Lenell Nicholas John-Lewis (born 17 May 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker and captains National League club York City.
[6] On 26 December 2007, John-Lewis scored an equaliser in the 51st minute, smashing the ball home off the bar into the top corner in the 2–1 defeat at Bradford City.
[15] He scored his first goal for the club in the final league game of the 2012–13 season against Woking, a header on the line in the 75th minute, having already sealed a play-off spot.
[18] On 17 May 2015, John-Lewis scored the opening goal inside two minutes against Bristol Rovers, in the 2015 Conference Premier play-off final at Wembley, he forced the ball over the line from close range with a header, Rovers equalised later in the first half, the game went to extra-time, but with the game still at a stalemate, Grimsby ended up losing 5–3 on penalties, John-Lewis having scored his penalty kick.
[23] Returning to the side for the last two matches of the season, he played a key role in securing the clubs Football League status by winning a penalty which was successfully converted by Mickey Demetriou to open the scoring in a final day victory over Notts County.
[24] On 26 May 2017, it was announced that John-Lewis had signed a one-year deal with League One side Shrewsbury Town, with the option of a further year.
[34] John-Lewis scored a vital goal for York as they beat AFC Fylde to secure a play-off place in a 2-1 victory on 2 May 2022.
[36] On 14 May, John-Lewis would score the only goal in York's 1-0 win over Brackley Town to advance to the National League North play-off final.