Championship • regular-season

Preston North End vs Lincoln City Prediction

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Lincoln City

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Deepdale, Preston Sat 12 Sep, 2026

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Match Recap

Lincoln City edge Preston in Championship away win

Lincoln City secured a 0-1 victory away at Preston North End on 12 September, with F. Draper's late goal deciding the Championship fixture.

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Match Events

54' H. Clarke Preston North End

58' Lincoln City T. Bayliss → V. Ivan

59' Lincoln City R. Street → F. Draper

64' J. Kenny → D. Burgzorg Preston North End

64' C. Lang → J. Erabi Preston North End

64' L. Gibbs → L. Leroy Preston North End

68' Lincoln City D. Oyegoke → D. Jefferies

68' Lincoln City R. Hackett-Fairchild → C. Ogbene

72' A. Vukčević → T. Small Preston North End

78' S. Mills → A. Hughes Preston North End

81' Lincoln City F. Draper (A. Coubiș)

86' Lincoln City D. Jefferies

88' Lincoln City A. Reach → R. Towler

Match Statistics

Preston North End Lincoln City

52% Possession 48%

11 Total Shots 9

3 Shots on Target 3

2 Shots off Target 6

8 Shots Inside Box 6

3 Shots Outside Box 3

1 Big Chances 1

16 Corner Kicks 3

8 Fouls 9

0 Offsides 2

1 Yellow Cards 1

338 Passes 341

253 Accurate Passes 255

74.9% Pass Accuracy 74.8%

14 Tackles 14

9 Interceptions 10

0 Expected Goals (xG) 0

Shot Map

Preston North End

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Highlights

Full Match Highlights

Preston 0 - 1 Lincoln — Full Highlights

Lineups Confirmed

Preston North End

5-3-2

Starting XI

1D. Iversen 4H. Clarke 24O. Offiah 14J. Storey 19L. Gibson 12C. Wiley 27L. Leroy 7A. Devine 53L. Gibbs 10C. Lang 38J. Kenny

Lincoln City

3-4-3

Starting XI

1G. Wickens 6R. Towler 25D. Elerewe 15S. Bradley 4A. Coubiș 24V. Ivan 14C. McGrandles 3A. Reach 17R. Street 34F. Draper 18B. House

This prediction is generated from recent form, head-to-head history, home advantage, and attacking and defensive strength. It is statistical analysis, not betting advice.

Match Prediction Prediction: Over 2.5 - 64.5%

Preston North End Win25.0%

Draw23.1%

Lincoln City Win51.9%

BTTS: Yes55.6%

Over 2.564.5%

The model leans toward Over 2.5 at 64.5%. Preston North End have 0 wins in their last 5 matches. Lincoln City have 1 win in their last 5 matches. The numbers also lean toward both teams scoring.

Predicted Score1 - 2

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Preston North End Wins

Draws

Lincoln City Wins

1 meetings • Goals: 0 - 1

Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition
12 Sep 2026	L	0 - 1	W	Championship

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