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Lincoln v Luton result

Full-time · Lincoln 3–1 Luton

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

Match report, in numbers

The result

Lincoln beat Luton 3–1 in League One on Saturday 20 September. Lincoln are unbeaten in their last nine matches in all competitions.

The goals

Lincoln led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Lincoln: Benjamin House (12’, assisted by Frederick Draper; 90’, assisted by Justin Patrick Nnamdi Obikwu) and Justin Patrick Nnamdi Obikwu (85’); Luton: Jordan Clark (77’, assisted by Millenic Alli).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Lincoln 0.00, Luton 0.00, from 15 shots to 13 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

Sebastian Stockbridge, England showed six yellow cards — against 5.0 yellows a game across the last 8 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Lincoln: J. Collins (17’); Luton: N. Lonwijk (24’), Jerry Yates (45+2’), George Saville (53’), T. Mengi (55’) and Joseph Gbode (72’).

What it changes

Lincoln move up from seventh to first (nine 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.

Luton move down from eighth to ninth (eight league matches played). Luton have scored 68 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Luton have conceded 56 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 24 clubs.

Lincoln have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Benjamin House (Lincoln) 12.7, Justin Patrick Nnamdi Obikwu (Lincoln) 8.1 and Frederick Draper (Lincoln) 6.7 led the match.

Next up

Lincoln next travel to QPR on 7 November 2026.

Luton next host Forest Green 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 Luton: Luton v Forest Green, Saturday 7 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Lincoln 3–1 Luton · League One
  • Referee: Sebastian Stockbridge, England
  • Head-to-head (last 2): Lincoln 0 · draws 1 · Luton 1 · 3 goals/game
  • Recent form: Lincoln 2W 3D 0L · Luton 2W 0D 3L

Lincoln 3–1 Luton (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

1.63 / 1.25
Goals
against 0.88 / 0.88 · 1 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
3.88 / 7.25
Corners
against 7.13 / 4.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.5 / 4
Shots on target
against 3.88 / 3 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
3.88 / 1.5
Cards
against 2.38 / 1.5 · 5 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 13 September 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 13 September 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 / againstLineLuton for / against
Goals scored
1.63 for · 0.88 against n 8
2.5standard
1.25 for · 0.88 against n 8
Corners won
3.88 for · 7.13 against n 8
9.5standard
7.25 for · 4.13 against n 8
Shots
11 for · 12.75 against n 8
19.5standard
13.25 for · 9 against n 8
Shots on target
4.5 for · 3.88 against n 8
8.5standard
4 for · 3 against n 8
Fouls committed
13.13 for · 10.88 against n 8
21.5standard
11 for · 10.63 against n 8
Cards shown
3.88 for · 2.38 against n 8
3.5standard
1.5 for · 1.5 against n 8

Referee: Sebastian Stockbridge, England.

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 13 September 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. Darikwa n 889.1
0.94/2
0.84/2
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T. Bayliss n 873.3
1.26/1
0.85/0
G. Saville
C. McGrandles n 872.6
1.16/1
1.44/3
G. Saville
J. Collins n 854.1
1.75/2
2.35/4
J. Clark
R. Towler n 890
1.17/2
0.42/1
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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 13 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
T. Darikwa n 889.1
28/6
T. Bayliss n 873.3
1.57/3
C. McGrandles n 872.6
2.88/3
J. Collins n 854.1
0.42/0
R. Towler n 890
15/3
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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 13 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
T. Darikwa n 889.1
00/0
00/0
T. Bayliss n 873.3
0.32/0
0.21/0
C. McGrandles n 872.6
0.21/0
00/0
J. Collins n 854.1
2.15/3
1.74/2
R. Towler n 890
0.11/0
00/0
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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 13 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
T. Darikwa n 889.1
00/0
0.11/0
T. Bayliss n 873.3
0.21/0
0.21/0
C. McGrandles n 872.6
00/0
00/0
J. Collins n 854.1
0.82/2
0.42/0
R. Towler n 890
00/0
0.11/0
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Luton

Luton Defensive

Luton — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Luton before kick-off, to 13 September 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. Alli n 874.4
1.56/4
0.94/2
—
N. Lonwijk n 860.6
0.63/0
0.21/0
—
Joshua Keeley n 790
0.11/0
00/0
—
J. Clark n 888.6
15/2
15/3
J. Collins
G. Saville n 781
1.46/3
1.77/2
C. McGrandles
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Luton — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Luton before kick-off, to 13 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Alli n 874.4
1.15/2
N. Lonwijk n 860.6
1.14/2
Joshua Keeley n 790
00/0
J. Clark n 888.6
1.46/3
G. Saville n 781
1.36/2
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Luton Attacking

Luton — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Luton before kick-off, to 13 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Alli n 874.4
1.44/3
0.63/1
N. Lonwijk n 860.6
0.21/0
0.21/0
Joshua Keeley n 790
00/0
00/0
J. Clark n 888.6
15/1
0.43/0
G. Saville n 781
0.83/2
0.32/0
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Luton — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Luton before kick-off, to 13 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Alli n 874.4
0.21/0
00/0
N. Lonwijk n 860.6
00/0
00/0
Joshua Keeley n 790
00/0
00/0
J. Clark n 888.6
0.32/0
0.11/0
G. Saville n 781
0.21/0
0.21/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
LincolnLuton
43%Possession57%
15Shots13
6Shots on target2
5Shots off target5
4Blocked shots6
10Shots inside the box5
2Corners7
1Offsides2
12Fouls14
1Yellow cards5
0Red cards0
1Saves3
291Passes380
69%Pass accuracy78%

Lincoln Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
G. Wickens9000000006.9
T. Darikwa9000000106.3
A. Jackson9000002107.3
S. Bradley9000100006.3
A. Reach9000102407.3
C. McGrandles9000000206.9
T. Bayliss8900002206.6
B. House8920420609.2
J. Collins80000011Y6.9
F. Draper7901332207.3
R. Street6600100106.9
T. Hamer sub2400001106.9
Francis Okoronkwo sub1100000106.6
Justin Patrick Nnamdi Obikwu sub1011111008.2
E. Ring sub10000000–
Ivan Varfolomeev sub10000110–

Luton Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Joshua Keeley9000000006.2
M. Andersen9000000106
G. Saville90000010Y6.9
N. Lonwijk90000010Y5.6
J. Clark9010221007.3
M. Alli9001102006.2
N. Wells8800201206.9
K. Naismith6500000006.5
Z. Nelson6500000206.3
T. Mengi60000001Y6.2
J. Yates45000010Y6.7
J. Gbode sub45001000Y6.3
S. Morris sub3000001006.6
C. Makosso sub2500000106.3
C. Bramall sub2500100006
L. Nordås sub1300000006.2

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

Recent form
LincolnDWDDW
Last 5: 2W 3D 0L · 1.2 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
LutonLWLWL
Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 1.4 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 2
Lincoln 0 · 1 draw · Luton 1 · 3 goals/game
  • 2018-01-01 Luton 4–2 Lincoln
  • 2017-09-02 Lincoln 0–0 Luton
League standing · 2025/26
Lincoln#1 pos103 pts46 pl+48 GD
Luton#7 pos74 pts46 pl+12 GD
Goals per game
Lincoln scored1.93
Luton scored1.48
Lincoln conceded0.89
Luton conceded1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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