Lincoln City vs Burnley: match statistics
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Lincoln City vs Burnley: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Lincoln City plays Burnley in Championship (England). The game is scheduled for October 24, 2026. Venue: LNER Stadium.
Recent form
Lincoln City has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Burnley has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Lincoln City scores 0.82 goals per game and allows 1.73. Burnley scores 1.45 and allows 1.91. Games in this league average 2.88 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Lincoln City's games and 91% of Burnley's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 73%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Burnley has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.21 per game. Lincoln City takes 11.6 shots per game, while Burnley takes 14.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Lincoln City leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.36 goals per game after halftime. Burnley leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Lincoln City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For Burnley, it is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.88 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Lincoln City | Burnley | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 24% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.35 |
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.
Burnley is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Lincoln City · 1 pts / game - Burnley
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.
Burnley is 77% better for: goals scored per game.
0.82 goals / game - Lincoln City · 1.45 goals / game - Burnley
Lincoln City is 10% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.73 goals / game - Lincoln City · 1.91 goals / game - Burnley
Lincoln City scores in 73% of games (8 of 11 games), while Burnley keeps a clean sheet in 9% (1 of 11 games).
Burnley scores in 100% of games (11 of 11 games), while Lincoln City keeps a clean sheet in 36% (4 of 11 games).
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 - Lincoln City
Over / Under - Burnley
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.
Burnley is 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.18 pts / game - Lincoln City · 1.36 pts / game - Burnley
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lincoln City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Burnley - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 9%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 2.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -10 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
* 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 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Lincoln City
Burnley
* 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 (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Lincoln City | Liga | Burnley | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.55 | 2.88 | ▲ 3.36 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 64% | ▲ 91% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 55% | 61% | ▲ 73% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 21% | ▼ 9% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 77% | ▲ 91% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 79% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Lincoln City and Burnley play?
Lincoln City face Burnley on October 24, 2026 in Championship at LNER Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Lincoln City vs Burnley?
Lincoln City score 0.82 goals per game on average and Burnley 1.45. The Championship average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Lincoln City's matches and 91% of Burnley's.
What form are Lincoln City and Burnley in?
Over the last 5 games Lincoln City have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Burnley 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lincoln City vs Burnley?
The statistical background for Lincoln City vs Burnley — 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.