Lincoln City clinched promotion to the Championship after Jack Moylan's stoppage-time strike secured a victory against Reading. The result confirmed their return to England's second tier for the first time since 1961. Manager Michael Skubala's side now have an unassailable lead over third place in League One.
Lincoln City needed just a point from their Easter Monday clash with Reading to seal promotion, but Moylan delivered all three with a goal deep into added time. The Imps made a bright start and took the lead through a free-kick, though questions arose over whether the Reading goalkeeper should have kept it out. Reading leveled through Kelvin Wing's well-struck free-kick from distance, setting up a tense finish at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. Moylan reacted quickest in the box to fire home the winner, sparking wild celebrations among the travelling Lincoln supporters. This marks the end of a 65-year absence from the second tier for Lincoln, who had dropped as low as non-league football before rebuilding under Skubala, appointed in 2023. The club boasts one of League One's strongest records this season, with exceptional home form including just one defeat. After several near misses in playoffs and top-six battles, they have finally taken a decisive step forward.
