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Barnsley v Lincoln result

Full-time · Barnsley 0–2 Lincoln

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Barnsley 0–2 Lincoln — Lincoln won this League One match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Lincoln won 2–0 at Barnsley in League One on Monday 29 December. Lincoln have scored in eight consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Lincoln led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Lincoln: Thomas Hamer (8’, assisted by Ivan Varfolomeev) and Adam Reach (72’).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Barnsley 0.00, Lincoln 0.00, from 14 shots to 8 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

Paul Howard, England showed six yellow cards — against 4.0 yellows a game across the last 6 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Barnsley: Josh Earl (18’), Jonathan Bland (56’), Luca Connell (82’) and Patrick Kelly (86’); Lincoln: Thomas Hamer (86’) and Conor McGrandles (86’).

What it changes

Barnsley move down from 10th to 11th (20 league matches played). Barnsley have scored 68 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Barnsley have conceded 73 goals, the second-most of the 24 clubs.

Lincoln stay second after this result (23 league matches played). Lincoln have scored 89 goals, the second-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Lincoln have conceded 41 goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs.

Barnsley have lost their last three matches in all competitions. Lincoln are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Conor McGrandles (Lincoln) 7.6, Ivan Varfolomeev (Lincoln) 6.5 and Thomas Hamer (Lincoln) 6.3 led the match.

Next up

Barnsley next travel to Wigan on 14 November 2026.

Lincoln next host Wrexham on 21 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Barnsley: Wigan v Barnsley, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Lincoln: Lincoln v Wrexham, Saturday 21 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Barnsley 0–2 Lincoln · League One
  • Referee: Paul Howard, England
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Barnsley 2 · draws 2 · Lincoln 2 · 4 goals/game
  • Recent form: Barnsley 2W 0D 3L · Lincoln 4W 1D 0L

Barnsley 0–2 Lincoln (League One): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.88 / 1.75
Goals
against 1.63 / 1.5 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.5 / 4.88
Corners
against 4.25 / 4.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.5 / 4.5
Shots on target
against 3.88 / 4.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.88 / 1.75
Cards
against 1.63 / 1.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 26 December 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 26 December 2025. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameBarnsley for / againstLineLincoln for / against
Goals scored
1.88 for · 1.63 against n 8
2.5standard
1.75 for · 1.5 against n 8
Corners won
5.5 for · 4.25 against n 8
9.5standard
4.88 for · 4.13 against n 8
Shots
13.13 for · 11.5 against n 8
19.5standard
12.5 for · 12.38 against n 8
Shots on target
4.5 for · 3.88 against n 8
8.5standard
4.5 for · 4.38 against n 8
Fouls committed
10.25 for · 9.5 against n 8
21.5standard
11.13 for · 10.25 against n 8
Cards shown
1.88 for · 1.63 against n 8
3.5standard
1.75 for · 1.63 against n 8

Referee: Paul Howard, England.

Barnsley

Barnsley Goalkeeper

Barnsley — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
M. Mahoney22901980 min552.5 /90371.7 /9000 /90
Barnsley — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barnsley before kick-off, to 26 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Mahoney n 890
2.13/3

Barnsley Defensive

Barnsley — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Jonathan Bland20741484 min362.2 /90161 /9070.4 /90875.3 /90241.5 /9060.4 /90
T. Watson17751269 min332.3 /90211.5 /9040.3 /90987 /90120.9 /9010.1 /90
M. de Gevigney1084836 min171.8 /90101.1 /9060.6 /90717.6 /90111.2 /9010.1 /90
J. Rooney362185 min73.4 /9010.5 /9010.5 /9073.4 /9031.5 /9000 /90
Georgie Gent19090 min77 /9011 /9000 /9099 /9011 /9000 /90
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Barnsley — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barnsley before kick-off, to 26 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Mahoney n 890
0.11/0
0.32/0
—
D. Keillor-Dunn n 877.9
0.11/0
0.63/1
—
J. Shepherd n 888.5
0.83/3
1.97/5
S. Bradley
L. Connell n 884.4
28/4
1.56/4
C. McGrandles
A. Phillips n 867.4
1.34/3
0.21/0
—
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Barnsley — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barnsley before kick-off, to 26 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
D. Keillor-Dunn n 877.9
0.63/1
J. Shepherd n 888.5
0.95/2
L. Connell n 884.4
0.85/1
A. Phillips n 867.4
14/1
Jonathan Bland n 882
2.27/5
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Barnsley Attacking

Barnsley — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
D. Keillor-Dunn22831816 min110.5 /9010 /90381.9 /90241.2 /90140.7 /90130.6 /90
Leo Farrell22244 min00 /9000 /9024.1 /9012 /9012 /9000 /90
L. Connell20851705 min20.1 /9020.1 /90150.8 /9080.4 /90361.9 /90100.5 /90
A. Phillips20751504 min30.2 /9030.2 /90171 /9070.4 /90261.6 /9050.3 /90
Patrick Kelly17591004 min30.3 /9020.2 /90151.3 /9090.8 /90211.9 /90181.6 /90
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Barnsley — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barnsley before kick-off, to 26 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Mahoney n 890
00/0
00/0
D. Keillor-Dunn n 877.9
2.68/4
1.66/4
J. Shepherd n 888.5
0.54/0
00/0
L. Connell n 884.4
0.75/0
0.43/0
A. Phillips n 867.4
1.35/2
0.21/0
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Barnsley — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barnsley before kick-off, to 26 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Mahoney n 890
00/0
00/0
D. Keillor-Dunn n 877.9
0.75/0
0.11/0
J. Shepherd n 888.5
00/0
00/0
L. Connell n 884.4
0.11/0
00/0
A. Phillips n 867.4
00/0
00/0
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Lincoln

Lincoln Defensive

Lincoln — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lincoln before kick-off, to 26 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
T. Bayliss n 871.6
0.84/1
0.85/0
—
T. Darikwa n 890
0.53/1
0.94/3
—
C. McGrandles n 886.6
15/2
1.67/4
L. Connell
R. Street n 863.9
1.45/2
1.45/3
—
S. Bradley n 890
0.64/1
0.54/0
J. Shepherd
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Lincoln — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lincoln before kick-off, to 26 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
T. Bayliss n 871.6
37/5
T. Darikwa n 890
1.37/2
C. McGrandles n 886.6
36/5
R. Street n 863.9
1.66/3
S. Bradley n 890
0.42/1
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Lincoln Attacking

Lincoln — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lincoln before kick-off, to 26 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
T. Bayliss n 871.6
0.82/2
0.62/2
T. Darikwa n 890
0.42/1
0.11/0
C. McGrandles n 886.6
0.32/0
0.11/0
R. Street n 863.9
1.65/3
0.74/0
S. Bradley n 890
0.64/1
0.31/1
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Lincoln — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lincoln before kick-off, to 26 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
T. Bayliss n 871.6
0.21/0
0.21/0
T. Darikwa n 890
00/0
0.11/0
C. McGrandles n 886.6
00/0
00/0
R. Street n 863.9
0.42/0
0.21/0
S. Bradley n 890
0.11/0
0.11/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
BarnsleyLincoln
62%Possession38%
14Shots8
2Shots on target3
4Shots off target2
8Blocked shots3
10Shots inside the box5
5Corners2
1Offsides0
7Fouls8
4Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
1Saves2
532Passes328
83%Pass accuracy71%

Barnsley Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Mahoney9000000006.9
J. Shepherd9000000107.3
J. Earl90001012Y6.7
L. Connell90000061Y8.3
Patrick Kelly90000012Y6.3
R. Cleary9000111106.6
D. Keillor-Dunn9000111006.3
Jonathan Bland87000003Y6.7
M. Roberts7000000206.9
T. Watson6600000106.5
Vimal Yoganathan4500000206.7
A. Phillips sub4500201006.3
Fábio Jaló sub2400002006.5
M. de Gevigney sub2000001006.2
D. McGoldrick sub1000100006.3

Lincoln Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
G. Wickens9000000006.9
T. Darikwa9000000607.7
T. Hamer90101111Y8.5
S. Bradley9000000007.3
A. Reach9010220008
C. McGrandles900000110Y7.5
Ivan Varfolomeev8901002407.7
R. Street8800100206.7
Justin Patrick Nnamdi Obikwu7000002106.2
D. Jefferies6100100006.3
J. Moylan6100000106.3
R. Towler sub2900000007.2
R. Hackett sub2900000006.5
F. Draper sub2000000106.6
E. Ring sub900000006.7
D. Lembikisa sub800000006.7

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Barnsley v Lincoln — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
BarnsleyWLWLL
Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 1.4 scored / 2.2 conceded per game
LincolnWWDWW
Last 5: 4W 1D 0L · 2 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Barnsley 2 · 2 draws · Lincoln 2 · 4 goals/game
  • 2025-12-09 Lincoln 3–1 Barnsley
  • 2025-03-01 Barnsley 4–3 Lincoln
  • 2024-08-17 Lincoln 1–2 Barnsley
  • 2024-03-09 Barnsley 1–5 Lincoln
  • 2023-11-25 Lincoln 2–2 Barnsley
  • 2023-04-18 Lincoln 0–0 Barnsley
League standing · 2025/26
Barnsley#15 pos59 pts46 pl-5 GD
Lincoln#1 pos103 pts46 pl+48 GD
Goals per game
Barnsley scored1.48
Lincoln scored1.93
Barnsley conceded1.59
Lincoln conceded0.89

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Barnsley and Lincoln?
In their last 6 meetings, Barnsley won 2, Lincoln won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 4 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Barnsley and Lincoln?
Recent form — Barnsley 2W 0D 3L; Lincoln 4W 1D 0L.

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