Lincoln City 2017–18 football 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 |
← 2016–17 2018–19 → | |
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. 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※
Transfers in※
| Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | CF |  |
Matt Green | Mansfield Town | Free | |
| 1 July 2017 | CM | |
Billy Knott | Gillingham | Free | |
| 1 July 2017 | CF | |
Ollie Palmer | Leyton Orient | Free | |
| 1 July 2017 | GK | |
Josh Vickers | Swansea City | Free | |
| 20 July 2017 | RM | |
Harry Anderson | Peterborough United | Undisclosed | |
| 20 July 2017 | CB | |
Michael Bostwick | Peterborough United | Undisclosed | |
| 3 August 2017 | RB |  |
Neal Eardley | Northampton Town | Free | |
| 24 October 2017 | LW | |
Cameron Stewart | Free agent | — | |
| 11 January 2018 | CM | |
Lee Frecklington | Rotherham United | Undisclosed | |
| 12 January 2018 | CB | |
James Wilson | Sheffield United | Free | |
| 31 January 2018 | WM | |
Tom Pett | Stevenage F.C. | Undisclosed |
Transfers out※
| Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | CF | |
Jenk Acar | Free agent | Released | |
| 1 July 2017 | CM | |
Keegan Everington | Grantham Town | Released | |
| 1 July 2017 | RM | |
Terry Hawkridge | Notts County | Free | |
| 1 July 2017 | RM | |
Elliot Hodge | Notts County | Released | |
| 1 July 2017 | CM | |
Taylor Miles | Hemel Hempstead Town | Released | |
| 1 July 2017 | LW | |
Alex Simmons | Gainsborough Trinity | Released | |
| 1 July 2017 | MF | |
Andrew Wright | Free agent | Released | |
| 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 | |
| 31 January 2018 | CB | |
Callum Howe | Port Vale | Undisclosed |
- ^ Kegan Everington joined Grantham Town following his release.
- ^ Elliot Hodge joined Notts County following his release.
- ^ Taylor Miles joined Hemel Hempstead Town following his release.
- ^ Alex Simmons joined Gainsborough Trinity following his release.
Loans in※
| Start date | Position | Nationality | Name | From | End date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | LW | |
Josh Ginnelly | Burnley | 12 January 2018 | |
| 10 July 2017 | RW | |
Jordan Maguire-Drew | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2 January 2018 | |
| 1 August 2017 | CB | |
Robert Dickie | Reading | 1 January 2018 | |
| 18 August 2017 | CB | |
Sean Raggett | Norwich City | 2 January 2018 | |
| 2 January 2018 | WM | |
Danny Rowe | Ipswich Town | 30 June 2018 | |
| 12 January 2018 | WM | |
Jordan Williams | Rochdale A.F.C. | 30 June 2018 | |
| 31 January 2018 | CB | |
Scott Wharton | Blackburn Rovers | 30 June 2018 | |
| 31 January 2018 | GK | |
Ryan Allsop | AFC Bournemouth | 30 June 2018 |
Loans out※
| Start date | Position | Nationality | Name | From | End date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 July 2017 | GK | |
Richard Walton | Gainsborough Trinity | 6 October 2017 | |
| 15 August 2017 | CB | |
Callum Howe | Eastleigh | 15 January 2018 | |
| 6 October 2017 | GK | |
Richard Walton | Cleethorpes Town | 1 January 2018 |
- ^ 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.
- ^ On 8 November, Richard Walton's loan at Cleethorpes Town was extended for a further two months.
Competitions※
Friendlies※
As of 28 June 2017, Lincoln City have announced five pre-season friendlies against Walsall, Oxford United, Gainsborough Trinity. Lincoln United and Peterborough United.
The originally planned friendly against Oxford United was later cancelled.
Lincoln United v Lincoln City
| 8 July 2017 | Lincoln United | 0–4 | Lincoln City | Lincoln |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Green  x2'Rowe Arnold |
Stadium: Ashby Avenue |
Benfica B v Lincoln City
| 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 |
Gainsborough Trinity v Lincoln City
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Peterborough United
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Nottingham Forest U23s
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Walsall
| 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※
League table※
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification/relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Notts County | 46 | 21 | 14 | 11 | 71 | 48 | +23 | 77 | Qualification for League Two play-offs |
| 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※
| 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:
Results by matchday※
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※
On 21 June 2017, "the league fixtures were announced."
Wycombe Wanderers v Lincoln City
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Morecambe
| 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 |
Exeter City v Lincoln City
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Carlisle United
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Luton Town
| 2 September 2017 5 | Lincoln City | 0–0 | Luton Town | Lincoln |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 9,332 Referee: Tom Nield |
Stevenage v Lincoln City
| 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 |
Forest Green Rovers v Lincoln City
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Mansfield Town
| 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 |
Notts County v Lincoln City
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Barnet
| 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 |
Grimsby Town v Lincoln City
| 30 September 2017 11 | Grimsby Town | 0–0 | Lincoln City | Cleethorpes |
| 13:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Blundell Park Attendance: 7,669 Referee: Carl Boyeson |
Lincoln City v Chesterfield
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Cambridge United
| 14 October 2017 13 | Lincoln City | 0–0 | Cambridge United | Lincoln |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 8,803 Referee: Kevin Johnson |
Swindon Town v Lincoln City
| 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 |
Cheltenham Town v Lincoln City
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Crawley Town
| 28 October 2017 16 | Lincoln City | 0–0 | Crawley Town | Lincoln |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 8,038 Referee: Darren Handley |
Crewe Alexandra v Lincoln City
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Coventry City
| 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 |
Colchester United v Lincoln City
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Port Vale
| 25 November 2017 (2017-11-25) 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 |
Yeovil Town v Lincoln City
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Accrington Stanley
| 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 |
Newport County v Lincoln City
| 23 December 2017 23 | Newport County | 0–0 | Lincoln City | Newport |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Rodney Parade Attendance: 3,514 Referee: Brett Huxtable |
Lincoln City v Stevenage
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Forest Green Rovers
| 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 |
Luton Town v Lincoln City
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Notts County
| 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 |
Barnet v Lincoln City
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Newport County
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Swindon Town
| 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 |
Cambridge United v Lincoln City
| 10 February 2018 31 | Cambridge United | 0–0 | Lincoln City | Cambridge |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Abbey Stadium Attendance: 5,775 Referee: Darren England |
Lincoln City v Cheltenham Town
| 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 |
Crawley Town v Lincoln City
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Crewe Alexandra
| 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 |
Mansfield Town v Lincoln City
| 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 |
Chesterfield v Lincoln City
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Grimsby Town
| 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 |
Morecambe v Lincoln City
| 24 March 2018 38 | Morecambe | 0–0 | Lincoln City | Morecambe |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,883 Referee: Eddie Ilderton |
Lincoln City v Exeter City
| 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 |
Carlisle United v Lincoln City
| 2 April 2018 40 | Carlisle United | 0–1 | Lincoln City | Carlisle |
| Report | Green 43' |
Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 5,068 Referee: Robert Lewis |
Port Vale v Lincoln City
| 14 April 2018 (2018-04-14) 41 | Port Vale | 1–0 | Lincoln City | Burslem |
| 15:00 BST | Kay 63' |
Report | Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 5,580 Referee: John Busby |
Lincoln City v Wycombe Wanderers
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Colchester United
| 21 April 2018 (2018-04-21) 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 |
Coventry City v Lincoln City
| 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 |
Accrington Stanley v Lincoln City
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Yeovil Town
| 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※
Lincoln City v Exeter City
| 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 |
Exeter City v Lincoln City
| 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※
AFC Wimbledon v Lincoln City
| 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※
On 16 June 2017, Lincoln City were drawn away to Rotherham United in the "first round."
Rotherham United v Lincoln City
| 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※
On 12 July 2017, Lincoln City were drawn in Northern Group G alongside Everton U23s, Mansfield Town and Notts County. As group winners, Lincoln City were handed a home tie against Accrington Stanley in the second round.· An away tie against Rochdale was announced for the third round.
| 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
Mansfield Town v Lincoln City
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Everton U21s
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Notts County
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Accrington Stanley
| 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 |
Rochdale v Lincoln City
| 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 |
Lincoln City v Peterborough United
| 23 January 2018 Fourth round | Lincoln City | 4–2 | Peterborough United | Lincoln |
| 19:45 GMT | Stadium: Sincil Bank |
Lincoln City v Chelsea U21
| 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 | ||||
Lincoln City v Shrewsbury Town
| 8 April 2018 (2018-04-08) 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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