Lincoln seal dramatic return to Championship after several decades

7 Apr 2026 • 1:56 AM MYT
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  • Lincoln City have secured promotion to the Championship, marking their first return to the English second tier in 65 years.
  • The Imps clinched promotion with a dramatic 2-1 stoppage-time victory over Reading, with Jack Moylan scoring the winning goal in the 96th minute.
  • This win gives Michael Skubala's side an unassailable 19-point lead at the top of League One over third-placed Bradford City.
  • Lincoln City have extended their unbeaten league run to 24 games, having not lost since last November, and are now eyeing the league title.
  • Their journey back to the Championship involved dropping to the National League and a notable FA Cup run to the quarter-finals in 2016/17.

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