Lincoln City FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at LNER Stadium.
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | Barnsley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Apr | Port Vale FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Apr | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Apr | Forest Green Rovers FC | A | 5–1 | W |
| 10 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Apr | Morecambe FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 28 Mar | Exeter City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Lincoln City FC | Barnsley FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #15 |
| 103 | Points | 59 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 31 / 10 / 5 | W / D / L | 15 / 14 / 17 |
| 89 | Scored | 68 |
| 41 | Conceded | 73 |
| +48 | GD | -5 |
| 2.24 | PPG | 1.28 |
| 67% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts). Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Lincoln City FC and Barnsley FC has kicked off!
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael Duff will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 19' A moment of madness from Herbie Kane on 19 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Barnsley FC will be frustrated.
- 20' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Herbie Kane.
- 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 30' Paudie O'Connor has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jordan Wright made 318 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 50' Barnsley FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 55' It is a cagey affair so far. Lincoln City FC in their trying to find a way past Barnsley FC's compact .
- 60' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Lincoln City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 63' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Bobby Thomas.
- 68' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 73' A quiet spell here at LNER Stadium. Barnsley FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 78' It looks like no one’s ball. Lincoln City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 83' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Duff might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 88' Over 88 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 5
- 11
- 15
- 12
- 2
- 26
- 9
- 29
- 3
- 28
Bench
- 22
- 6
- 8
- 24
- 31
- 32
Coach
Mark Kennedy
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 44
- 8
- 30
- 5
- 9
- 48
- 6
- 12
- 1
- 26
Bench
- 40
- 24
- 16
- 10
- 31
- 47
- 3
Coach
Michael Duff
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daniel Mandroiu | 3 |
| Adam Phillips | 2 |
| Jovon Makama | 2 |
| Jack Moylan | 2 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 1 |
| Ben House | 1 |
| Max Watters | 1 |
| Barry Cotter | 1 |
Lincoln City FC Form
2023-04-18
Lincoln City FC
0–0
Barnsley FC
D
2023-04-15
Lincoln City FC
3–2
Port Vale FC
W
2023-04-10
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–2
Lincoln City FC
W
2023-04-07
Lincoln City FC
2–0
Cheltenham Town FC
W
2023-04-01
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–1
Lincoln City FC
D
2023-03-25
Fleetwood Town FC
2–1
Lincoln City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.88
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Lincoln City FC to win 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Barnsley FC
44%
Lincoln City FC or Barnsley FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 0
11.1%
2 – 0
10.9%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
6%
0 – 1
4.7%
1 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
4.2%
4 – 0
3.2%
4 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 18% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 24% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

