2023–24 Lincoln City F.C. season explained

Club:Lincoln City
Season:2023–24
Chairman:Clive Nates
Manager:Mark Kennedy
(until 18 October)[1]
Tom Shaw
(caretaker)
Michael Skubala
(from 13 November)[2]
Stadium:LNER Stadium
League:League One
League Result:7th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup3:EFL Trophy
League Topscorer:
Joe Taylor (10)
Season Topscorer:
Joe Taylor (10)
Highest Attendance:10,168 (vs West Ham United; EFL Cup)
Lowest Attendance:1,384 (vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Under-21s; EFL Trophy)
Average Attendance:8,424
Largest Win:6–0 (vs Cambridge United; League One)
Largest Loss:3–0 (vs Bolton Wanderers; League One)
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Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25

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

No.NamePositionNationalityPlace of birthDate of birth (Age)Signed fromDate signedFeeContract end
Goalkeepers
1 18 March 1999 1 July 2023 Free Transfer 30 June 2025
12 27 February 1999 21 January 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
40 Isaac Allan 10 July 2022 Free 30 June 2024
Defenders
2 21 October 1999 23 July 2021 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
4 25 April 1998 14 July 2020 Free Transfer 30 June 2024
5 18 May 1994 11 August 2020 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
15 14 July 1997 1 July 2022 Free Transfer 30 June 2025
16 21 March 2001 10 August 2023 Loan 31 May 2024
22 29 January 2000 17 August 2021 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
23 14 March 2003 Academy 28 July 2020 30 June 2025
25 7 October 2001 17 August 2023 Loan 31 May 2024
38 Charlie Parks Academy
Midfielders
6 9 May 2001 31 January 2023 £339,000 30 June 2026
10 15 July 1996 27 July 2021 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
11 18 October 1998 1 August 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2026
14 20 October 1998 7 July 2022 £30,000 30 June 2024
24 24 September 1995 1 February 2024 Loan 31 May 2024
28 1 September 2001 1 January 2024 Free Transfer 30 June 2025
37 Bola Okewoye Academy
Forwards
7 9 January 1998 14 June 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2026
9 18 November 2002 9 January 2024 Loan 31 May 2024
17 28 November 2002 31 January 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
18 5 July 1999 24 January 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
19 17 October 1996 12 July 2023 Free Transfer 30 June 2025
27 1 February 2004 1 July 2022 Free Transfer 30 June 2025
34 28 July 2004 1 July 2020 Free Transfer 30 June 2025
41 Zane Okoro 24 September 2007 Beachside Soccer Club
Out on Loan
3 24 January 1999 4 July 2023 Free Transfer 30 June 2025
8 19 May 1999 1 July 2023 Free Transfer 30 June 2025
20 22 August 2001 1 July 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
21 11 August 1996 1 September 2021 Free Transfer 30 June 2024
26 2 December 2004 1 July 2021 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
29 Zak Bradshaw 22 September 2003 2 February 2024 Undisclosed 30 June 2026
31 12 November 2002 Academy 1 July 2020 30 June 2025
32 28 December 2003 1 July 2023 Free Transfer 30 June 2024
33 1 October 2003 Academy 7 October 2020 30 June 2024

Pre-season and friendlies

Lincoln confirmed their first friendly against Rotherham United on 23 May 2023.[30] Their next friendly against rivals Grimsby Town was announced on 31 May.[31] On 2 June, they confirmed the club would spend their first week of July in Spain, concluding the visit with a friendly against Stockport County.[32] Four days later another two additions were added to the calendar, against Boston United and Crewe Alexandra.[33] An additional friendly against King's Lynn Town was announced on 19 June.[34]

Competitions

League One

See main article: 2023–24 EFL League One.

Matches

On Thursday, 22 June 2023, the EFL League One fixtures were revealed.[35]

FA Cup

See main article: 2023–24 FA Cup.

Lincoln City were drawn home to Morecambe in the first round on 15 October 2023.[36]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Cup. Lincoln City were drawn against Notts County in the first round on 22 June 2023,[37] The second round was drawn on 9 August 2023 against Sheffield United[38] and in the third round against West Ham United.[39]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Trophy. The Imps were drawn into Group G of the Northern section alongside Derby County, Notts County and Wolverhampton Wanderers Under-21s.[40] [41] After finished second in the group, they were drawn away to Accrington Stanley in the second round.[42] [43]

Transfers

In

DatePosPlayerTransferred fromFeeRef
14 June 2023Undisclosed [44]
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [45]
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [46]
4 July 2023 Jaden BrownFree Transfer [47]
12 July 2023 Tyler WalkerFree Transfer [48]
1 August 2023 Ethan HamiltonUndisclosed [49]
6 October 2023 [50]
1 January 2024 Jack MoylanFree Transfer [51]
2 February 2024 Free Transfer [52]

Out

DatePosPlayerTransferred toFeeRef
20 June 2023 Undisclosed [53]
30 June 2023 Sam Green Released [54]
30 June 2023 Released [55] [56]
30 June 2023 Released [57]
30 June 2023 Released
5 January 2024 AM Julian Donnery Released [58] [59]
5 January 2024 Released [60]
5 January 2024 Released
18 January 2024 Undisclosed [61]

Loaned in

DatePosPlayerLoaned fromFeeRef
10 August 2023 End of Season [62]
17 August 2023 End of Season [63]
1 September 2023 5 January 2024 [64]
9 January 2024End of Season [65]
1 February 2024 End of Season [66]

Loaned out

DatePosPlayerLoaned toFeeRef
22 June 2023 End of season [67]
7 July 2023 5 January 2024 [68]
22 July 2023 12 January 2024 [69]
28 July 2023 18 January 2024 [70]
3 August 2023 1 February 2024 [71]
11 August 2023 End of season [72]
8 September 2023 8 December 2023 [73]
13 October 2023 1 January 2024 [74]
15 January 2024 End of season [75]
15 January 2024 End of season
22 January 2024 End of season [76]
24 January 2024 End of season [77]
26 January 2024 End of season [78]
1 February 2024 End of season
5 February 2024 End of season [79]

Contracts

DatePos.PlayerLengthExpiryRef.
30 June 2023 2 years June 2025 [80]
7 July 2023 — —
22 July 2023 1 year June 2024
2 August 2023 2 years June 2025 [81]
2 May 2024 1 year June 2025

Squad statistics

Appearances

|-|colspan=12 style="text-align:center;" |Away on loan|-|colspan=12 style="text-align:center;" |No longer at the club|}

Goalscorers

Includes all competitive matches.

PlayerLeague OneFA CupEFL CupEFL TrophyTotal
1FW9Joe Taylor1000010
2FW14Danny Mandroiu80008
3FW7Reeco Hackett-Fairchild70007
4DF2Lasse Sørensen41106
5MF10Teddy Bishop40004
FW21Hakeeb Adelakun30014
MF28Jack Moylan40004
6MF11Ethan Hamilton30003
DF22Timothy Eyoma30003
FW27Jovon Makama20013
7MF6Ethan Erhahon20002
DF15Paudie O'Connor20002
FW17Dylan Duffy20002
FW18Ben House20002
DF23Sean Roughan10102
FW29Jack Vale10012
FW34Freddie Draper20002
8DF5Adam Jackson10001
MF8Alistair Smith10001
DF16Jack Burroughs00011
DF25Alex Mitchell10001
FW30Olamide Shodipo10001
Own goals10001
Total6512472

Disciplinary record

No.Pos.NameLeague OneFA CupEFL CupEFL TrophyTotal
15 8 2 0 0 2 0 1 0 11 2
14 5 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 2
6 11 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 12 1
17 5 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 7 1
25 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1
11 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
18 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
7 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
22 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 6 0
23 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 0
2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
9 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
10 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
27 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
29 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0
8 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
21 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
16 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
30 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
34 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

Clean sheets

width=10No.width=10Nat.scope=col style="width:500px"PlayerMatches playedClean sheet %width=150League Onewidth=150FA Cupwidth=150EFL Cupwidth=150EFL Trophywidth=150Total
1 50 42% 19 0 2 0 21
12 4 50% 0 0 0 2 2

Awards

Club End of Season Awards

AwardPlayerRef.
Player of the Year Lukas Jensen[82]
Players Player of the Year Ethan Erhahon
Club Partners Player of the Year Lasse Sørensen
Goal of the Season Jack Moylan
Golden Boot Joe Taylor
Young Player of the Year Sean Roughan

Sky Bet League One Manager of the Month

MonthManagerRef.
February Michael SkubalaNomination[83]
March Michael SkubalaNomination[84]

Sky Bet League One Player of the Month

MonthPlayerRef.
August Danny MandroiuNomination[85]
February Reeco Hackett-FairchildNomination
March Joe TaylorWinner[86]

Sky Bet League One Goal of the Month

MonthPlayerGoal
August Reeco Hackett-Fairchild22' vs Northampton Town, 15 AugustWinner[88] [89]
March Jack Moylan55' vs Barnsley, 9 MarchNomination[90]

EFL League Cup Player of the Round

Notes and References

  1. News: Kennedy and Butterfield leave Imps. 18 October 2023 . . 18 October 2023.
  2. News: Skubala is City's new head coach. 13 November 2023 . . 13 November 2023.
  3. News: Oxen become official kit supplier. 1 June 2023. Lincoln City Official Site. 1 June 2023.
  4. News: Branston continue front of shirt partnership. 2 June 2023. Lincoln City Official Site. 2 June 2023.
  5. News: Allen Signs on back of shirts. 2 June 2023. Lincoln City Official Site. 2 June 2023.
  6. News: City launch 23/24 home shirt. 3 June 2023. Lincoln City Official Site. 3 June 2023.
  7. News: Duffy and Roughan get Ireland U21 call. 6 June 2023. Lincoln City Official Site. 6 June 2023.
  8. News: Pre-season gets underway. 23 June 2023. Lincoln City Official Site. 23 June 2023.
  9. News: Imps launch away kit. 12 July 2023. Lincoln City Official Site. 12 July 2023.
  10. News: University of Lincoln extend diamond partnership. 12 July 2023. Lincoln City Official Site. 12 July 2023.
  11. News: Fan-led projects lead to change in capacity. 18 July 2023. Lincoln City Official Site. 18 July 2023.
  12. News: 23/24 squad numbers confirmed. 3 August 2023. Lincoln City Official Site. 3 August 2023.
  13. News: Paudie takes the armband. 3 August 2023. Lincoln City Official Site. 3 August 2023.
  14. News: 23/24 third shirt revealed!. 23 August 2023. Lincoln City Official Site. 23 August 2023.
  15. News: Crawford Names U21 squad for Euro Qualifiers in Cork. 31 August 2023. FAI. 31 August 2023.
  16. News: Oxford game postponed . 31 August 2023 . Lincoln City FC . 31 August 2023.
  17. News: Orient match abandoned. 3 October 2023 . Lincoln City FC . 3 October 2023.
  18. News: Orient match to be replayed. 16 October 2023 . Lincoln City FC . 16 October 2023.
  19. News: Crawford Names 24 Man Squad for Norway and Italy Qualifiers. 9 November 2023. FAI. 9 November 2023.
  20. News: Accrington game postponed. 5 December 2023 . . 5 December 2023.
  21. News: Fans opt for badge return. 8 December 2023. Lincoln City FC. 8 December 2023.
  22. News: Shrewsbury Town game postponed . 28 December 2023 . Lincoln City FC . 28 December 2023.
  23. News: Cohen joins Imps' coaching team. 13 January 2024. Lincoln City FC. 13 January 2024.
  24. News: Lincoln City accounts 2022/23. 24 January 2024. Lincoln City F.C.. 24 January 2024.
  25. News: Jim Crawford names squad for San Marino qualifier. 14 March 2024. ROI. 14 March 2024.
  26. News: Dylan Duffy has been called-up to Jim Crawford’s U21 Squad . 18 March 2024. ROI Twitter. 18 March 2024.
  27. News: Ron and Andrew Fowler invest into Imps. 24 April 2024. Lincoln City FC. 24 April 2024.
  28. News: Retained list. 2 May 2024 . Lincoln City FC . 2 May 2024.
  29. News: Kay makes Brighton move. 2 May 2024. Lincoln City Academy. 2 May 2024.
  30. News: Rotherham United friendly announced. 23 May 2023 . Lincoln City F.C. . 23 May 2023.
  31. News: City set for Grimsby Town. 31 May 2023 . Lincoln City F.C. . 31 May 2023.
  32. News: City set for Spain. 2 June 2023 . Lincoln City F.C. . 2 June 2023.
  33. News: Boston and Crewe trips in pre-season . 7 June 2023 . Lincoln City FC . 7 June 2023.
  34. News: King’s Lynn friendly announced. 19 June 2023 . Lincoln City FC . 19 June 2023.
  35. Web site: 2023/24 fixures released. Lincoln City F.C.. 22 June 2022.
  36. News: Imps to host Morecambe in FA Cup first round. 15 October 2023 . Lincoln City FC. 15 October 2023.
  37. Web site: Notts County trip in Carabao Cup. Lincoln City FC . 22 June 2023.
  38. Web site: Chelsea v AFC Wimbledon, Fulham v Tottenham among second-round ties. BBC . 9 August 2023.
  39. News: Carabao Cup third round opponent confirmed . 30 August 2023 . Lincoln City FC . 30 August 2023.
  40. Web site: EFL Trophy groups and draw numbers confirmed. EFL . 21 June 2023.
  41. News: EFL Trophy Group Confirmed . 22 June 2023 . Lincloln City FC . 22 June 2023.
  42. News: Bristol Street Motors Trophy . 26 November 2023 . Lincoln City FC . 24 November 2023.
  43. News: Date set for Accrington fixture . 27 November 2023 . Lincoln City FC . 27 November 2023.
  44. News: City sign Hackett-Fairchild. 14 June 2023 . Lincoln City FC . 14 June 2023.
  45. News: Jensen joins The Imps . 19 June 2023 . Lincoln City FC . 19 June 2023.
  46. News: Imps secure Smith signing. 12 June 2023 . Lincoln City FC . 12 June 2023.
  47. News: Lincoln sign Sheffield Wednesday defender Brown . 4 July 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 4 July 2023.
  48. News: Tyler Walker back at the Imps. 12 July 2023 . Lincoln City FC. 12 July 2023.
  49. News: Imps seal exciting midfielder Hamilton. 1 August 2023 . Lincoln City FC. 1 August 2023.
  50. News: Shodipo returns to City . 6 October 2023 . Lincoln City FC . 6 October 2023.
  51. News: City secure Moylan signature. 4 September 2023 . Lincoln City FC. 14 September 2023.
  52. News: City Secure Talented Young Prospect Bradshaw . 2 February 2024 . Lincoln City FC . 2 February 2024.
  53. News: Charles Vernam departs the Imps. 20 June 2023 . Lincoln City FC . 20 June 2023.
  54. News: Green by Name, Green by Nature. 1 August 2023 . Aberystwyth Town F.C. . 1 August 2023.
  55. News: Retained list. 10 May 2023 . Lincoln City FC . 10 May 2023.
  56. News: Poole Signs For Pompey. 11 July 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 11 July 2023.
  57. News: Midfielder Max Sanders Becomes First Summer Signing for the O’s . 21 June 2023 . Leyton Orient FC . 21 June 2023.
  58. News: Shodipo and Vale leave Imps. 5 January 2024 . Lincoln City FC . 5 January 2024.
  59. News: Earthquakes and The Town FC Announce Roster for 2024 MLS Next Pro Season. 15 March 2024 . The Town FC . 11 April 2024.
  60. News: Shodipo é Reforço do CD Feirense. 31 January 2024 . C.D. Feirense . 31 January 2024.
  61. News: Kendall completes Woking switch. 18 January 2024 . Lincoln City FC . 18 January 2024.
  62. News: City secure signing of versatlie Burroughs . 10 August 2023 . Lincoln City FC . 10 August 2023.
  63. News: Imps secure Mitchell signing. 17 August 2023 . Lincoln City FC . 17 August 2023.
  64. News: Imps sign Vale on loan. 1 September 2023 . Lincoln City FC . 1 September 2023.
  65. News: City strengthen forward options. 9 January 2024 . Lincoln City FC . 9 January 2024.
  66. News: Conor McGrandles returns to City . 1 February 2024 . Lincoln City FC . 1 February 2024.
  67. News: Long joins Falkirk on loan. 22 June 2023. Lincoln City F.C.. 22 June 2023.
  68. News: New long-term deal for Freddie. 7 July 2023 . Lincoln City FC . 7 July 2023.
  69. News: New deal and loan for Cann. 22 July 2023 . Lincoln City FC . 22 July 2023.
  70. News: Kendall joins Dagenham on loan. 28 July 2023. Lincoln City F.C.. 28 July 2023.
  71. News: Ahui makes Ayr United move. 3 August 2023. Lincoln City F.C.. 3 August 2023.
  72. News: Benn joins Solihull Moors on season long loan. 11 August 2023. Lincoln City F.C.. 11 August 2023.
  73. News: Morgan Worsfold-Gregg joins on loan from Lincoln City. 8 September 2023. Long Eaton United F.C.. 8 September 2023.
  74. News: Gallagher joins Peterborough Sports on loan. 13 October 2023. Lincoln City FC. 13 October 2023.
  75. Web site: Imps duo join Drogheda. . 15 January 2024.
  76. News: Adelakun joins Doncaster on loan. 22 January 2024. Lincoln City FC. 22 January 2024.
  77. News: Smith joins Colchester on loan. 24 January 2024. Lincoln City FC. 24 January 2024.
  78. News: Brown heads out on loan. 26 January 2024. Lincoln City FC. 26 January 2024.
  79. News: Bradshaw joins Dundalk on loan. 5 February 2024. Lincoln City FC. 5 February 2024.
  80. Web site: Sean stays with the Imps!. . 30 June 2023.
  81. Web site: Imps seal House extension. . 2 August 2023.
  82. Web site: City celebrate at End of Season Awards. Lincoln City FC. 29 April 2024.
  83. Web site: Sky Bet League One Manager and Player of the Month nominations. EFL . 6 March 2024.
  84. Web site: Sky Bet League One: Manager & Player of the Month nominees. EFL . 10 April 2024.
  85. Web site: Sky Bet League One: Manager and Player of the Month nominees. EFL. 6 September 2023.
  86. Web site: Sky Bet League One Manager & Player of the Month: March winners. EFL. 12 April 2024.
  87. Web site: Lincoln City's Joe Taylor wins the EFL's Young Player of the Month. EFL. 16 April 2024.
  88. News: Hackett nominated for August Goal of the Month. Lincoln City F.C.. 8 September 2023. 8 September 2023.
  89. News: Hackett wins August Goal of the Month. Lincoln City F.C.. 15 September 2023. 15 September 2023.
  90. News: Moylan nominated for March Goal of the Month. Lincoln City F.C.. 19 April 2024. 19 April 2024.
  91. Web site: Lukas Jensen named Carabao Cup Player of the Round. EFL. 22 September 2023.

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