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Lincoln won: Northampton 0-1 Lincoln in the League One (Round 27) on Sat, 18 Jan 2025 at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands. Lincoln goals: Tendayi Darikwa 38'. Expected goals: 0.31-0.56. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Paudie O'Connor (8.7).
Lincoln edged Northampton 1-0 away from home at Sixfields Stadium on Saturday 18 January in the League One.
Tendayi Darikwa put Lincoln ahead on 38' (0-1).
Northampton had 57% of the ball, shots were 10-10 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.31-0.56.
Paudie O'Connor (Lincoln City) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 6,094. Referee: Craig Hicks.
| Northampton | Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.31 | 0.56 |
| Total shots | 10 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 18 |
| Big chances | 0 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 265 (68%) | 196 (63%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total shots | 10 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 6 |
Northampton (3-4-1-2): Nikola Tzanev, Aaron McGowan, Jordan Willis, Timothy Eyoma, Akinwale Joseph Odimayo, Mitchell Pinnock, Liam Shaw, William Hondermarck, Samy Chouchane, Sam Hoskins, Tom Eaves
Lincoln (3-1-4-2): Zachary Jeacock, Adam Jackson, Paudie O'Connor, Sean Roughan, Ethan Erhahon, Tendayi Darikwa, Conor McGrandles, Jack Moylan, Reeco Hackett, Ben House, Freddie Draper
32 league meetings since 1993: Northampton 7, draws 14, Lincoln 11.
Lincoln won, 0-1 (League One) on Sat, 18 Jan 2025.
Sat, 18 Jan 2025, 14:00 UTC at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands, League One.
In 32 league meetings since 1993: Northampton 7 wins, 14 draws, Lincoln 11 wins (goals 33-41).