140th season in existence of Lincoln City FC
Lincoln City 2023–24 football season
The 2023–24 season is the 140th season in the history of Lincoln City and their fifth consecutive season in League One . The club are participating in League One , the FA Cup , the EFL Cup , and the 2023–24 EFL Trophy .
Season overview
June
On 1 June, Lincoln partnered with sports manufacturer Oxen to produdce their playing kits for the next two seasons.[ 3]
On 2 June, Lincoln confirmed that Branston would remain their front of shirt sponsor for their home kit for the upcoming season.[ 4]
On 2 June, Lincoln also confirmed that Allen Signs would be their home and away back of shirt sponsor for the season.[ 5]
On 3 June, the club launched their new home strip for the season.[ 6]
On 6 June, Dylan Duffy and Sean Roughan were called up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad.[ 7]
On 23 June, the players reported back for pre-season training.[ 8]
July
On 12 July, Lincoln launched their away strip for the season.[ 9]
On 12 July, the University of Lincoln becoming the front of shirt sponsor for the away kit.[ 10]
On 18 July, the club announced that LNER Stadium would have a new capacity of 10,669 after the installation of safe standing.[ 11]
August
On 3 August, the club confirmed its squad numbers for the season.[ 12]
On 3 August, Paudie O'Connor was appointed the new club captain.[ 13]
On 23 August, the club launched their third strip for the season.[ 14]
On 31 August, Sean Roughan was called up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad.[ 15]
On 31 August, the clubs match against Oxford United was postponed due to international call ups.[ 16]
October
On 3 October, the game against Leyton Orient was abandoned due to a medical emergency.[ 17]
On 16 October, it was confirmed the game against Leyton Orient would need to be replayed.[ 18]
On 18 October, manager Mark Kennedy and assistant Danny Butterfield left the club.[ 1]
November
On 9 November, Sean Roughan was called up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad.[ 19]
On 13 November, Michael Skubala was confirmed as the new head coach.[ 2]
December
On 5 December, the EFL Trophy tie against Accrington Stanley was postponed due to a frozen playing surface.[ 20]
On 8 December, the fans voted overwhelmingly in favour of reverting to the iconic badge design used by the club during the eighties and early nineties.[ 21]
On 28 December, the upcoming game against Shrewsbury Town was postponed due to the visitors progression in the FA Cup .[ 22]
January
On 13 January, Chris Cohen was appointed the new assistant head coach.[ 23]
On 24 January, the club published their annual accounts for the year ending June 2023.[ 24]
March
On 14 March, Sean Roughan were called up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad.[ 25]
On 18 March, Dylan Duffy were called up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad.[ 26]
April
On 24 April, Ron and Andrew Fowler joined the investment group at Lincoln City through their Liquid Investments, Inc. entity.[ 27]
May
On 2 May, the club announced their retained list following the end of the season.[ 28]
On 2 May, academy coach Amy Kay left Lincoln City's academy to join Brighton & Hove Albion Academy .[ 29]
Current squad
As of 2 May 2024
Pre-season and friendlies
Lincoln confirmed their first friendly against Rotherham United on 23 May 2023.[ 30] Grimsby Town was announced on 31 May.[ 31] Spain , concluding the visit with a friendly against Stockport County .[ 32] Boston United and Crewe Alexandra .[ 33] King's Lynn Town was announced on 19 June.[ 34]
Competitions
League One
League table
Source:
EFL Official Website Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences
[ 35] (O) Play-off winners;
(P) Promoted
Results summary
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
14
12
65
40
+25
74
10
7
6
36
17
+19
10
7
6
29
23
+6
Last updated: 27 April 2024.Soccerway
Results by round
Round 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 71 17 18 112 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 273 36 37 38 39 41 42 43 44 404 45 46 Ground A H A A H A H A H A H A H A H H A A H A A H A H H A H H H A H A H A H H A H H H A A H A A H Result L W D W W D D L W L L W W D L D L W D W D D L L L L D D D W W D W W W D W W W W W D L W W L Position 21 10 12 8 4 8 9 13 10 14 16 12 9 8 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 11 11 12 11 12 12 10 11 10 10 10 10 9 9 7 6 6 7 8 7 6 7
Updated to match(es) played on 27 April 2024. Source:
Soccerway A = Away;
H = Home;
W = Win;
D = Draw;
L = Loss;
P = postponedNotes:
1 Oxford United ) was postponed due to the international call-ups.2 Leyton Orient ) was abandoned due to a medical emergency.3 Shrewsbury Town ) was postponed due to Shrewsbury's FA Cup participation.4 Oxford United ) was postponed due to the international call-ups.
Matches
On Thursday, 22 June 2023, the EFL League One fixtures were revealed.[ 36]
FA Cup
Lincoln City were drawn home to Morecambe in the first round on 15 October 2023.[ 41]
EFL Cup
Lincoln City were drawn against Notts County in the first round on 22 June 2023,[ 42] Sheffield United [ 43] West Ham United .[ 44]
EFL Trophy
The Imps were drawn into Group G of the Northern section alongside Derby County , Notts County and Wolverhampton Wanderers Under-21s .[ 45] [ 46] Accrington Stanley in the second round.[ 47] [ 48]
Updated to match(es) played on 8 November 2023. Source:
EFL.com
Transfers
In
^ The transfer was announced on 19 June, and would become official on July 1 once his Burnley contract expired
^ The transfer was announced on 12 June, and would become official on July 1 once his Sutton United contract expired
^ The transfer was announced on 4 September, and would become official on January 1 once his Shelbourne contract expired
Out
Loaned in
^ Jack Vale was recalled from his loan on 5 January 2024.[ 64]
Loaned out
^ Freddie Draper was recalled from his loan on 5 January 2024.[ 74]
^ Hayden Cann was recalled from his loan on 12 January 2024.[ 76]
^ Charley Kendall joined Woking on a permanent move on 18 January 2024.[ 67]
^ Elicha Ahui was recalled from his loan on 1 February 2024.[ 79]
Contracts
Squad statistics
Appearances
As of 27 April 2024
Goalscorers
As of 27 April 2024 Includes all competitive matches.
Disciplinary record
As of 27 April 2024
Clean sheets
As of 27 April 2024
No.
Nat.
Player
Matches played
Clean sheet %
League One
FA Cup
EFL Cup
EFL Trophy
Total
1
Lukas Jensen 50
42%
19
0
2
0
21
12
Jordan Wright 4
50%
0
0
0
2
2
Awards
Club End of Season Awards
Sky Bet League One Manager of the Month
Sky Bet League One Player of the Month
EFL Young Player of the Month
Sky Bet League One Goal of the Month
EFL League Cup Player of the Round
References
National teams
League
Level 1 Levels 2–4 Levels 5–6 Levels 7–8 Levels 9–10
Combined Counties League (Premier North , Premier South , One ) Eastern Counties League (Premier , One North , One South ) Essex Senior League (level 9 only)Hellenic League (Premier , One ) Midland League (Premier , One ) Northern Counties East League (Premier , One ) Northern League (One , Two ) North West Counties League (Premier , One North , One South ) Southern Combination League (Premier , One ) Southern Counties East League (Premier , One ) South West Peninsula League (Premier East , Premier West - level 10 only )Spartan South Midlands League (Premier , One ) United Counties League (Premier North , Premier South , One ) Wessex League (Premier , One ) Western League (Premier , One )
Cup
Youth
