City travel to St. Andrews @ Knighthead Park to face Birmingham City in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday lunchtime (12noon KO).
Read what head coach Michael Skubala and defender Sean Roughan had to say ahead of the game, as well as catch up on the important information.
Skubala’s thoughts:
“We know they are a big club. It’s no surprise to see where they are in the league with the depth, finances and resources they’ve got. They’re a really tough team to play against, a really tough place to go so we are going to have to be really on it.
"It’s a good opportunity to see what we can do, and we want to do well in the cup. We will try and do our best to get into the hat.
"We have to be really good without the ball, and make our moments count when we get them. We have got to be us and try to be front footed and try to punch back a little bit.”
Roughan’s take:
“We are going to go there and want to beat them. There’s something to fight for because it's a knockout game. It's a good crowd, good stadium. Some of the lads have never played in it, so it's something new for us. It’s going to be a good day, and we have to go there fighting.
"Ever since I came over here, I’ve felt the love for the FA Cup, the type of cup it is. It's a great cup to be in. It’s not been great for Lincoln in previous years, but hopefully, we can keep kicking on.”
A look at the opposition:
Birmingham City are no strangers to the Imps as they currently sit top of Sky Bet League One at the halfway point of the season, with two games in hand over their nearest competitors.
Blues have spent big over the summer with some eye-watering signings for the third tier, with Chris Davies’ side only losing one of their 17 games in all competitions, since playing the Imps earlier this season in October.
Last time out, City took three points from Wigan Athletic in the league in a comfortable 3-0 away win at The Brick Community Stadium.
Top scorer: Jay Stansfield (12 goals)
Form: WWDDW
Match Information:
City will sport their white away strip for the tie in the West Midlands. You can purchase yours HERE.
Martin Coy will be the referee, and he will be assisted by Graeme Fyvie and Danny Jarvis. Jacob Miles will has been allocated the role of fourth official.
1,250 tickets have been sold for the game. Birmingham City have confirmed that Imps supporters can pay on Saturday. There will be no price increase and supporters can purchase tickets from the Kop ticket office (card payments only).
Due to the FA’s broadcasting rules, the fixture will not be available to be video streamed overseas on Imps+, with audio and match passes also unavailable. Those who are monthly and seasonal subscribers of our services will be able to listen to commentary.
Win Imps prizes while travelling to games:
Our partnership with Quambio Sports means we're giving away Lincoln City-related prizes every month. Akira won a signed home shirt before Christmas and at the end of January we'll pick one person at random to win a pair of hospitality tickets to a game at the LNER Stadium!
To be eligible simply make sure you have registered for Quambio then signed up for the Lincoln City challenge.
Then make sure you log your journeys every time you use public transport, walk or share a vehicle with others - perfect every time you follow the Imps away!
