The Imps are searching for 24 games unbeaten as they make the trip south to face Reading at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Easter Monday (3pm KO).
Get the pre-match opinions of Michael Skubala as well as all the key match information.
Michael Skubala:
“It is worth just another three points, honestly. We found a way to win against AFC Wimbledon and we need to do that again on Monday.
“We know it won’t be easy against another strong team who are fighting for promotion themselves and on a great run at home.
“It is exciting, everyone is fighting for something, and these are the games you want to be involved in.”
Opposition information:
The Royals are currently sixth in Sky Bet League One and hold the final of the four play-off positions with a current points total of 62. Leam Richardson’s squad are enjoying an extended spell of good results, with his side tasting defeat just twice in their last 12 games.
On Good Friday, they had to settle for a point at the Accu Stadium when, former Imp Lasse Sørensen’s 96th minute goal was enough to offset Lewis Wing’s first-half penalty. Their most recent home game saw them emerge 3-0 winners over Wigan Athletic with Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan scoring a brace along with an own goal from Wigan’s Will Aimson.
The reverse fixture between these two sides at the LNER Stadium was on the opening day and saw City come out on top by a scoreline of 2-0, Finley Burns found the back of his own net to open the scoring when deflecting a Rob Street shot before Reeco Hackett doubled the Imps lead in the second period.
Match information:
City will once again sport their home kit for the clash with the Royals - get 30% off yours HERE!
The match officials for Monday’s game are Simon Mather, who will take charge, alongside his assistants Declan O’Shea and David Nicholson as well as the fourth official, Marc Wilson.
Legendary broadcaster John Helm and Sam Habergham will be on Imps+ commentary - get your audio pass HERE!
