Ahead of the Sky Bet League One fixture with Crewe Alexandra on Saturday, we are able to provide supporters with a guide to plan your visit to the LNER Stadium.
A variety of different food options will be available for supporters of both sides from 10.30am. Sausage Grill, Love Coffee, the Yellowbelly Sausage Company and the Barbell Burger Co will all be present supplying their locally-sourced delights. Curry Jacks will be present from half-time and after the match
Don't forget that the match kicks off at 12.30pm. A large crowd is expected so please consider arriving as early as possible for easiest access to the stadium. This will also allow everyone to show their respect as we pay tribute to those lost in the Bradford fire on that fateful day in 1985.
This is our designated NCS matchday with City's players wearing NCS warm-up tops prior to the gaame.
As it is our closest home game to the anniversary of the Bradford fire, we will be showing our respect with the laying of a wreath and a minute's applause before the game. Trevor Stacey, Imps chairman Clive Nates and captain Liam Bridcutt will lay a wreath before everyone in the ground is invited to take part in a minute's applause.
There will also be wreaths laid by representatives of City's and Bradford's U18s side ahead of their showcase fixture on the main pitch at the LNER Stadium which kicks off at 3.30pm.
At half-time the players of Lincoln City Women as well as the club's boys and girls Academy will take part in a lap of honour around the pitch. Please show your support as they pass you.
As it is the last game of the season there will be three trophy presentations after the match before the players take part in a lap of appreciation to show their support for fans and thank them for their backing throughout the season.
As the players complete their lap of appreciation, Oasis tribute band will be opening their set in the University of Lincoln Fan Village. Why not stop and enjoy the atmosphere, with local food and drink options available from the regular food vendors.
City's U18s side will then take on Bradford in their final game of the season. Ash Foyle's side will be boosted by the return of players such as Hayden Cann, Elicha Ahui and Morgan Worsfold-Gregg from loan spells elsewhere as they take on the champions-elect. Both clubs will lay wreaths before the game with a minute's applause for the 56 football fans who lost their lives at Valley Parade on May 11 1985. The Fan Village will remain open until at least half-time in the Academy match.
The Foundation will have activities including an inflatable football challenge in operation before the match in the University of Lincoln Fan Village. The free Premier League Kicks sessions will not be taking place due to it being an early kick-off.
Representatives of Andy's Man Club and Unmasked Mental Health will be outside the Selentity Stand to offer advice and talk about their programmes run in partnership with the Foundation.
Roger Holmes, Pete Grotier and Matt Carmichael and are guests of the FPA at the match as is Gail Butcher, mother of the late Richard Butcher. Catch them in the Fan Village or the Buildbase Legends Lounds before the game.
Poacher
Poacher the Imp will be in the University of Lincoln Fan Village before the game to meet fans - look out for him making his way pitchside by 12.15pm!
#ImpsSelfie
We've loved seeing the pictures of families enjoying matchdays at the LNER Stadium this season - why not share your images of the day with us on Twitter using the #ImpsSelfie hashtag. If you get a picture with Poacher don't forget to tag him on Twitter at @Poacher_The_Imp!
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased from the ticket office before the match but we strongly reccomend purchasing online at eticketing.co.uk/imps to avoid disappointment.
Travelling fans can purchase ticket or collect pre-purchased tickets from the ticket office in the Selenity Stand.
Half-time draw tickets
Tickets are available at the entrances to the stadium footprint via Cross Street and Sincil Bank, as welll as outside the ticket office and all hospitality areas. The winning numbers will be announced at half-time and shared on social media.
Travel
Gold and Gold+ Members can travel on Stagecoach services for free on matchdays.
For fans arriving by train, the LNER Stadium is a short walk (0.7miles) from Lincoln Central.
The club's drop-off areas for travelling coaches on the South Common (LN5 8LN), with coaches parking at Tesco Superstore (LN5 8HS) during the game - information on this will have been shared directly with the visiting club via our supporter liaison officer. For supporters it is a five-minute walk along Sincil Bank to the stadium.
Car parking
Supporters attending home fixtures at the LNER Stadium this season can park in the South Common car park (LN5 8LN) which is just a short walk away from the ground.
This costs £5 per car and opens at 12noon before closing one hour after the final whistle. Pay on the gate is available at this car park via cash and card, but booking your space online via eticketing.co.uk/imps remains the best way to guarantee your space.
There are a number of alternative parking options for supporters attending games at the LNER Stadium this season - click here for details.
In addition to street parking there are a number of pay & display car parks run by Lincolnshire County Council. There is also a discount of more than 50% available to anyone using the Lincoln Central Car Park on matchday Saturdays using the QR code below.
- Just £4.20 to park all day (a discount of more than 50%)
- Covers a 24 hour period from 9am Saturday until 9am Sunday
- Activate the offer by scanning this QR code at pay machine to get discount
First-time visitors & travelling fans
We warmly welcome new visitors to the LNER Stadium as well as travelling supporters. Check out our guide for everything you need to know to plan your visit.
We ask supporters to be considerate of each other, players and club staff as we look to keep everyone safe.
We would encourage supporters to come down to the stadium as early as possible to allow people to enter in the safest manner possible. Face masks are optional throughout the stadium.
If you have any symptoms of Covid-19 such as a loss of taste or smell, or a persistent cough, please stay safely at home and we hope you recover soon.
Although we try to give as much information as possible in this guide and our first-time visitors information, we know there can still be questions. Look out for our Here To Help team - they're the stewards wearing red hi-viz jackets - who are ready to help with any questions you have.
Audio descriptive commentary
The Imps provide a free audio descriptive commentary service for fans with visual impairments. Headsets and receivers can be collected from the ticket office before the game (from the SLO point until 11.30am, then from the ticket office desks). Fans are encouraged to bring their own headphones where possible to minimise the amount of equipment needed to be shared - the receivers have a standard aux output. Anyone with questions about the service are asked to contact disability liaison officer Heidi Langham on dlo@theredimps.com.
Programmes
Our 64-page programme features an interview with top scorer Anthony Scully as well as updates from the manager and chief executive. There is also analysis of the opposition, historical content and much more. Supporters not at the game can order a copy of the programme here.
Programmes are available from sellers around the stadium as well as from the ticket office, with fans able to pay by cash or card.
iFollow Imps
Audio commentary on this match is available in the UK, with live stereaming available internationally - click here to find out the options where you are. Subscribers can receive audio commentary as part of their package. A monthly pass offers the best value, with live audio or video streaming (based on your location) as well as full match replays and access to full recordings of press conferences before and after games.
Imps Rewards
Feeling peckish on your way to the game or after? Gold, Silver and Bronze Members can log into their benefits portal to get a restaurant favourites card which gets you 9% off at top restaurants like Nandos, Pizza Hut and Zizzi's.
Members can take advantage of offers throughout the week with discounts from companies like JD Sports, Primary, FitBit, Samsung and Garmin.
Click here to login to the portal
Safe text number
We offer an anonymous safe text number for supporters to report any concerns around safety or inappropriate behaviour and chanting in or around the stadium. You can contact the safe text line on 07718 483367.
