Main prediction: Preston North End to win the clash
Alternative tip: double chance Preston North End
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Preston North End and Lincoln City meet this 12/09, at Deepdale Stadium, at 15:00. The home team arrive with the offensive advantage in this match in the EFL Championship 2026/27.
Preston North End take to the pitch with 1 win(s) and 1 goals per match in the league. Meanwhile, Lincoln City have 1 win(s). Preston North End appear as favourites with a 40.82% chance on the betting platforms.
Check the prediction for Preston North End vs Lincoln City and see where to watch and the probable line-ups in the pre-match analysis.
Prediction for Preston North End vs Lincoln City
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Overview Preston North End vs Lincoln City
Preston North End are favourites, with a 40.82% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Lincoln City Football Club Limited win are at 3.25 and a draw at 8.
In the English Championship, Preston North End have accumulated 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 5 defeat(s), with 6 goal(s) scored and 12 conceded. Callum Lang leads the scoring chart with 3 goal(s). Meanwhile, Lincoln City have accumulated 1 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 4 goal(s) scored and 6 conceded, with Recco Hackett-Fairchild as top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Preston North End and Lincoln City
Preston North End and Lincoln City have never faced each other in any official competition. This will be the first head-to-head clash between the teams.
Preston North End arrive for this unprecedented clash with 17 win(s), 16 draw(s) and 24 defeat(s) this season, scoring 65 goals (1.14 per match).
Meanwhile, Lincoln City have 39 win(s), 13 draw(s) and 10 defeat(s), with 113 goals scored (1.82 per match).
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Preston North End: current form
Preston North End are going through a difficult patch: 4 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.
See the numbers in the EFL Championship 2026/27:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 5 defeat(s)
Performance: 0.5 point(s) per match
6 goals scored (1 per match)
Top scorer: Callum Lang (3 goal(s))
Lincoln City: current form
For the visitors, Lincoln City have played 5 match(es) in the English Championship.
See their performance:
1 win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
Performance: 1 point(s) per match
4 goals scored (0.8 per match)
Top scorer: Recco Hackett-Fairchild (1 goal(s))
Preston North End vs Lincoln City key players
In the EFL Championship, Callum Lang carries Preston North End Football Club Limited's attack with 3 goal(s).
The playmaker is Delano Burgzorg, leading in assists with 2. In the whole season, Lewis Dobbin has 10 goal(s).
On the other side, Recco Hackett-Fairchild is the name that frightens the most for The Imps with 1 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Recco Hackett-Fairchild leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Recco Hackett-Fairchild has accumulated 11 goal(s).
Preston North End vs Lincoln City statistics in the EFL Championship
Preston North End have an average of 9 corners and 2.67 cards per match. Meanwhile, Lincoln City have 11.8 corners and 2.4 cards. See the numbers for Preston North End vs Lincoln City in the table below.
Preston North End
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L L L |
0.6 |
| Home | W L L L D |
0.8 |
| Away | L L L W L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.67 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.33 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2.33 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 83% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.38 | 1.33 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.51 | 1.58 |
Lincoln City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D W W |
1.6 |
| Home | D D L W W |
1.6 |
| Away | L W W L W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.8 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1.33 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.69 | 0.99 |
|
xGA
|
1.83 | 1.43 | 2.41 |
More tips for Preston North End vs Lincoln City
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Correct score prediction for Preston North End vs Lincoln City
The favoritism in the odds points to Preston North End. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Preston North End 1-0 Lincoln City. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Preston North End vs Lincoln City
Check out where to watch the live match between Lincoln City and Preston North End:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Preston North End and Lincoln City
The line-ups for Preston North End vs Lincoln City 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.
Preston North End Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Daniel Iversen
Goalkeeper
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3
Andrija Vukčević
Defender
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4
Harrison Clarke
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7
Alfie Devine
Midfielder
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10
Callum Lang
Forward
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14
Jordan Storey
Defender
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15
Jordan Thompson
Midfielder
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19
Lewis Jack Gibson
Defender
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24
Odeluga Offiah
Defender
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27
Leo Leroy
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38
Johnny Kenny
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Lincoln City Football Club Limited line-up
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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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11
Mikkel Riis Ladefoged
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16
Dom Jeffries
Midfielder
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20
Callum Elder
Defender
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23
Joshua Honohan
Defender
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26
Yunus Emre Konak
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27
Chiedozie Ogbene
Forward
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33
Daniel Oyegoke
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46
Joe Anthony Gauci
Goalkeeper
The Lincoln City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Preston North End vs Lincoln City
Match: Preston North End vs Lincoln City
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 12/09/2026
Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Deepdale Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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