- Full Time
- M. Ladefoged87'
- 84'N. Wood on for K. Matsuki
- 78'R. Manning on for Welington
- 78'
- 76'
- T. Bayliss on for C. McGrandles76'
- 75'
- M. Ladefoged on for R. Street64'
- R. Hackett on for S. Bradley64'
- Y. Konak on for I. Varfolomeev64'
- 63'S. Edozie on for Léo Scienza
- 62'
- 56'
- Half Time
- 44'
- 43'
- Kick Off
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1 Welington 1
- 2
Mikkel Ladefoged1
- 1 Andrei Coubis4
- 2 Léo Scienza 4
- 3 Chiedozie Ogbene 3
- 1 Andrei Coubis3
- 2 Conor McGrandles 3
- 3 Ben House 2
- 1 Reeco Hackett 1
- 2 James Ward-Prowse 1
- 1 James Ward-Prowse 6
- 2 Cyle Larin 3
- 3 Mikkel Ladefoged3
- 1 James Ward-Prowse 72
- 2 Keven Schlotterbeck 63
- 3 Flynn Downes 60
- 1 Adam Reach 2
- 2 Léo Scienza 2
- 3 Deji Elerewe 1
- 1 Andrei Coubis2
- 2 James Ward-Prowse 2
- 3 Flynn Downes 1
Lincoln City vs Southampton opens the Championship weekend at Sincil Bank on Saturday, with the visitors fancied against the newcomers.
Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this Championship clash below.
Premium Tips
Andy leans towards Southampton, whose quality should tell on the road.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton to win and over 2.5 goals | 8/5 | Southampton have started the season firing, racking up 10 goals in their opening four games at 2.5 per match, and they face a Lincoln side that has scored just three and conceded five in four. That attacking gulf underpins the win, and the goals line is strongly backed too: Southampton’s games have averaged close to four goals across the two ends (15 in four), and Lincoln have leaked at home. |
| Cyle Larin to score anytime and Flynn Downes to be booked | 13/2 | Both legs are strongly supported. Larin is red-hot, with four goals in his four appearances this season from 17 shots, on top of a prolific career record, and he faces a Lincoln defence conceding freely. Downes is one of the most booking-prone midfielders around, with a huge career yellow-card tally, so backing him for a caution sits right in line with his profile. |
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How Lincoln City go into the game
Lincoln held Blackburn to a 0-0 draw last time out, a battling point for the newcomers. Sincil Bank must become a fortress if they are to survive.
Well-organised and hard to break down, Lincoln will look to frustrate Southampton. A first home win of note is the aim.
How Southampton go into the game
Southampton drew 1-1 at Birmingham last time out, a decent point on the road. They travel to Lincoln expected to push for promotion.
Loaded with quality for this level, Southampton should have too much for the newcomers. Three points is the target.
Lincoln City vs Southampton head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20/12/22 | Southampton | 2-1 | Lincoln |
A rare meeting between the sides (just 1 meeting in the record).
Lincoln City vs Southampton predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton or draw (Double Chance) | 2/9 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Cover on the quality visitors. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 8/11 | ⭐⭐ | Saints carry a threat. |
| Southampton to win | 8/11 | ⭐⭐ | Pedigree edge. |
| Both teams to score | 4/6 | ⭐⭐ | Both can find the net. |
| Lincoln 1-3 Southampton | 8/1 | ⭐⭐ | Headline scoreline. |
Lincoln City vs Southampton score prediction
Lincoln will battle, but Southampton’s quality should tell on the road. Expect the visitors to edge it. Score prediction: Lincoln City 1-3 Southampton.
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