Lincoln City and Northampton Town face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL League One season. The game takes place at Sincil Bank (LNER Stadium) on Tuesday, 17/02/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Lincoln City Football Club Limited vs Northampton Town Football Club Limited, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Lincoln City vs Northampton Town
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Lincoln City Win
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The Imps preview
Lincoln City comes into the match having played 31 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 18 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 26 wins, 9 draws, and 7 losses.
Lincoln City's attack has scored 77 goals during this period. Out of this total, 53 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.71 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.83.
The offence system of Lincoln City is led by Recco Hackett-Fairchild as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Recco Hackett-Fairchild, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 37 goals conceded in 42 matches, resulting in an average of 0.88.
The Cobblers preview
On the other hand, Northampton Town comes into the match having played 31 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 7 draws, and 15 losses, with an average of 1.1 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 8 draws, and 20 losses.
Northampton Town's attack has scored 46 goals during this period. Out of this total, 29 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 0.94 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.07.
The offence system of Northampton Town is led by Tom Eaves as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Dean Campbell, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 39 goals with an average of 1.26 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 55 goals conceded in 43 matches, resulting in an average of 1.28.
Head to head: Lincoln City vs Northampton Town
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Lincoln City
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Home | D W W W D |
2.2 |
| Away | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 58% | 69% | 47% |
| Goals | 2.71 | 2.94 | 2.47 |
| Scored | 1.71 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.94 | 1.07 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 69% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 25% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 6% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 68% | 75% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.57 | 1.11 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.21 | 1.46 |
Northampton Town
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W D L |
1.6 |
| Home | W L L W D |
1.4 |
| Away | D W D L L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 40% | 19% |
| Goals | 2.19 | 2.13 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 0.94 | 1.13 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 1.26 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 47% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 33% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 42% | 33% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 68% | 47% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 1.19 | 1.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.29 | 1.73 |
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