The historic championship that came after 65 years.

The historic championship that came after 65 years.

06.04.2026 22:30

The English football club Lincoln City has brought great pride to its fans by being promoted to the second tier of English football after 65 years. This victory, which has created a carnival atmosphere in the city, has ended a 65-year wait in the lower leagues.

One of the historic clubs of English football, Lincoln City, has achieved an epic success by returning to England's second-tier league (Championship) after a full 65 years. The last time "The Imps" (The Devils) competed at this level was in 1961, and after half a century of waiting, they brought great pride to their supporters.

THE STADIUM HAS RETURNED TO A FESTIVAL GROUNDS

This championship, guaranteed weeks before the end of the league, created a true carnival atmosphere in the city. This victory, achieved through the club's stable management and the successful strategy of the coaching staff, became the sweetest fruit of the patient wait in the lower leagues. The team and supporters celebrated the championship in the stadium to their heart's content. 

A LONG ROAD FROM 1961 TO TODAY

Lincoln City fought for decades at different levels to return to the 2nd League level they bid farewell to in the 1960-61 season. In fact, the club had even fallen out of the professional leagues (National League) during this process. However, the momentum gained in recent years has resurrected the club from its ashes and brought it back to the pinnacle of English football.

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