 Following the close of the league season, Mackin was described in "The Press" as one of York's most consistent performers throughout the season.He started in the 2009 FA Trophy Final at Wembley Stadium on 9 May 2009, which York lost 2–0 to Stevenage.According to "The Press", he was "hardly noticed" in the match before receiving a yellow card for "scything down" Darren Murphy.