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On-loan Everton forward Frankie Okoronkwo headed the opening goal for Lincoln Lincoln moved level on points with Stockport at the top of League One after a hard-fought 2-1 win at home to Doncaster. The hosts thought they had taken the lead early on when former Rovers loanee Rob Street headed home, only for it to be quickly chalked-off for a foul. On his 700th EFL appearance Doncaster's Billy Sharp then saw a fierce shot cleared off the line by Sonny Bradley after Lincoln goalkeeper George Wickens was beaten to a loose ball outside his area. Frankie Okoronkwo put Lincoln in front in the 31st minute, planting a fine header past Thimothee Lo-Tutala following Tendayi Darikwa's cross from the right. Rovers' Luke Molyneux fashioned the first chance of the second half with a wicked long-range attempt that Wickens did well to parry away. Okoronkwo spurned the chance to double the advantage when he fired wide of target with the goal at his mercy after Bradley had cushioned a long ball from Wickens into his path and soon after Rovers drew level when Molyneux's precise through-ball picked out substitute Brandon Hanlan and he fired in a smart finish. But barely a minute later the hosts retook the lead when a scramble in the box led to an own goal from another substitute, Robbie Gotts, after Lo-Tutala had saved Ben House's initial shot. It was a seventh defeat in nine games for Rovers, who have slipped to 19th. Report supplied by PA Media. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 15th November 2025 at 17: 05 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Michael Skubala Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Grant Mc Cann Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Michael Skubala Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Grant Mc Cann Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 League One All competitions All competitions All competitions Lincoln City have lost four of their last five league games against Doncaster Rovers (D1), failing to score in their last four. After winning just one of their 24 away Football League games against Lincoln City between April 1968 and August 2003 (D7 L16), Doncaster Rovers have since won on each of their last two visits to Sincil Bank, with both victories coming via a 1-0 scoreline. Lincoln have won just one of their last five league games (D1 L3), scoring just one goal in total across that time. That’s as many goalless displays (4) as across their prior 20 League One games combined. This season in League One, Doncaster have lost 12 points from winning positions, the most of any side in the competition. Match ends, Lincoln City 2, Doncaster Rovers 1. Second Half ends, Lincoln City 2, Doncaster Rovers 1. Brandon Hanlan (Doncaster Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Brandon Hanlan (Doncaster Rovers). Sonny Bradley (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt missed. Connor O'Riordan (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Tom Nixon. Attempt missed. Luke Molyneux (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Tom Nixon. Attempt missed. Owen Bailey (Doncaster Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Tom Nixon with a cross. Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time. Foul by Justin Obikwu (Lincoln City). Owen Bailey (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Tendayi Darikwa (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Brandon Hanlan (Doncaster Rovers). Conor Mc Grandles (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Robbie Gotts (Doncaster Rovers). Justin Obikwu (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Tom Nixon (Doncaster Rovers). Dom Jefferies (Lincoln City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Dom Jefferies (Lincoln City). Jordan Gibson (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.