First-half goals from Grant Leadbitter, Charlie Wyke and Jack Diamond put Sunderland in command against the high-flying Imps, before Wyke added a second after the break to seal the win.
So who caught the eye at Sincil Bank? Scroll down and click through the pages as Phil Smith dishes out his player ratings from the superb win in Lincolnshire:
13. George Dobson
Kept it simple in possession as he helped the side see out the game with relative ease. 7 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
14. Elliot Embleton
Little chance to make a big impact on the ball, but showed his quality in moments with some good touches. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
15. Dion Sanderson
Got forward well in patches and rarely troubled at the back. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
16. Will Grigg
Full of industry and running in the closing minutes. 7 Photo: Frank Reid