2017–18 Lincoln City F.C. season
| 2017–18 season | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Bob Dorrian |
| Manager | Danny Cowley |
| Stadium | Sincil Bank, Lincoln |
| League Two | 7th |
| Play-offs | Lost 3–1 to Exeter City in the Semi-finals |
| FA Cup | 1st round (Eliminated by AFC Wimbledon) |
| EFL Cup | 1st round (Eliminated by Rotherham United) |
| EFL Trophy | Winners |
| Top goalscorer | League: Matt Green (14) All: Matt Green (18) |
| Highest home attendance | 10,004 (vs Yeovil Town; EFL League Two) |
| Average home league attendance | 8,782 |
The 2017–18 season was Lincoln City's 134th season in their history and their first season back in League Two following promotion from the 2016–17 National League.[1] Along with League Two, the club also participated in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy.
The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.
Transfers[edit]
Transfers in[edit]
| Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | CF |  |
Matt Green | Mansfield Town | Free | [2] |
| 1 July 2017 | CM | |
Billy Knott | Gillingham | Free | [3] |
| 1 July 2017 | CF | |
Ollie Palmer | Leyton Orient | Free | [4] |
| 1 July 2017 | GK | |
Josh Vickers | Swansea City | Free | [5] |
| 20 July 2017 | RM | |
Harry Anderson | Peterborough United | Undisclosed | [6] |
| 20 July 2017 | CB | |
Michael Bostwick | Peterborough United | Undisclosed | [6] |
| 3 August 2017 | RB |  |
Neal Eardley | Northampton Town | Free | [7] |
| 24 October 2017 | LW | |
Cameron Stewart | Free agent | — | [8] |
| 11 January 2018 | CM | |
Lee Frecklington | Rotherham United | Undisclosed | [9] |
| 12 January 2018 | CB | |
James Wilson | Sheffield United | Free | [10] |
| 31 January 2018 | WM | |
Tom Pett | Stevenage F.C. | Undisclosed | [11] |
Transfers out[edit]
| Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | CF | |
Jenk Acar | Free agent | Released | [12] |
| 1 July 2017 | CM | |
Keegan Everington | Grantham Town | Released | [12][a] |
| 1 July 2017 | RM | |
Terry Hawkridge | Notts County | Free | [14] |
| 1 July 2017 | RM | |
Elliot Hodge | Notts County | Released | [12][b] |
| 1 July 2017 | CM | |
Taylor Miles | Hemel Hempstead Town | Released | [12][c] |
| 1 July 2017 | LW | |
Alex Simmons | Gainsborough Trinity | Released | [12][d] |
| 1 July 2017 | MF | |
Andrew Wright | Free agent | Released | [12] |
| 1 July 2017 | MF | |
Jack Muldoon | AFC Fylde | Free | |
| 1 July 2017 | FW | |
Adam Marriott | Royston Town | Released | |
| 18 August 2017 | CB | |
Sean Raggett | Norwich City | Undisclosed | [18] |
| 31 January 2018 | CB | |
Callum Howe | Port Vale | Undisclosed | [19] |
- ^ Kegan Everington joined Grantham Town following his release.[13]
- ^ Elliot Hodge joined Notts County following his release.[15]
- ^ Taylor Miles joined Hemel Hempstead Town following his release.[16]
- ^ Alex Simmons joined Gainsborough Trinity following his release.[17]
Loans in[edit]
| Start date | Position | Nationality | Name | From | End date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | LW | |
Josh Ginnelly | Burnley | 12 January 2018 | [20] |
| 10 July 2017 | RW | |
Jordan Maguire-Drew | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2 January 2018 | [21] |
| 1 August 2017 | CB | |
Robert Dickie | Reading | 1 January 2018 | [22] |
| 18 August 2017 | CB | |
Sean Raggett | Norwich City | 2 January 2018 | [18] |
| 2 January 2018 | WM | |
Danny Rowe | Ipswich Town | 30 June 2018 | [23] |
| 12 January 2018 | WM | |
Jordan Williams | Rochdale A.F.C. | 30 June 2018 | [24] |
| 31 January 2018 | CB | |
Scott Wharton | Blackburn Rovers | 30 June 2018 | [25] |
| 31 January 2018 | GK | |
Ryan Allsop | AFC Bournemouth | 30 June 2018 | [26] |
Loans out[edit]
| Start date | Position | Nationality | Name | From | End date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 July 2017 | GK | |
Richard Walton | Gainsborough Trinity | 6 October 2017 | [27][a] |
| 15 August 2017 | CB | |
Callum Howe | Eastleigh | 15 January 2018 | [29] |
| 6 October 2017 | GK | |
Richard Walton | Cleethorpes Town | 1 January 2018 | [28][b] |
- ^ On 6 October 2017, Richard Walton was recalled from his loan at Gainsborough Trinity to link-up with Cleethorpes Town on an initial one-month loan.[28]
- ^ On 8 November, Richard Walton's loan at Cleethorpes Town was extended for a further two months.[30]
Competitions[edit]
Friendlies[edit]
As of 28 June 2017, Lincoln City have announced five pre-season friendlies against Walsall,[31] Oxford United, Gainsborough Trinity.[32] Lincoln United and Peterborough United.[33]
The originally planned friendly against Oxford United was later cancelled.[34]
| 8 July 2017 | Lincoln United | 0–4 | Lincoln City | Lincoln |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Green  x2'Rowe Arnold |
Stadium: Ashby Avenue |
| 12 July 2017 | Benfica B | 3–1 | Lincoln City | Santo António, Portugal |
| 18:00 WEST | Joao Felix x3' |
Report | Maguire-Drew |
Stadium: Sports Complex Vila Real |
| 15 July 2017 Lincolnshire Senior Cup | Gainsborough Trinity | 4–1 | Lincoln City | Gainsborough |
| 15:00 BST | Simmons 3', 77' Worsfold 33' (pen.)Wells 89' |
Report | Watkins 72' |
Stadium: The Northolme |
| 22 July 2017 | Lincoln City | 2–3 | Peterborough United | Lincoln |
| 13:00 BST | Green 23' Ginnelly 71' |
Report | Edwards 3' Marriott 14', 84' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank |
| 25 July 2017 | Lincoln City | 4–3 | Nottingham Forest U23s | Lincoln |
| 19:00 BST | Whitehouse 32' Green 80'Bostwick 86'Arnold 90' |
Report | Walker 9', 48' Licá 12' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 1,297 |
| 29 July 2017 | Lincoln City | 2–1 | Walsall | Lincoln |
| 15:00 BST | Arnold 72' Raggett 79' |
Report | Jackson 49' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 2,376 |
League Two[edit]
League table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Notts County | 46 | 21 | 14 | 11 | 71 | 48 | +23 | 77 | Qualification for League Two play-offs[a] |
| 6 | Coventry City (O, P) | 46 | 22 | 9 | 15 | 64 | 47 | +17 | 75 | |
| 7 | Lincoln City | 46 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 64 | 48 | +16 | 75 | |
| 8 | Mansfield Town | 46 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 67 | 52 | +15 | 72 | |
| 9 | Swindon Town | 46 | 20 | 8 | 18 | 67 | 65 | +2 | 68 |
Source: BBC Sport
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted
Notes:
- ^ Four teams play for one spot and promotion to EFL League One.
Results summary[edit]
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 46 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 64 | 48 | +16 | 75 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 38 | 23 | +15 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 26 | 25 | +1 |
Last updated: 5 May 2018.
Source: [citation needed]
Results by matchday[edit]
Updated to match(es) played on 5 May 2018. Source: Statto.com
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Matches[edit]
On 21 June 2017, the league fixtures were announced.[35][36]
| 5 August 2017 1 | Wycombe Wanderers | 2–2 | Lincoln City | High Wycombe |
| 15:00 BST | O'Nien 37' Jacobson 40' |
Report | Green 31' Ginnelly 48' |
Stadium: Adams Park Attendance: 5,538 Referee: Graham Horwood |
| 12 August 2017 2 | Lincoln City | 1–1 | Morecambe | Lincoln |
| 15:00 BST | Green 70' |
Report | Wildig 53' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 8,060 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| 19 August 2017 3 | Exeter City | 1–0 | Lincoln City | Exeter |
| 15:00 BST | Reid 42' |
Report | Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 3,980 Referee: Craig Hicks |
| 26 August 2017 4 | Lincoln City | 4–1 | Carlisle United | Lincoln |
| 15:00 BST | Woodyard 31', 62' Rhead 67' (pen.)Knott 87' |
Report | Lambe 75' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 8,345 Referee: Eddie Ilderton |
| 2 September 2017 5 | Lincoln City | 0–0 | Luton Town | Lincoln |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 9,332 Referee: Tom Nield |
| 9 September 2017 6 | Stevenage | 1–2 | Lincoln City | Stevenage |
| 15:00 BST | Godden 26' |
Report | Raggett 58' Palmer 75' (pen.) |
Stadium: Broadhall Way Attendance: 3,427 Referee: Anthony Backhouse |
| 12 September 2017 7 | Forest Green Rovers | 0–1 | Lincoln City | Nailsworth |
| 19:45 BST | Report | Anderson 65' |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,887 Referee: Lee Swabey |
| 16 September 2017 8 | Lincoln City | 0–1 | Mansfield Town | Lincoln |
| 13:00 BST | Report | Rose 61' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 9,563 Referee: Robert Jones |
| 23 September 2017 9 | Notts County | 4–1 | Lincoln City | Nottingham |
| 15:00 BST | Stead 39' Tootle 55'Grant 71'Hawkridge 88' |
Report | Anderson 47' |
Stadium: Meadow Lane Attendance: 11,672 Referee: Seb Stockbridge |
| 26 September 2017 10 | Lincoln City | 2–1 | Barnet | Lincoln |
| 19:45 BST | Palmer 7' Anderson 42' |
Report | Coulthirst 62' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 7,320 Referee: Trevor Kettle |
| 30 September 2017 11 | Grimsby Town | 0–0 | Lincoln City | Cleethorpes |
| 13:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Blundell Park Attendance: 7,669 Referee: Carl Boyeson |
| 7 October 2017 12 | Lincoln City | 2–1 | Chesterfield | Lincoln |
| 15:00 BST | Bostwick 17' Kellett 25' (o.g.) |
Report | Dennis 82' (pen.) |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 9,485 Referee: John Brooks |
| 14 October 2017 13 | Lincoln City | 0–0 | Cambridge United | Lincoln |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 8,803 Referee: Kevin Johnson |
| 17 October 2017 14 | Swindon Town | 0–1 | Lincoln City | Swindon |
| 19:45 BST | Report | Raggett 83' |
Stadium: County Ground Attendance: 5,864 Referee: Scott Oldham |
| 21 October 2017 15 | Cheltenham Town | 1–0 | Lincoln City | Cheltenham |
| 15:00 BST | Wright 30' |
Report | Stadium: Whaddon Road Attendance: 3,312 Referee: Chris Sarginson |
| 28 October 2017 16 | Lincoln City | 0–0 | Crawley Town | Lincoln |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 8,038 Referee: Darren Handley |
| 11 November 2017 17 | Crewe Alexandra | 1–4 | Lincoln City | Crewe |
| 15:00 GMT | Raynes 8' |
Report | Anderson 50', 67' Raynes 70' (o.g.)Whitehouse 90+4' |
Stadium: Gresty Road Attendance: 4,723 Referee: Craig Hicks |
| 18 November 2017 18 | Lincoln City | 1–2 | Coventry City | Lincoln |
| 15:00 GMT | Rhead 28' |
Report | Jones 61' Nazon 70' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 9,581 Referee: Ross Joyce |
| 21 November 2017 19 | Colchester United | 1–0 | Lincoln City | Colchester |
| 19:45 GMT | Szmodics 3' |
Report | Stadium: Colchester Community Stadium Attendance: 3,102 Referee: Graham Horwood |
| 25 November 2017 20 | Lincoln City | 3–1 | Port Vale | Lincoln |
| 15:00 BST | Green 10' Bostwick 53' Waterfall 69' |
Report | Pugh 45+1' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 7,562 Referee: Andy Haines |
| 9 December 2017 21 | Yeovil Town | 0–2 | Lincoln City | Yeovil |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Green 50' Rhead 69' |
Stadium: Huish Park Attendance: 2,472 Referee: Lee Collins |
| 16 December 2017 22 | Lincoln City | 2–0 | Accrington Stanley | Lincoln |
| 15:00 GMT | Green 45' (pen) Rhead 56' |
Report | Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 7,696 Referee: Seb Stockbridge |
| 23 December 2017 23 | Newport County | 0–0 | Lincoln City | Newport |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Rodney Parade Attendance: 3,514 Referee: Brett Huxtable |
| 26 December 2017 24 | Lincoln City | 3–0 | Stevenage | Lincoln |
| 15:00 GMT | Anderson 34' Green 63'Ginnelly 80' |
Report | Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 9,268 Referee: Carl Boyeson |
| 30 December 2017 25 | Lincoln City | 2–1 | Forest Green Rovers | Lincoln |
| 15:00 GMT | Rhead 8', 57' |
Report | Doidge 24' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 8,964 Referee: Martin Coy |
| 1 January 2018 26 | Luton Town | 4–2 | Lincoln City | Luton |
| 15:00 | Collins 32' Justin 43'Hylton 72'Cornick 82' |
Report | Bostwick 6' Green 34' |
Stadium: Kenilworth Road Attendance: 9,659 Referee: Nick Kinseley |
| 13 January 2018 27 | Lincoln City | 2–2 | Notts County | Lincoln |
| 15:00 | Frecklington 37' Green 67' |
Report | Stead 35' Grant 76' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 9,603 Referee: Ross Joyce |
| 20 January 2018 28 | Barnet | 1–1 | Lincoln City | London |
| 15:00 | Akinde 12' |
Report | Wilson 47' |
Stadium: The Hive Stadium Attendance: 3,161 Referee: Tom Nield |
| 30 January 2018 29 | Lincoln City | 3–1 | Newport County | Lincoln |
| 19:45 GMT | Rhead 13' Green 51'Palmer 73' |
Report | Amond 32' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 7,567 Referee: Scott Oldham |
| 3 February 2018 30 | Lincoln City | 2–2 | Swindon Town | Lincoln |
| Frecklington 23' (pen.) Bostwick 90+3' |
Report | Richards 35' Banks 38' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 8,909 Referee: Anthony Coggins |
| 10 February 2018 31 | Cambridge United | 0–0 | Lincoln City | Cambridge |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Abbey Stadium Attendance: 5,775 Referee: Darren England |
| 13 February 2018 32 | Lincoln City | 1–0 | Cheltenham Town | Lincoln |
| 19:45 GMT | Eardley 45+2' |
Report | Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 7,891 Referee: Seb Stockridge |
| 17 February 2018 33 | Crawley Town | 3–1 | Lincoln City | Crawley |
| 15:00 GMT | Smith 15' Payne 68' (pen.)Connolly 72' |
Report | Green 52' |
Stadium: Broadfield Stadium Attendance: 2,809 Referee: Trevor Kettle |
| 24 February 2018 34 | Lincoln City | 1–4 | Crewe Alexandra | Lincoln |
| 15:00 GMT | Bostwick 35' |
Report | Pickering 45' Bowery 48', 68' Green 54' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 8,272 Referee: Carl Boyeson |
| 6 March 2018 35 | Mansfield Town | 1–1 | Lincoln City | Mansfield |
| 19:45 GMT | Byrom 49' |
Report | Palmer 90' |
Stadium: Field Mill Attendance: 6,091 Referee: Graham Salisbury |
| 10 March 2018 36 | Chesterfield | 1–3 | Lincoln City | Chesterfield |
| 15:00 GMT | Whitmore 34' |
Report | Bostwick 45' Wharton 59'Palmer 85' |
Stadium: Proact Stadium Attendance: 6,395 Referee: David Webb |
| 17 March 2018 37 | Lincoln City | 3–1 | Grimsby Town | Lincoln |
| 13:00 GMT | Frecklington 31' Green 34' Wharton 39' |
Report | Davies 45+2' (pen) |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 9,774 Referee: David Coote |
| 24 March 2018 38 | Morecambe | 0–0 | Lincoln City | Morecambe |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,883 Referee: Eddie Ilderton |
| 30 March 2018 39 | Lincoln City | 3–2 | Exeter City | Lincoln |
| 15:00 GMT | Rowe 60' Green 62' Palmer 86' |
Report | Stockley 10' Taylor 78' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 9,785 Referee: Tom Nield |
| 2 April 2018 40 | Carlisle United | 0–1 | Lincoln City | Carlisle |
| Report | Green 43' |
Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 5,068 Referee: Robert Lewis |
| 14 April 2018 41 | Port Vale | 1–0 | Lincoln City | Burslem |
| 15:00 BST | Kay 63' |
Report | Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 5,580 Referee: John Busby |
| 17 April 2018 42 | Lincoln City | 0–0 | Wycombe Wanderers | Lincoln |
| 19:45 BST | Report | Tyson  20'El-Abd 47'McGinley 76'Bean 76' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 8,948 Referee: John Brooks |
| 21 April 2018 43 | Lincoln City | 2–1 | Colchester United | Lincoln |
| 15:00 BST | Whitehouse 55' (pen.) Waterfall 90+4'Bostwick  83' |
Report | Senior 60' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 9,211 Referee: Darren Handley |
| 24 April 2018 44 | Coventry City | 2–4 | Lincoln City | Coventry |
| 19:45 BST | Bayliss 16' Shipley 39' |
Report | Rhead 1' Palmer 38', 44' Frecklington 67' |
Stadium: Ricoh Arena Attendance: 13,115 Referee: Mike Jones |
| 28 April 2018 45 | Accrington Stanley | 1–0 | Lincoln City | Accrington |
| 15:00 BST | Clark 35' |
Report | Stadium: Crown Ground Attendance: 4,753 Referee: Michael Salisbury |
| 5 May 2018 46 | Lincoln City | 1–1 | Yeovil Town | Lincoln |
| 15:00 BST | Pett 77' |
Report | Green 10' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 10,004 Referee: Eddie Ilderton |
League Two play-offs[edit]
| 11 May 2018 Semi final (1st leg) | Lincoln City | 0–0 | Exeter City | Lincoln |
| 15:00 BST | Palmer 90' |
Report | Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 9,509 Referee: Ben Toner |
| 17 May 2018 Semi final (2nd leg) | Exeter City | 3–1 (3–1 agg.) | Lincoln City | Exeter |
| 19:45 BST | Stockley 27', 89' Boateng 47' Harley 69' Moxey 90' |
Report | Eardley 18' Green 78' Bostwick 83' |
Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 5,645 Referee: Darren England |
FA Cup[edit]
| 4 November 2017 First round | AFC Wimbledon | 1–0 | Lincoln City | Norbiton |
| 15:00 GMT | Taylor 7' |
Report | Stadium: Kingsmeadow Attendance: 3,394 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
EFL Cup[edit]
On 16 June 2017, Lincoln City were drawn away to Rotherham United in the first round.[37]
| 8 August 2017 First round | Rotherham United | 2–1 | Lincoln City | Rotherham |
| 19:45 BST | Proctor 39' Forde 78' |
Report | Knott 64' |
Stadium: AESSEAL New York Stadium Attendance: 5,489 Referee: Seb Stockbridge |
EFL Trophy[edit]
On 12 July 2017, Lincoln City were drawn in Northern Group G alongside Everton U23s, Mansfield Town and Notts County.[38][39] As group winners, Lincoln City were handed a home tie against Accrington Stanley in the second round.·[40] An away tie against Rochdale was announced for the third round.[41]
| Pos | Lge | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L2 | Lincoln City (Q) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 9 | Round 2 |
| 2 | L2 | Mansfield Town (Q) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 | |
| 3 | L2 | Notts County (E) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 3 | |
| 4 | ACA | Everton U21s (E) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 7 November 2017. Source: EFL.com
(E) Eliminated; (Q) Qualified to the phase indicated
(E) Eliminated; (Q) Qualified to the phase indicated
| 29 August 2017 Group Game 1 | Mansfield Town | 1–3 | Lincoln City | Mansfield |
| 19:45 BST | Potter 6' MacDonald 38'Digby 42' |
Report | Whitehouse 40' Palmer 79'Eardley 85'Waterfall 90'Green 90+5' |
Stadium: Field Mill Attendance: 2,495 |
| 24 October 2017 Group Game 2 | Lincoln City | 2–1 | Everton U21s | Lincoln |
| 19:45 BST | Maguire-Drew 3', 23' Farman 82' |
Report | Baxter 51' Adeniran 81'Lavery 82' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 3,713 Referee: Graham Salisbury |
| 7 November 2017 Group Game 3 | Lincoln City | 2–1 | Notts County | Lincoln |
| 19:45 GMT | Bird 37' (o.g.) Ginnelly 86' |
Report | Forte 27' Hollis 52'Smith 87' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 3,026 Referee: Tom Nield |
| 5 December 2017 Second round | Lincoln City | 3–2 | Accrington Stanley | Lincoln |
| 19:45 GMT | Raggett 25' 61' Palmer 37'Green 45+1'Woodyard 75'Long 85' |
Report | Wilks 7' Thorniley 32'Farman 42' (o.g.)McConville 54'Hughes 62' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 3,026 Referee: Christopher Sarginson |
| 9 January 2018 Third round | Rochdale | 0–1 | Lincoln City | Spotland |
| 19:45 GMT | Cannon 79' |
Report | Green 15' Woodyard 19'Palmer 88' |
Stadium: Spotland Stadium Attendance: 1,171 Referee: Ben Toner |
| 23 January 2018 Fourth round | Lincoln City | 4–2 | Peterborough United | Lincoln |
| 19:45 GMT | Stadium: Sincil Bank |
| 6 February 2018 Semi-finals | Lincoln City | 1–1 (4–2 p) | Chelsea U21 | Lincoln |
| 19:45 GMT | Waterfall 72' |
Report | Chalobah 27' Redan 78' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 9,444 Referee: David Webb |
| Penalties | ||||
| 8 April 2018 Final | Lincoln City | 1–0 | Shrewsbury Town | London |
| 15:00 BST | Whitehouse 16' |
Report | Stadium: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 41,261 Referee: Gavin Ward |
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