Lincoln 3-1 Stockport
Updated
Lincoln won: Lincoln 3-1 Stockport in the League One (Round 37) on Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Lincoln goals: Jack Moylan 10', Tendayi Darikwa 87', Alfie Lloyd 90'+4. Stockport goals: Jack Diamond 68'. Expected goals: 2.71-1.12. Possession: 29-71. Player of the match: Tendayi Darikwa (8.3).
Match report
Lincoln beat Stockport 3-1
Lincoln saw off Stockport 3-1 at LNER Stadium on Saturday 14 March in the League One.
Jack Moylan put Lincoln ahead on 10' (1-0), Jack Diamond levelled for Stockport on 68' (1-1), Tendayi Darikwa restored Lincoln's lead on 87' (2-1) and Alfie Lloyd made it 3-1 on 90+4'.
Tendayi Darikwa's 87' strike proved decisive.
Lincoln had 29% of the ball, shots were 19-15 (6-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.71-1.12. Lincoln were the better side on chances, too.
Tendayi Darikwa (Lincoln City) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 9,759. Referee: Charles Breakspear.
Match stats
| Lincoln | Stockport | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 29 | 71 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.71 | 1.12 |
| Total shots | 19 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 31 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 129 (57%) | 433 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total shots | 19 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 9 |
Lineups
Lincoln (4-2-3-1): George Wickens, Tendayi Darikwa, Thomas Hamer, Sonny Bradley, Ryley Towler, Ivan Varfolomeev, Conor McGrandles, Reeco Hackett, Jack Moylan, Ryan Oné, Robert Street
Stockport (3-4-3): Corey Addai, Joseph Olowu, Brad Hills, Ethan Pye, Josh Dacres-Cogley, Oliver Norwood, Odin Bailey, Ben Osborn, Adama Sidibeh, Josh Stokes, Kyle Wootton
Key events
- 10' · Goal · Jack Moylan (Lincoln)
- 14' · Yellow card · Ryley Towler (Lincoln)
- 57' · Substitution · Jack Diamond for Joseph Olowu (Stockport)
- 62' · Substitution · Dom Jefferies for Ryan Oné (Lincoln)
- 62' · Substitution · Ben House for Jack Moylan (Lincoln)
- 68' · Goal · Jack Diamond (Stockport)
- 70' · Yellow card · Thomas Hamer (Lincoln)
- 75' · Substitution · Adam Reach for Reeco Hackett (Lincoln)
- 75' · Substitution · Alfie Lloyd for Robert Street (Lincoln)
- 75' · Substitution · Tom Bayliss for Ivan Varfolomeev (Lincoln)
- 78' · Yellow card · Oliver Norwood (Stockport)
- 84' · Substitution · Tanto Olaofe for Adama Sidibeh (Stockport)
- 84' · Substitution · Lewis Fiorini for Josh Stokes (Stockport)
- 87' · Goal · Tendayi Darikwa (Lincoln)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Alfie Lloyd (Lincoln)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 2005: Lincoln 7, draws 4, Stockport 5.
Questions
Who won Lincoln vs Stockport?
Lincoln won, 3-1 (League One) on Sat, 14 Mar 2026.
When and where is Lincoln vs Stockport?
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 12:30 UTC at LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Lincoln and Stockport?
In 16 league meetings since 2005: Lincoln 7 wins, 4 draws, Stockport 5 wins (goals 25-25).