Main prediction: Lincoln City to win the clash
Alternative tip: double chance Lincoln City
Other market: over 10.5 corners
This 01/09 (Tuesday), Lincoln City and Blackburn Rovers return to action in the EFL Championship 2026/27. The match will be at Sincil Bank (LNER Stadium), at 19:45.
Lincoln City arrive for this match with 3 win(s) in their last 5 matches across all competitions. Blackburn Rovers have won 2 time(s). Lincoln City have a 38% chance of winning according to the bookies.
The competition is starting to take shape. Follow the prediction for Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers and find out how to bet, where to watch and the probable line-ups.
Prediction for Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers
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Overview Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers
Lincoln City are favourites, with a 38% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a The Blackburn Rovers Football and Athletic Limited win are at 3.17 and a draw at 3.65.
In the EFL Championship, Lincoln City have 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded. The top scorer is Recco Hackett-Fairchild, with 1 goal(s). On the other side, Blackburn Rovers have 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 4 goal(s) scored and 3 conceded. Andri Lucas Guðjohnsen is the top scorer with 2 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Lincoln City and Blackburn Rovers
The two teams have only 1 clash(es) in their recent history. The record is:
Lincoln City: 0 win(s)
Blackburn Rovers: 1 win(s)
Draws: 0
The most recent clash was on , in the . The score was: - .
With so few matches between them, each team's current form weighs more than the head-to-head record when defining the predictions for Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers.
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Lincoln City: current form
Lincoln City have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 3 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In the English Championship the situation is this:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.8 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Recco Hackett-Fairchild (1 goal(s))
Blackburn Rovers: current form
Meanwhile, Blackburn Rovers have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
1 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Andri Lucas Guðjohnsen (2 goal(s))
Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers key players
In the EFL Championship, Recco Hackett-Fairchild carries Lincoln City Football Club Limited's attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is Tendayi Darikwa, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Recco Hackett-Fairchild has 11 goal(s).
On the other side, Andri Lucas Guðjohnsen is the name that frightens the most for Blackburn with 2 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Ryan Alebiousu leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Yuki Ohashi has accumulated 10 goal(s).
Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers statistics in the EFL Championship
Few matches into the league yet. Lincoln City have an average of 10.5 corners and 2.5 cards per match. Blackburn Rovers have 11 corners and 3.5 cards. Check the statistics for Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers in the table below.
Lincoln City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L L W |
1.8 |
| Home | L W W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 3 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.6 | 0.99 |
|
xGA
|
2.18 | 1.7 | 2.41 |
Blackburn Rovers
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W D W |
1.4 |
| Home | L L W L D |
0.8 |
| Away | D W W L D |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.16 | 1.13 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.98 | 2.07 | 1.82 |
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Correct score prediction for Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers
The favoritism in the odds points to Lincoln City. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Lincoln City 1-0 Blackburn Rovers. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers
Check out where to watch the live match between Blackburn Rovers and Lincoln City:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Lincoln City and Blackburn Rovers
The line-ups for Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Lincoln City Football Club Limited line-up
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1
George Wickens
Goalkeeper
-
3
Adam Reach
Defender
-
6
Ryley Towler
Defender
-
7
Recco Hackett-Fairchild
Forward
-
14
Conor McGrandles
Midfielder
-
16
Dom Jeffries
Midfielder
-
18
Ben House
Forward
-
20
Callum Elder
Defender
-
24
Ivan Varfolomieiev
Midfielder
-
25
Deji Elerewe
Defender
-
34
Freddie Draper
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
The Blackburn Rovers Football and Athletic Limited line-up
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2
Ryan Alebiousu
Defender
-
4
Yuri Oliveira Ribeiro
Defender
-
6
Tom Atcheson
Defender
-
9
Andri Lucas Guðjohnsen
Forward
-
10
Todd Cantwell
Midfielder
-
15
Sean McLoughlin
Defender
-
21
Oladapo Afolayan
Forward
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22
Balázs Tóth
Goalkeeper
-
25
Ryoya Morishita
Midfielder
-
28
Adam Forshaw
Midfielder
-
31
Kristi Montgomery
Midfielder
The Blackburn Rovers starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers
Match: Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 01/09/2026
Time: 19:45 (Brasília time)
Venue: Sincil Bank (LNER Stadium)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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