Lincoln, England up to above sea level in the uphill area around the cathedral. Lincoln is situated at an elevation of above sea level, in a gap in the Lincoln Cliff (a major escarpment that runs north–south through Lindsey and Kesteven, in central Lincolnshire and rises to an altitude of in height). The city lies on the River Witham, which flows through this gap. Lincoln is thus divided informally into two zones, known unofficially as uphill and downhill, with uphill at above sea level in the area near Lincoln Cathedral, and downhill at above sea level, by the River Witham. The uphill
Lincoln City F.C. match. The club have played at Sincil Bank since 1895. Previously, Lincoln City had played at the nearby John O'Gaunts ground since the club's 1884 inception. Sincil Bank has an overall capacity of 10,120 and is colloquially known to fans as "The Bank". It is overlooked by Lincoln Cathedral. Former Lincoln City chairman John Reames re-purchased the ground from the local council in 2000 at a cost of £175,000. The club had sold it in 1982 for £225,000 to fend off the threat of eviction, arranging a 125-year lease. Sincil Bank hosted England's 2–0 win over Scotland in the Victory