Town produced an encouraging display at Sincil Bank but came away pointless despite Danny Rose's spectacular overhead-kick. Here are our player ratings...
1. Lee Burge
Might have been more commanding when Hackett's corner was turned home by Hamer at ankle-height inside the six-yard box. Decent stop from House. Not properly tested in the second half until Ring gave him no chance... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
2. Akin Odimayo
Hit and miss in possession and didn't have many opportunities to get forward but had a solid enough night at right-back until he was replaced... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
3. Jack Baldwin
His excellent defensive work effectively kept Cobblers in the game. Brilliant tackle thwarted a two-on-one opportunity for Lincoln followed by a goal-line clearance at 1-1. Produced two more big defensive blocks in the second half. Unfortunately it was all in vain... 7.5 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton
4. Jon Guthrie
Good chance came his way from Pinnock's free-kick late in the first half but Wickens tipped over. He'll be rueing his slightly miscued clearance which hit Guinness-Walker and rebounded kindly for Lincoln to create the winning goal... 6 Photo: Pete Norton