Lincoln City don show say dem serious for dis promotion race as dem collect three points from AFC Wimbledon. The match wey play for League One don put Lincoln for position wey dem fit celebrate early promotion. If you look am well, Lincoln dey eye top spot and dem just dey wait for other results to fall into place.
For di game itself, Michael Skubala men dem start with strong formation of 4-2-3-1. Goalkeeper G. Wickens dey behind defenders like R. Towler, S. Bradley, T. Hamer, and captain T. Darikwa. Midfielders T. Bayliss and C. McGrandles hold di middle while B. House, J. Moylan, and R. Hackett dey create chances for striker R. Street.
AFC Wimbledon wey Johnnie Jackson coach try with 3-5-2 formation but dem no fit stop Lincoln momentum. Goalkeeper N. Bishop see plenty action as defenders R. Johnson, J. Lewis, and I. Ogundere struggle. Midfielders S. Seddon, C. Maycock, A. Smith, A. Hackford, and P. Bauer try to control di game but Lincoln pressure too much.
Di match officials wey Edward Duckworth referee handle di game with assistants Ashley Allen and Matthew Joyce. Fourth official Abigail Byrne dey standby but di game flow well without plenty controversy.
Meanwhile, for other matches wey dey happen, Doncaster Rovers and Mansfield Town dey play goalless draw for League One. Mansfield goalkeeper Liam Roberts even twist ankle while clearing ball. Doncaster’s Jay McGrath collect yellow card from referee Lee Swabey for wetin im talk.
Millwall don enter automatic promotion places after dem beat Middlesbrough 2-1. Josh Coburn score two goals against im former club to put Alex Neil side for second position. Middlesbrough wey dey top for February don slip to third place.
For League Two, leaders Bromley dey play Barnet while second-placed MK Dons host Barrow. Salford and Notts County dey play key game for promotion race too. Total of 21 matches dey happen across League One and League Two for Friday.
Lincoln City promotion calculations dey simple: if dem beat AFC Wimbledon and both Bolton and Stockport no win, dem go promote. Even if dem draw, as long as Bolton and Stockport lose and Bradford no win, Lincoln still go up. Di Imps dey close to become first EFL team to win promotion dis season.
Substitutes for Lincoln like D. Elerewe, Z. Jeacock, D. Jefferies, A. Lloyd, R. Oné, E. Ring, and I. Varfolomeev dey bench ready if dem need am. AFC Wimbledon substitutes include N. Asiimwe, Junior Nkeng, O. Foyo, S. Hutchinson, K. Jennings, J. McDonnell, and J. Reeves.
Di atmosphere for stadium dey electric as fans dey watch every move. Lincoln players dem show hunger and determination from first whistle. Dem control di game with precise passing and strong defense wey make AFC Wimbledon struggle to create clear chances.
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