 After further raiding, Harald and Tostig sailed down the Humber, disembarking at Riccall.News of the invasion soon reached the earls Morcar of Northumbria and Edwin of Mercia, and they fought against Harald's invading army two miles (3 km) south of York at the Battle of Fulford on 20 September.The battle was a decisive victory for Harald and Tostig, and led York to surrender to their forces on 24 September.