They marched towards York, where they were confronted, at Fulford Gate, by the English forces that were under the command of the northern earls, Edwin and Morcar; the battle of Fulford Gate followed, on 20 September, which was one of the bloodiest battles of mediaeval times.
Nad marssisid Yorki suunas, kus nad Fulford Gate'is kohtasid Inglise väge, mida juhtisid põhjakrahvid Edwin ja Morcar; 20. septembril järgnes Fulfordi lahing, mis oli üks verisemaid lahinguid keskajal.