Lincoln 2-1 Cardiff
Updated
Lincoln won: Lincoln 2-1 Cardiff in the League One (Round 21) on Sat, 20 Dec 2025 at LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Lincoln goals: Alex Robertson 40' (og), Sonny Bradley 67'. Cardiff goals: Perry Ng 49'. Expected goals: 1.26-1.80. Possession: 33-67. Player of the match: Sonny Bradley (8.7).
Match report
Lincoln beat Cardiff 2-1
Lincoln narrowly beat Cardiff 2-1 at LNER Stadium on Saturday 20 December in the League One.
An own goal by Alex Robertson put Lincoln ahead on 40' (1-0), Perry Ng levelled for Cardiff on 49' (1-1) and Sonny Bradley restored Lincoln's lead on 67' (2-1).
Lincoln had 33% of the ball, shots were 18-11 (7-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.26-1.80. Cardiff created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Sonny Bradley (Lincoln City) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 9,913. Referee: Richard Eley.
Match stats
| Lincoln | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 33 | 67 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.26 | 1.80 |
| Total shots | 18 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 19 |
| Big chances | 2 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 192 (72%) | 484 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 18 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 8 |
Lineups
Lincoln (4-4-2): George Wickens, Tendayi Darikwa, Thomas Hamer, Sonny Bradley, Adam Reach, Reeco Hackett, Conor McGrandles, Tom Bayliss, Jack Moylan, Freddie Draper, Robert Street
Cardiff (4-2-3-1): Matthew Turner, Perry Ng, William Fish, Dylan Lawlor, Joel Bagan, Ryan Wintle, Alex Robertson, Cian Ashford, Omari Kellyman, Chris Willock, Yousef Salech
Key events
- 22' · Yellow card · Thomas Hamer (Lincoln)
- 34' · Yellow card · Conor McGrandles (Lincoln)
- 40' · Goal · Alex Robertson (Lincoln)
- 44' · Yellow card · Omari Kellyman (Cardiff)
- 46' · Substitution · Ronan Kpakio for Joel Bagan (Cardiff)
- 49' · Goal · Perry Ng (Cardiff)
- 63' · Substitution · Ryley Towler for Jack Moylan (Lincoln)
- 64' · Substitution · Justin Obikwu for Freddie Draper (Lincoln)
- 67' · Goal · Sonny Bradley (Lincoln)
- 74' · Substitution · Callum Robinson for Alex Robertson (Cardiff)
- 74' · Substitution · Isaak Davies for Chris Willock (Cardiff)
- 80' · Yellow card · George Wickens (Lincoln)
- 82' · Substitution · David Turnbull for Ryan Wintle (Cardiff)
- 86' · Substitution · Dom Jefferies for Reeco Hackett (Lincoln)
- 87' · Substitution · Francis Okoronkwo for Robert Street (Lincoln)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Ivan Varfolomeev for Tom Bayliss (Lincoln)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 1995: Lincoln 7, draws 1, Cardiff 2.
Questions
Who won Lincoln vs Cardiff?
Lincoln won, 2-1 (League One) on Sat, 20 Dec 2025.
When and where is Lincoln vs Cardiff?
Sat, 20 Dec 2025, 15:00 UTC at LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Lincoln and Cardiff?
In 10 league meetings since 1995: Lincoln 7 wins, 1 draws, Cardiff 2 wins (goals 16-7).