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

Result
4:0
17/02/2026 at 14:45 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • League One - Round 33
  • Referee: Finnie W. (Eng)

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
2.290.42
Ball possession
55%45%
Total shots
224
Shots on target
120
Big chances
40
Corner kicks
81
Passes
76% (319/417)73% (251/344)
Yellow cards
11
Red cards
01
Expected goals (xG)
2.290.42
xG on target (xGOT)
2.950.00
Total shots
224
Shots on target
120
Shots off target
60
Blocked shots
44
Shots inside the box
153
Shots outside the box
71
Hit the woodwork
10
Big chances
40
Corner kicks
81
Touches in opposition box
3710
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
31
Free kicks
610
Passes
76% (319/417)73% (251/344)
Long passes
46% (28/61)27% (18/67)
Passes in final third
64% (89/138)47% (31/66)
Crosses
29% (8/28)36% (4/11)
Expected assists (xA)
1.790.29
Throw ins
2523
Fouls
106
Tackles
91% (10/11)60% (9/15)
Duels won
5452
Clearances
2045
Interceptions
59
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
01
Goalkeeper saves
08
xGOT faced
0.002.95
Goals prevented
0.00-1.05

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 11', 1 - 0, One R. , Draper F. (A),
  • 30', Darikwa T. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (3 - 0)
  • 51', 2 - 0, Moylan J. ,
  • 55', Willis J. , Fornah T. ,
  • 55', Draper F. , Street R. ,
  • 56', Vale J. 🟥,
  • 67', Moore E. , Dyche M. ,
  • 67', Hoskins S. , Eaves T. ,
  • 67', Burroughs J. , Perkins J. ,
  • 71', Bayliss T. , Varfolomeev I. ,
  • 71', House B. , Jefferies D. ,
  • 72', 3 - 0, Varfolomeev I. , Moylan J. (A),
  • 75', 4 - 0, Street R. ,
  • 77', McGrandles C. , Towler R. ,
  • 77', Moylan J. , Lloyd A. ,
  • 79', Perkins J. 🟨,
  • 87', Swyer K. , Evans J. ,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Lincoln City
68.6%
Draw
19.8%
Northampton Town
11.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
61.2% 22.9% 15.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

64.4% 21.8% 15.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Lincoln City has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7.4%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Lincoln City's performance.
  • Northampton Town has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Lincoln City than the current prediction. (-4.2%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Northampton Town than the current prediction. (+3.5%)
  • Lincoln City - Northampton Town Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.37
    (1.5)
    4.75
    (4)
    7.97
    (5.76)
    6.9%
    (9.3%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Lincoln City - Northampton Town?
  • Users Predictions: 10 users predict this event. Lincoln will win (votes: 9 - 90%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 10%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Lincoln: 71.4%100%.
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • AH -1.25 - Northampton (1.76) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 1, 2nd Half - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 1.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • AH -1 - Lincoln (1.58) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Lincoln City will win (4 of 4 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 6 Selected Experts predict this event. Lincoln (votes: 5 - 83.3%). Northampton (votes: 1 - 16.7%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Championship and 17).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Lincoln won 3.
    • Lincoln is currently enjoying a strong run with several victories in a row (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • Northampton's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Northampton may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Lincoln is the undisputed favorite.
    • There will not play in Lincoln: Collins J. (Knee Injury) Thorn O. (Inactive)
    • There will not play in Northampton: Shaw L. (Knee Injury)
    • There are questionable in Lincoln: Honohan J. (Injury) Jackson A. (Surgery)
    • There are questionable in Northampton: Edwards K. (Injury) Guthrie J. (Inactive)
    • We predict that Lincoln will win today's game, with odds of 1.42.
    • In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Lincoln won 7 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 18:9. (average 1.8:0.9).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Lincoln won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 9:7. (average 1.8:1.4).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Lincoln City - Northampton Town were as follows:
    19.08.2025 Northampton Town - Lincoln City 0:1
    18.01.2025 Northampton Town - Lincoln City 0:1
    29.10.2024 Lincoln City - Northampton Town 2:1
    29.12.2023 Lincoln City - Northampton Town 1:2
    15.08.2023 Northampton Town - Lincoln City 2:2
    Latest results of Lincoln City
    Latest results of Northampton Town
    English League One Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Lincoln ✔ 42289579:364393
    2Cardiff41249876:423481
    3Bradford City422181352:46671
    4Bolton421816859:441570
    5Stockport County4019101159:50967
    6Stevenage4119101243:38567
    7Plymouth421961766:58863
    8Huddersfield4217111465:56962
    9Reading4316141362:55762
    10Luton4117101457:50761
    11Wycombe4316121563:511260
    12Barnsley4014121463:65-254
    13Mansfield4013141350:43753
    14Doncaster421581943:64-2153
    15Wigan4213131646:56-1052
    16Peterborough411562060:58251
    17Burton4313121846:56-1051
    18Blackpool431492051:65-1451
    19Leyton Orient421482057:66-950
    20AFC Wimbledon421482049:63-1450
    21Exeter4312112047:55-847
    22Rotherham419102236:62-2637
    23Northampton41982434:60-2635
    24Port Vale398102130:54-2434

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    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Lincoln is Qualified for Championship