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Lincoln v Barnsley result

Full-time · Lincoln 3–1 Barnsley

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Lincoln 3–1 Barnsley — Lincoln won this League One match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Lincoln beat Barnsley 3–1 in League One on Tuesday 9 December. Barnsley have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Lincoln led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Lincoln: R. Hackett (36’, assisted by Jack Moylan; 71’, assisted by Sonny Bradley) and Thomas Bayliss (68’, assisted by George Wickens); Barnsley: Davis Keillor-Dunn (67’, assisted by Jonathan Bland).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Lincoln 2.14, Barnsley 1.43, from 15 shots to 15 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

The bookings — Barnsley: Luca Connell (33’).

What it changes

Lincoln move down from second to third (19 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 move down from eighth to 10th (16 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.

With four goals it was the highest-scoring match of round 19, across 12 matches.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, R. Hackett (Lincoln) 12.4, Thomas Bayliss (Lincoln) 8.3 and Conor McGrandles (Lincoln) 7.3 led the match.

Next up

Lincoln next travel to QPR on 7 November 2026.

Barnsley next host Aldershot Town on 7 November 2026.

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

Next for Lincoln: QPR v Lincoln, Saturday 7 November — the preview. Next for Barnsley: Barnsley v Aldershot Town, Saturday 7 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Lincoln 3–1 Barnsley · League One
  • Referee: Dale Baines,
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Lincoln 2 · draws 2 · Barnsley 2 · 3.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Lincoln 2W 1D 2L · Barnsley 4W 1D 0L

Lincoln 3–1 Barnsley (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

0.88 / 2
Goals
against 1.13 / 1.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
3.57 / 6.43
Corners
against 2.86 / 6 · 1 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 7 matches
3.14 / 4.86
Shots on target
against 3.71 / 3 · 2 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1.43 / 2.38
Cards
against 1.57 / 1 · 2 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 6 December 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 6 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 gameLincoln for / againstLineBarnsley for / against
Goals scored
0.88 for · 1.13 against n 8
2.5standard
2 for · 1.13 against n 8
Corners won
3.57 for · 2.86 against n 7
9.5standard
6.43 for · 6 against n 7
Shots
11.29 for · 10.86 against n 7
19.5standard
12.86 for · 12.14 against n 7
Shots on target
3.14 for · 3.71 against n 7
8.5standard
4.86 for · 3 against n 7
Fouls committed
14 for · 10.43 against n 7
21.5standard
11.43 for · 8.86 against n 7
Cards shown
1.43 for · 1.57 against n 7
3.5standard
2.38 for · 1 against n 8

Referee: Dale Baines,.

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 6 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 876.8
0.11/0
15/2
A. Phillips
T. Darikwa n 888.5
0.53/1
0.32/0
J. Shepherd
C. McGrandles n 886.6
0.43/0
2.18/5
L. Connell
R. Street n 864
1.98/2
1.14/2
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J. Collins n 852.5
2.66/3
2.45/3
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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 6 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
T. Bayliss n 876.8
1.65/2
T. Darikwa n 888.5
1.45/3
C. McGrandles n 886.6
1.86/3
R. Street n 864
1.46/1
J. Collins n 852.5
1.55/1
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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 6 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 876.8
0.43/0
00/0
T. Darikwa n 888.5
0.32/0
0.32/0
C. McGrandles n 886.6
0.32/0
0.11/0
R. Street n 864
1.94/3
0.73/1
J. Collins n 852.5
1.75/2
0.42/0
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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 6 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
T. Bayliss n 876.8
00/0
00/0
T. Darikwa n 888.5
0.11/0
0.11/0
C. McGrandles n 886.6
00/0
00/0
R. Street n 864
0.21/0
00/0
J. Collins n 852.5
00/0
00/0
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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. Mahoney18901620 min452.5 /90261.4 /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 6 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Mahoney n 890
2.33/3

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 Bland16731168 min262 /90131 /9050.4 /90685.2 /90231.8 /9060.5 /90
T. Watson1471999 min262.3 /90161.4 /9040.4 /90756.8 /90100.9 /9010.1 /90
M. de Gevigney882656 min111.5 /90101.4 /9050.7 /90547.4 /90101.4 /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 6 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
00/0
00/0
—
D. Keillor-Dunn n 875
00/0
0.63/1
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L. Connell n 884.4
1.66/3
1.37/3
C. McGrandles
J. Shepherd n 884.5
1.14/3
1.97/3
T. Darikwa
A. Phillips n 869.1
1.14/3
0.21/0
T. Bayliss
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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 6 December 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
D. Keillor-Dunn n 875
0.84/1
L. Connell n 884.4
1.66/4
J. Shepherd n 884.5
0.96/1
A. Phillips n 869.1
0.21/0
Jonathan Bland n 877
28/5
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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-Dunn18811456 min80.5 /9010.1 /90271.7 /90171.1 /90120.7 /90120.7 /90
Leo Farrell22244 min00 /9000 /9024.1 /9012 /9012 /9000 /90
L. Connell17841435 min20.1 /9020.1 /90140.9 /9080.5 /90301.9 /9070.4 /90
A. Phillips16771224 min30.2 /9030.2 /90131 /9070.5 /90201.5 /9040.3 /90
Caylan Vickers14731019 min20.2 /9010.1 /9080.7 /9060.5 /90181.6 /90141.2 /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 6 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 875
1.76/2
1.14/2
L. Connell n 884.4
0.96/1
0.54/0
J. Shepherd n 884.5
0.32/0
00/0
A. Phillips n 869.1
1.15/2
0.32/0
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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 6 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 875
0.53/0
0.21/0
L. Connell n 884.4
0.11/0
0.11/0
J. Shepherd n 884.5
00/0
00/0
A. Phillips n 869.1
00/0
0.21/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
LincolnBarnsley
31%Possession69%
2.14Expected goals (xG)1.43
15Shots15
8Shots on target4
5Shots off target5
2Blocked shots6
10Shots inside the box10
7Corners8
6Fouls6
0Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
3Saves5
248Passes569
65%Pass accuracy81%

Lincoln Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
G. Wickens9001001007
T. Darikwa9000000107
T. Hamer9000000107
S. Bradley9001001007.3
A. Reach9000002707.3
C. McGrandles9000000907.2
R. Hackett8920221508.5
T. Bayliss8210221408.3
J. Moylan8201432106.2
D. Jefferies7200002006.5
F. Draper7200310106.6
Francis Okoronkwo sub1800000106.3
R. Street sub1800100006.7
Ivan Varfolomeev sub800100106.7
Justin Patrick Nnamdi Obikwu sub800001006.3
E. Ring sub10000000–

Barnsley Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Mahoney9000000206.9
M. de Gevigney9000100306.6
J. Shepherd9000000006.3
T. Watson9000001406.2
A. Phillips9000302106.6
L. Connell90000031Y6.6
Patrick Kelly9000001006.3
R. Cleary9000110106
D. Keillor-Dunn9010331006.9
Jonathan Bland7901003307
Vimal Yoganathan4500101106.5
N. Farrugia sub4500000306.5
D. McGoldrick sub1100000006.5

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

Recent form
LincolnDLWLW
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
BarnsleyWWWDW
Last 5: 4W 1D 0L · 2.4 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Lincoln 2 · 2 draws · Barnsley 2 · 3.5 goals/game
  • 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
  • 2022-10-25 Barnsley 0–1 Lincoln
League standing · 2025/26
Lincoln#1 pos103 pts46 pl+48 GD
Barnsley#15 pos59 pts46 pl-5 GD
Goals per game
Lincoln scored1.93
Barnsley scored1.48
Lincoln conceded0.89
Barnsley conceded1.59

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Lincoln and Barnsley?
In their last 6 meetings, Lincoln won 2, Barnsley won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Lincoln and Barnsley?
Recent form — Lincoln 2W 1D 2L; Barnsley 4W 1D 0L.

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