 However Jepson made just one appearance in 1947–48, with Herod being the preferred stopper.After two seasons at the Victoria Ground, he moved on to newly promoted Second Division side Lincoln City in 1948.He kept goal for Bill Anderson's side in 58 league games, as the "Imps" were relegated in last place in 1948–49, only missing out on promotion out of the Third Division North by four points in 1949–50.