Sunday , 16 August 2026

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

League One · 2024-25
Northampton Town FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Lincoln City FC
Sat 18 Jan 2025 · 14:00 UTC Sixfields Stadium 6,094 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 38' Tendayi Darikwa
TJ Eyoma 59' Y
Tariqe Fosu-Henry 64' Y
Y 70' Ben House

Overview

Match Preview

Northampton Town FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at Sixfields Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Craig Hicks
  • Assistant 1 Marc Wilson
  • Assistant 2 Marvyn Amphlett

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

1
1
7
Northampton Town FC 9 games · Avg 3.1 goals Lincoln City FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-18 Northampton Town FC 0–1 Lincoln City FC 2024-10-29 Lincoln City FC 2–1 Northampton Town FC 2023-12-29 Lincoln City FC 1–2 Northampton Town FC 2023-08-15 Northampton Town FC 2–2 Lincoln City FC 2021-01-23 Lincoln City FC 2–1 Northampton Town FC

Recent Form

Northampton Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jan Lincoln City FC H 0–1 L
04 Jan Burton Albion FC A 1–0 W
01 Jan Stevenage FC H 0–0 D
29 Dec Shrewsbury Town FC A 1–1 D
26 Dec Reading FC A 1–4 L
21 Dec Charlton Athletic FC H 0–5 L
Lincoln City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jan Northampton Town FC A 1–0 W
11 Jan Birmingham City FC A 1–2 L
04 Jan Stevenage FC H 0–0 D
01 Jan Rotherham United FC H 0–1 L
29 Dec Bolton Wanderers FC A 0–3 L
26 Dec Shrewsbury Town FC A 0–1 L

Season Stats

Northampton Town FC Lincoln City FC
#7 Position #1
35 Points 103
46 Played 46
9 / 8 / 29 W / D / L 31 / 10 / 5
39 Scored 89
74 Conceded 41
-35 GD +48
0.76 PPG 2.24
20% Win % 67%

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
78% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Northampton Town FC are 7th (35 pts). Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Northampton Town FC to score. At the same time, Lincoln City FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Ireland international Jack Moylan has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Lincoln City FC that had 318 games and scored 382 goals.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 25' It’s high time Michael Skubala made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 28' Fresh legs for Lincoln City FC! Tom Bayliss comes on to replace Jack Moylan.
  • 33' Supporters expect more eagerness from TJ Eyoma, as he is very good at scoring at Sixfields Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 38' Tendayi Darikwa does the damage! The net is bulging and Lincoln City FC surge ahead!
  • 43' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 46' The crowd applauds Samy Chouchane as he leaves the pitch. Tariqe Fosu-Henry steps in for Northampton Town FC.
  • 51' Lincoln City FC have won 382 goals from 318 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 56' Freddie Draper has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 65 appearances.
  • 59' The referee shows Northampton Town FC player a card on 59.
  • 64' The referee shows Northampton Town FC player a card on 64.
  • 69' Northampton Town FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 70' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ben House on 70.
  • 72' The whistle greets Recco Hackett-Fairchild as he departs to be replaced by Dom Jefferies.
  • 77' Lincoln City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 79' A change in the Northampton Town FC ranks — William Hondermarck exits the field as James Wilson enters on 79.
  • 84' The whistle greets Freddie Draper as he departs to be replaced by Jovon Makama.
  • 89' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 90' Max Dyche gets the nod from Northampton Town FC. He replaces Aaron McGowan and will look to change the dynamic.
  • It finishes all square. Northampton Town FC and Lincoln City FC share the spoils 0-1.

Lineups

Northampton Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kevin Nolan

Lincoln City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Skubala

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Brennan Johnson 2
Tony Scully 2
Tom Pett 1
Sam Hoskins 1
Bruno Andrade 1
Louis Appere 1
Jack Bridge 1
TJ Eyoma 1

Head to Head

2025-01-18 Northampton Town FC 0–1 Lincoln City FC 2024-10-29 Lincoln City FC 2–1 Northampton Town FC 2023-12-29 Lincoln City FC 1–2 Northampton Town FC 2023-08-15 Northampton Town FC 2–2 Lincoln City FC 2021-01-23 Lincoln City FC 2–1 Northampton Town FC

Northampton Town FC Form

2025-01-18 Northampton Town FC 0–1 Lincoln City FC L 2025-01-04 Burton Albion FC 0–1 Northampton Town FC W 2025-01-01 Northampton Town FC 0–0 Stevenage FC D 2024-12-29 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–1 Northampton Town FC D 2024-12-26 Reading FC 4–1 Northampton Town FC L 2024-12-21 Northampton Town FC 0–5 Charlton Athletic FC L

Lincoln City FC Form

2025-01-18 Northampton Town FC 0–1 Lincoln City FC W 2025-01-11 Birmingham City FC 2–1 Lincoln City FC L 2025-01-04 Lincoln City FC 0–0 Stevenage FC D 2025-01-01 Lincoln City FC 0–1 Rotherham United FC L 2024-12-29 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–0 Lincoln City FC L 2024-12-26 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–0 Lincoln City FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.78 Northampton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.8 Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Northampton Town FC21% Draw26% Lincoln City FC53%
Actual: Lincoln City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Northampton Town FC or Draw
48%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
79%
Northampton Town FC or Lincoln City FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Northampton Town FC13% Draw46% Lincoln City FC41%
Actual: Lincoln City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
11.9%
1 – 1
11.4%
0 – 0
9.4%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 3
7%
1 – 3
5.6%
1 – 0
5%
2 – 1
4%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 4
3.2%
1 – 4
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC

Handicap Northampton Town FC covers Push Lincoln City FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 10% 85%
-0.5 15% — 85%
+0.5 40% — 60%
+1 40% 25% 35%
+1.5 65% — 35%
+2 65% 19% 17%
+2.5 83% — 17%

Clean Sheet

Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
46% ✗

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