Lincoln 2-2 Wigan
Updated
It finished level: Lincoln 2-2 Wigan in the League One (Round 7) on Sat, 6 Sept 2025 at LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Lincoln goals: James Collins 31' (pen), James Collins 34'. Wigan goals: Paul Mullin 10', Callum Wright 50'. Sent off: Christian Saydee (68'), Robert Street (77'). Expected goals: 2.13-2.83. Possession: 42-58. Player of the match: James Collins (8.4).
Match report
Lincoln 2-2 Wigan: match report
Lincoln and Wigan shared the points in a 2-2 draw at LNER Stadium on Saturday 6 September in the League One.
Paul Mullin put Wigan ahead on 10' (0-1), James Collins levelled for Lincoln from the penalty spot on 31' (1-1), added another on 34' (2-1) and Callum Wright levelled for Wigan on 50' (2-2).
Christian Saydee (Wigan) was sent off on 68' and Robert Street (Lincoln) was sent off on 77'.
Lincoln had 42% of the ball, shots were 12-14 (6-7 on target) and expected goals finished 2.13-2.83.
James Collins (Lincoln City) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 8,208. Referee: Alan Young.
Match stats
| Lincoln | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 42 | 58 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.13 | 2.83 |
| Total shots | 12 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 28 |
| Big chances | 4 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 215 (74%) | 301 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0 |
| Corners | 7 | 11 |
| Total shots | 12 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 13 |
Lineups
Lincoln (4-2-3-1): George Wickens, Tendayi Darikwa, Thomas Hamer, Adam Jackson, Ryley Towler, Conor McGrandles, Tom Bayliss, Robert Street, Freddie Draper, Reeco Hackett, James Collins
Wigan (3-1-4-2): Sam Tickle, Jason Kerr, Morgan Fox, Will Aimson, Matthew Smith, Fraser Murray, Callum Wright, Ryan Trevitt, Joseph Hungbo, Paul Mullin, Christian Saydee
Key events
- 10' · Goal · Paul Mullin (Wigan)
- 24' · Yellow card · Tom Bayliss (Lincoln)
- 27' · Yellow card · Tendayi Darikwa (Lincoln)
- 31' · Goal · James Collins (Lincoln)
- 34' · Goal · James Collins (Lincoln)
- 50' · Goal · Callum Wright (Wigan)
- 61' · Substitution · Ben House for James Collins (Lincoln)
- 62' · Substitution · Adam Reach for Freddie Draper (Lincoln)
- 64' · Yellow card · Robert Street (Lincoln)
- 68' · Red card · Christian Saydee (Wigan)
- 73' · Substitution · Oscar Thorn for Tom Bayliss (Lincoln)
- 76' · Substitution · Dara Costelloe for Paul Mullin (Wigan)
- 76' · Substitution · Babajide Adeeko for Callum Wright (Wigan)
- 77' · Red card · Robert Street (Lincoln)
- 79' · Yellow card · Ryley Towler (Lincoln)
- 85' · Substitution · Francis Okoronkwo for Reeco Hackett (Lincoln)
- 88' · Substitution · Raphael Borges Rodrigues for Ryan Trevitt (Wigan)
- 88' · Substitution · Oliver Cooper for Fraser Murray (Wigan)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 1994: Lincoln 8, draws 5, Wigan 7.
Questions
Who won Lincoln vs Wigan?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (League One) on Sat, 6 Sept 2025.
When and where is Lincoln vs Wigan?
Sat, 6 Sept 2025, 14:00 UTC at LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Lincoln and Wigan?
In 20 league meetings since 1994: Lincoln 8 wins, 5 draws, Wigan 7 wins (goals 21-24).