He left them for York City in 1931. Mitchell scored York's first goal at Bootham Crescent in a 2–2 draw with Stockport County on 31 August 1932.
Mitchell left his previous team to join York City in 1931. He achieved a notable milestone by scoring the city's inaugural goal at Bootham Crescent, resulting in a 2–2 tie against Stockport County on August 31, 1932.