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Championship · 2026/27 · MW 7Saturday, 12 September 2026 · 16:00 UK
Preston NEHomeCoach: Paul Heckingbottom
0 – 1
HT 0–0
Full time
Lincoln CityAway
Venue: Deepdale Stadium, Preston (24,500)Referee: Stephen MartinWeather: Overcast, 19°C, 26km/h wind

Lineups

Confirmed starting XI + bench
Preston NEStarting XI · 4-4-2
10Lang38Kenny
4Clarke7Devine15Thompson17Mills
3Vukčević14Storey20Gibbs24Offiah
1Iversen
Bench
2. Pol Valentín6. L. Lindsay9. J. Erabi11. T. Small16. A. Hughes21. L. Nicholls23. A. Moran27. L. Leroy37. D. Burgzorg
Coach: P. Heckingbottom
Lincoln CityStarting XI · 3-4-2-1
1Wickens
4Coubiș15Bradley25Elerewe
3Reach8Bayliss14McGrandles33Oyegoke
7Hackett18House
17Street
Bench
6. R. Towler11. M. Ladefoged16. D. Jefferies19. I. Olaofe24. I. Varfolomeev26. Y. Konak27. C. Ogbene34. F. Draper46. J. Gauci
Coach: Chris Cohen

Match events

  1. 54'🟨YellowHarry Clarke
  2. 59'↔SubstitutionOff Ivan Varfolomeev ↔ On Tom Bayliss
  3. 59'↔SubstitutionOff F. Draper ↔ On Robert Nicholas Street
  4. 64'↔SubstitutionOff Leo Leroy ↔ On Liam Gibbs
  5. 64'↔SubstitutionOff Delano Burgzorg ↔ On Johnny Kenny
  6. 64'↔SubstitutionOff Jusef Erabi ↔ On Callum Lang
  7. 68'↔SubstitutionOff Dom Jefferies ↔ On Daniel Oyegoke
  8. 68'↔SubstitutionOff Chiedozie Ogbene ↔ On Reeco Hackett-Fairchild
  9. 72'↔SubstitutionOff Thierry Small ↔ On Andrija Vukčević
  10. 78'↔SubstitutionOff Andrew Hughes ↔ On Stanley Mills
  11. 81'⚽GoalF. Draperassist: Andrei Coubiș
  12. 86'🟨YellowDom Jefferies
  13. 88'↔SubstitutionOff Ryley Towler ↔ On Adam Reach

Match statistics

Preston NE
Stat
Lincoln City
  • 52%Possession48%
  • 11Shots9
  • 3Shots on target3
  • 2Shots off target6
  • 6Shots blocked0
  • 8Shots inside box6
  • 3Shots outside box3
  • 338Total passes341
  • 253Passes accurate255
  • 8Fouls9
  • 16Corners3
  • 0Offsides2
  • 1Yellow cards1
  • 0Red cards0
  • 3Saves2
  • 9Free Kicks8

Preston NE — last 5

  1. L8 Sept@Watford1–2
  2. W5 SeptvsBlackburn2–1
  3. L1 SeptvsBristol City1–3
  4. L29 Aug@Charlton0–1
  5. L22 AugvsWolverhampton1–3

Lincoln City — last 5

  1. D5 SeptvsSouthampton1–1
  2. D1 SeptvsBlackburn0–0
  3. W29 Aug@Bolton Wanderers1–0
  4. L22 AugvsPortsmouth1–3
  5. L15 Aug@Middlesbrough1–2

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
3
Meetings
2
Preston NE wins
0
Draws
1
Lincoln City wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Preston NE v Lincoln City?
Preston NE 0–1 Lincoln City, played 12 September 2026 in the Championship 2026/27.
What was the half-time score?
Preston NE led 0–0 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Preston NE and Lincoln City?
Across 3 meetings in our archive, Preston NE have won 2, Lincoln City have won 1, with 0 draws.
Where is Preston NE v Lincoln City played?
Deepdale Stadium, Preston — Preston NE's home ground.