History! Lincoln City returns to the Championship for the first time since 1961

Lincoln fans have every reason to be truly proud of their team.

Details: After an away victory over Reading in the 42nd round of England's League One, Lincoln City has officially secured promotion to the Championship for the upcoming season.

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This is a momentous occasion for Lincoln supporters, as the club last competed in England's second tier way back in 1961. Since then, the team has wandered the lower leagues, but after 65 long years, they are finally back where they belong.

At the moment, Lincoln City is enjoying a remarkable 24-game unbeaten streak and sits atop League One with 90 points from 42 matches. The team also has a real chance to break the 100-point barrier before the season ends.

Reminder: One step from the trophy. The FA Cup semi-final draw has been made