Irish midfielder Moylan the hero as Lincoln seal Championship spot for first time since '61

The former Shelbourne star continued a glittering campaign as he struck his 10th goal in injury time to secure promotion 

MOY THE BOY: Lincoln City's Jack Moylan (second left) celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Sky Bet League One match at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading. Picture date: Monday April 6, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Jacob King/PA Wire

Irish midfielder Jack Moylan was the hero as Lincoln clinched promotion to the Sky Bet Championship for the first time since 1961 thanks to a hard-earned 2-1 victory at League One play-off chasers Reading.

Needing just one point to return to the second tier for the first time in 65 years, Lincoln made a bright start and went in front in only the fifth minute through Ryan One.