Lincoln City vs Northampton Town | Prediction | EFL League One | 17/02

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17 Feb 2026 14:45

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

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

Lincoln City Win

Market: Lincoln City Win · @ 1.34

1.34

Last updated: 30-04-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Lincoln City to win

Based on our evaluations, Lincoln City vs Northampton Town is a matchup between two evenly matched sides. But playing at home gives Lincoln City the added advantage, which is why we recommend taking Lincoln City to win outright at home.

The odds offered for a Lincoln City win have a lot of value, and the fact that they have that home support should help tremendously in their bid to get the victory.

Our prediction is: under 9.5 corners

After analysing the odds in the different markets, our best betting tip for this match is on the corners market and taking the total to go under 9.5 corners.

We anticipate Lincoln City vs Northampton Town to be quite a controlled match with the main action concentrated in the middle of the pitch. That should limit the number of opportunities for corners, and so the odds of 1.63 for 9 corners or fewer looks quite attractive.

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.

Lincoln City's Latest Results

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.

Northampton Town's Latest Results