Elliott Whitehouse celebrates his goal for Lincoln
Elliott Whitehouse celebrates his goal for Lincoln

Checkatrade Trophy: Elliot Whitehouse wins the trophy for Lincoln against Shrewsbury at Wembley


Elliott Whitehouse etched his name into Lincoln City history as he scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Shrewsbury that saw them lift the Checkatrade Trophy at Wembley.

Whitehouse tapped in from close range in the 16th minute as the Imps became the fifth team from the fourth-tier to lift the trophy and the first since Luton Town in 2009.

It heaped further Wembley misery upon Shrewsbury, who have lost every one of their four matches at the national stadium.

The Sky Bet League One side started brightest, with Bryn Morris smashing a long-range effort against the bar in the fifth minute.

Matt Rhead was fortunate not to receive his marching orders four minutes later when he elbowed Dean Henderson.

Lincoln took control when Whitehouse fired home after Henderson had initially saved from Luke Waterfall.

Ryan Allsop saved brilliantly from Omar Beckles before James Bolton hit the post with the follow-up in the 32nd minute.

Nolan had a long-range effort deflected out for a corner in the 54th minute, before Morris and Nathan Thomas had shots blocked as the Shrews stepped it up.

Rhead fluffed a great chance to double Lincoln's lead when he skied over from 12 yards on the hour.

But it did not prove costly as City mounted a determined defensive effort to seal a famous victory.

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