Tamworth manager Gary Mills was appointed in October 2010, and he led York to sixth place in 2010–11. In his first full season in charge, Mills led York to victory in the 2012 FA Trophy Final over Newport County, and subsequently in the 2012 Conference Premier play-off Final over Luton Town. By winning the play-offs, York were promoted to League Two, meaning the club returned to the Football League after an eight-year absence. Mills was dismissed in March 2013 after a run of 11 matches without a win left York in 18th place. Former Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington guided York away from relegation with four wins from the last five matches of 2012–13. Worthington led York to the League Two play-offs in 2013–14, and they were beaten 1–0 on aggregate in the semi-final by Fleetwood Town. With only one win from his last 17 matches in charge, Worthington resigned in October 2014. Former Scunthorpe United manager Russ Wilcox was appointed, and York avoided relegation after a run of four wins from five matches late into 2014–15.