Lincoln ended their seven-game winless League One run with a dominant 2-0 victory over 10-man Reading at the LNER Stadium.

An early goal from Bailey Cadamarteri was added to after the break by Reeco Hackett as the Imps strolled to the most comfortable of victories.

Joel Pereira had to be alert to tip Sean Roughan’s early 25-yarder over his bar as City started well, before taking an eighth-minute lead.

Roughan swung a cross in from the left, which was met by Conor McGrandles. His drilled effort was superbly saved by Pereira, but the rebound fell to Cadamarteri, who smashed the ball home.

Reading were reduced to 10 men after 37 minutes when young defender Louie Holzman was shown a straight red for bringing down Ben House on the edge of his own box, but Lewis Montsma’s free-kick was easily saved by Pereira.

The second half was only four minutes old when Jovon Makama’s terrific run down the right saw him square the ball back to House, whose first-time shot struck the base of Pereira’s right-hand upright.

House then hit Pereira’s left-hand post with a speculative effort after 64 minutes as City threatened to run riot.

City doubled their lead and secured the win after 72 minutes, when Montsma’s curled delivery into the box was met by the onrushing Hackett who side-footed the ball into the net.