Lincoln City vs Huddersfield Town: match statistics
Lincoln City boast an impressive home record with a 73% win rate and a mere 9% loss rate on their own turf, making them one of the toughest sides to beat at home. The hosts are in stellar form, having won 4 of their last 5 overall matches, netting 11 goals while conceding just 5. Despite their strong league standing, Huddersfield Town struggle on the road, holding a problematic away record with 55% losses and only 36% wins, alongside a negative goal difference (-3). The visitors average 1.82 goals conceded per away game, which is double the rate Lincoln concede at home (0.91). Superior scoring efficiency (15% vs 13%) and better recent momentum favor the home side. While Huddersfield have shown decent recent form (3 wins in the last 5 games), their travel woes against a formidable Lincoln home side give the hosts a clear edge.
Lincoln City vs Huddersfield Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Lincoln City played against Huddersfield Town in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 1, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Lincoln City has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Huddersfield Town has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Lincoln City scores 1.48 goals per game and allows 1.00. Huddersfield Town scores 1.83 and allows 1.35. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Lincoln City's games and 61% of Huddersfield Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 65%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Huddersfield Town has the higher season xG average, 1.55 to 1.26 per game. Lincoln City takes 10.8 shots per game, while Huddersfield Town takes 13.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Lincoln City leads at halftime in 70% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Huddersfield Town leads at halftime in 39% and scores 1.04 after halftime.
When the teams score
Lincoln City's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). For Huddersfield Town, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Lincoln City boast an impressive home record with a 73% win rate and a mere 9% loss rate on their own turf, making them one of the toughest sides to beat at home. The hosts are in stellar form, having won 4 of their last 5 overall matches, netting 11 goals while conceding just 5. Despite their strong league standing, Huddersfield Town struggle on the road, holding a problematic away record with 55% losses and only 36% wins, alongside a negative goal difference (-3). The visitors average 1.82 goals conceded per away game, which is double the rate Lincoln concede at home (0.91). Superior scoring efficiency (15% vs 13%) and better recent momentum favor the home side. While Huddersfield have shown decent recent form (3 wins in the last 5 games), their travel woes against a formidable Lincoln home side give the hosts a clear edge.
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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
| Lincoln City | Huddersfield Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 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.
Lincoln City is 18% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Lincoln City · 2.2 pts / game - Huddersfield Town
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.
Huddersfield Town is 24% better for: goals scored per game.
1.48 goals / game - Lincoln City · 1.83 goals / game - Huddersfield Town
Lincoln City is 35% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Lincoln City · 1.35 goals / game - Huddersfield Town
Lincoln City scores in 78% of games (18 of 23 meczów), while Huddersfield Town keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 meczów).
Huddersfield Town scores in 91% of games (21 of 23 meczów), while Lincoln City keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 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 - Lincoln City
Over / Under - Huddersfield Town
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 58% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.26 pts / game - Lincoln City · 1.43 pts / game - Huddersfield Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lincoln City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 70% of games and wins 57%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Huddersfield Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +8 | +1 |
* 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 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Lincoln City
Huddersfield Town
* 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
| Lincoln City | Liga | Huddersfield Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.48 | 2.54 | ▲ 3.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 50% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 48% | 49% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 28% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 69% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | • 83% | 82% | • 83% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Lincoln City vs Huddersfield Town?
The EFL League One match finished Lincoln City 1:1 Huddersfield Town. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Lincoln City vs Huddersfield Town?
Lincoln City score 1.48 goals per game on average and Huddersfield Town 1.83. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Lincoln City's matches and 61% of Huddersfield Town's.
What form are Lincoln City and Huddersfield Town in?
Over the last 5 games Lincoln City have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Huddersfield Town 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lincoln City vs Huddersfield Town?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Lincoln City vs Huddersfield Town: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.