Lincoln City moved into the automatic promotion places in League One as they overcame a spirited Wigan side at the LNER Stadium. Despite the League’s bottom side more than matching Appleton’s men, Lincoln eventually found their rhythm to seal a comfortable looking win by the final whistle.

Lincoln City take on struggling Wigan Athletic at the LNER stadium on Tuesday evening looking to put an FA Cup disappointment behind them as they continue with their automatic promotion aspirations in League One.