Lincoln 2-1 Burton Albion
Updated
Lincoln won: Lincoln 2-1 Burton Albion in the League One (Round 28) on Thu, 22 Jan 2026 at LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Lincoln goals: Jack Moylan 35', Jack Moylan 55'. Burton Albion goals: Jake Beesley 37'. Expected goals: 1.10-1.23. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Jack Moylan (8.9).
Match report
Lincoln beat Burton Albion 2-1
Lincoln squeezed past Burton Albion 2-1 at LNER Stadium on Thursday 22 January in the League One.
Jack Moylan put Lincoln ahead on 35' (1-0), Jake Beesley levelled for Burton Albion on 37' (1-1) and Jack Moylan restored Lincoln's lead on 55' (2-1).
Lincoln had 45% of the ball, shots were 10-10 (4-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.10-1.23.
Jack Moylan (Lincoln City) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 9,514. Referee: Matthew Corlett.
Match stats
| Lincoln | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.10 | 1.23 |
| Total shots | 10 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 16 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 226 (69%) | 285 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total shots | 10 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 8 |
Lineups
Lincoln (4-2-3-1): George Wickens, Tendayi Darikwa, Thomas Hamer, Sonny Bradley, Adam Reach, Ivan Varfolomeev, Conor McGrandles, Reeco Hackett, Freddie Draper, Jack Moylan, Robert Street
Burton Albion (3-4-2-1): Bradley Collins, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Terence Vancooten, Toby Sibbick, Kyran Lofthouse, Kgaogelo Chauke, Dylan Williams, Jack Armer, Kain Adom, Julian Larsson, Jake Beesley
Key events
- 35' · Goal · Jack Moylan (Lincoln)
- 37' · Goal · Jake Beesley (Burton Albion)
- 55' · Goal · Jack Moylan (Lincoln)
- 70' · Substitution · Sebastian Revan for Julian Larsson (Burton Albion)
- 78' · Substitution · Dom Jefferies for Jack Moylan (Lincoln)
- 78' · Substitution · Ryley Towler for Reeco Hackett (Lincoln)
- 80' · Substitution · Fabio Tavares for Kain Adom (Burton Albion)
- 84' · Substitution · Alfie Lloyd for Robert Street (Lincoln)
- 85' · Yellow card · Thomas Hamer (Lincoln)
- 88' · Substitution · Tomas Kalinauskas for Toby Sibbick (Burton Albion)
- 89' · Yellow card · Alfie Lloyd (Lincoln)
- 90' · Yellow card · Tendayi Darikwa (Lincoln)
All-time head-to-head
18 league meetings since 2009: Lincoln 9, draws 1, Burton Albion 8.
Questions
Who won Lincoln vs Burton Albion?
Lincoln won, 2-1 (League One) on Thu, 22 Jan 2026.
When and where is Lincoln vs Burton Albion?
Thu, 22 Jan 2026, 20:00 UTC at LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Lincoln and Burton Albion?
In 18 league meetings since 2009: Lincoln 9 wins, 1 draws, Burton Albion 8 wins (goals 22-21).