Northampton Town FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Northampton Town FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at Sixfields Stadium.
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Hicks
- Assistant 1 Marc Wilson
- Assistant 2 Marvyn Amphlett
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Northampton Town FC is hosting Lincoln City FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Ethan Erhahon, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Northampton Town FC currently sit 18 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Northampton Town FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 28' Tom Bayliss has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jack Moylan on 28 minute.
- 33' Ben House is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Lincoln City FC so far.
- 38' Lincoln City FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Tendayi Darikwa on 38.
- 43' Both keepers have barely been tested. Northampton Town FC and Lincoln City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' Fresh legs for Northampton Town FC! Tariqe Fosu-Henry comes on to replace Samy Chouchane.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' Lincoln City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 59' It’s a booking for Northampton Town FC player. TJ Eyoma gets a card.
- 64' Poor challenge from Tariqe Fosu-Henry. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 69' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 70' Ben House was booked on 70.
- 72' It is a substitution in Lincoln City FC team. Recco Hackett-Fairchild is replaced by Dom Jefferies on 72 minute.
- 77' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 79' James Wilson is replacing William Hondermarck for the Northampton Town FC side.
- 84' Time for substitution for Lincoln City FC. Freddie Draper is replaced by Jovon Makama.
- 89' Northampton Town 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.
- 90' A tactical swap from Northampton Town FC — Max Dyche on, Aaron McGowan off on 90 minutes.
- Full Time. Lincoln City FC beats Northampton Town FC
Lineups
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 9
- 7
- 6
-
3
Aaron McGowan ↓ Max Dyche 90'
- 22
- 23
- 28
- 10
- 13
- 30
Bench
- 1
-
11
James Wilson ↑ 79'
-
–
Max Dyche ↑ 90'
-
24
Tariqe Fosu-Henry ↑ 46'
- 25
- 40
- 47
Coach
Kevin Nolan
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 7
- 2
- 5
- 15
- 6
- 18
- 23
- –
-
34
Freddie Draper ↓ Jovon Makama 84'
-
28
Jack Moylan ↓ Tom Bayliss 28'
Bench
-
8
Tom Bayliss ↑ 28'
- 11
- 21
- 4
- 12
-
27
Jovon Makama ↑ 84'
-
16
Dom Jefferies ↑ 72'
Coach
Michael Skubala
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brennan Johnson | 2 |
| Tony Scully | 2 |
| Tariqe Fosu-Henry | 1 |
| Danny Rose | 1 |
| Tendayi Darikwa | 1 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 1 |
| Harry Anderson | 1 |
| Paudie O'Connor | 1 |
Head to Head
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
1.1
Northampton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Northampton Town FC or Lincoln City FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Lincoln City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Northampton Town FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
67%
Northampton Town FC or Lincoln City FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Lincoln City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.3%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.9%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
7%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 3
3.1%
0 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC
| Handicap | Northampton Town FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 19% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 21% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.