Lincoln: competitions in 2026/27
Championship15th, 15 pointsNext: Birmingham · Sat 31 Oct · 12:30
EFL Cupround of 32Lincoln: upcoming fixtures
Sat 31 Oct · 12:30
Lincoln–Birmingham
Championship · Head to head (H2H)Lincoln–BirminghamTue 3 Nov · 19:45
Watford–Lincoln
ChampionshipWatford–LincolnSat 7 Nov · 15:00
QPR–Lincoln
ChampionshipQPR–LincolnSat 21 Nov · 15:00Lincoln–Wrexham
ChampionshipLincoln–WrexhamTue 24 Nov · 19:45
Charlton–Lincoln
ChampionshipCharlton–LincolnLincoln: recent results
League formWDLLL
24/10/26Lincoln4–1Burnley
ChampionshipLincoln4–1Burnley17/10/26
Millwall2–2Lincoln
ChampionshipMillwall2–2Lincoln14/10/26Lincoln0–6West Ham
ChampionshipLincoln0–6West Ham10/10/26
Sheffield Utd3–0Lincoln
ChampionshipSheffield Utd3–0Lincoln19/9/26Lincoln1–2Swansea
ChampionshipLincoln1–2Swansea15/9/26
Bristol City0–1Lincoln
ChampionshipBristol City0–1Lincoln12/9/26
Preston0–1Lincoln
ChampionshipPreston0–1Lincoln8/9/26
Bournemouth4–0Lincoln
EFL CupBournemouth4–0LincolnLincoln: season fixtures and results
Upcoming matches
Sat 31 Oct · 12:30Lincoln–Birmingham
ChampionshipLincoln–BirminghamTue 3 Nov · 19:45Watford–Lincoln
ChampionshipWatford–LincolnSat 7 Nov · 15:00QPR–Lincoln
ChampionshipQPR–LincolnSat 21 Nov · 15:00Lincoln–Wrexham
ChampionshipLincoln–WrexhamTue 24 Nov · 19:45Charlton–Lincoln
ChampionshipCharlton–LincolnSat 28 Nov · 12:30Lincoln–Wolves
ChampionshipLincoln–WolvesSat 5 Dec · 15:00
Cardiff–Lincoln
ChampionshipCardiff–LincolnWed 9 Dec · 19:45Lincoln–Stoke City
ChampionshipLincoln–Stoke CitySun 13 Dec · 14:00Lincoln–Norwich
ChampionshipLincoln–NorwichSat 19 Dec · 15:00
Derby–Lincoln
ChampionshipDerby–LincolnSat 26 Dec · 15:00Lincoln–West Brom
ChampionshipLincoln–West BromTue 29 Dec · 19:45Burnley–Lincoln
ChampionshipBurnley–LincolnFri 1 Jan · 15:00Norwich–Lincoln
ChampionshipNorwich–LincolnSat 16 Jan · 15:00Lincoln–Millwall
ChampionshipLincoln–MillwallSat 23 Jan · 15:00Birmingham–Lincoln
ChampionshipBirmingham–LincolnTue 26 Jan · 19:45Lincoln–Watford
ChampionshipLincoln–WatfordSat 30 Jan · 15:00Lincoln–QPR
ChampionshipLincoln–QPRSat 6 Feb · 15:00Wrexham–Lincoln
ChampionshipWrexham–LincolnSat 13 Feb · 15:00Lincoln–Preston
ChampionshipLincoln–PrestonTue 16 Feb · 19:45West Ham–Lincoln
ChampionshipWest Ham–LincolnSat 20 Feb · 15:00Swansea–Lincoln
ChampionshipSwansea–LincolnSat 27 Feb · 15:00Lincoln–Sheffield Utd
ChampionshipLincoln–Sheffield UtdWed 3 Mar · 19:45
Portsmouth–Lincoln
ChampionshipPortsmouth–LincolnSat 6 Mar · 15:00Lincoln–Middlesbrough
ChampionshipLincoln–MiddlesbroughSat 13 Mar · 15:00Wolves–Lincoln
ChampionshipWolves–LincolnTue 16 Mar · 19:45Lincoln–Cardiff
ChampionshipLincoln–CardiffSat 20 Mar · 15:00West Brom–Lincoln
ChampionshipWest Brom–LincolnSat 3 Apr · 15:00Lincoln–Derby
ChampionshipLincoln–DerbyTue 6 Apr · 19:45Lincoln–Bristol City
ChampionshipLincoln–Bristol CitySat 10 Apr · 15:00
Southampton–Lincoln
ChampionshipSouthampton–LincolnSat 17 Apr · 15:00Lincoln–Bolton
ChampionshipLincoln–BoltonWed 21 Apr · 19:45
Blackburn–Lincoln
ChampionshipBlackburn–LincolnSat 24 Apr · 15:00Stoke City–Lincoln
ChampionshipStoke City–LincolnSat 1 May · 12:30Lincoln–Charlton
ChampionshipLincoln–CharltonMatches played this season
24/10/26Lincoln4–1Burnley
ChampionshipLincoln4–1Burnley17/10/26Millwall2–2Lincoln
ChampionshipMillwall2–2Lincoln14/10/26Lincoln0–6West Ham
ChampionshipLincoln0–6West Ham10/10/26Sheffield Utd3–0Lincoln
ChampionshipSheffield Utd3–0Lincoln19/9/26Lincoln1–2Swansea
ChampionshipLincoln1–2Swansea15/9/26Bristol City0–1Lincoln
ChampionshipBristol City0–1Lincoln12/9/26Preston0–1Lincoln
ChampionshipPreston0–1Lincoln8/9/26Bournemouth4–0Lincoln
EFL CupBournemouth4–0Lincoln5/9/26Lincoln1–1Southampton
ChampionshipLincoln1–1Southampton1/9/26Lincoln0–0Blackburn
ChampionshipLincoln0–0Blackburn29/8/26Bolton0–1Lincoln
ChampionshipBolton0–1Lincoln25/8/26
Blackpool1–4Lincoln
EFL CupBlackpool1–4Lincoln22/8/26Lincoln1–3Portsmouth
ChampionshipLincoln1–3Portsmouth15/8/26Middlesbrough2–1Lincoln
ChampionshipMiddlesbrough2–1Lincoln8/8/26Derby1–2Lincoln
EFL CupDerby1–2LincolnUpdated: 25 October 2026
Lincoln: injuries and absences
Players who missed the last match with reported absences (24/10/26).
- T. Darikwaknee injury
- F. Draperabsence
- T. Hamerred card
- M. Meliathigh injury
- E. Wheatleynot in the squad
Lincoln: league position – Championship
Full table| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Millwall | 12 | 4-3-5 | 19:20 | 15 | LDLWD |
| 14 | Bristol City | 12 | 4-3-5 | 12:15 | 15 | DLLDW |
| 15 | Lincoln | 12 | 4-3-5 | 13:20 | 15 | WDLLL |
| 16 | Cardiff | 12 | 3-5-4 | 19:17 | 14 | WDWLW |
| 17 | Wrexham | 12 | 3-5-4 | 15:18 | 14 | LWLDW |
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Bristol City | 6 | 2-0-4 | 3:6 | 6 |
| 20 | Bolton | 6 | 2-0-4 | 7:12 | 6 |
| 21 | Lincoln | 6 | 1-2-3 | 7:13 | 5 |
| 22 | Burnley | 6 | 0-4-2 | 8:10 | 4 |
| 23 | Preston | 6 | 1-1-4 | 5:10 | 4 |
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Birmingham | 6 | 3-1-2 | 6:5 | 10 |
| 6 | West Brom | 6 | 3-1-2 | 7:7 | 10 |
| 7 | Lincoln | 6 | 3-1-2 | 6:7 | 10 |
| 8 | Stoke City | 6 | 3-1-2 | 8:10 | 10 |
| 9 | Bristol City | 6 | 2-3-1 | 9:9 | 9 |
Lincoln: season stats (Championship)
Goals scored per match1.1
Goals conceded per match1.7
Home: scored / conceded1.2 / 2.2
Away: scored / conceded1.0 / 1.2
Clean sheets4
Failed to score3
Cards
Yellow cards28
Yellow cards per match2.3
Red cards3
Most used formations
3-4-2-1 (5×) · 4-2-3-1 (4×) · 3-4-3 (2×)
Lincoln: player stats (Championship)
| Player | Pos | Apps | Mins | Goals | Ast | Shots | On target | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Street | FWD | 11 | 537 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.97 |
| B. House | FWD | 10 | 795 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 6.89 |
| R. Hackett | MID | 10 | 634 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6.89 |
| A. Coubiș | DEF | 8 | 433 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.74 |
| C. McGrandles | MID | 11 | 854 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6.71 |
| I. Varfolomeev | MID | 9 | 617 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.66 |
| R. Towler | DEF | 11 | 655 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.61 |
| M. Melia | FWD | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.60 |
| S. Bradley | DEF | 8 | 658 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.59 |
| F. Draper | FWD | 11 | 737 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 6.58 |
| D. Elerewe | DEF | 11 | 984 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6.52 |
| A. Reach | DEF | 11 | 920 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.36 |
| D. Oyegoke | DEF | 5 | 202 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.36 |
| Y. Konak | MID | 5 | 196 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.33 |
| D. Jefferies | MID | 9 | 662 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6.27 |
| T. Darikwa | DEF | 2 | 144 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.15 |
| T. Hamer | DEF | 4 | 194 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.06 |
| C. Elder | DEF | 5 | 292 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.67 |
| C. Ogbene | FWD | 7 | 207 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5.64 |
| T. Bayliss | MID | 10 | 368 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5.26 |
| M. Ladefoged | FWD | 5 | 94 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.47 |
| I. Olaofe | FWD | 4 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.28 |
| J. Honohan | DEF | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.30 |
| Player | Pos | Apps | Mins | Tkl | Int | Blk | Duels | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Street | FWD | 11 | 537 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 38/71 | 1 | 0 | 6.97 |
| B. House | FWD | 10 | 795 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 67/138 | 4 | 0 | 6.89 |
| R. Hackett | MID | 10 | 634 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 29/69 | 0 | 0 | 6.89 |
| A. Coubiș | DEF | 8 | 433 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 25/43 | 1 | 0 | 6.74 |
| C. McGrandles | MID | 11 | 854 | 22 | 15 | 4 | 49/88 | 4 | 1 | 6.71 |
| I. Varfolomeev | MID | 9 | 617 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 39/73 | 2 | 0 | 6.66 |
| R. Towler | DEF | 11 | 655 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 29/49 | 2 | 0 | 6.61 |
| M. Melia | FWD | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2/5 | 0 | 0 | 6.60 |
| S. Bradley | DEF | 8 | 658 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 33/58 | 0 | 0 | 6.59 |
| F. Draper | FWD | 11 | 737 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 60/178 | 5 | 0 | 6.58 |
| D. Elerewe | DEF | 11 | 984 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 56/98 | 2 | 1 | 6.52 |
| A. Reach | DEF | 11 | 920 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 40/74 | 0 | 0 | 6.36 |
| D. Oyegoke | DEF | 5 | 202 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10/19 | 0 | 0 | 6.36 |
| Y. Konak | MID | 5 | 196 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 15/26 | 0 | 0 | 6.33 |
| D. Jefferies | MID | 9 | 662 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 30/69 | 1 | 0 | 6.27 |
| T. Darikwa | DEF | 2 | 144 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4/14 | 0 | 0 | 6.15 |
| T. Hamer | DEF | 4 | 194 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20/32 | 1 | 1 | 6.06 |
| C. Elder | DEF | 5 | 292 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13/29 | 1 | 0 | 5.67 |
| C. Ogbene | FWD | 7 | 207 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11/24 | 0 | 0 | 5.64 |
| T. Bayliss | MID | 10 | 368 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 17/32 | 2 | 0 | 5.26 |
| M. Ladefoged | FWD | 5 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12/20 | 0 | 0 | 4.47 |
| I. Olaofe | FWD | 4 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2/10 | 1 | 0 | 4.28 |
| J. Honohan | DEF | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 0 | 0 | 3.30 |
| Player | Pos | Apps | Mins | Conc | Saves | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Wickens | GK | 12 | 1080 | 11 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 6.84 |
The rating is the season average in the competition, and players are sorted by rating. Links to player pages are in the squad list below.
Lincoln squad
Goalkeepers
1G. WickensNationalityEnglandAge24 yrsHeight195 cm
21J. PardingtonNationalityEnglandAge25 yrsHeight195 cmWeight80 kg
46J. GauciNationalityAustraliaAge25 yrsHeight194 cmWeight88 kgDefenders
3A. ReachNationalityEnglandAge33 yrsHeight185 cmWeight73 kg
4A. CoubișNationalityRomaniaAge22 yrsHeight189 cm
6R. TowlerNationalityEnglandAge23 yrsHeight187 cmWeight77 kg
15S. BradleyNationalityEnglandAge34 yrsHeight196 cmWeight72 kg
20C. ElderNationalityAustraliaAge30 yrsHeight180 cmWeight67 kg
22T. HamerNationalityEnglandAge26 yrsHeight188 cmWeight80 kg
23J. HonohanNationalityRepublic of IrelandAge24 yrs
25D. ElereweNationalityEnglandAge22 yrsHeight195 cm
33D. OyegokeNationalityEnglandAge22 yrsHeight188 cmWeight63 kgMidfielders
2T. DarikwaNationalityZimbabweAge34 yrsHeight188 cmWeight77 kg
7R. HackettNationalitySt LuciaAge27 yrsHeight191 cmWeight70 kg
8T. BaylissNationalityEnglandAge26 yrsHeight183 cmWeight78 kg
14C. McGrandlesNationalityScotlandAge30 yrsHeight185 cmWeight73 kg
16D. JefferiesNationalityWalesAge23 yrsHeight179 cm
17R. StreetNationalityEnglandAge24 yrsHeight189 cm
18B. HouseNationalityScotlandAge26 yrsHeight175 cmWeight70 kg
24I. VarfolomeevNationalityUkraineAge21 yrsHeight180 cmWeight68 kg
26Y. KonakNationalityTürkiyeAge20 yrsHeight181 cmWeight76 kg
Donald InyamaForwards
10M. MeliaNationalityRepublic of IrelandAge18 yrs
11M. LadefogedNationalityDenmarkAge22 yrsHeight201 cm
19I. OlaofeNationalityEnglandAge26 yrsHeight181 cmWeight70 kg
27C. OgbeneNationalityRepublic of IrelandAge28 yrsHeight181 cmWeight78 kg
29E. WheatleyNationalityEnglandAge19 yrsHeight187 cmWeight76 kg
34F. DraperNationalityEnglandAge21 yrsHeight178 cmWeight78 kgLincoln transfers
Arrivals
- D. OyegokeHellas Verona · transfer31/8/26
- C. OgbeneIpswich · loan31/8/26
- M. LadefogedVasteras SK FK · transfer29/8/26
- E. WheatleyManchester United · loan23/8/26
- Y. KonakBrentford · loan17/8/26
- A. CoulibalyTurku PS · free agent15/8/26
- I. OlaofeCharlton · loan6/8/26
- M. MeliaTottenham · loan5/8/26
Departures
- A. JacksonBromley · free agent20/9/26
- J. CollinsDoncaster · loan31/8/26
- A. JacksonJackson Adam · free agent30/8/26
- O. ThornColchester · loan6/8/26
- J. MoylanCardiff · transfer4/8/26
- J. McKiernanBromley · transfer26/7/26
- O. GallagherBarnet · loan20/7/26
- Z. OkoroTranmere · loan20/7/26
Lincoln: key facts
CountryEngland
Founded1884
StadiumLNER Stadium
Capacity10,780
Surfacenatural grass
CompetitionChampionship
League position15th · 15 points
Lincoln: frequently asked questions
Which stadium do Lincoln play at?
Lincoln play their home matches at LNER Stadium (Lincoln, Lincolnshire), which holds 10,780 spectators.
Where are Lincoln in the table?
Lincoln are 15th in the Championship with 15 points from 12 matches (4 wins, 3 draws, 5 defeats).
When do Lincoln play next?
Next match: Lincoln vs Birmingham, Sat 31 Oct · 12:30 (Championship).
How did Lincoln's last league match end?
Last league match: Lincoln 4–1 Burnley (24/10/26).
Who is Lincoln's top scorer?
The club's top scorer in the competition is B. House with 3 goals.
Lincoln: fixtures, table and predictions
This page gives an overview of Lincoln (England) across all their competitions this season (Championship, EFL Cup): upcoming fixtures, recent results, league position, season stats and key players. Predictions for Championship matches are on the league page, and all predictions are on the Predictions page.
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