Lincoln City finalises Sincil Bank capacity allocation for Championship return
The newly promoted side has outlined its seating arrangements ahead of the home opener against Portsmouth, marking their first second-tier campaign since 1960-61.
Lincoln City has released an updated seating configuration for Sincil Bank, establishing the operational framework for the club’s return to the Championship. The announcement comes as the club finalises preparations for their first campaign in the second tier of English football since the 1960-61 season, following a League One title secured via a 29-match unbeaten run last term.
The club confirmed that the allocation for away supporters will be split between a temporary stand situated beside the pitch next to the dugouts and designated sections within the Stacey West Stand. Specifically, visiting fans will occupy blocks five, six, and seven behind the goal, a structural adjustment designed to accommodate the heightened security and logistical requirements of the Championship level.
This reconfiguration directly impacts the inventory available to local supporters. According to the club’s statement, the new arrangement makes 1,580 tickets available on a match-by-match basis for home supporters. The variable nature of this allocation suggests that the final count for individual fixtures may fluctuate depending on specific matchday requirements and safety protocols.
Lincoln City’s domestic season commenced earlier this month with a 2-1 victory over Derby County in the first round of the League Cup. That result has secured a subsequent fixture against Blackpool later in the month, though the specific date for that away trip has not yet been disclosed in the source material.
The club’s first home Championship fixture of the season is scheduled for Saturday, 22 August, when they host Portsmouth. The match is set to kick off at 12:30 BST, providing the initial test for the revised stadium layout and the squad’s transition to the higher division.
