Lincoln City FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at Sincil Bank Stadium.
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ross Joyce
- Assistant 1 Abbas Khan
- Assistant 2 Lee Freeman (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov | Barnsley FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Nov | Leyton Orient FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Nov | Stevenage FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Nov | Port Vale FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Nov | Morecambe FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Oct | Oxford United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Nov | Horsham FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Nov | Derby County FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Nov | Horsham FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 28 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Barnsley FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/3
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Barnsley FC
| Cameron McGeehan | 3 G | |
| Reyes Cleary | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Lincoln City FC is hosting Barnsley FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Magnificent from Daniel Mandroiu! That is 15 goals in 1 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 10' Lasse Sorensen has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 14 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' Luca Connell has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 323 appearances.
- 25' John McAtee has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Adam Phillips, as he is very good at scoring at Sincil Bank Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 35' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 40' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Lincoln City FC and Barnsley FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 45' 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.
- 50' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Neill Collins will be considering his options from the bench.
- 55' The energy levels are beginning to show. Neill Collins might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 60' Both keepers have barely been tested. Lincoln City FC and Barnsley FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 64' The whistle greets Jovon Makama as he departs to be replaced by Ted Bishop.
- 66' The whistle greets Callum Styles as he departs to be replaced by Sam Cosgrove.
- 68' Brilliant from the ! Barry Cotter makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 68.
- 72' The deadlock is broken! John McAtee gets on the scoresheet on 72 minutes.
- 74' Dylan Duffy is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lasse Sorensen at the 74 minute mark.
- 77' Olamide Shodipo is replacing Hakeeb Adelakun for the Lincoln City FC side.
- 79' Adam Phillips has so much to prove this time. He replaces John McAtee on 79 minute.
- 84' Barnsley FC have won 502 goals from 390 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 86' Kacper Lopata gets the nod from Barnsley FC. He replaces Barry Cotter and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' A change in the Barnsley FC ranks — Luca Connell exits the field as Jonathan Russell enters on 87.
- 88' What an equalizer from TJ Eyoma!
- 90' The referee shows Lincoln City FC player a card on 90.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
2
Lasse Sorensen ↓ Dylan Duffy 74'
- 5
- 6
- 16
- 1
- 14
-
8
Alistair Smith ↓ Jack Vale 64'
-
27
Jovon Makama ↓ Ted Bishop 64'
- 22
- 25
Bench
-
30
Olamide Shodipo ↑ 77'
- 3
-
29
Jack Vale ↑ 64'
- 12
-
17
Dylan Duffy ↑ 74'
-
10
Ted Bishop ↑ 64'
- 37
Coach
Tom Shaw
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 2
- 44
-
17
Barry Cotter ↓ Kacper Lopata 86'
- 8
-
20
Callum Styles ↓ Sam Cosgrove 66'
-
45
John McAtee ↓ Adam Phillips 79'
- 7
-
48
Luca Connell ↓ Jonathan Russell 87'
- 26
- 6
Bench
-
9
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 66'
-
30
Adam Phillips ↑ 79'
-
3
Jonathan Russell ↑ 87'
- 29
- 12
-
4
Kacper Lopata ↑ 86'
- 50
Coach
Neill Collins
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 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.3
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Lincoln City FC or Barnsley FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Barnsley FC
61%
Lincoln City FC or Barnsley FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Lincoln City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
10.1%
1 – 0
9.3%
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 0
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 20% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.