Team news | Stevenage (H)

Tendayi Darikwa of Lincoln City’s shirt in the changing room prior to the EFL Sky Bet League One match between Lincoln City and Stevenage at LNER Stadium, Lincoln.

Michael Skubala makes three changes to the side that played Exeter at the LNER Stadium a fortnight ago.  

Conor McGrandles returns from the knock that kept him out of the clash with the Grecians, while Reeco Hackett starts in place of James Collins. Adam Jackson misses out with a groin injury, he is replaced by Tom Hamer. 

Meanwhile, goalkeeper Jamie Pardington has been recalled from his loan at AFC Telford and goes onto the bench due to a shoulder injury to Zach Jeacock. 

Skubala said: “Stevenage have started brilliantly and are a tough team to play against, but we’re excited for the game and ready to go.  

“When Conor got his little niggle, it was important that we didn’t make it worse, which is why he sat out the Exeter game. Now he’s raring to go and back in the line-up.  

“Jacko felt something a few weeks ago which kept him out of the Chelsea game and that has reoccurred a little bit. He hasn’t trained this week, so it is something we need to investigate.  

“Reeco started the season really well but then missed out through illness, we’ve gone with him today becuase of what he can bring. I’m sure Collo will come in and make an impact as the game progresses.”  

Imps: Wickens, Darikwa, Reach, Hackett, Bayliss, McGrandles, Bradley, Street, House, Hamer, Draper.  

Subs: Pardington, Towler, Collins, Ring, Okoronkwo, Obikwu, Varfolomeev.