2019–20 Lincoln City F.C. season explained

Club:	Lincoln City
Season:	2019–20
Manager:	Danny Cowley (until 9 September)^[1] Michael Appleton (from 20 September)^[2]
Chairman:	Clive Nates
Stadium:	Sincil Bank, Lincoln
League:	League One
League Result:	16th (based on points-per-game following Covid-19)^[3]
Cup1:	FA Cup
Cup1 Result:	First round (vs. Ipswich Town
Cup2:	EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:	Second round (vs. Everton)
Cup3:	EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:	Group stage
League Topscorer:	Tyler Walker (14)
Season Topscorer:	Tyler Walker (16)
Highest Attendance:	10,264 (vs. Sunderland; League 1)
Lowest Attendance:	1,860 (vs. Rotherham United; EFL Trophy)
Average Attendance:	8,986
Prevseason:	2018–19
Nextseason:	2020–21
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The 2019–20 season is Lincoln City's 136th season in their history and their first season back in League One after being promoted as champions out of League Two in the 2018/2019 season. Along with League One, the club also participates in the FA Cup, EFL Trophy and the club has been eliminated from EFL Cup

The season covers the period from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020.

Pre-season

As of 30 May 2019, Lincoln City have announced six pre-season friendlies against Stoke City,^[4] Nottingham Forest,^[5] Lincoln United, Gainsborough Trinity,^[6] Scunthorpe United^[7] and Sheffield Wednesday.^[8]

Competitions

League One

Matches

On 20 June 2019 the EFL League One fixtures were revealed.^[9]

FA Cup

See main article: 2019–20 FA Cup.

The first round draw was made on 21 October 2019.^[10]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2019–20 EFL Cup.

The first round draw was made on 20 June.^[11] The second round draw was made on 13 August 2019 following the conclusion of all but one first-round matches.^[12]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2019–20 EFL Trophy.

On 9 July 2019, the pre-determined group stage draw was announced with Invited clubs to be drawn on 12 July 2019.^[13]

Transfers

Transfers in

Date from	Position	Nationality	Name	From	Fee	Ref.
3 July 2019					Free transfer	^[14]
5 July 2019					Undisclosed	^[15]
24 July 2019					Free transfer	^[16]
10 August 2019					Free transfer	^[17]
23 August 2019					Free transfer	^[18]
1 January 2020					Undisclosed	^[19]
10 January 2020					Undisclosed	^[20]
10 January 2020					Undisclosed
23 January 2020					Undisclosed	^[21]
30 January 2020					Free transfer	^[22]
31 January 2020			Charlie Andrews		Free transfer	^[23]
3 February 2020					Free transfer	^[24]
2 March 2020				Unattached	Free transfer	^[25]

Transfers out

Date from	Position	Nationality	Name	To	Fee	Ref.
1 July 2019					Compensation	^[26]
25 July 2019					Undisclosed	^[27]
1 August 2019					Free transfer	^[28]
13 January 2020					Undisclosed	^[29]
15 January 2020					Undisclosed	^[30]
17 January 2020					Undisclosed	^[31]
24 January 2020					Undisclosed	^[32]

Loans in

Date from	Position	Nationality	Name	From	Date until	Ref.
1 July 2019					30 June 2020	^[33]
2 August 2019					30 January 2020	^[34] ^[35]
29 August 2019					6 January 2020	^[36] ^[37]
2 September 2019					30 June 2020	^[38]
2 September 2019					6 January 2020	^[39]
10 January 2020					30 June 2020
10 January 2020					30 June 2020
30 January 2020					30 June 2020	^[40]
31 January 2020					30 June 2020	^[41]

Loans out

Date from	Position	Nationality	Name	To	Date until	Ref.
24 August 2019					31 July 2020	^[42] ^[43]
24 August 2019					1 January 2020	^[44]
1 January 2020					30 June 2020	^[45]
31 January 2020					30 June 2020	^[46]
31 January 2020					30 June 2020	^[47]

Squad statistics

Appearances

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Club statement. . 9 September 2019.
2. Web site: Imps appoint Appleton As New First Team Manager. . 20 September 2019.
3. Web site: EFL Statement: League One opts to curtain. . 9 June 2020.
4. News: Imps to host former Premier League side in pre-season. 29 April 2019. Lincoln City Official Site. 21 May 2019.
5. News: Forest travel to Sincil Bank in July. 29 April 2019. Lincoln City Official Site. 21 May 2019.
6. News: Imps add to pre-season schedule with Community Festival of Lincolnshire Football. 22 May 2019. Lincoln City Official Site. 22 May 2019. 30 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190530140737/https://www.redimps.co.uk/news/2019/may/190522-lincs-as-one-friendlies/. dead.
7. News: Imps to face Iron in pre-season. 30 May 2019. Lincoln City Official Site. 30 May 2019.
8. News: Imps to face Owls in Sincil Bank pre-season opener. 4 June 2019. Lincoln City Official Site. 4 June 2019.
9. Web site: Sky Bet League One fixtures 2019/20 . . 20 June 2019.
10. Web site: FA Cup first-round draw . . 24 October 2019.
11. Web site: Carabao Cup first-round draw . . 20 June 2019.
12. Web site: Carabao Cup Round Two draw . . 14 August 2019.
13. Web site: EFL Trophy Round One Group Stage Draw . . 9 July 2019.
14. Web site: Attacking midfielder Payne makes Imps move . . 3 July 2019.
15. Web site: Grant joins Lincoln City . . 5 July 2019.
16. Web site: Imps sign former Baggies midfielder . . 24 July 2019.
17. Web site: Wales Under 21 International signs for The Imps. . 10 August 2019.
18. Web site: Coker becomes an Imp. . 23 August 2019.
19. Web site: Irish youth international becomes Appleton's first Imps signing. . 16 December 2019.
20. Web site: Imps welcome quartet to LNER Stadium. . 10 January 2020.
21. Web site: Imps welcome Tom Hopper. . 23 January 2020.
22. Web site: City capture former Miller . . 30 January 2020.
23. Web site: Grant Smith leaves on loan. . 31 January 2020.
24. Web site: Imps Welcome Ireland Under-21 International to LNER Stadium. . 3 February 2020.
25. Web site: The Imps Welcome Irish Defender. . 2 March 2020.
26. Web site: Tim Akinola Joins The Academy . . 3 June 2019.
27. Web site: Rhead departs The Imps. . 25 July 2019.
28. Web site: Goalkeeper Matt Gilks pens one-year deal with Fleetwood . . 1 August 2019.
29. Web site: Andrade leaves LNER Stadium. . 13 January 2020.
30. Web site: O'Connor leaves The Imps. . 15 January 2020.
31. Web site: Harry Toffolo leaves The Imps. . 17 January 2020.
32. Web site: Striker leaves for Gillingham. . 24 January 2020.
33. Web site: Morrell becomes City's first summer signing . . 27 June 2019.
34. Web site: Imps secure signing of Tyler Walker. . 2 August 2019.
35. Web site: Striker returns to parent club . . 30 January 2020.
36. Web site: Connolly Moves To Lincoln On Loan . . 29 August 2019.
37. Web site: Connolly returns to Goodison Park . . 6 January 2020.
38. Web site: Saints midfielder arrives at the Bank . . 2 September 2019.
39. Web site: Imps sign Baggies defender on loan. . 2 September 2019.
40. Web site: Imps welcome Spurs defender. . 30 January 2020.
41. News: Lincoln City land Liam Bridcutt on loan from Nottingham Forest . 31 January 2020 . Lincolnshire Live.
42. Web site: Alex Bradley Signs On Loan . . 24 August 2019 . 24 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190824094813/https://www.harrogatetownafc.com/news-media/alex-bradley-signs-on-loan/ . dead .
43. Web site: Alex Bradley Extends Loan with Harrogate. . 2 July 2020.
44. Web site: Young Imps head out for loan spells . Lincoln City F.C.. 24 August 2019.
45. Web site: Young Imp joins Trinity on Loan . Lincoln City F.C.. 1 January 2020.
46. Web site: Grant Smith leaves on loan. Lincoln City F.C.. 31 January 2020.
47. Web site: Coker departs LNER Stadium on loan. Lincoln City F.C.. 31 January 2020.