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Lincoln's Cathedral Imp and Sincil Bank home have endured through supporter-funded building, rescue campaigns and the club's modern rise.

Est. 1884 Sincil Bank area, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England ProAmpac Stadium (Sincil Bank; formerly sponsored as LNER Stadium) 43 researched sources
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OVERVIEW & IDENTITY

The club behind the badge

Identity & place

What this club is really about

The Imp comes from Lincoln Cathedral's mythology, and Sincil Bank has been home since 1895. Supporters have paid for parts of the ground and helped save the club. Taylor's 1975/76 record side, Murphy's first return from the Conference, Alexander's post-administration play-off teams, relegation in 2011, the Cowleys' 2017 breakthrough and the second-tier return in 2026 all sit within that longer history.

Place, industry & identity
CLUB ARCHIVE

History Snapshot

  1. 1951/52 — back to the Second Division

  2. 1957/58 — the six-win escape

  3. 1975/76 — Graham Taylor's record-breakers

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Living identity

Why that identity still matters

Lincoln's first Championship season in 65 years brings ownership changes, a new stadium sponsor and major work at Sincil Bank. The Fans' Share, elected supporter representation and heritage protections provide formal ways to safeguard the name, colours, crest, memorial stand and ground. Supporters still remember the lows that preceded this success.

Supporters & community
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43 Researched sources View sources →
  1. Club history accessed 2026-10-01
  2. Birthplace plaque unveiled in city centre accessed 2026-10-01
  3. IMPressive nickname to be honoured accessed 2026-10-01
  4. Your badge, your say accessed 2026-10-01
  5. Fan engagement plan 26/27 accessed 2026-10-01
  6. Company details accessed 2026-10-01
  7. Red Imps Community Trust accessed 2026-10-01
  8. Another Bumper Donation From Supporters Club accessed 2026-10-01
  9. Imps in administration accessed 2026-10-01
  10. Graham Taylor: 1944-2017 accessed 2026-10-01
  11. Colin Murphy: 1944-2023 accessed 2026-10-01
  12. Keith Alexander inducted into Hall of Fame accessed 2026-10-01
  13. Lincoln 0-3 Aldershot accessed 2026-10-01
  14. Lincoln City land Emirates FA Cup Giant-Killing Award accessed 2026-10-01
  15. Lincoln City promoted to Football League after six-year absence accessed 2026-10-01
  16. Matt Rhead Bio accessed 2026-10-01
  17. Play-off final report accessed 2026-10-01
  18. Sky Bet League One: Lincoln City secure the title accessed 2026-10-01
  19. City seal promotion to the Sky Bet Championship! accessed 2026-10-01
  20. Lincoln City Football Club and ProAmpac Launch Landmark 10-Year Partnership accessed 2026-10-01
  21. Imps Territory | Enhancing fan experience at the LNER Stadium accessed 2026-10-01
  22. Sincil Bank: A Modern History accessed 2026-10-01
  23. Why we hate Grimsby Town (Part 1) accessed 2026-10-01
  24. Why we hate Grimsby Town (Part 2) accessed 2026-10-01
  25. Is Lincoln City vs Mansfield Town a rivalry, derby, or just another game? accessed 2026-10-01
  26. 617 Squadron accessed 2026-10-01
  27. 617 Squadron accessed 2026-10-01
  28. Lincoln City drop Dam Busters theme and air raid sirens over war in Ukraine accessed 2026-10-01
  29. Lincoln City bring back air raid sirens and Dam Busters March accessed 2026-10-01
  30. Lincoln City Chants accessed 2026-10-01
  31. Never Forget the 56 accessed 2026-10-01
  32. The 1929 Fire At Sincil Bank: What Happened? accessed 2026-10-01
  33. Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) accessed 2026-10-01
  34. 2025/26 home kit | Coded in Lincolnshire accessed 2026-10-01
  35. Percy Freeman: 1945-2016 accessed 2026-10-01
  36. Grant Brown inducted into Hall of Fame accessed 2026-10-01
  37. League One trophy to be presented on Saturday accessed 2026-10-01
  38. First Impressions of New-Look Sincil Bank accessed 2026-10-01
  39. Referee appointments: 5-10 September accessed 2026-10-01
  40. A Message from the Chairman accessed 2026-10-01
  41. Andy Graver: 1927-2014 accessed 2026-10-01
  42. FPA guests vs Portsmouth accessed 2026-10-01
  43. Skubala leaves Imps to join Bristol City accessed 2026-10-01
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