Related news

2026

• 

  30.04.2026 England: Lincoln City given the green light for a major stadium redevelopment

  Lincoln City have plenty of reasons to celebrate. Following an outstanding season that ended with winning the League One title and securing promotion to the Championship, the club’s authorities have received approval to carry out a major redevelopment of the LNER Stadium. The multi-million-pound investment is set to completely transform the venue and bring it up to the standards required for England’s second tier.

• 

  05.03.2026 England: Lincoln City FC presents modernization plans for LNER Stadium

  The management of Lincoln City FC has unveiled preliminary plans for the modernization of its stadium infrastructure aimed at improving the matchday experience for supporters. The project, which is expected to be submitted to local authorities for approval in the near future, includes the creation of two new functional zones before the start of the 2026/27 season.

2022

• 

  06.12.2022 England: Economic problems changed Lincoln’s plans

  Lincoln City FC originally hoped to create a three-tier facility including a hospitality suite at the back of Stacey West Stand, placed behind the north goal. However, following a challenging economic climate, the club was forced to admit they needed to downsize their plans at the beginning of the month.

2021

• 

  02.09.2021 England: Fans to crowdfund Lincoln City stadium’s expansion

  Aside from the uniquely lovely crest, the Red Imps have faithful fans, always ready to help the club. As is the case now that investment bond was launched to finance expansion of Sincil Bank’s north stand.

2020

• 

  17.07.2020 COVID-19 crisis: English supporters to return in October?

  The government is preparing to reopen sports stadiums across the UK. While first trial events will take place in just 2 weeks, all stadiums could be open again only from October onwards.

• 

  30.04.2020 England: 341 games in five “regional hubs”?

  In case not all stadiums are available to host games of Championship, League One and League Two, the EFL is considering using stadium clusters to hold the 341 remaining league games of 2019/20.

2019

• 

  17.04.2019 England: Lincoln City urgently need more capacity

  They've just sealed promotion to the third league. Ticket demand was already at 90% occupancy at the 10,000+ Sincil Bank Stadium. The Imps now consider how it could be expanded before next season.

2017

• 

  03.07.2017 England: Imps to get a 12,000-seater

  They just made global headlines this year as makers of the biggest FA Cup upset in over a century. Now Lincoln City fans are informed of a new stadium being planned by the council.

2016

• 

  02.12.2016 England: Lincoln City announce relocation plans

  After over 120 years at Sincil Bank the Imps are willing to move west. A new site is selected, but remains… inaccessible by road. That’s why first a bridge needs to be built.

2012

• 

  19.10.2012 England: Ticket prices breaking new records

  And not the kind of records supporters would wish to see. First time ever average price for the cheapest seats in top four leagues (!) exceeded £20. That means ticket prices in England are rising at 4 times the speed of inflation – BBC Sport alarms.

• 

  21.05.2012 England: Visiting 116 stadiums on a bike, scoot or on feet

  He’s neither an away-going supporter, nor a groundhopper. It’s also not a sports discipline, what he’s doing. Steven simply decided to visit 116 venues in England and Wales using his bike, scoot and feet. This is how Football Ground Tour was born.