Thursday , 2 July 2026

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

League One · 2024-25
Lincoln City FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Barnsley FC
Sat 17 Aug 2024 · 14:00 UTC LNER Stadium 9,768 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 13' Sam Cosgrove
0–2 47' Marc Roberts
Ben House 70' 1–2

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Martin Coy
  • Assistant 1 Thomas Harty
  • Assistant 2 Jonathon Block (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

4
2
2
Lincoln City FC 8 games · Avg 3.4 goals Barnsley FC
Last 5 meetings
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 2022-10-25 Barnsley FC 0–1 Lincoln City FC

Recent Form

Lincoln City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Aug Barnsley FC H 1–2 L
10 Aug Burton Albion FC A 3–2 W
27 Apr Portsmouth FC H 0–2 L
20 Apr Cheltenham Town FC A 2–1 W
16 Apr Oxford United FC A 1–0 W
13 Apr Wigan Athletic FC H 1–2 L
Barnsley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Aug Lincoln City FC A 2–1 W
09 Aug Mansfield Town FC H 1–2 L
27 Apr Northampton Town FC H 1–1 D
20 Apr Blackpool FC A 2–3 L
16 Apr Portsmouth FC A 2–3 L
13 Apr Reading FC H 2–2 D

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)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
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' Lincoln City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Barnsley FC's shape.
  • 10' It looks surprising Barnsley FC does not make any changes. Ben House has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 13' A stunning finish from Sam Cosgrove — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 18' 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.
  • 23' Lincoln City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 28' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 33' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Lincoln City FC and Barnsley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 38' Paudie O'Connor is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Lincoln City FC tonight.
  • 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 47' What a strike from Marc Roberts! The score is 0-2.
  • 52' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 57' Luca Connell is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Barnsley FC so far.
  • 62' Barnsley FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 67' It is a cagey affair so far. Lincoln City FC in their trying to find a way past Barnsley FC's compact .
  • 70' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ben House makes it 1-2.
  • 75' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 80' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 85' The 23-year-old Matthew Craig has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 90' Lincoln City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Barnsley FC backline.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Lincoln City FC.

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

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 2022-10-25 Barnsley FC 0–1 Lincoln City FC

Lincoln City FC Form

2024-08-17 Lincoln City FC 1–2 Barnsley FC L 2024-08-10 Burton Albion FC 2–3 Lincoln City FC W 2024-04-27 Lincoln City FC 0–2 Portsmouth FC L 2024-04-20 Cheltenham Town FC 1–2 Lincoln City FC W 2024-04-16 Oxford United FC 0–1 Lincoln City FC W 2024-04-13 Lincoln City FC 1–2 Wigan Athletic FC L

Barnsley FC Form

2024-08-17 Lincoln City FC 1–2 Barnsley FC W 2024-08-09 Barnsley FC 1–2 Mansfield Town FC L 2024-04-27 Barnsley FC 1–1 Northampton Town FC D 2024-04-20 Blackpool FC 3–2 Barnsley FC L 2024-04-16 Portsmouth FC 3–2 Barnsley FC L 2024-04-13 Barnsley FC 2–2 Reading FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.14 Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32 Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Lincoln City FC52% Draw24% Barnsley FC24%
Actual: Barnsley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.46
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 45%
55%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Lincoln City FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Barnsley FC
48%
Lincoln City FC or Barnsley FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Lincoln City FC41% Draw40% Barnsley FC19%
Actual: Barnsley FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
6.5%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
5%
0 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
4.3%
4 – 1
3.5%
0 – 1
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC

Handicap Lincoln City FC covers Push Barnsley FC covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 17% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 21% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 13% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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