Lincoln City vs Stockport County: match statistics
Lincoln City appears as the decisive favorite for this matchup, holding the top spot in the table and being in excellent form with five consecutive victories. The hosts are incredibly effective at their own stadium, winning 72% of their home matches with an average of 2.22 goals per game and an impressive goal difference of +25. Stockport County is experiencing a form crisis, losing three of their last five fixtures and picking up just 1.2 points per game during this period. The visitors struggle with away efficiency (29% of away matches without a goal, averaging only 1.24 goals), which puts them in a tough spot against Lincoln's solid defense (averaging 0.83 goals conceded at home). Taking all stats into consideration, Lincoln City's advantage is clear, although Stockport's experience and their 41% away win rate mean an upset cannot be completely ruled out.
Lincoln City vs Stockport County: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Lincoln City played Stockport County in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Lincoln City: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match. Stockport County: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Lincoln City scores 1.83 and concedes 0.86 goals per match. Stockport County scores 1.38 and concedes 1.26. League average: 2.61 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Lincoln City 47%, Stockport County 59%. Over 2.5: Lincoln City 50%, Stockport County 56%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Stockport County has higher xG: 1.44 vs 1.41. Lincoln City: 12.2 shots per match, Stockport County: 12.3.
Match halves
Lincoln City: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 0.92. Stockport County: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.71.
Goals by minute
Lincoln City: 31-45+ (15 goals). Stockport County: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.61 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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 appears as the decisive favorite for this matchup, holding the top spot in the table and being in excellent form with five consecutive victories. The hosts are incredibly effective at their own stadium, winning 72% of their home matches with an average of 2.22 goals per game and an impressive goal difference of +25. Stockport County is experiencing a form crisis, losing three of their last five fixtures and picking up just 1.2 points per game during this period. The visitors struggle with away efficiency (29% of away matches without a goal, averaging only 1.24 goals), which puts them in a tough spot against Lincoln's solid defense (averaging 0.83 goals conceded at home). Taking all stats into consideration, Lincoln City's advantage is clear, although Stockport's experience and their 41% away win rate mean an upset cannot be completely ruled out.
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 | Stockport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.32 |
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.
Lincoln City is 275% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / match - Lincoln City · 0.8 pts / match - Stockport County
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 33% better for: goals scored per match.
1.83 goals / match - Lincoln City · 1.38 goals / match - Stockport County
Lincoln City is 47% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.86 goals / match - Lincoln City · 1.26 goals / match - Stockport County
Lincoln City scores in 86% of matches (31 of 36 matches), while Stockport County keeps a clean sheet in 26% (9 of 34 matches).
Stockport County scores in 79% of matches (27 of 34 matches), while Lincoln City keeps a clean sheet in 42% (15 of 36 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 - Stockport County
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 60% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.25 pts / match - Lincoln City · 1.41 pts / match - Stockport County
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 64%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Stockport County - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 47%. 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 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +9 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
* 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 31-45 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). 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
Stockport County
* 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 | Stockport County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.69 | 2.61 | • 2.65 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 52% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 50% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 42% | 27% | • 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 70% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | • 81% | 80% | ▲ 85% |
^ 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 Stockport County. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Lincoln City vs Stockport County?
The EFL League One match finished Lincoln City 3:1 Stockport County. 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 Stockport County?
Lincoln City score 1.83 goals per game on average and Stockport County 1.38. The EFL League One average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Lincoln City's matches and 59% of Stockport County's.
What form are Lincoln City and Stockport County in?
Over the last 5 games Lincoln City have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Stockport County 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lincoln City vs Stockport County?
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.