COVENTRY Sphinx exited the FA Trophy after suffering a 2-0 home defeat against Lincoln United in first round qualifying. Goals either side of half time from Tris Drummond and Elliot Dye condemned Sphinx to defeat at the Cameron Slater Arena. The defeat sees Sphinx exit the competition at the first hurdle. Lincoln ply their trade at the same level as Coventry in the Northern Premier League East division. Coventry are next in action against Lichfield City on Saturday, September 13 with kick-off at 3pm at the Trade Tyre Community Stadium.