Thursday , 2 July 2026

Barnsley FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Barnsley FC
4 – 3
Full Time
Lincoln City FC
Sat 1 Mar 2025 · 15:00 UTC Oakwell Stadium 11,914 HT 45' · FT 45'
Davis Keillor-Dunn 14' 1–0
Adam Phillips 33' 2–0
Georgie Gent 53' 3–0
3–1 67' Tendayi Darikwa
Max Watters 76' 4–1
4–2 84' Recco Hackett-Fairchild
4–3 90+2' Jovon Makama
Corey O'Keeffe 25' Y
Y 63' Dom Jefferies

Overview

Match Preview

Barnsley FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at Oakwell Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Scott Oldham
  • Assistant 1 Paul Newhouse
  • Assistant 2 William Cavanagh (England)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Stockport County FC 46 77
4 Bradford City AFC 46 77
5 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
6 Stevenage FC 46 75
7 Luton Town FC 46 74
8 Plymouth Argyle FC 46 73
9 Huddersfield Town AFC 46 67
10 Mansfield Town FC 46 65
11 Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 63
12 Reading FC 46 63
13 Blackpool FC 46 60
14 Doncaster Rovers FC 46 60
15 Barnsley FC 46 59
16 Wigan Athletic FC 46 56
17 Burton Albion FC 46 54
18 Peterborough United FC 46 53
19 AFC Wimbledon 46 53
20 Leyton Orient FC 46 52
21 Exeter City FC 46 49
22 Port Vale FC 46 42
23 Rotherham United FC 46 41
24 Northampton Town FC 46 35

Head-to-Head

2
2
4
Barnsley FC 8 games · Avg 3.4 goals Lincoln City FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-03-01 Barnsley FC 4–3 Lincoln City FC 2024-08-17 Lincoln City FC 1–2 Barnsley FC 2024-03-09 Barnsley FC 1–5 Lincoln City FC 2023-11-25 Lincoln City FC 2–2 Barnsley FC 2023-04-18 Lincoln City FC 0–0 Barnsley FC

Recent Form

Barnsley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Mar Lincoln City FC H 4–3 W
25 Feb Northampton Town FC A 2–1 W
22 Feb Rotherham United FC A 1–0 W
15 Feb Huddersfield Town AFC H 1–2 L
08 Feb Stockport County FC A 1–2 L
01 Feb Burton Albion FC H 0–0 D
Lincoln City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Mar Barnsley FC A 3–4 L
22 Feb Burton Albion FC H 0–1 L
18 Feb Mansfield Town FC A 3–0 W
15 Feb Leyton Orient FC A 2–3 L
08 Feb Cambridge United FC H 1–1 D
01 Feb Wigan Athletic FC A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Barnsley FC Lincoln City FC
#15 Position #1
59 Points 103
46 Played 46
15 / 14 / 17 W / D / L 31 / 10 / 5
68 Scored 89
73 Conceded 41
-5 GD +48
1.28 PPG 2.24
33% Win % 67%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts). Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Barnsley FC launch into their encounter with Lincoln City FC.
  • 5' Barnsley FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Barnsley FC that had 385 games and scored 496 goals.
  • 14' A goal from the England international Davis Keillor-Dunn! He fires home on 14 to make it 1-0!
  • 19' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 24' The travelling Lincoln City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 25' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Corey O'Keeffe.
  • 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Recco Hackett-Fairchild made 20 appearances and scored 23 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 33' Adam Phillips does the damage! The net is bulging and Barnsley FC surge ahead!
  • 38' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 43' The energy levels are beginning to show. Darrell Clarke might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Corey O'Keeffe as he leaves the pitch. Dexter Lembikisa steps in for Barnsley FC.
  • 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael Skubala will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 53' The England Georgie Gent breaks the deadlock on 53 minutes. 3-0!
  • 55' Lincoln City FC ring the changes. Freddie Draper has done his job and it is now time for James Collins to step up.
  • 58' Josh Benson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Adam Phillips at the 58 minute mark.
  • 59' Max Watters is ready to make an impact after coming on for Stephen Humphrys at the 59 minute mark.
  • 63' Lincoln City FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 67' A goal from the Zimbabwe international Tendayi Darikwa! He fires home on 67 to make it 3-1!
  • 72' A quiet spell here at Oakwell Stadium. Lincoln City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 73' A change in the Lincoln City FC ranks — Conor McGrandles exits the field as Joe Gardner enters on 73.
  • 76' What a moment for Max Watters! That strike on 76 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 80' A tactical swap from Lincoln City FC — Tom Hamer on, Tendayi Darikwa off on 80 minutes.
  • 82' Connor Barratt has so much to prove this time. He replaces Georgie Gent on 82 minute.
  • 84' Magnificent from Recco Hackett-Fairchild! That is 23 goals in 20 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 89' It is a cagey affair so far. Barnsley FC in their trying to find a way past Lincoln City FC's compact .
  • The points are shared — Barnsley FC 4-3 Lincoln City FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Barnsley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darrell Clarke

Lincoln City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Skubala

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Daniel Mandroiu 3
Jack Moylan 2
Adam Phillips 2
Jovon Makama 2
Marc Roberts 1
Sam Cosgrove 1
Ben House 1
Max Watters 1

Head to Head

2025-03-01 Barnsley FC 4–3 Lincoln City FC 2024-08-17 Lincoln City FC 1–2 Barnsley FC 2024-03-09 Barnsley FC 1–5 Lincoln City FC 2023-11-25 Lincoln City FC 2–2 Barnsley FC 2023-04-18 Lincoln City FC 0–0 Barnsley FC

Barnsley FC Form

2025-03-01 Barnsley FC 4–3 Lincoln City FC W 2025-02-25 Northampton Town FC 1–2 Barnsley FC W 2025-02-22 Rotherham United FC 0–1 Barnsley FC W 2025-02-15 Barnsley FC 1–2 Huddersfield Town AFC L 2025-02-08 Stockport County FC 2–1 Barnsley FC L 2025-02-01 Barnsley FC 0–0 Burton Albion FC D

Lincoln City FC Form

2025-03-01 Barnsley FC 4–3 Lincoln City FC L 2025-02-22 Lincoln City FC 0–1 Burton Albion FC L 2025-02-18 Mansfield Town FC 0–3 Lincoln City FC W 2025-02-15 Leyton Orient FC 3–2 Lincoln City FC L 2025-02-08 Lincoln City FC 1–1 Cambridge United FC D 2025-02-01 Wigan Athletic FC 1–1 Lincoln City FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.65 Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.28 Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for: Barnsley FC or Lincoln City FC 78% + Over 2.5 goals 74%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Barnsley FC37% Draw22% Lincoln City FC41%
Actual: Barnsley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes72% 0% No28%
Avg goals/match: 3.93
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 74%
26%
± 3.5 54%
46%
± 4.5 35%
65%

Double Chance

Barnsley FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
63%
Barnsley FC or Lincoln City FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Barnsley FC23% Draw38% Lincoln City FC39%
Actual: Barnsley FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–3 not predicted
4 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 3
6.1%
2 – 1
6%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 3
5%
0 – 1
4.1%
0 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
3.7%
1 – 4
3.5%
3 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC

Handicap Barnsley FC covers Push Lincoln City FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 8% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 14% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 49% — 51%
+1 49% 19% 32%
+1.5 68% — 32%
+2 68% 15% 16%
+2.5 84% — 16%

Clean Sheet

Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
11% ✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.