2021 York City Knights season explained

York City Knights 2021 season
Year:2021
Team Colour:
  1. FFCB2C
Font Colour:Black
League:Championship
League Rank:9th
Playoff Result:N/A
Cup:Challenge Cup
Cup Result:3rd round
Ceo Title:Chairman
Ceo:Jon Flatman[1]
Coach Title:Head Coach
Coach:James Ford[2]
List:yes
List Link:List of York City Knights seasons
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In the 2021 rugby league season York City Knights competed in the 2021 RFL Championship, the 2021 Challenge Cup and the 2021 RFL 1895 Cup. It was the first season that the club played at the York Community Stadium. At the RFL end of year awards York was named as the Championship Club of the Year.[3]

Results

Championship

See main article: 2021 RFL Championship.

Championship results

Date and TimeMWVersusH/AVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceTVReport+Championship results3 April, 16:301 Toulouse OlympiqueHYork Community Stadium6–21Jones-BishopK. Dixon[4]
18 April2 Sheffield EaglesHYork Community Stadium14–20Jubb, K. Dixon, SalterK. Dixon[5]
25 April3 Swinton LionsAHeywood Road64–16K. Dixon, R. Dixon (2), Marsh (4), Wynne, Dean (2), AtkinsK. Dixon (10)[6]
2 May4 Dewsbury RamsATetley's Stadium30–20Atkins, Stock, K Dixon, Marsh (2)K. Dixon (5)[7]
9 May5 Featherstone RoversHYork Community Stadium16–20Marsh, SalterK. Dixon (2)[8]
16 May6 Widnes VikingsAHalton Stadium35–14Scott, Jones-Bishop, Washbrook, Lewis (2)K. Dixon, Dean (Drop goal)[9]
23 May7 OldhamHYork Community Stadium34–6Jubb (2), K. Dixon, Dean, March, ClarksonK. Dixon (5)1,000[10] [11]
30 May8 Bradford BullsAOdsal Stadium18–37K. Dixon, Atkins, ClarksonK. Dixon (3)[12]
12 June9 Halifax PanthersAThe Shay6–30MarshK. Dixon[13]
20 June10 Batley BulldogsHYork Community Stadium20–22Jones-Bishop, K. Dixon (2)K. Dixon (4)[14]
27 June11 WhitehavenALEL Arena12–37Baldwinson, K. DixonK. Dixon (2)601[15]
4 July12 Newcastle ThunderHYork Community Stadium26–28Atkins, Clarkson, Scott, WhiteleyK. Dixon (5)[16]
11 July13 London BroncosATrailfinders Sports Ground22–50Whiteley, K. Dixon, Jubb, Atkins K. Dixon (3)[17]
25 July14 Swinton LionsHYork Community Stadium46–10Clarkson, R. Dixon, K. Dixon (2), Kirmond, Marsh (2), Dow-Nikau K. Dixon (7)[18]
1 August15 Sheffield EaglesAKeepmoat Stadium–P–P[19]
8 August16 Widnes VikingsHYork Community Stadium34–20O'Hagan (2), Whiteley, Dow-Nikau (2), TeanbyMarsh (5)[20]
14 August17 Featherstone RoversAMillennium Stadium14–44Jones-Bishop (2), MarshJohnson[21]
22 August18 WhitehavenHYork Community Stadium30–12Teanby, Jones-Bishop, Stock, Whiteley, ScottMarsh (5)[22] [23]
29 August19 Bradford BullsHYork Community Stadium18–36Atkins, Green, KirmondK. Dixon (3)[24]
3 September20 Newcastle ThunderAKingston Park29–16Clarkson, Jones-Bishop, McGowan (2), WhiteleyHarrison (4), Marsh (Drop goal)[25] [26]
12 September21 Toulouse OlympiqueAStade Ernest-Wallon–P–P[27]
19 September22 London BroncosHYork Community Stadium32–22Clarkson, Bass, Kirmond, Marsh, Dow-Nikau, WashbrookHarrison (3)[28] [29]

Challenge Cup / 1895 Cup

See main article: 2021 Challenge Cup and 2021 RFL 1895 Cup. In the 2021 season, the Challenge Cup and RFL 1895 Cup used a format where the four sides which progressed from the second round of the Challenge Cup qualified for the 1895 Cup semi-finals.[30]

Date and Time!!colspan="2"
Round!VersusH/AVenue*ResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceTVReport
Challenge Cup1895 Cup
19 March, 7:45pmRound 1 Sheffield EaglesAKeepmoat Stadium30–6Whiteley (2), Brining, Jones-Bishop, AtkinsK. Dixon (5)The Sportsman[31]
28 March, 2:30pmRound 2 London BroncosAThe Rock14–2Porter, SalterK. Dixon (3)BBC Red Button[32]
9 April, 7:45pmRound 3 Wigan WarriorsHYork Community Stadium0–26The Sportsman[33]
7 JuneSemi-final Swinton LionsHYork Community Stadium36–22Salter, Stock, Atkins, Brining, Kirmond, LewisK. Dixon (6)The Sportsman[34]
17 JulyFinal Featherstone RoversNWembley Stadium34–41Jones-Bishop, Stock, Brining, Bass, Lewis, WhiteleyK. Dixon (5)BBC Red Button[35]

Players

2021 transfers

Gains

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ClubContractDate
1 Year September 2020[36]
1 Year September 2020[37]
1 Year September 2020[38]
1 Year November 2020[39]
1 Year September 2020
1 Year September 2020[40]
1 Year September 2020[41]
1 Year October 2020[42]
1 Year September 2020[43]
1 Year January 2021[44]
Season Loan February 2021[45]

Losses

Player! scope="col" style="background:#FFCB2C; border:solid black 1px"
ClubContractDate
1 Year September 2020[46]
2 Years September 2020[47]
2 Years August 2020[48]
2 Years September 2020[49]
1 Year November 2020[50]
Released [51]

Notes and References

  1. News: York City Knights chairman Jon Flatman 'like a kid at Christmas' as LNER Community Stadium opens to fans . York Press . 19 May 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  2. News: James Ford rues what might have been in 2021 after win over London Broncos . York Press . 19 September 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  3. Web site: Betfred Championship and League 1 Awards' winners announced . RFL . 29 September 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  4. News: York City Knights' Championship season starts with 21-6 defeat to Toulouse . York Press . 3 April 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  5. News: York City Knights fall to 20-14 defeat to Sheffield Eagles . York Press . 18 April 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  6. News: York City Knights fall to 20-14 defeat to Sheffield Eagles . York Press . 18 April 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  7. News: Match Report: Dewsbury Rams v York City Knights . Total Rugby League . 2 May 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  8. News: Match Report: York City Knights v Featherstone Rovers . Total Rugby League . 9 May 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  9. News: Widnes Vikings fade in second half against York City Knights . Runcorn and Widnes World . 16 May 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  10. Web site: York City Knights Run Riot Against Oldham as First Fans Enter LNER Community Stadium . York Vision . 26 May 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  11. News: York 34 6 Oldham . RFL . 6 December 2023.
  12. News: Ill-discipline costly as York City Knights lose 37-18 at Bradford Bulls . York Press . 30 May 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  13. News: York City Knights convincingly beaten 30-6 at Halifax Panthers . York Press . 13 June 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  14. News: York City Knights beaten 22-20 in dramatic finale against Batley Bulldogs . York Press . 20 June 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  15. News: REPORT: Whitehaven 37 York City Knights 12 . York Press . 27 June 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  16. News: Newcastle Thunder hold off York City Knights fightback to prevail 28-26 . York Press . 4 July 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  17. News: York City Knights' wait for a win goes on after 50-22 defeat at London Broncos . York Press . 11 July 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  18. Web site: Match Report – York City Knights 46 Swinton Lions 10 . Swinton Lions . 26 July 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  19. Web site: Betfred Championship Update – August 6 . RFL . 6 August 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  20. Web site: Match report: York City Knights 34-20 Widnes Vikings . Widnes Vikings . 8 August 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  21. News: Betfred Championship: Featherstone Rovers win at an injury cost, Batley Bulldogs roar at Lions and Dewsbury Rams edge thriller . Yorkshire Evening Post . 15 August 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  22. Web site: Betfred Championship Round-Up . RFL . 22 August 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  23. Web site: Knights win on Atkins' 400th appearance: Sunday 22nd August - Betfred Championship . York City Knights . 22 August 2021 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20211019001616/https://yorkcityknights.com/reports/knights-win-on-atkins-400th-appearance/ . 19 October 2021.
  24. News: REPORT: Bradford Bulls confirm end-of-season play-off spot . Telegraph and Argus . 30 August 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  25. Web site: Newcastle Thunder 16 29 York . RFL . 6 December 2023.
  26. Web site: Knights defeat Newcastle on a magic night for Harrison and Warren: Friday 3rd September - Betfred Championship . York City Knights . 3 September 2021 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210918015739/https://yorkcityknights.com/reports/knights-defeat-newcastle-on-a-magic-night-for-harrison-and-warren/ . 18 September 2021.
  27. Web site: Toulouse confirmed as winners of Betfred Championship League Leaders' Shield . RFL . 7 September 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  28. Web site: York 32 22 London Broncos . RFL . 6 December 2023.
  29. Web site: Knights sign off 2021 with victory over London: Sunday 19th September - Betfred Championship . York City Knights . 19 September 2021 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20211018232755/https://yorkcityknights.com/reports/knights-sign-off-2021-with-victory-over-london/ . 18 October 2021.
  30. Web site: Championship, L1 and Cups structure confirmed . Serious About Rugby League . 21 March 2021 . 23 December 2020.
  31. Web site: York City Knights progress in Challenge Cup after 30-6 win at Sheffield Eagles. York Press.
  32. Web site: York City Knights seal tight Challenge Cup win at London Broncos. York Press.
  33. News: Wigan shut out York in Challenge Cup win. BBC Sport.
  34. Web site: York City Knights v Swinton Lions - Rugby League.
  35. Web site: Featherstone beat York to win 1895 Cup. 17 July 2021.
  36. Web site: Ryan Atkins set for York switch in 2021 . RFL . 15 September 2020 . 6 December 2023.
  37. Web site: York bring in duo from Wakefield . Love Rugby League . 10 September 2020 . 6 December 2023.
  38. Web site: York land Adam Cuthbertson coup . Love Rugby League . 27 September 2020 . 6 December 2023.
  39. Web site: Kieran Dixon joins York City Knights . RFL . 17 November 2020 . 6 December 2023.
  40. Web site: Danny Kirmond to join York for 2021 . Love Rugby League . 3 September 2020 . 6 December 2023.
  41. Web site: Tyme Nikau follows in the footsteps of his father with York move . Love Rugby League . 12 September 2020 . 6 December 2023.
  42. Web site: York add Australian half-back for 2021 . Love Rugby League . 8 October 2020 . 6 December 2023.
  43. Web site: York sign Morgan Smith from London Broncos . Love Rugby League . 6 September 2020 . 6 December 2023.
  44. Web site: York City Knights sign Ben Jones-Bishop . RFL . 26 January 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  45. Web site: Riley Dean joins York City Knights on loan . RFL . 25 February 2021 . 6 December 2023.
  46. Web site: Centre Brad Hey leaves York City Knights to join Hunslet . York Press . 2 October 2020 . 5 December 2023.
  47. Web site: Doncaster sign Ben Johnston from York . Love Rugby League . 17 September 2020 . 6 December 2023.
  48. Web site: Josh Jordan-Roberts joins Rochdale . Love Rugby League . 13 August 2020 . 6 December 2023.
  49. Web site: Halifax sign Connor Robinson from York . Love Rugby League . 7 September 2020 . 6 December 2023.
  50. News: Bradford Bulls sign Hull KR winger Wallis on season loan . Telegraph & Argus . 11 November 2020 . 20 January 2024.
  51. Web site: Every Championship squad number and recruitment round-up . Serious About Rugby League . 30 March 2021 . 20 January 2024.

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