Preston 0-1 Lincoln
Updated
Lincoln won: Preston 0-1 Lincoln in the Championship (Round 7) on Sat, 12 Sept 2026 at Deepdale, Preston. Lincoln goals: Freddie Draper 81'. Expected goals: 0.58-0.66. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Adam Reach (8.3).
Match report
Lincoln beat Preston 1-0
Lincoln narrowly beat Preston 1-0 away from home at Deepdale on Saturday 12 September in the Championship.
Freddie Draper put Lincoln ahead on 81' (0-1).
Preston had 52% of the ball, shots were 11-9 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.58-0.66.
Adam Reach (Lincoln City) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 14,702. Referee: Stephen Martin.
Match stats
| Preston | Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.58 | 0.66 |
| Total shots | 11 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 26 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 253 (75%) | 255 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 16 | 3 |
| Total shots | 11 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 6 |
Lineups
Preston (4-4-2): Daniel Iversen, Liam Gibbs, Jordan Storey, Odel Offiah, Andrija Vukčević, Harry Clarke, Stanley Mills, Jordan Thompson, Alfie Devine, Callum Lang, Johnny Kenny
Lincoln (3-4-2-1): George Wickens, Deji Elerewe, Sonny Bradley, Andrei Coubiș, Daniel Oyegoke, Tom Bayliss, Conor McGrandles, Adam Reach, Reeco Hackett, Ben House, Robert Street
Key events
- 54' · Yellow card · Harry Clarke (Preston)
- 59' · Substitution · Ivan Varfolomeev for Tom Bayliss (Lincoln)
- 59' · Substitution · Freddie Draper for Robert Street (Lincoln)
- 64' · Substitution · Léo Leroy for Liam Gibbs (Preston)
- 64' · Substitution · Delano Burgzorg for Johnny Kenny (Preston)
- 64' · Substitution · Jusef Erabi for Callum Lang (Preston)
- 68' · Substitution · Dom Jefferies for Daniel Oyegoke (Lincoln)
- 68' · Substitution · Chiedozie Ogbene for Reeco Hackett (Lincoln)
- 72' · Substitution · Thierry Small for Andrija Vukčević (Preston)
- 78' · Substitution · Andrew Hughes for Stanley Mills (Preston)
- 81' · Goal · Freddie Draper (Lincoln)
- 86' · Yellow card · Dom Jefferies (Lincoln)
- 88' · Substitution · Ryley Towler for Adam Reach (Lincoln)
All-time head-to-head
9 league meetings since 1993: Preston 5, draws 2, Lincoln 2.
Questions
Who won Preston vs Lincoln?
Lincoln won, 0-1 (Championship) on Sat, 12 Sept 2026.
When and where is Preston vs Lincoln?
Sat, 12 Sept 2026, 14:00 UTC at Deepdale, Preston, Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Preston and Lincoln?
In 9 league meetings since 1993: Preston 5 wins, 2 draws, Lincoln 2 wins (goals 19-7).