That chance is Matt Rhead's last effort for Lincoln in this game. He's replaced by Ollie Palmer.

He's scored six goals as a substitute this season. Can he make it seven?

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What a chance for Lincoln!

A wonderful tee-up from Elliott Whitehouse sees Matt Rhead with acres of space in the box, completely unmarked, and he tips his effort over the bar.

Ding: Matt Rhead's lucky to still be on the pitch with his nasty tactics.

We're in the midst of a sustained spell of Shrewsbury pressure. Nathan Thomas is the latest Salop player to try his luck, this time with a dipping shot that sails wide of the post.

A flurry of chances from Shrewsbury who look much more fired up for this contest, now.

Jon Nolan fires from long range but it's deflected for a corner before Bryn Morris and Nathan Thomas both have efforts blocked.

Good stuff this and the Shrewsbury fans are loving it.

Shaun Whalley does well to win a corner for Shrewsbury, which is quickly taken, but James Bolton's cross into the box that follows is deflected away for a throw in.

Bryn Morris picks up possession about 35 yards out and fires high over the crossbar.

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BBC Sport at Wembley

It's common knowledge that Shrewsbury have yet to win at Wembley in three previous visits. And, with luck like this, they look nailed on for a fourth long, sad journey back to Salop.

Matt Rhead should have been sent off, Luke Waterfall could have seen sent off after appearing to handle in the box in the first half and Shrewsbury should have had a penalty.

Instead, they trail!

Football is about marginal decisions. And, so far, the League One automatic promotion hopefuls have had none of them. Will their luck change?

Jon Nolan sends a through ball to Bryn Morris which is moments away from reaching the Shrewsbury man, but Lincoln clear their lines with a full-blooded interception.

This is better from Paul Hurst's side.

Lincoln are keeping Shrewsbury under pressure and Dean Henderson makes yet another vital punch away as the Imps press to double their lead.

The ball clears up the other end of the pitch and this time Shrewsbury win a corner, which is headed well wide by Toto Nsiala who goes into the book for a shirt pull.

A massive 45 minutes for Shrewsbury Town. Can they get back into this?

Lincoln get the second half going.

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Some food for thought as we await the second half. Today is Shrewsbury's fourth visit to Wembley and the omens might be against them. They have lost all their visits to the national stadium. Could today be a fourth straight Wembley defeat?

Meanwhile, Lincoln could become the first fourth-tier club to win the competition since Luton Town's victory in 2009?

The second half is coming soon.

Want to find out more about Lincoln and manager Danny Cowley?

I'd say half time is the perfect time to read this feature on the Imps boss from our very own Owen Phillips.

Where do you stand on this then, EFL fans?

Both of today's finalists are represented in this season's Checkatrade Trophy team of the tournament, including Lincoln goalscorer Elliott Whitehouse.

Do you agree with this line-up or are there some changes you would have made? Let us know using #bbcefl.

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Toto Nsiala gives away a free-kick almost at the corner flag in Shrewsbury's half. Lincoln loft the ball into the box but Dean Henderson is on hand as the first half comes to an end.

What a half that was if you're a Lincoln fan. Elliott Whitehouse's close-range finish separates the sides at the break.

Three minutes of stoppage time are added onto the first half.

It just has not gone Shrewsbury's way so far in this final.

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BBC Sport at Wembley

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It took until the 39th minute, but the man in the mask, Toto Nsiala, finally revealed his identity to the Wembley public.

The mask the club fitted him with following his fractured cheekbone did not look state of the art, exactly. More like one out of a theatrical prop shop. And Nsiala was clearly struggling to get clear enough vision.

After one mistimed challenge, he jettisoned it completely and hurled it over the touchline!

Lincoln win a free-kick in a dangerous area, about 25 yards out, and Danny Rowe stands over it as Wembley falls silent.

He curls straight into the hands of Dean Henderson. The tempo of this game has slowed down considerably as we approach half-time.

Pete Whyard: I'm following on the beach in Lanzarote!

Elder Grizzly: Some would have you believe it is two potential Ipswich Town managers auditioning for the job today.

Shrewsbury and Lincoln fans, how would you feel if your manager ended up at Ipswich this summer?

Michael Bostwick, who is more hair than man with that haircut and beard, concedes a corner which Shrewsbury fail to capitalise on.

Lincoln eventually clear the danger but concede another corner in the process which sails to Omar Beckles whose powerful header forces a tremendous one-handed save from Ryan Allsop.

Matt Rhead finds space to shoot from just outside the Shrewsbury 18-yard line but it dips straight into the hands of Dean Henderson.

Shrewsbury will want to take more control of proceedings, as it stands. Lincoln look comfortable.