Match programme: York City v Dorchester Town (11 December 1954)

About this match programme

In round 2 of their famous 1954-55 FA Cup run, York City were drawn away to Western League club Dorchester Town.

The trip required a two-night stay in Bournemouth and the York City players were well entertained by a club excited to be hosting their first match against Football League opposition.

The Dorset Regiment Band played ‘On Ilkla Moor Baht ‘at’ while City’s travelling directors were looked after in a specially-erected marquee.

City went behind but equalised to send the teams into the break at 1-1.

In the second spell, Dorchester’s centre half was injured and became a virtual passenger on the right wing, as substitutes were not available in those days.

York took command and won 5-2, spearheaded by a hat-trick from forward Arthur Bottom.

Acknowledgement

This facsimile of the match programme was created by the publisher of There’s Only One Arthur Bottom, the daily email newsletter for fans of York City FC, and TOOAB contributors Richard Snowball, Terry Espiner and Paul Bowser. This programme was provided and scanned by Neil Rank.

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