Thursday , 2 July 2026

Stevenage FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2025-26
Stevenage FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Lincoln City FC
Sat 18 Apr 2026 · 14:00 UTC Lamex Stadium 5,647 HT 45' · FT 45'
Louis Thompson 3' 1–0
1–1 17' Tendayi Darikwa
Jamie Reid 27' 2–1
2–2 90+1' Robert Street
Y 44' Sonny Bradley
Matt Phillips 45' Y
Y 51' Ivan Varfolomeyev
Y 90' Robert Street

Overview

Match Preview

Stevenage FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at Lamex Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Neil Hair
  • Assistant 1 Matthew Jones
  • Assistant 2

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

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Stevenage FC 6 games · Avg 1.2 goals Lincoln City FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-18 Stevenage FC 2–2 Lincoln City FC 2025-10-18 Lincoln City FC 1–0 Stevenage FC 2025-01-04 Lincoln City FC 0–0 Stevenage FC 2024-08-31 Stevenage FC 0–1 Lincoln City FC 2024-03-02 Lincoln City FC 0–0 Stevenage FC

Recent Form

Stevenage FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Apr Lincoln City FC H 2–2 D
14 Apr Bolton Wanderers FC A 1–5 L
11 Apr Bradford City AFC A 1–0 W
06 Apr Blackpool FC H 1–0 W
03 Apr Rotherham United FC A 0–0 D
21 Mar Reading FC H 1–0 W
Lincoln City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Apr Stevenage FC A 2–2 D
11 Apr Leyton Orient FC H 2–1 W
06 Apr Reading FC A 2–1 W
03 Apr AFC Wimbledon H 1–0 W
21 Mar Rotherham United FC H 3–0 W
17 Mar Huddersfield Town AFC A 2–2 D

Season Stats

Stevenage FC Lincoln City FC
#6 Position #1
75 Points 103
46 Played 46
21 / 12 / 13 W / D / L 31 / 10 / 5
49 Scored 89
46 Conceded 41
+3 GD +48
1.63 PPG 2.24
46% Win % 67%

Key Stats

17% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
17% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Stevenage FC are 6th (75 pts). Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Lincoln City FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 3' What a strike from Louis Thompson! The score is 1-0.
  • 8' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 8 minutes.
  • 13' Lincoln City FC is showing some good football. However, Lincoln City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 17' What a strike from Tendayi Darikwa! The score is 1-1.
  • 22' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 27' What a strike from Jamie Reid! The score is 2-1.
  • 32' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Stevenage FC that had 156 games and scored 133 goals.
  • 37' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Lincoln City FC winning 50% of all matches.
  • 42' Dom Jefferies needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 44' It’s a booking for Lincoln City FC player. Sonny Bradley gets a card.
  • 45' Stevenage FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 45.
  • 50' Ben House has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 3 goals this season.
  • 51' That looks like a foul for a card for Ivan Varfolomeyev.
  • 56' It is a substitution in Stevenage FC team. Louis Thompson is replaced by Jordan Houghton on 56 minute.
  • 61' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 62' The supporters are chanting for Tom Bayliss. He replaces Ivan Varfolomeyev on 62 minute.
  • 63' The Lincoln City FC manager makes a substitution. Ryan One departs to be replaced by Robert Street.
  • 68' 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 Filip Marshall suffering a number of foals already.
  • 73' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ryley Towler, as he is very good at scoring at Lamex Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 77' The whistle greets Tendayi Darikwa as he departs to be replaced by Deji Elerewe.
  • 78' Another change for Lincoln City FC made on 78 minute. Ryley Towler leaves to be changed by Dom Jefferies.
  • 83' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jack Moylan made 318 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 87' Bez Lubala is replacing Matt Phillips for the Stevenage FC side.
  • 90' Lincoln City FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Stevenage FC. Saxon Earley is replaced by Dan Butler.
  • The final score is 2-2.

Lineups

Stevenage FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alex Revell

Lincoln City FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Skubala

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jamie Reid 2
Louis Thompson 1
Tendayi Darikwa 1
Robert Street 1
Jack Moylan 1

Head to Head

2026-04-18 Stevenage FC 2–2 Lincoln City FC 2025-10-18 Lincoln City FC 1–0 Stevenage FC 2025-01-04 Lincoln City FC 0–0 Stevenage FC 2024-08-31 Stevenage FC 0–1 Lincoln City FC 2024-03-02 Lincoln City FC 0–0 Stevenage FC

Stevenage FC Form

2026-04-18 Stevenage FC 2–2 Lincoln City FC D 2026-04-14 Bolton Wanderers FC 5–1 Stevenage FC L 2026-04-11 Bradford City AFC 0–1 Stevenage FC W 2026-04-06 Stevenage FC 1–0 Blackpool FC W 2026-04-03 Rotherham United FC 0–0 Stevenage FC D 2026-03-21 Stevenage FC 1–0 Reading FC W

Lincoln City FC Form

2026-04-18 Stevenage FC 2–2 Lincoln City FC D 2026-04-11 Lincoln City FC 2–1 Leyton Orient FC W 2026-04-06 Reading FC 1–2 Lincoln City FC W 2026-04-03 Lincoln City FC 1–0 AFC Wimbledon W 2026-03-21 Lincoln City FC 3–0 Rotherham United FC W 2026-03-17 Huddersfield Town AFC 2–2 Lincoln City FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1 Stevenage FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34 Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for: Stevenage FC or Lincoln City FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Stevenage FC30% Draw30% Lincoln City FC40%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Stevenage FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
70%
Stevenage FC or Lincoln City FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Stevenage FC20% Draw50% Lincoln City FC30%
Actual: Stevenage FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
11.8%
1 – 0
8.5%
0 – 2
8.4%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 0
4.6%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
3.8%
0 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Stevenage FC

Handicap Stevenage FC covers Push Lincoln City FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 16% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 57% — 43%
+1 57% 22% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 13% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✓

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