Lincoln City vs Peterborough United: match statistics
Lincoln City presents solid home form with 67% of home matches won and an impressive goal difference of +10 in hosted games. The team remains unbeaten in their last five matches overall, earning 2.2 points per match. Peterborough United, despite good form in their last five games (2.6 PPG), has clear issues on the road – 55% losses and a negative goal difference (-3). The visitors win only 45% of away matches, which, combined with Lincoln's solid defense (0.92 goals conceded on average at home), gives the hosts the advantage. xG statistics also favor Lincoln (1.48 vs 1.20), although the small difference and Peterborough's good form suggest the visitors may put up a fight, hence a significant probability of a draw.
Lincoln City vs Peterborough United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Lincoln City played against Peterborough United in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 4, 2026. Final score: 5:2.
Recent form
Lincoln City has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Peterborough United has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Lincoln City scores 1.46 goals per game and allows 1.00. Peterborough United scores 1.22 and allows 1.22. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Lincoln City's games and 43% of Peterborough United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 52%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Peterborough United has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.29 per game. Lincoln City takes 11.1 shots per game, while Peterborough United takes 12.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Lincoln City leads at halftime in 67% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Peterborough United leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Lincoln City's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (10 goals). For Peterborough United, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 48% 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 3.00 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 presents solid home form with 67% of home matches won and an impressive goal difference of +10 in hosted games. The team remains unbeaten in their last five matches overall, earning 2.2 points per match. Peterborough United, despite good form in their last five games (2.6 PPG), has clear issues on the road – 55% losses and a negative goal difference (-3). The visitors win only 45% of away matches, which, combined with Lincoln's solid defense (0.92 goals conceded on average at home), gives the hosts the advantage. xG statistics also favor Lincoln (1.48 vs 1.20), although the small difference and Peterborough's good form suggest the visitors may put up a fight, hence a significant probability of a draw.
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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 | Peterborough United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.30 |
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.
Peterborough United is 18% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Lincoln City · 2.6 pts / game - Peterborough United
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 20% better for: goals scored per game.
1.46 goals / game - Lincoln City · 1.22 goals / game - Peterborough United
Lincoln City is 22% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Lincoln City · 1.22 goals / game - Peterborough United
Lincoln City scores in 79% of games (19 of 24 meczów), while Peterborough United keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 meczów).
Peterborough United scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 meczów), while Lincoln City keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 of 24 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 - Peterborough United
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 75% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.21 pts / game - Lincoln City · 1.26 pts / game - Peterborough United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lincoln City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 54%. 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.
Peterborough United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +5 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). 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
Lincoln City
Peterborough United
* 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 | Peterborough United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.46 | 2.53 | • 2.43 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 50% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 48% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 28% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 68% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 81% | ▼ 78% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Lincoln City's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Peterborough United. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Lincoln City vs Peterborough United?
The EFL League One match finished Lincoln City 5:2 Peterborough United. 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 Peterborough United?
Lincoln City score 1.46 goals per game on average and Peterborough United 1.22. The EFL League One average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Lincoln City's matches and 43% of Peterborough United's.
What form are Lincoln City and Peterborough United in?
Over the last 5 games Lincoln City have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Peterborough United 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lincoln City vs Peterborough United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Lincoln City vs Peterborough United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.