Summary
Lincoln City football club has been promoted to the Championship, the second tier of English football, for the first time in 65 years. The club achieved this with a win over Reading, thanks to a last-minute goal, despite having one of the smallest budgets in their league. The club’s promotion is the result of efforts spanning over 20 years, involving key figures like previous manager Keith Alexander and chairman Bob Dorrian.
Key Facts
- Lincoln City won promotion to the Championship by beating Reading 2-1.
- Jack Moylan scored a decisive goal in the 96th minute.
- The club has one of the smallest budgets in League One.
- This is Lincoln's first promotion to the Championship in 65 years.
- Significant efforts have been underway for 20 years to reach this achievement.
- Manager Keith Alexander played a crucial role in the early 2000s by recruiting well and building team spirit.
- Bob Dorrian, the chairman, helped keep the club financially stable and sought investment after they dropped out of the Football League in 2011.
