Burton Albion FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burton Albion FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at Pirelli Stadium.
- Burton Albion FC 46 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Lincoln City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Dec | Barnsley FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Dec | Derby County FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Dec | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Nov | Chippenham Town FC | H | 6–1 | W |
| 19 Nov | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Nov | Morecambe FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Nov | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Nov | Chippenham Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Burton Albion FC | Lincoln City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #1 |
| 54 | Points | 103 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 13 / 15 / 18 | W / D / L | 31 / 10 / 5 |
| 50 | Scored | 89 |
| 60 | Conceded | 41 |
| -10 | GD | +48 |
| 1.17 | PPG | 2.24 |
| 28% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Burton Albion FC are 17th (54 pts). Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Burton Albion FC host Lincoln City FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Brilliant from the ! Sam Hughes makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 5.
- 6' Sam Hughes does the damage! The net is bulging and Burton Albion FC surge ahead!
- 11' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Burton Albion FC and Lincoln City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 14' What a moment for Jonny Smith! That strike on 14 puts his side firmly in control.
- 15' Jonny Smith does the damage! The net is bulging and Burton Albion FC surge ahead!
- 20' Burton Albion FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' Burton Albion FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Lincoln City FC's shape.
- 27' What a strike from Victor Adeboyejo! The score is 5-0.
- 32' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Charles Vernam made 21 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 36' The supporters are chanting for Ben House. He replaces Joe Walsh on 36 minute.
- 41' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 46' The whistle greets Max Sanders as he departs to be replaced by Lasse Sorensen.
- 51' Burton Albion FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 56' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Burton Albion FC that had 372 games and scored 418 goals.
- 61' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 65' Lincoln City FC ring the changes. Charles Vernam has done his job and it is now time for Teddy Bishop to step up.
- 70' Over 70 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 72' A tactical swap from Burton Albion FC — Joe Dodoo on, Bobby Kamwa off on 72 minutes.
- 75' It’s a booking for Lincoln City FC player. Jack Diamond gets a Yellow card.
- 80' Joe Walsh has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 85' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 87' A change in the Burton Albion FC ranks — Jonny Smith exits the field as Tyler Onyango enters on 87.
- 90' Another change for Burton Albion FC made on 90 minute. Victor Adeboyejo leaves to be changed by Mustapha Carayol.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Burton Albion FC take all three points.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 14
- 2
- 37
- 3
- 1
- 15
- 23
- 5
-
11
Jonny Smith ↓ Tyler Onyango 87'
-
39
Bobby Kamwa ↓ Joe Dodoo 72'
Bench
- 8
- 7
-
45
Joe Dodoo ↑ 72'
-
21
Mustapha Carayol ↑ 90'
- 10
- 24
-
12
Tyler Onyango ↑ 87'
Coach
Dino Maamria
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 27
- 5
- 15
- 9
-
7
Charles Vernam ↓ Teddy Bishop 65'
-
6
Max Sanders ↓ Lasse Sorensen 46'
- 2
- 26
- 24
- 1
Bench
-
21
Lasse Sorensen ↑ 46'
-
10
Teddy Bishop ↑ 65'
- 22
-
18
Ben House ↑ 36'
- 17
- 8
- 29
Coach
Mark Kennedy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joe Powell | 3 |
| Sam Hughes | 3 |
| Tom Hopper | 2 |
| Jonny Smith | 2 |
| Brennan Johnson | 2 |
| Tony Scully | 2 |
| Paudie O'Connor | 2 |
| Harry Anderson | 2 |
Head to Head
Burton Albion FC Form
2022-12-26
Burton Albion FC
3–0
Lincoln City FC
W
2022-12-17
Barnsley FC
2–0
Burton Albion FC
L
2022-12-10
Burton Albion FC
1–1
Derby County FC
D
2022-12-03
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–1
Burton Albion FC
D
2022-11-27
Burton Albion FC
6–1
Chippenham Town FC
W
2022-11-19
Burton Albion FC
2–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
Lincoln City FC Form
2022-12-26
Burton Albion FC
3–0
Lincoln City FC
L
2022-12-10
Lincoln City FC
0–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
2022-12-03
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–0
Lincoln City FC
L
2022-11-19
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Morecambe FC
W
2022-11-12
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2022-11-05
Chippenham Town FC
1–0
Lincoln City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.52
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Burton Albion FC or Lincoln City FC 74% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Burton Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.93
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
57%
Burton Albion FC or Lincoln City FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Burton Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–0 not predicted3 – 0Actual
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
7.2%
0 – 0
7.1%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.3%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 19% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.