Promotion-chasing York City were frustrated by Telford as they were held to a goalless draw at the Bucks Head.

After scoring seven against Kettering on Saturday, York struggled to break down the Bucks.

Telford keeper Ryan Young had to deny Andre Boucaud, Matty Blair and Jason Walker in the opening 15 minutes.

Daniel Preston went close to a late winner for the hosts but his header from Sean Newton's cross went over Michael Ingham's crossbar.

Telford boss Andy Sinton made two key changes, bringing back midfielder Phil Trainer and defender Dan preston.

Trainer had not started a game since the 2-1 defeat at Forest Green in mid-October, while Preston was dropped after last month's 4-0 FA Cup first round thrashing at Chelmsford.

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AFC Telford United boss Andy Sinton told BBC Radio Shropshire:

"We got on the front foot, exactly what I was asking for. We must start realising that we must treat every game like a York or Luton.

"We were outstanding and unlucky not to come away with three points. I thought our energy levels were superb.

"I thought the couple of people I brought back into the side were on top of their game."

York City manager Gary Mills told BBC Radio York:

"People might say you've got to beat teams like Telford to go on and win the league. Maybe you have, but we'll keep going.

"There's going to be times like tonight where teams come out second half and we have to dig deep.

"We have to keep our discipline. We have to keep our shape to come away with something and we've done that tonight so I'm proud of my players."

Lineup, Bookings (1) & Substitutions (4)

AFC Telford United

  • 01 Young
  • 02 Salmon
  • 03 Newton
  • 05 Whitehead
  • 16 Preston
  • 23 Valentine
  • 08 Trainer Booked
  • 27 Smith
  • 28 Cain
  • 10 Brown
  • 29 Jones (Rooney - 42' )

Substitutes

  • 13 Evans
  • 11 Adams
  • 15 Rooney
  • 17 King
  • 19 Farrell

York City

  • 24 Ingham
  • 03 Meredith
  • 05 McGurk
  • 16 Fyfield
  • 08 Kerr
  • 15 Boucaud (Reed - 70' )
  • 17 Blair
  • 20 Challinor
  • 26 McLaughlin
  • 09 Walker (Ashikodi - 80' )
  • 10 Chambers (Pilkington - 46' )

Substitutes

  • 02 Oyebanjo
  • 04 Smith
  • 12 Pilkington
  • 07 Reed
  • 28 Ashikodi
Ref: Andy Davies
Att: 1,601

Match Stats

Shots

11 9

On target

2 4

Corners

5 5

Fouls

11 12

Live Text Commentary

90:00 +3:18

The final whistle goes and the game is over.

90:00 +2:49

Free kick awarded for a foul by Moses Ashikodi on Jay Smith. Free kick taken by Ryan Young.

89:44

The ball is sent over by Ashley Cain, Jamal Fyfield makes a clearance.

89:35

A cross is delivered by Sean Newton.

88:47

Effort on goal by Jamie Reed from just inside the area clears the crossbar.

86:50

Daniel Preston is adjudged to have handled the ball. Free kick taken by Jamal Fyfield.

86:06

A cross is delivered by Sean Newton, Daniel Preston has a headed effort from close range and clears the crossbar.

85:36

Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Sean Newton, Michael Ingham makes a save.

83:53

Effort from the edge of the box by Ashley Cain goes wide of the left-hand upright.

83:21

Matty Blair crosses the ball, Ryan Young makes a save.

82:06

Patrick McLaughlin produces a right-footed shot from outside the box and misses left.

80:28

Daniel Preston challenges Moses Ashikodi unfairly and gives away a free kick. David McGurk restarts play with the free kick.

79:52 Substitution

Substitution Moses Ashikodi is brought on as a substitute for Jason Walker.

76:19

Jason Walker produces a cross.

75:37

Shot from just outside the box by Danny Pilkington goes over the bar.

72:59

Phil Trainer takes a shot. Michael Ingham makes a save. Sean Newton takes a outswinging corner to the near post.

71:29

Unfair challenge on Phil Trainer by Scott Kerr results in a free kick. Jay Smith takes the free kick.

70:48

James Meredith challenges Ashley Cain unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Will Salmon.

69:43 Substitution

Substitution Jamie Reed is brought on as a substitute for Andre Boucaud.

68:19

The referee blows for offside. Indirect free kick taken by Michael Ingham.

67:34

Danny Pilkington sends in a cross, save by Ryan Young.

66:16

Ashley Cain takes a shot. Save by Michael Ingham.

65:31

Daniel Preston gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Matty Blair. Danny Pilkington delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from right channel.

64:17

Foul by Phil Trainer on Jamal Fyfield, free kick awarded. Michael Ingham restarts play with the free kick.

62:48

Ashley Cain has an effort at goal from outside the area missing to the wide left of the goal.

62:23

Danny Pilkington takes a shot. Save made by Ryan Young.

61:54

Inswinging corner taken by Danny Pilkington from the left by-line played to the near post, Will Salmon makes a clearance.

61:49

A cross is delivered by Danny Pilkington, Will Salmon manages to make a clearance.

60:06

Jon Challinor fouled by Nathan Rooney, the ref awards a free kick. Michael Ingham restarts play with the free kick.

58:41

The ball is crossed by Danny Pilkington, save by Ryan Young.

57:55

Effort from the edge of the area by Andy Brown goes wide of the right-hand post.

57:33

Andy Brown fouled by Jamal Fyfield, the ref awards a free kick. Jay Smith takes the free kick.

56:11

Effort from deep inside the area by Sean Newton misses to the left of the goal.

55:53

Phil Trainer produces a left-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide right of the goal.

54:49

Jason Walker is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Ryan Young takes the free kick.

53:41

James Meredith gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Nathan Rooney. Will Salmon takes the free kick.

53:03

The referee blows for offside against Danny Pilkington. Ryan Young restarts play with the free kick.

52:50

Unfair challenge on Danny Pilkington by Will Salmon results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Andre Boucaud.

51:41

The ball is crossed by Sean Newton, Michael Ingham makes a save.

51:23

The ball is crossed by James Meredith, save by Ryan Young.

50:36

Unfair challenge on James Meredith by Jay Smith results in a free kick. Free kick taken by James Meredith.

49:09

Andy Brown takes a shot. David McGurk manages to make a clearance.

48:28

Corner taken right-footed by Jay Smith from the right by-line, David McGurk makes a clearance.

47:09

Free kick awarded for a foul by James Meredith on Jay Smith. The free kick is delivered left-footed by Sean Newton from right wing.

46:01

Unfair challenge on Sean Newton by Jon Challinor results in a free kick. Free kick crossed left-footed by Sean Newton from left wing, David McGurk makes a clearance.

45:14 Substitution

Substitution Danny Pilkington replaces Ashley Chambers.

45:01

The second half kicks off.

45:00 +3:00

The match has reached half-time.

45:00 +1:44

Corner from the right by-line taken by Patrick McLaughlin, clearance made by Stuart Whitehead.

43:45

A cross is delivered by Ashley Cain, Header from deep inside the penalty area by Nathan Rooney goes harmlessly over the crossbar.

42:50

Andy Brown delivers the ball, Michael Ingham makes a save.

41:01 Substitution

Substitution Nathan Rooney comes on in place of Steve Jones.

39:43

Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Patrick McLaughlin from the right by-line to the near post, Phil Trainer manages to make a clearance.

36:18 Booking

Booking Phil Trainer is booked.

35:28

Phil Trainer concedes a free kick for a foul on Ashley Chambers. Jamal Fyfield takes the direct free kick.

33:26

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Patrick McLaughlin by Jay Smith. Scott Kerr restarts play with the free kick.

32:58

Phil Trainer gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Jason Walker. Direct free kick taken by Andre Boucaud.

32:30

David McGurk concedes a free kick for a foul on Andy Brown. Sean Newton crosses the ball in from the free kick, David McGurk manages to make a clearance.

31:41

Ashley Chambers concedes a free kick for a foul on Will Salmon. Will Salmon takes the direct free kick.

31:00

Effort from deep inside the area by Patrick McLaughlin misses to the left of the goal.

28:59

Unfair challenge on Andy Brown by James Meredith results in a free kick. Will Salmon takes the free kick.

25:33

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ashley Cain by James Meredith. Ryan Young takes the direct free kick.

24:54

The ball is crossed by Jon Challinor.

23:03

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Sean Newton by Matty Blair. Ryan Valentine restarts play with the free kick.

21:53

Free kick awarded for a foul by Steve Jones on Jon Challinor. Direct free kick taken by Scott Kerr.

21:22

Handball by Jay Smith. Andre Boucaud takes the direct free kick.

21:08

The ball is crossed by Will Salmon, clearance made by Jamal Fyfield.

17:57

A cross is delivered by Ashley Cain, Headed effort on goal by Steve Jones from inside the penalty box misses to the right of the target.

15:36

The ball is swung over by Ryan Valentine, Michael Ingham makes a save.

13:43

Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Jay Smith.

13:01

The ball is sent over by Ashley Chambers, Jason Walker takes a shot. Save by Ryan Young.

12:06

Matty Blair takes a shot. Save by Ryan Young.

10:44

A cross is delivered by Jon Challinor, clearance made by Will Salmon.

8:10

Jason Walker takes a shot. Blocked by Stuart Whitehead.

7:27

Unfair challenge on Andre Boucaud by Phil Trainer results in a free kick. Jason Walker takes the free kick.

6:54

Inswinging corner taken by Andre Boucaud from the left by-line.

6:02

Andre Boucaud takes a shot. Save made by Ryan Young. Corner taken by Scott Kerr from the right by-line.

1:31

Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Jay Smith.

0:00

The game kicks-off.

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