Lincoln City vs Rotherham United: match statistics
Lincoln City is displaying dominant form, occupying 1st place in the table with an impressive record of 24 wins and just 5 defeats this season. The hosts have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding only 3, which confirms their excellent disposition. In home matches, Lincoln wins a staggering 74% of their games, averaging 2.26 goals scored and maintaining a +27 goal difference. Rotherham United is in the last, 22nd position in the table, with a disastrous away record: 72% losses, just 0.72 goals per game, and 56% of matches without a scored goal. Given such a drastic difference in form, table position, and effectiveness, a decisive home victory is the most likely scenario for this encounter.
Lincoln City vs Rotherham United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Lincoln City played against Rotherham United in EFL League One (England). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Lincoln City has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Rotherham United has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Lincoln City scores 1.87 goals per game and allows 0.89. Rotherham United scores 0.95 and allows 1.49. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Lincoln City's games and 43% of Rotherham United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 54%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Lincoln City has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 1.21 per game. Lincoln City takes 12.5 shots per game, while Rotherham United takes 10.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Lincoln City leads at halftime in 66% of its games and scores 0.95 goals per game after halftime. Rotherham United leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.54 after halftime.
When the teams score
Lincoln City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (15 goals). For Rotherham United, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 53% 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, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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 is displaying dominant form, occupying 1st place in the table with an impressive record of 24 wins and just 5 defeats this season. The hosts have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding only 3, which confirms their excellent disposition. In home matches, Lincoln wins a staggering 74% of their games, averaging 2.26 goals scored and maintaining a +27 goal difference. Rotherham United is in the last, 22nd position in the table, with a disastrous away record: 72% losses, just 0.72 goals per game, and 56% of matches without a scored goal. Given such a drastic difference in form, table position, and effectiveness, a decisive home victory is the most likely scenario for this encounter.
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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 | Rotherham United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.29 |
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 - Rotherham 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 97% better for: goals scored per game.
1.87 goals / game - Lincoln City · 0.95 goals / game - Rotherham United
Lincoln City is 67% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.89 goals / game - Lincoln City · 1.49 goals / game - Rotherham United
Lincoln City scores in 87% of games (33 of 38 meczów), while Rotherham United keeps a clean sheet in 22% (8 of 37 meczów).
Rotherham United scores in 59% of games (22 of 37 meczów), while Lincoln City keeps a clean sheet in 39% (15 of 38 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 - Rotherham 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 91% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.21 pts / game - Lincoln City · 1.16 pts / game - Rotherham United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lincoln City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 66% of games and wins 63%. 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.
Rotherham United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 24%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
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 | 2.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -6 |
* 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 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - 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
Rotherham 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 | Rotherham United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.76 | 2.62 | ▼ 2.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 53% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 51% | ▲ 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 39% | 26% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 71% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 80% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Rotherham United. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Lincoln City vs Rotherham United?
The EFL League One match finished Lincoln City 3:0 Rotherham 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 Rotherham United?
Lincoln City score 1.87 goals per game on average and Rotherham United 0.95. The EFL League One average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Lincoln City's matches and 43% of Rotherham United's.
What form are Lincoln City and Rotherham United in?
Over the last 5 games Lincoln City have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Rotherham United 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lincoln City vs Rotherham United?
The statistical background for Lincoln City vs Rotherham United — 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.