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
Key match information
Lincoln City played Peterborough United in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 4 January 2026. Final score: 5:2.
Current form
Lincoln City: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Peterborough United: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Lincoln City scores 1.46 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Peterborough United scores 1.22 and concedes 1.22. League average: 2.53 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Lincoln City 50%, Peterborough United 43%. Over 2.5: Lincoln City 46%, Peterborough United 52%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Peterborough United has higher xG: 1.37 vs 1.29. Lincoln City: 11.1 shots per match, Peterborough United: 12.9.
Match halves
Lincoln City: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 0.71. Peterborough United: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.65.
Goals by minute
Lincoln City: 61-75 (10 goals). Peterborough United: 31-45+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.53 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Peterborough United is 18% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Lincoln City · 2.6 pts / match - 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 match.
1.46 goals / match - Lincoln City · 1.22 goals / match - Peterborough United
Lincoln City is 22% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Lincoln City · 1.22 goals / match - Peterborough United
Lincoln City scores in 79% of matches (19 of 24 matches), while Peterborough United keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 matches).
Peterborough United scores in 74% of matches (17 of 23 matches), while Lincoln City keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 of 24 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Lincoln City
Over / Under - Peterborough United
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Lincoln City · 1.26 pts / match - Peterborough United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lincoln City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 67% of matches and wins 54%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Peterborough United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Lincoln City
Peterborough United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Lincoln City 1 - 0 - 0 Peterborough United. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.