Lincoln City vs West Ham United: match statistics
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Lincoln City vs West Ham United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Lincoln City plays West Ham United in Championship (England). The game is scheduled for October 14, 2026. Venue: LNER Stadium.
Recent form
Lincoln City has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. West Ham United has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Lincoln City scores 0.78 goals per game and allows 1.22. West Ham United scores 2.56 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.88 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Lincoln City's games and 78% of West Ham United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 78%, compared with league averages of 66% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
West Ham United has the higher season xG average, 1.74 to 1.31 per game. Lincoln City takes 12.6 shots per game, while West Ham United takes 15.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Lincoln City leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.44 goals per game after halftime. West Ham United leads at halftime in 44% and scores 1.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Lincoln City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For West Ham United, it is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.88 goals. Both teams score in 66% of games, and 63% 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 | West Ham United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 24% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.44 |
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.
West Ham United is 57% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Lincoln City · 2.2 pts / game - West Ham 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.
West Ham United is 228% better for: goals scored per game.
0.78 goals / game - Lincoln City · 2.56 goals / game - West Ham United
Lincoln City is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.22 goals / game - Lincoln City · 1.33 goals / game - West Ham United
Lincoln City scores in 78% of games (7 of 9 games), while West Ham United keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 games).
West Ham United scores in 100% of games (9 of 9 games), while Lincoln City keeps a clean sheet in 44% (4 of 9 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 - West Ham 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.
West Ham United is 41% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / game - Lincoln City · 1.56 pts / game - West Ham United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lincoln City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
West Ham United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +10 |
* 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 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). 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
West Ham 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 (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Lincoln City | Liga | West Ham United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.88 | ▲ 3.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 66% | ▲ 78% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 63% | ▲ 78% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 20% | ▲ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 78% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 78% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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 West Ham United play?
Lincoln City face West Ham United on October 14, 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 West Ham United?
Lincoln City score 0.78 goals per game on average and West Ham United 2.56. The Championship average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Lincoln City's matches and 78% of West Ham United's.
What form are Lincoln City and West Ham United in?
Over the last 5 games Lincoln City have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and West Ham United 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lincoln City vs West Ham United?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.