Sincil Bank: Lincoln City

Lincoln City was formed as an amateur side in 1884 on the back of the disbanded Lincoln Rovers. To begin with they played their games at John O'Gaunts Ground, but moved to Sincil Bank when it opened in 1895. As with most things in the city, Lincoln Cathedral dominates the stadium, which was sold by the club in 1982. It was bought back by the former chairman John Reames in 2000, after the club had escaped its first bout of financial problems.

The stadium has undergone numerous changes and developments over the years. When it first opened there wasn’t much to speak of, but in 1896 an uncovered stand was built on the Southern side. At the same time a piece of rope that had run around the edge of the pitch was replaced by wire. The local Working Men’s Conservative Club helped them to develop it even further in the early part of the 1900s. Gradually the improvements meant that a record attendance of over 23,000 was set in 1967, though today’s capacity is closer to 10,000.

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Sincil Bank Photos

• The Co-Op Community Stand The Co-Op Community Stand
• The Players Train The Players Train
• The Software Europe Stand The Software Europe Stand
• A Match Goes On A Match Goes On
• Behind The Ground Behind The Ground
• Supporters Make A Collage Supporters Make A Collage
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Sincil Bank Seating Plan & Where to Sit

There are five distinct stands around Sincil Bank, with the Lincolnshire Co-Operative Stand the largest of them. The St Andrews/Selenity Stand opened in 1987 and only runs along half the length of the pitch, but it includes the press box and Director’s section, with the other part taken up by the Family Stand. The Stacey-West Stand - named after lifelong supporters Bill Stacey and Jim West who were killed in the Bradford City stadium fire - was the main stand in the stadium before the St Andrews/Selenity Stand opened and, is now where the away supporters sit. Finally, the Bridge McFarland Stand is opposite the Stacey-West Stand behind the other goal.

Lincoln City Ticket Prices

It's all pretty simple at Sincil Bank. If you buy your tickets in advance then they will be slightly cheaper, but apart from that only your age will affect the price of your ticket.There's not much in it but we have laid it out for you below with the cheaper price being for advance purchases:

• Adults: £18.00 - £20.00
• Concession: £14.00 - £15.00

How To Get Lincoln City Tickets

You will be able to get tickets from the stadium’s ticket office, but their official website is always the best place to start. If you’d like to speak to someone then calling the club directly is always an option.

Where to Buy

• Stubhub

Getting To Sincil Bank

Train - Lincoln Central Train Station is about a ten to fifteen minute walk from the ground.

Bus - If you get off the bus at South Park Roundabout then you’ll be a short walk from the stadium. Buses 1, 1D, 7, 7A, 13, 14, 24A, 27, 27A, 601, SB4 all stop there, so they’re the best ones to get.

Car - Sincil Bank is just off the A15, so that’s the main road you’ll want to watch out for.

By Air - Humberside International Airport is probably the closest to Lincoln if you’re coming in from abroad, located around thirty miles away. East Midlands Airport is another alternative, though that’s further away at around the fifty mile mark.

Taxi - A taxi from the centre of Lincoln to the football ground will take about ten minutes to complete its journey and shouldn’t cost much more than about £7.

Parking Near Sincil Bank

There’s a small car park at the ground, but you have to book in advance and there’s no unreserved spots on the day of a match. Public parking is located not far from the South Park Roundabout.

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Useful Resources

• Train Times & Tickets - Train Genius
• Coach Travel - National Express Coaches
• Parking - Just Park

Sincil Bank Hotels

It's a lovely little place is Lincoln, why not stay an extra day and have a look around; you can stay at one of these places:

Queen In The West - Inn - £60+

14 Moor Street, Lincoln, LN1 1PR

The Queen Inn is about a mile or so from the stadium and is situated above a pub. It’s not big, so the rooms are in demand. You'll get free Wi-Fi if you stay there, as well as breakfast included in the price of your room. One of the main benefits, of course, is that your located above a pub…
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Holiday Inn Lincoln - £70+

Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1YW

Part of the Holiday Inn chain, this hotel is just under a mile from the ground. There are around 100 rooms, with Wi-Fi available in the reception area. There’s a fitness centre for those of you that like to stay in shape, with two meeting rooms, a restaurant and a bar also available for your use.
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The Lincoln Hotel - £80+

Eastgate, Lincoln, LN2 1PN

The Lincoln Hotel has a fitness centre, a garden for when the weather is favourable and some meeting rooms. You get a breakfast included in the cost of your stay, there’s a restaurant and two different lounges. If you’re driving then you’ll be pleased to know that there’s self-parking available.
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Pubs & Bars Near Sincil Bank

A historic town like Lincoln has plenty to offer in the way of public houses, have a gander at these:

Hospitality

The main hospitality section at Sincil Bank are the executive boxes, which allow access to the Travis Perkins Executive Lounge. In there you’ll enjoy access to a bar and a buffet serving decent food options. The club also offer to cater to your individual needs when it comes to hospitality.

Private Hire

There are plenty of different areas within the stadium that are available to be used for events such as wedding parties, birthdays, business meetings and other functions. They can cater for up to 150 guests and, again, offer to work with you to your specific requirements.

Stadium Tours & Museum

At the time of writing there are no tours available of the stadium, but if that changes we’ll let you know.

About Lincoln City

There is a grotesque gargoyle on the wall inside Lincoln Cathedral called the Lincoln Imp. It has a fun story behind it and over the years it became a symbol for the city itself, and in many ways there are similar links to be made with the football club. Perhaps that is why the club’s nickname is 'The Imps'. During its history the club has enjoyed numerous ups and downs. In the 1901-1902 campaign they climbed to fifth in the second-tier of English football, for example. They’ve also made the last sixteen of the FA Cup on three occasions, making it to the quarter-finals once.

That quarter-final match came in the 2016-2017 season when they beat Premier League side Burnley 1-0 in order to set up a huge match with top-tier giants Arsenal. They eventually lost 5-0 to the Gunners, but it was part of a brilliant season that culminated in their promotion back to the Football League. They had been relegated from League Two - and the Football League itself - on the final day of the 2010-2011 season, so their return six years later was a sweet experience for all concerned.

Sincil Bank History

Sincil Bank was built in 1894, exactly ten years after the club’s formation, opening the following year. In the intervening years Lincoln City played their games at John O’Gaunts, a ground that only had a players’ dressing room and offered no facilities for spectators. Even so, 2000 people watched the side beat Sheffield United in their first Football League game against Sheffield United on the 1st of October in 1892.

The move to Sincil Bank, just 300 metres to the South-East of John O’Gaunts, came about because of the club’s desire to continue its growth. Known as The Bank to Imp supporters, it hasn’t only hosted Lincoln City matches during its time. In 2008 the England U16 side played Scotland’s U16s as part of the Victory Shield. It was also the location for a rock concert featuring the likes of The Who, The Kinks and The Small Faces in 1966.

Future Developments

Lincoln City are hoping to move to a new 12,000 seater stadium with adjoining retail park and other useful facilities some time in the near future. They’ve chosen a site, but at present it doesn’t have satisfactory transport links. In order to accommodate the new stadium a bridge must be built, which will likely take a few years to complete. In the meantime it is unlikely any major developments will be carried out to Sincil Bank.