 As Harald had left no forces in York, Harold Godwinson marched right through the town to Stamford Bridge.Early on 25 September, Harald and Tostig departed their landing place at Riccall with most of their forces, but left a third of their forces behind.They brought only light armour, as they expected to just meet the citizens of York, as they had agreed the day before, at Stamford Bridge to decide on who should manage the town under Harald.