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The Royals are currently sixth in Sky Bet League One and hold the final of the four play-off positions with a current points total of 62. Leam Richardson\u2019s squad are enjoying an extended spell of good results, with his side tasting defeat just twice in their last 12 games.<\/p>\n
On Good Friday, they had to settle for a point at the Accu Stadium when, former Imp Lasse S\u00f8rensen\u2019s 96th minute goal was enough to offset Lewis Wing\u2019s first-half penalty. Their most recent home game saw them emerge 3-0 winners over Wigan Athletic with Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan scoring a brace along with an own goal from Wigan\u2019s Will Aimson.<\/p>\n
The reverse fixture between these two sides at the LNER Stadium was on the opening day and saw City come out on top by a scoreline of 2-0, Finley Burns found the back of his own net to open the scoring when deflecting a Rob Street shot before Reeco Hackett doubled the Imps lead in the second period.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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City will once again sport their home kit for the clash with the Royals – get 30% off yours\u00a0HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n The match officials for Monday\u2019s game are Simon Mather, who will take charge, alongside his assistants Declan O\u2019Shea and David Nicholson as well as the fourth official, Marc Wilson.<\/p>\n