Lincoln City Achieves Historic Promotion to Championship After 65 Years

For the first time in 65 years, Lincoln City has secured a spot in the Championship, achieving this milestone with five games to spare following a thrilling 2-1 victory at Reading. The winning goal, scored by Jack Moylan in stoppage time, capped an extraordinary rise for the Imps, who were playing non-League football just nine years ago. Under the guidance of Michael Skubala, the team has gone unbeaten in 24 matches and holds a 12-point lead over second-placed Cardiff in League One. This win makes Lincoln the first team in the EFL to earn promotion this season. The team's impressive campaign has seen them win 27 matches in League One, a feat only surpassed in the 1975/76 and 1951/52 seasons. The Imps took an early lead through Ryan One, only for Reading to level in stoppage time courtesy of a Lewis Wing free-kick. However, Moylan's winner sealed the deal, sending Lincoln back to the second tier for the first time since 1961 and dealing a blow to Reading's play-off aspirations. Manager Michael Skubala expressed his pride and ambition, stating the team's desire to win the title and looking forward to the challenges ahead.