Lincoln City FC vs Northampton Town FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Northampton Town FC — League One at Sincil Bank Stadium.
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Corlett (England)
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 David Harrison (England)
3 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.0 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Northampton Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Dec | Derby County FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Dec | Reading FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Nov | Cambridge United FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Stevenage FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Dec | Oxford United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Dec | Carlisle United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
78%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Lincoln City FC get us underway at Sincil Bank Stadium.
- 5' 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.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Lincoln City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Lincoln City FC in their trying to find a way past Northampton Town FC's compact .
- 25' The referee calls foul for William Hondermarck. He receives a card.
- 30' What a moment for Jon Guthrie! That strike on 30 puts his side firmly in control.
- 35' 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.
- 40' It’s high time Tom Shaw made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 41' Ted Bishop picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 45' Kieron Bowie has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 45.
- 50' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 55' Both keepers have barely been tested. Lincoln City FC and Northampton Town FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 58' Kieron Bowie makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Northampton Town FC are in front.
- 59' Another substitution for Lincoln City FC to replace Jack Burroughs by Jovon Makama on 59 minute.
- 61' Against the run of play, TJ Eyoma has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 61' It is a substitution in Northampton Town FC team. Kieron Bowie is replaced by Akin Odimayo on 61 minute.
- 66' 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.
- 71' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 72' Olamide Shodipo is replacing Ethan Erhahon for the Lincoln City FC side.
- 76' It’s gonna be a card for Paudie O'Connor.
- 79' Emmanuel Monthe gets the nod from Northampton Town FC. He replaces Jon Guthrie and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' A tactical swap from Northampton Town FC — Danny Hylton on, William Hondermarck off on 82 minutes.
- 85' The Lincoln City FC bench stirs into life. Lasse Sorensen is withdrawn and Dylan Duffy gets his opportunity.
- 90' A moment of madness from Akin Odimayo on 90 minutes earns him a card. Northampton Town FC will be frustrated.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Northampton Town FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
2
Lasse Sorensen ↓ Dylan Duffy 85'
- 5
- 15
-
6
Ethan Erhahon ↓ Olamide Shodipo 72'
-
16
Jack Burroughs ↓ Jovon Makama 59'
- 11
- 1
- 23
- 22
- 10
Bench
-
30
Olamide Shodipo ↑ 72'
- 29
- 8
- 12
-
27
Jovon Makama ↑ 59'
-
17
Dylan Duffy ↑ 85'
- 25
Coach
Tom Shaw
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Jon Guthrie ↓ Emmanuel Monthe 79'
- 4
- 15
- 3
- 33
- 16
- 23
- 21
-
19
Kieron Bowie ↓ Akin Odimayo 61'
- 26
- 11
Bench
- 1
-
10
Danny Hylton ↑ 82'
-
12
Emmanuel Monthe ↑ 79'
-
22
Akin Odimayo ↑ 61'
- 35
- 20
- 27
Coach
Jon Brady
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brennan Johnson | 2 |
| Tony Scully | 2 |
| Tom Hopper | 1 |
| Kieron Bowie | 1 |
| Tom Hamer | 1 |
| Erik Ring | 1 |
| Conor McGrandles | 1 |
| Tariqe Fosu-Henry | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
2023-12-29
Lincoln City FC
1–2
Northampton Town FC
L
2023-12-26
Lincoln City FC
0–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2023-12-21
Derby County FC
3–1
Lincoln City FC
L
2023-12-16
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Reading FC
D
2023-12-09
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Lincoln City FC
D
2023-11-28
Cambridge United FC
0–3
Lincoln City FC
W
Northampton Town FC Form
2023-12-29
Lincoln City FC
1–2
Northampton Town FC
W
2023-12-26
Stevenage FC
3–0
Northampton Town FC
L
2023-12-23
Northampton Town FC
2–1
Oxford United FC
W
2023-12-16
Carlisle United FC
2–2
Northampton Town FC
D
2023-12-09
Northampton Town FC
3–0
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2023-12-02
Northampton Town FC
0–3
Portsmouth FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.54
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Northampton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Lincoln City FC or Northampton Town FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Northampton Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Northampton Town FC
58%
Lincoln City FC or Northampton Town FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Northampton Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
8.1%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
3.7%
1 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Northampton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 21% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.