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Theo Robinson gave Vanarama National League leaders Lincoln City a seventh-minute lead but Tom Lawrence hit back five minutes later with Town’s FA Cup third round tie against the Imps at Portman Road standing at 1-1 at half-time.
Town boss Mick McCarthy has made five changes to his team for this afternoon’s FA Cup third round tie against Vanarama National League leaders Lincoln City at Portman Road with Dean Gerken, Jonas Knudsen, Andre Dozzell, Freddie Sears and Grant Ward all starting, while youngsters George Fowler, Adam McDonnell, Shane McLoughlin, Ben Morris and Pat Webber are all among the subs.
Tom Lawrence saved Town’s blushes with an 86th minute equaliser, his second goal of the game, as Vanarama National League leaders Lincoln City came within four minutes of a famous third round FA Cup upset at Portman Road but had to be content with a 2-2 draw. The Imps went ahead through Theo Robinson in the seventh minute, Lawrence levelled four minutes later before the Lincoln striker netted his second on 65 and the Imps looked destined to win it until Lawrence’s late goal rescued Town.
Academy left-back Pat Webber has been named in the Town senior squad for the first time ahead of tomorrow’s FA Cup third round tie against Lincoln City at Portman Road.
Town boss Mick McCarthy goes into Saturday’s third round FA Cup tie hoping a victory over Vanarama National League leaders Lincoln City and a run in the competition might help give the Blues’ up and down Championship season some impetus.