In 2003. Lincoln City's centre of excellence side fielded in central midfield one Lee Frecklington, who is described as possessing silky skills with a toruch of aggression. Lee had trials with both Leeds (whom he supports) and Norwich before joining the Red Imps.

In January 2004, Lee joined non-leaguers Lincoln United on loan.

Although Lee has made his league debut for Lincoln, he was loaned out to Stamford during the autumn of 2005.

An impressive start to the 2006/7 season saw Lincoln offer Lee at the end of October 2006, a two-year extension to his current contract to keep him with the League Two promotion-chasers until June, 2009. Head coach John Schofield told the club website: "Lee has been superb for us this season and it's good to get him tied to the club for a few more years."

In November 2006, he was named in the Republic of Ireland (B) international squad for a friendly tie with Scotland. He was allowed to play for Ireland due to fact that his maternal grandparents were born there.

In February 2009, he joined Peterborough on a 3 month loan with a view to a permanent transfer and played 4 times in the Posh's promotion season from League One to the Championship. The permanent transfer took place during the second week of May 2009