Main prediction: Southampton to win in regular time
Alternative tip: double chance Southampton
Other market: over 10.5 corners
The EFL Championship 2026/27 brings Lincoln City and Southampton face to face.
The match is this 05/09 (Saturday), at Sincil Bank (LNER Stadium), at 12:30. Two teams that need a result and will not make things easy.
Southampton have a 51.813471502591% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
We have analysed the current form of both sides, checked the line-ups and reached the prediction for Lincoln City vs Southampton for this EFL Championship clash. See also where to watch. Lincoln City vs Southampton: main prediction
Prediction for Lincoln City vs Southampton
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Overview Lincoln City vs Southampton
Southampton go in as favourites, with odds of 1.93 and a 51.813471502591% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 1 win(s) for Southampton Football Club Limited against 1 for Lincoln City Football Club Limited. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.
In the EFL Championship, Lincoln City have 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded. The top scorer is Recco Hackett-Fairchild, with 1 goal(s). On the other side, Southampton have 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 10 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded. Cyle Larin is the top scorer with 4 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Lincoln City and Southampton
The two teams have only 1 clash(es) in their recent history. The record is:
Lincoln City: 0 win(s)
Southampton: 1 win(s)
Draws: 0
The most recent clash was on 20/12/2022, in the EFL Cup. The score was: Southampton 2-1 Lincoln City.
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 Southampton.
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Lincoln City: current form
Lincoln City have played 4 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
See the team's performance in the English Championship 2026/27:
1 win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
Performance: 1 point(s) per match
3 goals scored (0.75 per match)
Top scorer: Recco Hackett-Fairchild (1 goal(s))
Southampton: current form
On the other side, Southampton also arrive in attacking rhythm: an average of 2.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions.
Follow their performance in the EFL Championship:
2 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.75 point(s) per match
10 goals scored (2.5 per match)
Top scorer: Cyle Larin (4 goal(s))
Lincoln City vs Southampton 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, Cyle Larin is the name that frightens the most for Southampton Football Club Limited with 4 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Leonardo Weschenfelder-Scienza leads in assists with 2. In the whole season, Adam Armstrong has accumulated 11 goal(s).
Lincoln City vs Southampton statistics in the EFL Championship
Lincoln City have an average of 12.25 corners and 2.25 cards per match. Meanwhile, Southampton have 11.25 corners and 2.5 cards. See the numbers for Lincoln City vs Southampton in the table below.
Lincoln City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W L L |
1.4 |
| Home | D L W W W |
2 |
| Away | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.59 | 0.99 |
|
xGA
|
1.89 | 1.36 | 2.41 |
Southampton
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L W L |
1.4 |
| Home | W L W W D |
2 |
| Away | D L W D W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.75 | 5 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 4 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.76 | 1.99 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.44 | 1.49 |
More tips for Lincoln City vs Southampton
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Correct score prediction for Lincoln City vs Southampton
Southampton are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Lincoln City 0-1 Southampton. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.
Where to watch Lincoln City vs Southampton
Check out where to watch the live match between Southampton and Lincoln City:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Lincoln City and Southampton
The line-ups for Lincoln City vs Southampton 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
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3
Adam Reach
Defender
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6
Ryley Towler
Defender
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7
Recco Hackett-Fairchild
Forward
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8
Tom Bayliss
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14
Conor McGrandles
Midfielder
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16
Dom Jeffries
Midfielder
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17
Robert Street
Forward
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20
Callum Elder
Defender
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25
Deji Elerewe
Defender
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34
Freddie Draper
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Southampton Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Daniel Peretz
Goalkeeper
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3
Ryan Manning
Defender
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4
Flynn Downes
Midfielder
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7
Leonardo Weschenfelder-Scienza
Midfielder
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9
Cyle Larin
Forward
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10
Finn Azaz
Midfielder
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13
Keven Schlotterbeck
Defender
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14
James Bree
Defender
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15
Nathan Wood-Gordon
Defender
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18
Tom Fellows
Midfielder
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26
Cameron Bragg
Midfielder
The Southampton starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Lincoln City vs Southampton
Match: Lincoln City vs Southampton
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 05/09/2026
Time: 12:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Sincil Bank (LNER Stadium)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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