Lincoln City vs Northampton Town: match statistics
Lincoln City shows impressive home form with 69% wins and only 6% losses at their own stadium, sitting high in 2nd place in the table. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per match at home with 15% efficiency and a goal difference of +17, and their recent form (4 wins in 5 matches) confirms the team's solidity. Northampton Town, on the other hand, presents poor away form - only 19% wins and a massive 56% losses on the road, averaging only 0.75 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match. Additionally, the guests fail to score in half of their away matches (FTS% 50%), which against Lincoln City's strong defense (0.94 goals conceded on average at home) significantly limits their chances. The difference in xG (1.57 for Lincoln vs 1.06 for Northampton away) and goal difference (-12 for the guests) further confirm the advantage of the hosts, who should confidently win this meeting.
Lincoln City vs Northampton Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Lincoln City played against Northampton Town in EFL League One (England). The game was played on February 17, 2026. Final score: 4:0.
Recent form
Lincoln City has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Northampton Town has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Lincoln City scores 1.71 goals per game and allows 1.00. Northampton Town scores 0.94 and allows 1.26. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Lincoln City's games and 42% of Northampton Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 42%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Lincoln City has the higher season xG average, 1.35 to 1.12 per game. Lincoln City takes 11.7 shots per game, while Northampton Town takes 9.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Lincoln City leads at halftime in 65% of its games and scores 0.77 goals per game after halftime. Northampton Town leads at halftime in 13% and scores 0.58 after halftime.
When the teams score
Lincoln City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (12 goals). For Northampton Town, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Lincoln City shows impressive home form with 69% wins and only 6% losses at their own stadium, sitting high in 2nd place in the table. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per match at home with 15% efficiency and a goal difference of +17, and their recent form (4 wins in 5 matches) confirms the team's solidity. Northampton Town, on the other hand, presents poor away form - only 19% wins and a massive 56% losses on the road, averaging only 0.75 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match. Additionally, the guests fail to score in half of their away matches (FTS% 50%), which against Lincoln City's strong defense (0.94 goals conceded on average at home) significantly limits their chances. The difference in xG (1.57 for Lincoln vs 1.06 for Northampton away) and goal difference (-12 for the guests) further confirm the advantage of the hosts, who should confidently win this meeting.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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 | Northampton Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.31 |
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 160% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Lincoln City · 1 pts / game - Northampton 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.
Lincoln City is 82% better for: goals scored per game.
1.71 goals / game - Lincoln City · 0.94 goals / game - Northampton Town
Lincoln City is 26% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Lincoln City · 1.26 goals / game - Northampton Town
Lincoln City scores in 84% of games (26 of 31 meczów), while Northampton Town keeps a clean sheet in 32% (10 of 31 meczów).
Northampton Town scores in 58% of games (18 of 31 meczów), while Lincoln City keeps a clean sheet in 32% (10 of 31 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 - Northampton 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 133% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.19 pts / game - Lincoln City · 0.94 pts / game - Northampton Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lincoln City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 65% of games and wins 58%. 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.
Northampton Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
* 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 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Northampton 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 | Northampton Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.71 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.19 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 55% | 51% | ▼ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 50% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 27% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 68% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | • 81% | 81% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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 Lincoln City's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Northampton Town. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Lincoln City vs Northampton Town?
The EFL League One match finished Lincoln City 4:0 Northampton 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 Northampton Town?
Lincoln City score 1.71 goals per game on average and Northampton Town 0.94. The EFL League One average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Lincoln City's matches and 42% of Northampton Town's.
What form are Lincoln City and Northampton Town in?
Over the last 5 games Lincoln City have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Northampton Town 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lincoln City vs Northampton Town?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Lincoln City vs Northampton Town: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.