Lincoln City

Lincoln City

1st in English League One
Lincoln City promoted to Championship after 65-year absence Lincoln City promoted to Championship after 65-year absence

Lincoln clinched promotion to the Sky Bet Championship for the first time since 1961 thanks to a hard-earned 2-1 victory at League One play-off chasers Reading.

Maresca 'absolutely' angry halftime talk sparks Chelsea comeback Maresca 'absolutely' angry halftime talk sparks Chelsea comeback

Chelsea avoided becoming the latest giant to crash out of the Carabao Cup by beating League One Lincoln City after a second-half fightback.

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Chelsea survive Lincoln scare to secure progress Chelsea survive Lincoln scare to secure progress

Chelsea avoided becoming the latest giant to crash out of the League Cup by beating third-tier Lincoln City 2-1 after a second-half fightback on Tuesday.

Lincoln City vs Chelsea: Kick-off time, how to watch, stats, team news Lincoln City vs Chelsea: Kick-off time, how to watch, stats, team news

All you need to know ahead of Chelsea's third round Carabao Cup tie at Lincoln City.

Why removing FA Cup replays hurts lower-league teams, ruins magic Why removing FA Cup replays hurts lower-league teams, ruins magic

The FA Cup replay -- an extra game added to the schedule if two teams tie -- was an integral part of the competition's magic and the extra revenue was key for lower-league teams. Does the new format ruin the fun?

USMNT great Landon Donovan takes role with League One club Lincoln City USMNT great Landon Donovan takes role with League One club Lincoln City

USMNT great Landon Donovan will join English club Lincoln City as a strategic advisor as part of a new investment deal.

Kenny Dougall fires Blackpool back into Championship Kenny Dougall fires Blackpool back into Championship

Kenny Dougall's two excellent strikes were enough to secure Blackpool promotion back into the Championship.

Liverpool beat Lincoln City in Carabao Cup to set up two Arsenal dates Liverpool beat Lincoln City in Carabao Cup to set up two Arsenal dates

Liverpool beat Lincoln City 7-2 in a fast-paced match to reach the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, setting up two home clashes with Arsenal.

Exeter City 3-1 Lincoln City Exeter City 3-1 Lincoln City

Lincoln and Exeter draw first leg of play-off semi-final Lincoln and Exeter draw first leg of play-off semi-final

EFL League One Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Lincoln City 45 +46 100
2 Cardiff City 45 +41 91
3 Bolton Wanderers 45 +19 75
4 Stockport County 45 +11 74
5 Bradford City 45 +6 74
6 Stevenage 45 +2 72
7 Luton Town 45 +11 71
8 Plymouth Argyle 45 +11 70
9 Huddersfield Town 45 +6 64
10 Reading 45 +5 63
11 Mansfield Town 45 +11 62
12 Wycombe Wanderers 45 +10 60
13 Barnsley 45 -3 59
14 Blackpool 45 -12 57
15 Doncaster Rovers 45 -21 57
16 Wigan Athletic 45 -8 56
17 Peterborough Unit.. 45 -2 53
18 Burton Albion 45 -10 53
19 AFC Wimbledon 45 -17 53
20 Leyton Orient 45 -12 51
21 Exeter City 45 -8 49
22 Port Vale 45 -23 42
23 Rotherham United 45 -29 41
24 Northampton Town 45 -34 35
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
7 Recco Hackett-.. 11 40 7
10 Jack Moylan 11 30 5
17 Robert Street 9 44 4

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
7 Recco Hackett-.. 7 40 11
14 Conor McGrandl.. 6 44 1
22 Thomas Hamer 5 44 2