Lincoln City Defeats Manchester United U21s 3-0 in EFL Trophy

Lincoln City had a highly successful September 2025, winning five matches, drawing one, and losing only to the World Champions, scoring 16 goals and conceding five. Conor McGrandles was named Player of the Month after an outstanding performance, including three Man of the Match awards and a season-high average rating, narrowly beating Ben House and Sonny Bradley. In the EFL Trophy, Lincoln City defeated Manchester United U21s 3-0 with goals from Tom Hamer, Erik Ring, and Reeco Hackett, demonstrating strong team play and defensive resilience. Manchester United U21s had several chances but were thwarted by Lincoln's defense, with notable saves and goal-line clearances from Lincoln players like Lewis Montsma. Meanwhile, Peterborough United staged a comeback victory over Aston Villa U21s in the same competition, highlighting competitive youth fixtures across the tournament. This period marks a strong phase for Lincoln City, both in league performance and cup competitions.