Hull lost their unbeaten record at the KC Stadium and further dented their hopes of making the play-offs after a defeat by Lincoln.

The Tigers have not scored for more than six hours and were blocked out by a strong Lincoln defence in which Ben Futcher, Paul Morgan and Simon Weaver took the honours.

Wing-back Stuart Bimson secured the Imps' third away win in four games with a 65th-minute penalty.

Mark Bailey threatened down the right and Hull defender Damien Delaney conceded the spot-kick.

Lincoln's Chris Cornelly blazed a golden chance high over the top in the first half while just before half-time Hull striker Jamie Forrester drew the best save of the match from Alan Marriott.

Despite putting in a huge effort Hull failed to put Lincoln under pressure after going a goal down and were jeered off the pitch by another big crowd.

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Hull: Fettis, Joseph, Anderson, Whittle, Delaney, Dudfield, Ashbee, Keates, Williams, Webb, Forrester. Subs: Musselwhite, Donaldson, Appleby, Elliott, Regan.

Lincoln City: Marriott, Bailey, Weaver, Morgan, Futcher, Bimson, Butcher, Willis, Gain, Ward, Cornelly. Subs: Bloomer, Sedgemore, Cornwall, Yeo, Pearce.

Referee: M Clattenburg (Co Durham)