York City midfielder Alex Woodyard has had his red card rescinded and is now available for this weekend’s FA Cup clash against Wigan Athletic, as confirmed via BBC Sport North Yorkshire.
The midfielder was shown a straight red card during last weekend’s National League draw against Maidenhead United, a decision that caused a lot of social media retaliation following the conclusion of the match.
York City appealed the decision and will now have the experienced midfielder at their disposal ahead of this weekend’s clash against League One outfit Wigan Athletic in a fixture live on TV.
The 31-year-old joined the club during the summer, arriving following a three-year stint with League Two side AFC Wimbledon and has been a regular figure under Neal Ardley in recent weeks, as his side strives up the National League standings after a shaky start to the season.
In all competitions this season, Woodyard has made 14 appearances and has begun to show his experience and quality for the club, having spent the majority of his career in the EFL with the likes of Southend United, Lincoln City and Peterborough United.
York City host Wigan Athletic on Friday, hoping to reach the third round of the FA Cup for the first time since the 2010/11 season when they were knocked out by Bolton Wanderers. However, standing in their way are the 2013 FA Cup winners, who have suffered a difficult time since the joys of their victory over Manchester City.
Writer’s View
Woodyard is a crucial part of Neal Ardley’s side in recent matches and news of his availability for the FA Cup clash will be a major advantage for the football club.
The club face a difficult but potentially winnable clash against Wigan Athletic and will need all of their star performers to have a chance and this is exactly what Woodyard is for the team.