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
    Main
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Lincoln ✔ 463110589:4148103
    2Cardiff ✔ 462710990:504091
    3Stockport County4622111371:581377
    4Bradford City4622111358:51777
    5Bolton ✔ 461918970:521875
    6Stevenage4621121349:46375
    7Luton4621111468:561274
    8Plymouth462271775:631273
    9Huddersfield4618131574:641067
    10Mansfield4616171362:501265
    11Wycombe4617121769:581163
    12Reading4616151564:60463
    13Blackpool461792054:65-1160
    14Doncaster461792050:69-1960
    15Barnsley4615141768:73-559
    16Wigan4614141849:58-956
    17Burton4613151850:60-1054
    18Peterborough461582364:68-453
    19AFC Wimbledon461582351:72-2153
    20Leyton Orient4614102259:71-1252
    21Exeter4612132152:61-949
    22Port Vale ✔ 4610122436:61-2542
    23Rotherham ✔ 4610112541:71-3041
    24Northampton ✔ 46982939:74-3535

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

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Lincoln is Confirmed as championsnQualified for Championship
    Cardiff is Qualified for Championship
    Bolton is Qualified for League One (Play Offs )
    Port Vale is Relegated to League Two
    Rotherham is Relegated to League Two
    Northampton is Relegated to League Two