Lincoln City made their return to second-tier football on Saturday, 65 years after their last appearance at this level. The Imps, who won League One last season, hosted Portsmouth at Sincil Bank, drawing an attendance of 10,545.
Despite a 3-1 loss to Portsmouth, which marked their second consecutive defeat of the season, the mood among supporters remained upbeat. The club has undertaken significant changes, including a £10m investment in ground modernisations over the summer, which included a new fan village and upgrades to the stands.
In the dugout, Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw have taken over as joint managers from Michael Skubala. Co-manager Tom Shaw described it as "an amazing day for the club," acknowledging the increased quality and pace of play at this level.