Derby 1-2 Lincoln
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Lincoln won: Derby 1-2 Lincoln in the EFL Cup (Round 1) on Sat, 8 Aug 2026 at Pride Park Stadium, Derby. Derby goals: Sammie Szmodics 45'+1. Lincoln goals: Ben House 3', Dom Jefferies 23'. Expected goals: 0.37-1.26. Possession: 71-29. Player of the match: Ben House (8.3).
Match report
Lincoln beat Derby 2-1
Lincoln narrowly beat Derby 2-1 away from home at Pride Park Stadium on Saturday 8 August in EFL Cup.
Ben House put Lincoln ahead on 3' (0-1), Dom Jefferies made it 0-2 on 23' and Sammie Szmodics pulled one back for Derby on 45+1' (1-2).
Derby had 71% of the ball, shots were 8-14 (4-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.37-1.26.
Ben House (Lincoln City) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 11,095. Referee: Joshua Smith.
Match stats
| Derby | Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 71 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.37 | 1.26 |
| Total shots | 8 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 13 | 24 |
| Big chances | 0 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 460 (86%) | 148 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total shots | 8 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 10 |
Lineups
Derby (4-2-3-1): Jacob Widell Zetterström, Joe Ward, Sondre Klingen Langås, Matthew Clarke, Charlie Taylor, Oscar Fraulo, Lewis Travis, Sammie Szmodics, Bobby Clark, Corey Blackett-Taylor, Carlton Morris
Lincoln (4-4-2): George Wickens, Tendayi Darikwa, Thomas Hamer, Deji Elerewe, Adam Reach, Dom Jefferies, Conor McGrandles, Ivan Varfolomeev, Ben House, Robert Street, Freddie Draper
Key events
- 3' · Goal · Ben House (Lincoln)
- 23' · Goal · Dom Jefferies (Lincoln)
- 32' · Yellow card · Adam Reach (Lincoln)
- 35' · Yellow card · Lewis Travis (Derby)
- 45'+1 · Goal · Sammie Szmodics (Derby)
- 46' · Substitution · Dion Sanderson for Matthew Clarke (Derby)
- 48' · Yellow card · Ben House (Lincoln)
- 63' · Substitution · Filip Bilbija for Oscar Fraulo (Derby)
- 63' · Substitution · Max Johnston for Corey Blackett-Taylor (Derby)
- 63' · Substitution · Craig Forsyth for Charlie Taylor (Derby)
- 67' · Substitution · Ryley Towler for Dom Jefferies (Lincoln)
- 79' · Substitution · Tanto Olaofe for Freddie Draper (Lincoln)
- 79' · Substitution · Reeco Hackett for Robert Street (Lincoln)
- 79' · Substitution · Mason Melia for Ben House (Lincoln)
- 80' · Substitution · Lars-Jørgen Salvesen for Sammie Szmodics (Derby)
- 88' · Substitution · Callum Elder for Adam Reach (Lincoln)
All-time head-to-head
4 league meetings since 2022: Derby 1, draws 2, Lincoln 1.
Questions
Who won Derby vs Lincoln?
Lincoln won, 1-2 (EFL Cup) on Sat, 8 Aug 2026.
When and where is Derby vs Lincoln?
Sat, 8 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at Pride Park Stadium, Derby, EFL Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Derby and Lincoln?
In 4 league meetings since 2022: Derby 1 wins, 2 draws, Lincoln 1 wins (goals 4-4).