Trending Now - Lincoln City Celebrates Championship Return After 65-year Absence

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - Lincoln City, an EFL side, is involved in the promotion.

ESPN Soccer - Lincoln City is the team that clinched promotion.

WHAT:

Daily Mail Sports - Lincoln City secured promotion to the Sky Bet Championship for the first time in 65 years.

Daily Mail Sports - The team achieved a 2-1 victory at Reading, extending their unbeaten run to 24 matches.

ESPN Soccer - Lincoln clinched promotion with a hard-earned 2-1 victory at League One play-off chasers Reading.

WHERE:

Daily Mail Sports - The match took place at Reading.

ESPN Soccer - The location of the match is Reading, where Lincoln City faced League One play-off chasers.

WHEN:

Daily Mail Sports - Lincoln City returned to the Championship for the first time since 1961.

ESPN Soccer - The promotion was secured on April 6th, 2026.

WHY:

Daily Mail Sports - The victory was crucial for Lincoln City to secure their promotion after a long absence.

HOW:

Daily Mail Sports - Lincoln City extended their unbeaten run to 24 matches leading up to the promotion.

(UPDATED April 6, 2026 19:20 UTC)

Lincoln City has clinched promotion to the Sky Bet Championship for the first time in 65 years after a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Reading. This win not only secured their place in the Championship but also extended their impressive unbeaten run to 24 matches. The promotion marks a significant return for Lincoln City, who last played in the Championship in 1961.