York continued to hold the upper hand in their rivalry with Bulls as they clinched a dramatic 25-24 win at Bootham Crescent.

Here is T&A chief sports writer Simon Parker's game guide and player ratings.

Man of the match

Steve Crossley played through the pain on his return from injury to deliver a typically hard-tackling, intensive performance.

Moment of the match

Jordan Lilley’s drop-goal from the halfway line hit the post and bounced back out – fine margins.

Moan of the match

The Bulls missed a couple of costly kicks in the first half which came back to the bite them.

Tactics

The Bulls made five changes from the squad that faced Swinton, including a first game since April 9 for Rhys Evans.

Player ratings

YORK: Bass 7, W Oakes 9, Salter 6, C Scott 7, Whiteley 6, Harris 6, Robinson 7, Teanby 8, Jubb 7, Stock 8, S Scott 7, Jordan-Roberts 8, Spears 6. Interchange: Brining 7, Dixon 6, Blagbrough 6, Baldwinson 6.

BULLS: Brown 7, Ryan 7, R Oakes 7, Webster 7, Hitchcox 6, Lilley 8, Keyes 8, Hallas 8, Wildie 7, Crossley 8, Storton 6, Farrell 6, Minchella 7. Interchange: Evans 6, Flanagan 6, Wood 7, Peltier 6.

Game guide

Half-time: 14-8

Referee: Greg Dolan (Batley)

York – Tries: 4 – W Oakes 2, Whiteley 2; Goals: 4 – Robinson 4/6.

Bulls – Tries: 5 – Ryan 3, R Oakes, Hitchcox; Goals 2 – Keyes 2/5, Lilley 0/2.

Penalties: York 7, Bulls 7

Goal-line drop-outs: York 2, Bulls 2

Attendance: 4,554