Christmas special time! We recap a not very Christmassy FA Trophy exit at Clitheroe, an early gift from Truro, and consider what the New Year might bring including some tricky upcoming games. There's also plenty of Yuletide nonsense in talking points.

Timings:

04:30 Discussion of Clitheroe 1-1 York City (Clitheroe won 4-3 on penalties)

28:56 Discussion of York City 4-0 Truro City

1:01:00 Talking points - loanees returning, flat LNER atmosphere, secret Santa gifts, best YCFC Christmas dinner guest, City players as reindeer

1:29:37 Looking ahead to Boston (H), Altrincham (A) & Boreham Wood (A), University Challinor

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Six wins on the bounce, top scorers in England - everything's coming up York City. Will Ben & Simon still find something to complain about? Find out in another exciting instalment of Same Old City!

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Timings:

02:31 Non-League Bible best podcast of 2025 awards

08:06 Discussion of York City 4-2 Morecambe

26:05 Discussion of Brackley Town 2-3 York City

44:23 Discussion of York City 5-1 Aldershot Town

1:16:24 Talking points - Defensive issues, Felix or Grey on the right wing, goal scoring records, York City Ladies in the FA Cup, nativity plays, Lynx Africa and more!

1:40:34 Looking ahead to Clitheroe (A) & Truro (H), University Challinor

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Once upon a time we played so fine... Ben & Simon recap free-scoring wins over Rochdale, Eastleigh & Gateshead, with Stones & Pearce in fine form, plus a valiant defeat at Barnsley. We discuss new signings, the title race, and preview upcoming games!

Timings:

04:26 Discussion of Barnsley 3-2 York City

22:10 Discussion of York City 4-0 Gateshead

33:29 Discussion of Eastleigh 2-4 York City

47:55 Discussion of York City 4-1 Rochdale

1:16:06 Talking points - Rory Watson's return, the signings of Craig Hewitt & Nico Lawrence, Marvin Armstrong's retirement, the title race and more

1:39:26 Looking ahead to Morecambe (H), Brackley (A) & Aldershot (H), and University Challinor

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