subs not used: Whitley, Bond, Durrell. It was clear after his first attempt that Bond had his slights set on an opener and he did just that on 22 minutes; a great passing display from midfield ending in a low cross by Ferguson and a tap-in by Bond. Just after the quarter-hour mark, he flashed a shot across the face of goal after good work from Kieran Green down the right touchline. "But most of all I'm over the moon for our fantastic supporters who deserve this promotion to the top level of non league football as well as all or our sponsors and the people behind the scenes who you don't see much off but their hard work is never forgotten. The team ran to the dugout the celebrate with the management, showcasing how much the first goal meant to them in the top-of-the-table clash. the petulance of his action and reaction earned him strong words from Tait and captain Steve McNulty. The latter saw a shot well blocked by Tait, while good link-up play down the left ended with Power pulling a cross back behind Marriott. HP10 9TY | 01676637 | Registered in England & Wales. Speaking after Wednesday's announcement, chairman Stephen Cleeve said he was relieved that his club's fate had finally been sealed after months of waiting. It had taken York the best part of seven minutes to get the ball out of their own half for any length of time, but Jordan Burrow managed to glance a header from a right-wing cross. "I am absolutely delighted for the manager, his staff and all of the players," he said. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. At the other end, Chris Henderson was left to run for an uncomfortably long time before David Ferguson hoofed away his blocked effort from the edge of the area. In a potentially decisive game of high quality, it was an unfortunate slip the difference between the sides as keeper Pete Jameson fumbled the impressive Simon Power's shot and the top scorer Adam Marriott slid in to punish him. In recent years they've enjoyed a remarkable rise under their manager, former Norwich City defender Ian Culverhouse, and now find themselves just one promotion away from league football. The National League suggested that all three divisions should be resolved on an unweighted points-per-game basis and the proposal received unanimous support in a vote by clubs on Wednesday. As half-time approached, it was very hard to choose between the sides. Get involved with the news in your community, This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. York: Jameson 7, Griffiths 4 (Langstaff 7, 74), Tait 7, McNulty 8, Newton 7, Ferguson 7, McLaughlin 8, Moke 6, Green 8, Kempster 7 (Maguire 7, 58), Burrow 7.