Skubala focused on Lincoln win rather than promotion

Lincoln City head coach Michael Skubala has played down his side's prospects of securing League One promotion on Friday and insists he will not be checking results elsewhere.

The Imps host AFC Wimbledon knowing that three points would secure a return to the second tier of English football for the first time since 1961, if Bolton fail to win at Plymouth and Stockport also drop points against Wycombe.

Skubala's side are 18 points clear of third-placed Bolton with seven matches left.

They are unbeaten in 22 league games and despite what is at stake, Skubala said they will be preparing as normal.

"There's no reason why not to. [Wimbledon are] a very tough team to play against. We're fully focused on the three points. It's not the promotion, it's the three points that's the most important.

"I still think there are lots of things to go our way for that to happen anyway. If you're asking me as a betting man, I'm not sure that will happen on Friday. We've just got to look after ourselves and get the next three points.

"I won't be looking at anything that's going on [elsewhere]. I'm sure the fans will be and will give us some noise if something good is going on."