FA Cup round-up: Mick McCarthy on the bacon slicer as Ipswich stunned

Non-league leaders Lincoln stunned Sky Bet Championship side Ipswich with a stoppage-time goal from Nathan Arnold to secure a 1-0 win at Sincil Bank in their FA Cup third-round replay — and leave Mick McCarthy’s future at Portman Road bleak.

FA Cup round-up: Mick McCarthy on the bacon slicer as Ipswich stunned

Just when it looked like the tie was set for extra-time, Lincoln broke from a corner.

Substitute Adam Marriott’s pass sent Arnold sprinting clear of a high Ipswich back line and he rounded the goalkeeper before knocking the ball into an empty net — sparking wild celebrations around Sincil Bank, full to the brim with 9,069 spectators.

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