Oxford United were trailing 1-0 to Lincoln City at half-time at the Kassam Stadium today.

The Imps, desperately needing something from the game to boost their chances of avoiding relegation, stunned the U's with a fifth-minute goal.

Gavin McCaullum's left-wing cross was headed back across goal and past Ryan Clarke by Cian Hughton to give the visitors the perfect start.

United felt aggrieved just before half-time when striker Tom Craddock was brught down by keeper Elliott Parish just outside the area after reaching the ball first.

But after consulting his assistant, referee Brendan Malone brandished just a yellow card and not a red to the goalkeeper.