Lincoln City FC vs Stockport County FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Stockport County FC — League One at LNER Stadium.
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Stockport County FC 46 games · 77 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Benjamin Speedie (England)
- Assistant 1 Jacob Graham (England)
- Assistant 2 Andrew Ellis (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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | Stockport County FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Oct | Crawley Town FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Oct | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Oct | Leyton Orient FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | Blackpool FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Sep | Cambridge United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Barnsley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Lincoln City FC | Stockport County FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #3 |
| 103 | Points | 77 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 31 / 10 / 5 | W / D / L | 22 / 11 / 13 |
| 89 | Scored | 71 |
| 41 | Conceded | 58 |
| +48 | GD | +13 |
| 2.24 | PPG | 1.67 |
| 67% | Win % | 48% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts). Stockport County FC are 3rd (77 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at LNER Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 9' Isaac Olaofe makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Stockport County FC are in front.
- 14' The supporters are chanting for Ethan Hamilton. He replaces Ethan Erhahon on 14 minute.
- 16' The whistle greets Nick Powell as he departs to be replaced by Oliver Norwood.
- 21' Michael Mellon has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 98 appearances.
- 26' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ben House suffering a number of foals already.
- 31' The travelling Stockport County FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 36' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dave Challinor might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 41' Supporters expect more eagerness from Recco Hackett-Fairchild, as he is very good at scoring at LNER Stadium with 4 goals in the last 4 games.
- 42' What a strike from Ben House! The score is 1-1.
- 46' Stockport County FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ben Hinchcliffe is hanging Jayden Fevrier on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' 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.
- 56' 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.
- 61' The home supporters are growing impatient. Lincoln City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 66' Bailey Cadamarteri makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Lincoln City FC are in front.
- 70' A moment of madness from Dom Jefferies on 70 minutes earns him a card. Lincoln City FC will be frustrated.
- 75' Lincoln City 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.
- 79' Isaac Olaofe makes way for Michael Mellon at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Stockport County FC.
- 80' Lincoln City FC make a change. Bailey Cadamarteri trudges off to be replaced by Freddie Draper on 80 minutes.
- 81' The crowd applauds Recco Hackett-Fairchild as he leaves the pitch. Tom Hamer steps in for Lincoln City FC.
- 86' Lincoln City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Stockport County FC backline.
- 88' The Lincoln City FC bench stirs into life. Ben House is withdrawn and Jack Moylan gets his opportunity.
- The final score is 2-1.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 7
- 2
- 15
-
6
Ethan Erhahon ↓ Ethan Hamilton 14'
-
18
Ben House ↓ Jack Moylan 88'
- 4
- 23
- 1
- 16
- 9
Bench
-
22
Tom Hamer ↑ 81'
-
11
Ethan Hamilton ↑ 14'
- 21
- 12
- 10
-
34
Freddie Draper ↑ 80'
-
28
Jack Moylan ↑ 88'
Coach
Michael Skubala
Stockport County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 16
-
11
Nick Powell ↓ Oliver Norwood 16'
- 34
- 3
- 5
- 20
-
9
Isaac Olaofe ↓ Michael Mellon 79'
- 4
- 10
- 15
Bench
- 7
-
26
Oliver Norwood ↑ 16'
- 19
- 6
- 18
-
22
Michael Mellon ↑ 79'
-
1
Ben Hinchcliffe ↑ 46'
Coach
Dave Challinor
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Isaac Olaofe | 2 |
| Ben House | 2 |
| Will Collar | 1 |
| Jayden Fevrier | 1 |
| Erik Ring | 1 |
| Bailey Cadamarteri | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
2024-10-26
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Stockport County FC
W
2024-10-22
Crawley Town FC
3–0
Lincoln City FC
L
2024-10-19
Lincoln City FC
1–3
Birmingham City FC
L
2024-10-05
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Leyton Orient FC
W
2024-10-01
Blackpool FC
1–1
Lincoln City FC
D
2024-09-28
Cambridge United FC
0–2
Lincoln City FC
W
Stockport County FC Form
2024-10-26
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Stockport County FC
L
2024-10-22
Stockport County FC
1–1
Northampton Town FC
D
2024-10-19
Charlton Athletic FC
1–1
Stockport County FC
D
2024-10-05
Stockport County FC
0–0
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2024-10-01
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–2
Stockport County FC
W
2024-09-28
Barnsley FC
1–1
Stockport County FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.92
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Stockport County FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Lincoln City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Stockport County FC
46%
Lincoln City FC or Stockport County FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.4%
1 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
6.3%
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5.3%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Stockport County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 22% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Stockport County FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

