Lincoln 3-0 Rotherham
Updated
Lincoln won: Lincoln 3-0 Rotherham in the League One (Round 39) on Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Lincoln goals: Ted Cann 18' (og), Ben House 34', Reeco Hackett 45'. Expected goals: 1.79-0.35. Possession: 44-56. Player of the match: Reeco Hackett (9).
Match report
Lincoln rout Rotherham 3-0
Lincoln ran riot against Rotherham 3-0 at LNER Stadium on Saturday 21 March in the League One.
An own goal by Ted Cann put Lincoln ahead on 18' (1-0), Ben House made it 2-0 on 34' and Reeco Hackett made it 3-0 on 45'.
Lincoln had 44% of the ball, shots were 17-5 (6-0 on target) and expected goals finished 1.79-0.35. Lincoln were the better side on chances, too.
Reeco Hackett (Lincoln City) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 10,071. Referee: Craig Hicks.
Match stats
| Lincoln | Rotherham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 44 | 56 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.79 | 0.35 |
| Total shots | 17 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0 |
| Touches in opposition box | 35 | 14 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 251 (70%) | 345 (76%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total shots | 17 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 3 |
Lineups
Lincoln (4-2-3-1): George Wickens, Tendayi Darikwa, Thomas Hamer, Sonny Bradley, Ryley Towler, Conor McGrandles, Ivan Varfolomeev, Reeco Hackett, Jack Moylan, Ben House, Robert Street
Rotherham (4-2-3-1): Ted Cann, Joe Rafferty, Lenny Agbaire, Zak Jules, Reece James, Liam Kelly, Jamal Baptiste, Arjany Martha, Josh Benson, Duncan Watmore, Sam Nombe
Key events
- 18' · Goal · Ted Cann (Lincoln)
- 34' · Goal · Ben House (Lincoln)
- 45' · Goal · Reeco Hackett (Lincoln)
- 46' · Substitution · Gabriele Biancheri for Arjany Martha (Rotherham)
- 65' · Substitution · Daniel Gore for Duncan Watmore (Rotherham)
- 65' · Substitution · Josh Ayres for Josh Benson (Rotherham)
- 68' · Substitution · Dom Jefferies for Jack Moylan (Lincoln)
- 68' · Substitution · Ryan Oné for Robert Street (Lincoln)
- 79' · Substitution · Brandon Cover for Liam Kelly (Rotherham)
- 80' · Substitution · Lino Sousa for Reece James (Rotherham)
- 83' · Substitution · Alfie Lloyd for Reeco Hackett (Lincoln)
- 84' · Substitution · Tom Bayliss for Ivan Varfolomeev (Lincoln)
- 88' · Substitution · Deji Elerewe for Thomas Hamer (Lincoln)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Zak Jules (Rotherham)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 1997: Lincoln 3, draws 2, Rotherham 15.
Questions
Who won Lincoln vs Rotherham?
Lincoln won, 3-0 (League One) on Sat, 21 Mar 2026.
When and where is Lincoln vs Rotherham?
Sat, 21 Mar 2026, 15:00 UTC at LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Lincoln and Rotherham?
In 20 league meetings since 1997: Lincoln 3 wins, 2 draws, Rotherham 15 wins (goals 17-36).