Season Kickoff Excitement
As Lincoln City gears up for the 2026/27 season, defender Adam Reach is buzzing with anticipation. The club’s first match will be a Carabao Cup clash against Derby County at Pride Park on Saturday. Reach sees this as an ideal test before facing Middlesbrough in the Championship the following week.
Reach stated: 'On Monday the business starts; we have the Carabao Cup on Saturday against Derby. They’re a Championship team, so it’s going to be a really good test of what we’re going to come up against. Football moves quickly. We won the league last year but that’s behind us and we have to reset and focus on a different challenge. We’re just as prepared, focused, and ambitious as we were last season.'
Return to Championship
The 33-year-old defender has spent most of his career in the second tier, making over 375 appearances for various clubs including West Bromwich Albion, Sheffield Wednesday, Preston North End, and Middlesborough. Despite an injury towards the end of last season, Reach is now feeling strong and excited to return to the Championship.
He added: 'I’m feeling good and strong. Physically I’m in a great place and excited to be back in the Championship. I’ve been fortunate enough to make hundreds of appearances in the Championship and I want to keep doing that. I want to play a part in what we all believe will be a really successful season.'
New Signing Andrei Coubis
Lincoln City has bolstered its defense with new signing Andrei Coubis, who made his first appearance for the club during a friendly match against Doncaster Rovers. Reach is confident that Coubis will quickly adapt and make an impact in the Championship.
Reach commented: 'I think he’s made for the Championship physically. He’s going to be a great addition to our defensive line. He’s going to add really vital competition in there. We’ve got the perfect group of players and staff to support him with everything he needs - he’ll soon realise how welcoming of a city Lincoln is.'
