Northampton Town host Lincoln City at Sixfields Stadium on Tuesday, 19 August, in a clash of two sides with sharply contrasting starts to their respective EFL League One campaigns.
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Northampton Town vs Lincoln City prediction: Imps to defeat the Army
Key stats
- Northampton are winless in all four opening matches this season (D1, L3).
- The hosts have won just once at home in five competitive games (D3, L1).
- Lincoln City have netted 12 goals in their last five matches.
- The Imps are winless in back-to-back League One trips (L2).
Correct score prediction: Northampton Town 0-3 Lincoln City
Northampton Town’s attacking woes have deepened after failing to score in three straight competitive games, leaving them winless this season. Kevin Nolan’s side have managed just one victory in their last 12 outings, a preseason friendly against Birmingham City, and must now rediscover their cutting edge against an in-form Lincoln City.
The Imps, meanwhile, arrive with momentum after back-to-back wins over Harrogate and Plymouth Argyle, bouncing back strongly from their away defeat at AFC Wimbledon. While Michael Skubala’s men finished a modest 11th last season and struggled in preseason, winning just one in four friendlies, their current surge suggests they are finding rhythm at the perfect time to exploit Northampton’s struggles.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lincoln all the way
- HOME: 47/20 (3.35) – 29.8%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.5%
- AWAY: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
*odds from Oddschecker, subject to change
Still winless this campaign, Northampton enter as underdogs, with bookmakers offering little hope of the Cobblers breaking their drought against in-form Lincoln. The hosts are priced at 47/20 (3.35) odds, suggesting a 29.8% chance of triumph on home turf.
Skubala’s Imps lost their first away game of the season to Wimbledon, but they are firmly the favourites in this matchup. According to bookmakers, they carry odds of 5/4 (2.25), indicating a majority 44.4% win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: History favours Lincoln City
Lincoln City claimed a league double when they met last season in League One, winning 2-1 at home before beating Northampton 1-0 away. Northampton’s previous win over Lincoln arrived in December 2023.
England League 1 18/01/25
Northampton
Lincoln City
England League 1 29/10/24
Lincoln City
Northampton
England League 1 07/09/24
Lincoln City
Northampton
England League 1 29/12/23
Lincoln City
Northampton
England League 1 15/08/23
Northampton
Lincoln City
Northampton preview: Can they upset the odds?
Jon Guthrie, Liam Shaw and Jordan Thorniley are ruled out, while Michael Jacobs and Tom Eaves are also doubtful to star in this clash.
Predicted lineup: Burge (GK), Burroughs, Forbes, Dyche, List, Campbell, Fornah, McCarthy, Taylor, Wheatley & Hoskins
England League 1 03/05/25
D
Wigan
1
Northampton
1
England League 1 26/04/25
L
Crawley Town
3
Northampton
0
England League 1 21/04/25
W
Shrewsbury
1
Northampton
4
England League 1 18/04/25
L
Charlton
2
Northampton
1
England League 1 12/04/25
D
Reading
0
Northampton
0
Lincoln preview: Three absentees
Dom Jeffries, Leis Montsma and Jack Moylan are confirmed absences for the visitors.
Predicted lineup: Wickens (GK), Darikwa, Hamer, Bradley, Towler, McGrandles, Bayliss, Street, Draper, Hackett-Fairchild & Collins
England League 1 03/05/25
L
Wrexham
2
Lincoln City
0
England League 1 26/04/25
L
Stockport
3
Lincoln City
2
England League 1 21/04/25
W
Bolton
2
Lincoln City
4
England League 1 18/04/25
W
Reading
0
Lincoln City
1
England League 1 12/04/25
D
Shrewsbury
1
Lincoln City
1
Player to watch: James Collins
Collins netted a match-winning brace in the 3-2 win against Plymouth last matchday, before which he provided an important assist to Rob Street in the EFL Cup victory over Harrogate. The Ireland forward could prove to be the difference once again.