Lincoln City began their 2024-25 English Football League Trophy campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Notts County on September 3, 2024. The Imps delivered a dominant performance at home, effectively putting the game to bed in the first half with a display of efficient finishing and solid defensive organization. Lincoln opened the scoring from a well-worked set-piece and quickly doubled their advantage, leaving Notts County with a mountain to climb. The second half saw Lincoln manage the game professionally, adding a third goal to put the result beyond any doubt. This clean-sheet win provided the perfect start to Lincoln's trophy aspirations, giving them an early lead in their group standings. For Notts County, it was a disappointing start to the competition, highlighting areas for improvement as they looked ahead to their remaining group fixtures.