Exeter 0-1 Lincoln
Updated
Lincoln won: Exeter 0-1 Lincoln in the League One (Round 26) on Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at St James Park, Exeter, Devon. Lincoln goals: Thomas Hamer 32'. Expected goals: 0.59-1.36. Possession: 61-39. Player of the match: Adam Reach (8.2).
Match report
Lincoln beat Exeter 1-0
Lincoln edged Exeter 1-0 away from home at St James Park on Tuesday 10 March in the League One.
Thomas Hamer put Lincoln ahead on 32' (0-1).
Exeter had 61% of the ball, shots were 10-18 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.59-1.36.
Adam Reach (Lincoln City) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 5,142. Referee: Carl Brook.
Match stats
| Exeter | Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 61 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.59 | 1.36 |
| Total shots | 10 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 14 | 29 |
| Big chances | 0 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 343 (81%) | 197 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 5 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 |
| Total shots | 10 | 18 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 14 |
Lineups
Exeter (3-4-1-2): Joe Whitworth, Pierce Sweeney, Jack McMillan, Luca Woodhouse, Ilmari Niskanen, Ethan Brierley, Charlie Cummins, Liam Oakes, Jack Aitchison, Jayden Wareham, Josh Magennis
Lincoln (4-2-3-1): George Wickens, Tendayi Darikwa, Thomas Hamer, Sonny Bradley, Adam Reach, Conor McGrandles, Tom Bayliss, Ryan Oné, Jack Moylan, Ben House, Robert Street
Key events
- 32' · Goal · Thomas Hamer (Lincoln)
- 36' · Yellow card · Tendayi Darikwa (Lincoln)
- 45'+4 · Yellow card · Jack Bycroft (Exeter)
- 55' · Substitution · Danny Andrew for Jack McMillan (Exeter)
- 56' · Substitution · Reece Cole for Jack Aitchison (Exeter)
- 56' · Substitution · Akeel Higgins for Liam Oakes (Exeter)
- 70' · Substitution · Dom Jefferies for Ben House (Lincoln)
- 70' · Substitution · Ryley Towler for Jack Moylan (Lincoln)
- 71' · Substitution · Reeco Hackett for Ryan Oné (Lincoln)
- 77' · Yellow card · Tom Bayliss (Lincoln)
- 82' · Substitution · Carlos Mendes for Charlie Cummins (Exeter)
- 82' · Substitution · Alfie Lloyd for Robert Street (Lincoln)
- 89' · Substitution · Deji Elerewe for Adam Reach (Lincoln)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Josh Magennis (Exeter)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Dom Jefferies (Lincoln)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Sonny Bradley (Lincoln)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 1994: Exeter 10, draws 10, Lincoln 10.
Questions
Who won Exeter vs Lincoln?
Lincoln won, 0-1 (League One) on Tue, 10 Mar 2026.
When and where is Exeter vs Lincoln?
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 19:45 UTC at St James Park, Exeter, Devon, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Exeter and Lincoln?
In 30 league meetings since 1994: Exeter 10 wins, 10 draws, Lincoln 10 wins (goals 30-31).