York suffered a significant setback in their quest for automatic promotion from the National League after a 2-1 loss to Braintree.
Trailing Barnet by 11 points heading into the weekend, York understood the importance of avoiding any further mistakes.
The team conceded the first goal in the 25th minute when John Akinde, a seasoned player, netted a long-range shot.
Although Josh Stones equalized from a corner in the 35th minute, it was substitute Jermaine Francis who clinched the victory with his first touch of the ball, 24 minutes before the end of the game.