Huddersfield Town vs Lincoln City: match statistics
The match promises to be extremely closely contested despite the difference in league positions. Huddersfield Town displays impressive home form with a 61% win rate and a +18 goal difference, averaging 1.89 goals per match. League leaders Lincoln City are in excellent shape with a five-game winning streak and just one goal conceded in their last five fixtures. The key factor is the hosts' home advantage (50% clean sheets, higher xG 1.59 vs 1.17) and their recent form (3 points in 5 matches) against the visitors' perfect run (15 points). The identical shot conversion rate for both teams (14%) and a similar average of goals conceded for Lincoln away (0.89) and Huddersfield at home (0.89) suggest an evenly matched clash. Considering the hosts' home-field advantage and the excellent form and quality of the league leaders, a draw or a narrow victory for either side seems the most probable outcome.
Huddersfield Town vs Lincoln City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Huddersfield Town played against Lincoln City in EFL League One (England). The game was played on March 17, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Huddersfield Town has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Lincoln City has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Huddersfield Town scores 1.51 goals per game and allows 1.24. Lincoln City scores 1.86 and allows 0.86. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Huddersfield Town's games and 49% of Lincoln City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 51%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Huddersfield Town has the higher season xG average, 1.45 to 1.42 per game. Huddersfield Town takes 12.5 shots per game, while Lincoln City takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Huddersfield Town leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.89 goals per game after halftime. Lincoln City leads at halftime in 68% and scores 0.95 after halftime.
When the teams score
Huddersfield Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (15 goals). For Lincoln City, it is minutes 31-45+ (15 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The match promises to be extremely closely contested despite the difference in league positions. Huddersfield Town displays impressive home form with a 61% win rate and a +18 goal difference, averaging 1.89 goals per match. League leaders Lincoln City are in excellent shape with a five-game winning streak and just one goal conceded in their last five fixtures. The key factor is the hosts' home advantage (50% clean sheets, higher xG 1.59 vs 1.17) and their recent form (3 points in 5 matches) against the visitors' perfect run (15 points). The identical shot conversion rate for both teams (14%) and a similar average of goals conceded for Lincoln away (0.89) and Huddersfield at home (0.89) suggest an evenly matched clash. Considering the hosts' home-field advantage and the excellent form and quality of the league leaders, a draw or a narrow victory for either side seems the most probable outcome.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Huddersfield Town | Lincoln City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.41 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Lincoln City is 114% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Huddersfield Town · 3 pts / game - Lincoln City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Lincoln City is 23% better for: goals scored per game.
1.51 goals / game - Huddersfield Town · 1.86 goals / game - Lincoln City
Lincoln City is 44% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.24 goals / game - Huddersfield Town · 0.86 goals / game - Lincoln City
Huddersfield Town scores in 81% of games (30 of 37 meczów), while Lincoln City keeps a clean sheet in 41% (15 of 37 meczów).
Lincoln City scores in 86% of games (32 of 37 meczów), while Huddersfield Town keeps a clean sheet in 32% (12 of 37 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Huddersfield Town
Over / Under - Lincoln City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Lincoln City is 68% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / game - Huddersfield Town · 2.27 pts / game - Lincoln City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Huddersfield Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Lincoln City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 68% of games and wins 65%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +7 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Huddersfield Town
Lincoln City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Huddersfield Town | Liga | Lincoln City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.76 | 2.61 | ▲ 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 52% | ▼ 49% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 51% | • 51% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 26% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 71% | ▲ 84% |
| Goal after half-time | • 81% | 80% | • 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Huddersfield Town's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Lincoln City. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Huddersfield Town vs Lincoln City?
The EFL League One match finished Huddersfield Town 2:2 Lincoln City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Huddersfield Town vs Lincoln City?
Huddersfield Town score 1.51 goals per game on average and Lincoln City 1.86. The EFL League One average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Huddersfield Town's matches and 49% of Lincoln City's.
What form are Huddersfield Town and Lincoln City in?
Over the last 5 games Huddersfield Town have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Lincoln City 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Huddersfield Town vs Lincoln City?
The statistical background for Huddersfield Town vs Lincoln City — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.