 McCombe signed for Mansfield Town on 1 June 2013, and was described by manager Paul Cox as "a commanding player who will add knowledge and experience to our defence".He left Field Mill by mutual consent in January 2014, having made only seven starts for Mansfield in 2013–14.McCombe signed for League Two club York City on 12 January 2014 on a two-and-a-half-year contract, after his release from Mansfield.