Luton Town vs Lincoln City – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:2
17/01/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • League One - Round 27
  • Referee: Oldham S. (Eng)

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.860.98
Ball possession
56%44%
Total shots
1810
Shots on target
53
Big chances
42
Corner kicks
87
Passes
77% (308/402)69% (217/316)
Yellow cards
15
Expected goals (xG)
1.860.98
xG on target (xGOT)
1.251.85
Total shots
1810
Shots on target
53
Shots off target
63
Blocked shots
74
Shots inside the box
117
Shots outside the box
73
Hit the woodwork
00
Headed goals
11
Big chances
42
Corner kicks
87
Touches in opposition box
2526
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
03
Free kicks
2114
Passes
77% (308/402)69% (217/316)
Long passes
29% (18/62)39% (35/89)
Passes in final third
56% (72/128)52% (66/127)
Crosses
30% (6/20)36% (8/22)
Expected assists (xA)
1.361.82
Throw ins
1020
Fouls
1421
Tackles
79% (11/14)83% (10/12)
Duels won
6957
Clearances
5428
Interceptions
29
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
13
xGOT faced
1.851.25
Goals prevented
-0.15-0.75

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (2 - 2)
  • 11', 0 - 1, Draper F. , Moylan J. (A),
  • 22', 0 - 2, Street R. , Hamer T. (A),
  • 35', 1 - 2, Kodua G. , Walsh L. (A),
  • 39', Street R. 🟨,
  • 45+3', 2 - 2, Wells N. , Naismith K. (A),
  • 45+6', Varfolomeev I. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 0)
  • 46', Varfolomeev I. , Jefferies D. ,
  • 46', McGrandles C. 🟨,
  • 49', Bramall C. 🟨,
  • 60', Lawrence E. , Morris S. ,
  • 68', Moylan J. , Ring E. ,
  • 75', Jefferies D. 🟨,
  • 77', Kodua G. , Richards J. ,
  • 86', Hackett-Fairchild R. , Towler R. ,
  • 89', Wells N. , Yates J. ,
  • 90+5', Draper F. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Luton Town
38.4%
Draw
30.2%
Lincoln City
31.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
45.3% 28.6% 26.1%

Our Initial ML Estimation

46.7% 29.5% 25.3%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Luton Town has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Luton Town's form might have worsened.
  • Lincoln City has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.3%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Lincoln City's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Luton Town than the current prediction. (+8.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Luton Town, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Lincoln City than the current prediction. (-6.1%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Lincoln City, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Luton Town - Lincoln City Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.45
    (2.06)
    3.11
    (3.26)
    2.94
    (3.58)
    7.1%
    (7.2%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    What is the prediction for Luton Town - Lincoln City?
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 3 high ROI users predict this event. Luton (votes: 2 - 66.7%). Lincoln (votes: 1 - 33.3%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • AH -1 - Luton (3.96) (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
    • O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Users Predictions: Luton Town will win (12 of 15 users predict this - 80%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 59.76%100%.
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 5 high ROI users predict this event. Luton (votes: 4 - 80%). Lincoln (votes: 1 - 20%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 7 and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Championship).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Luton won 2.
    • Luton has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Lincoln is on a winning streak and currently in very good shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • Luton may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Luton has had a series of home games.
    • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
    • There will not play in Luton: Adebayo E. (Knee Injury) Al Hamadi A. (Inactive) Baptiste S. (Knee Injury) Jones I. (Injury) Richards J. (Injury)
    • There will not play in Lincoln: Collins J. (Knee Injury) Honohan J. (Injury) House B. (Inactive) Jackson A. (Surgery) Thorn O. (Inactive)
    • There are questionable in Luton: Naismith K. (Inactive)
    • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Luton won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 13:8. (average 1.9:1.1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Luton won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 10:4. (average 3.3:1.3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Luton Town - Lincoln City were as follows:
    20.09.2025 Lincoln City - Luton Town 3:1
    Latest results of Luton Town
    Latest results of Lincoln City
    English League One Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Lincoln ✔ 41279577:354290
    2Cardiff40239874:423278
    3Bradford City412181252:45771
    4Bolton411816759:421770
    5Stockport County4019101159:50967
    6Stevenage4018101242:38464
    7Plymouth411951764:56862
    8Reading4216141262:54862
    9Huddersfield4117101462:53961
    10Luton4117101457:50761
    11Wycombe4216111560:481259
    12Mansfield3913141249:41853
    13Peterborough401561959:55451
    14Barnsley3913121460:64-451
    15Leyton Orient411481956:64-850
    16AFC Wimbledon411481949:62-1350
    17Doncaster411481942:64-2250
    18Wigan4112131644:55-1149
    19Burton4212121845:56-1148
    20Blackpool421392048:64-1648
    21Exeter4212102045:53-846
    22Rotherham409102135:59-2437
    23Northampton41982434:60-2635
    24Port Vale398102130:54-2434

          Promotion ~ Championship
          Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: )
          Relegation ~ League Two

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Lincoln is Qualified for Championship