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Lincoln are without Darikwa and Bradley away at Bolton in the CHA, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 48 official matches is: Wickens in goal, Darikwa and Hamer across the back, and Street and Draper further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

  1. DEFDarikwaOut
  2. MIDBradleyOut

Team news

  • Unavailable: Darikwa (Out), Bradley (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 21 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 48 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Lincoln, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Tom Shaw
Since Aug 2026
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 21 of last 30
4-2-3-1
70%
4-4-2
13%
3-4-2-1
10%
5-3-2
3%
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What is Lincoln's expected lineup?
Lincoln are without Darikwa and Bradley away at Bolton in the CHA, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 48 official matches is: Wickens in goal, Darikwa and Hamer across the back, and Street and Draper further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Wickens, Darikwa (out), Hamer, McGrandles, Bradley (out), Reach, Hackett, House, Varfolomeev, Street, Draper.
Who started Lincoln's last match?
Lincoln's starting XI on 25 Aug 2026 in the EFL Cup (4-2-3-1): Joe Gauci, Callum Elder, Adam Jackson, Andrei Coubiș, Ryley Towler, Yunus Konak, Tom Bayliss, Joshua Honohan, Tanto Olaofe, Robert Street, Mason Melia.
What was Lincoln's last result?
Lincoln beat Blackpool 4–1 on 25 Aug 2026.
When did Lincoln last win?
Lincoln last won on 25 Aug 2026, beating Blackpool 4–1.
Who takes penalties for Lincoln?
R. Hackett has taken the most penalties for Lincoln this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Lincoln in the 2026-27 season?
Conor McGrandles leads with 3 starts for Lincoln across all competitions in the 2026-27 season.
What formation does Lincoln use most often?
Lincoln have used a 4-2-3-1 in 2 of their 4 matches in the 2026-27 season.
Which Lincoln goalkeeper has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
George Wickens has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Lincoln in the 2026-27 season, starting 3 matches.
Which Lincoln defender has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Thomas Hamer has made the most starts as defender for Lincoln in the 2026-27 season, starting 3 matches.
Which Lincoln midfielder has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Conor McGrandles has made the most starts as midfielder for Lincoln in the 2026-27 season, starting 3 matches.
Which Lincoln forward has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Freddie Draper has made the most starts as forward for Lincoln in the 2026-27 season, starting 3 matches.
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