York's friendly with Salford abandoned following alleged racist abuse
National League side York confirmed they are working closely with North Yorkshire Police, who have been contacted by the PA news agency, in their investigation.
York City Football Club are horrified to learn of allegations of racial abuse aimed at Salford City players in this evening's pre-season match.
Both clubs, alongside the match officials, decided to take both teams off the pitch at that time.
York City condemns racism in all… pic.twitter.com/SpzIE2wHhO
— York City FC (@YorkCityFC) July 11, 2025
A club statement read: 'York City Football Club are horrified to learn of allegations of racial abuse aimed at Salford City players in this evening's pre-season match.
'Both clubs, alongside the match officials, decided to take both teams off the pitch at that time.
'York City condemns racism in all forms. We stand with Salford in condemning this behavior in the strongest possible terms.
'The club is now working with North Yorkshire Police to investigate the allegations.
Salford City players were subjected to racial abuse during this evening's friendly against York City.
The matter was swiftly reported to authorities and Salford's team was taken off the pitch by manager, Karl Robinson. The incident is now being investigated by both York City…
— Salford City FC (@SalfordCityFC) July 11, 2025
'We would like to thank Salford City for their cooperation in what has been a deeply distressing evening.'
Sky Bet League Two side Salford said in a statement: 'The matter was swiftly reported to authorities and Salford's team was taken off the pitch by manager Karl Robinson.
'The incident is now being investigated by both York City and local police.
'Salford City condemns racism in all forms, will always protect and defend its players and staff from any form of behaviour of this kind, and condemns this evening's behaviour in the strongest possible terms.
'We would like to thank York City for its swift response to this incident.'
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