The Imps edged a pulsating first half, hitting the post through Johnson. An increasingly impressive Sunderland hit the woodwork twice in the space of a minute on the resumption. But after Hopper's strike, Johnson charged down keeper Lee Burge's rushed clearance to make it 2-0. Hopper's simple opener from Jorge Grant's cross then put the Imps in front and although McGeady twice went close for the visitors, Johnson's fortunate effort earned a crucial 2-0 lead. When the goals went in, that adrenaline rush, and the loud noise they create, despite there only being 3,000 here."

Source: BBC May 18, 2021 14:52 UTC