London, April 7 -- Lincoln City scripted a dramatic late victory to confirm their promotion to the EFL Championship after 65 years, defeating Reading 2-1 in a thrilling League One clash.

The Imps, runaway leaders of League One, secured their place in the second tier with five matches still remaining, becoming the first team in the English Football League (EFL) to achieve promotion this season.

Their latest triumph, sealed deep into stoppage time, underlined a remarkable rise for a club that was playing non-League football as recently as nine years ago, according to Sky Sports.

Needing just a point to confirm promotion, Lincoln made a perfect start. Ryan One gave the visitors an early lead in the fifth minute, heading home from a set-pi...