The Ipswich-born striker thumped home his fifth goal of the season from an excellent Hayden Coulson cross on the half-hour, as Paul Cook’s men took three League One points at the seventh attempt.
Bonne’s goal came following a period of good Ipswich pressure but, to secure the win, the Blues needed to soak up plenty of their own as the Imps pushed for a leveller.
There were nervy moments but ultimately Cook’s men were able to hold on to take the win, on an afternoon where new signing Bersant Celina played 65 minutes as he made his second debut for the club.
Photographer Steve Waller captured the best of the action.
Bersant Celina ahead of the game. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Town manager Paul Cook looks on. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Hayden Coulson heads the ball air Lincoln. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Ipswich keeper Vaclav Hladky in goal at Lincoln. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Macauley Bonne gives Town the lead. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Town p[layers celebrate Macauley Bonne first half goal. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Town players celebrate with Macauley Bonne after his first half goal. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Town manager Paul Cook giving instructions to his players. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Scorer Macauley Bonne (left) and provider Hayden Coulson after Town had taken the lead. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Janoi Donacien didn't start a single league game for Ipswich last season, spending the second half of the campaign on loan at Fleetwood. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Ipswich keeper Vaclav Hladky in goal for Town at Lincoln. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Lincoln City team manager Michael Appleton appeals after they had a goal disallowed. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Lincoln City team manager Michael Appleton. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Janoi Donacien in action at Lincoln. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Cameron Burgess heads clear. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
A young Ipswich Town fan, pictured before the game (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Ipswich Town manager Paul Cook hives instructions to Rekeem Harper before his introduction at Lincoln. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Ex Ipswich midfielder Teddy Bishop has been a regular starter for Lincoln this season. (Image: (C) Copyright Stephen Waller)
Town battle to defend their 1-0 lead. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Macauley Bonne battles with Timothy Eyoma. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Hayden Coulson limped off at Lincoln City last weekend. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Bersant Celina battling with Chris Maguire. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Wes Burns at Lincoln. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Scott Fraser went close with this second half shot. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Action from Lincoln vs Ipswich (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Rekeem Harper played a key role in Ipswich Town seeing out their first win of the season at Lincoln. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Town fans celebrate. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
A young fan heads home on his dads shoulders, as Town fans head for the exit. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Town fans celebrate. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
A young fan celebrates. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Town players celebrate after the game. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Ipswich Towns Chief Executive Officer Mark Ashton celebrates with fans. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Ipswich Town chief executive Mark Ashton has called upon supporters to turn Portman Road into a fortress. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Fans celebrate. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Wes Burns being shown the yellow card. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Town fans celebrate with Ipswich Towns Chief Executive Officer Mark Ashton after the victory at Lincoln. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
A kiss for Ipswich Towns Chief Executive Officer Mark Ashton from one fan after Towns victory at Lincoln. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Town manager Paul Cook screams with delight at the final whistle. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Ipswich Town manager Paul Cook applied for the Sheffield Wednesday job last season. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Bersant Celina punches the air after the game. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Bersant Celina applauds fans chanting his name after the game. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Ipswich Town chief executive Mark Ashton says the club are going to 'push back' on rivals Norwich City. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Ipswich Towns Chief Executive Officer Mark Ashton celebrates. (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Ipswich Town fans celebrate with CEO Mark Ashton at the final whistle (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
Ipswich Town fans celebrate with CEO Mark Ashton at the final whistle (Image: © Copyright Stephen Waller)
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