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Male Lincoln City supporters are planning to don bras ahead of the weekend’s trip to Stevenage.

Some Imps’ fans have been out to buy the underwear after controversial claims about the Hertfordshire side.

Allegations surfaced on August 20 claiming that when Lincoln’s League 2 rivals Grimsby Town visited The Lamex Stadium, female supporters of The Mariners were asked to show their bras so that stewards could check the wiring.

The Mariners Trust claimed that “women had been asked to lift their tops” and were “outraged”, according to The Grimsby Telegraph.

The paper then reported that Stevenage had confirmed they would be conducting a full investigation into the matter, although no further action has been taken so far.

In response, a portion of Lincoln fans travelling to see Danny Cowley’s side in action this Saturday, September 9 (3pm) have vowed to wear bras over their shirts in a comedic protest against the stewards who will be in action during the game.

One of those to take part will be 33-year-old Simon ‘Sid’ Chanter.

Sid, who has supported the Imps for near-on 20 years, is hopeful that while the protest is designed to be funny, it will show football is a united sport off the field.

(Image: Simon Chanter)

“I went to Primark and bought a bra for a fiver,” said Mr Chanter, who is the face behind the vociferous Sid Army fans group.

“It was a bit embarrassing at first and it was hard to find one that would fit as they were all too tight.

“We found one in the end, but the woman in the shop told me not to wear it all day as it might be a bit uncomfortable.

“Some Lincoln fans are going to wear them at Stevenage to make a point over what they say happened at their game with Grimsby.

“If it happened, it isn’t right and stewards shouldn’t be doing that."

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It also follows allegations from a Lincoln City supporting father who claims his teenage daughter was patted down by a male steward as part of security checks before the Checkatrade Trophy game at Mansfield Town.

He also claimed that a steward laughed in her face when the sixteen year-old went to complain.

Mansfield Town confirmed an investigation was launched to establish the details of that complaint.

A spokesman for the football club said: "Mansfield Town Football Club takes such complaints very seriously.

"The club has already begun the process in establishing the details of the complaint.

"The club wishes to make clear its policy that, on the rare occasion when it may be necessary, a female steward would search a female supporter (both home or away) upon entry to the stadium.

"However, a male steward may ask to see inside a female supporter’s bag when it may be necessary.

"He would not place his hands in the bag, but would ask the female to move anything or remove or show any items, as may be necessary.

"This is in full compliance from guidance by the Security Industry Association, for the benefit of safety for all supporters inside the stadium."

Following that incident and the one at Stevenage, Lincoln City reaffirmed its policy on security checks before entering the stadium on a match day.

Chief executive Liam Scully, said "Our policy is same sex searches.”

When approached for a latest update on the situation, Stevenage FC refused to comment, but did say the club has engaged with Grimsby Town and the English Football League (EFL) about the claims.

The EFL has also been approached for comment.