Bristol City
4/10Wins
1.5Goals / game
1.4Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At home, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Bristol City’s results
ChampionshipMatchweek 6THE MATCH CENTREBristol City vs Lincoln match centre
Full time
0:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
F. Draper53′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
Awaiting usable dataOur view of the game
Pre-match analysis only. No current bet recommendation once kickoff has passed or the match is not scheduled.
No defensible selection yet. We need a current, usable model or a complete recent match-winner market. Check the team news and recent form below.
This exact data version has not yet been captured by the scheduled decision recorder.
Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Out of date · Calculated 15 Sep 15:09 UK.
Odds updated 15 Sep 19:00 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 9 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.
We compare match winner, over/under 2.5 goals, both teams to score and double chance. Priced selections need decimal odds of at least 1.25. The value filter subtracts five percentage points from the model chance, then requires at least a 5% estimated return. These are conservative policy choices, not a calibrated confidence interval or proof of profitability.
For value candidates, odds must have been observed within 30 minutes and updated within three hours; our model must be less than 24 hours old. Experimental form models never qualify as value recommendations. Market fallback views use snapshots up to 24 hours old and never qualify as model value. Confirm lineups and the available price. All views cover 90 minutes plus stoppage time. No outcome or return is guaranteed.
THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
Bristol CityLincoln
1.530Expected goals · API-Football0.530
4Shots on target3
18Total Shots9
67%Ball Possession33%
13Corner Kicks4
13Fouls18
2Yellow Cards5
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves4
507Total passes244
428Passes accurate155
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Bristol City 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Lincoln 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Lincoln
4/10Wins
1.1Goals / game
1.5Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At away venues, 6 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Lincoln’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Bristol City
10 matchesResults4 wins · 3 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game1.5
Goals conceded per game1.4
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
SouthamptonAway · Championship1–4BurnleyAway · Championship2–1PrestonAway · Championship3–1PortsmouthHome · Championship2–1BirminghamAway · Championship2–2MillwallHome · Championship0–2WalsallHome · League Cup0–1Exeter CityAway · Friendlies Clubs1–1PlymouthAway · Friendlies Clubs0–0NewcastleHome · Friendlies Clubs4–1
Lincoln
10 matchesResults4 wins · 2 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.1
Goals conceded per game1.5
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
PrestonAway · Championship1–0BournemouthAway · League Cup0–4SouthamptonHome · Championship1–1BlackburnHome · Championship0–0BoltonAway · Championship1–0BlackpoolAway · League Cup4–1PortsmouthHome · Championship1–3MiddlesbroughAway · Championship1–2DerbyAway · League Cup2–1BarnsleyAway · Friendlies Clubs0–3
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Bristol City at home with Lincoln away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 06:59 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Championship · 2026/27 · all league matches
Bristol CityLincoln
6Matches played6
10Points earned8
3Wins2
1.7Goals scored / match0.9
1.8Goals conceded / match1.0
0Clean sheets3
1Failed to score1
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Bristol City at home with Lincoln away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
1 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Bristol City
0wins1MEETINGS
Lincoln
1winsNov 2022 – Nov 2022 · Historical meetings. Squads and team strength have changed.
Scores shown with Bristol City first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Bristol City
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1M. Skubala
- 1
S. TickleG - 21
Rio CardinesD - 16
R. DickieD - 2
L. EissatD - 3
C. PringD - 12
J. KnightM - 27
G. YahM - 17
J. WallaceM - 10
S. TwineM - 7
Y. HirakawaM - 9
L. TolajF
Substitutes (9)
4 · A. Randell
19 · G. Tanner
45 · E. Adebayo
5 · R. Atkinson
23 · D. Ballard
11 · S. Bell
40 · B. Collins
38 · N. Eile
20 · S. Greenwood
Lincoln
Confirmed formation3-4-2-1Chris Cohen
- 1
G. WickensG - 25
D. ElereweD - 15
S. BradleyD - 6
R. TowlerD - 16
D. JefferiesM - 24
I. VarfolomeevM - 14
C. McGrandlesM - 3
A. ReachM - 18
B. HouseM - 27
C. OgbeneM - 34
F. DraperF
Substitutes (9)
4 · A. Coubiș
46 · J. Gauci
7 · R. Hackett
26 · Y. Konak
11 · M. Ladefoged
19 · I. Olaofe
33 · D. Oyegoke
17 · R. Street
8 · T. Bayliss
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Bristol City
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Cardines | 90 | 7.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 2 |
| S. Tickle | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| G. Tanner | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Randell | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S. Greenwood | 14 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| N. Eile | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B. Collins | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S. Bell | 4 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D. Ballard | 31 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| R. Atkinson | 14 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| E. Adebayo | 14 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| J. Wallace | 59 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| S. Twine | 76 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| L. Tolaj | 76 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| C. Pring | 86 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| J. Knight | 90 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 1 |
| Y. Hirakawa | 90 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 1 |
| L. Eissat | 90 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| R. Dickie | 76 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| G. Yah | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 62 | 2 |
Lincoln
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Varfolomeev | 96 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 3 |
| T. Bayliss | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A. Coubiș | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Gauci | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Hackett | 27 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Y. Konak | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Ladefoged | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I. Olaofe | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Oyegoke | 19 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| R. Street | 19 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| R. Towler | 90 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| A. Reach | 71 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| C. Ogbene | 63 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| C. McGrandles | 90 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 1 |
| D. Jefferies | 90 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| B. House | 90 | 7.6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 |
| D. Elerewe | 90 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 2 |
| F. Draper | 71 | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| S. Bradley | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| G. Wickens | 90 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Championship table
Current standings · Championship. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 17 | WWLDW |
| 2 |  West Ham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 15 | DWWWW |
| 3 |  Middlesbrough | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 15 | DDWWD |
| 4 |  Wolves | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 14 | WWDLW |
| 5 |  West Brom | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 14 | LDWWD |
| 6 |  QPR | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 13 | DDDLW |
| 7 |  Stoke City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 13 | WWDWW |
| 8 | Bristol City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 13 | WLLWW |
| 9 |  Charlton | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 12 | LDDLD |
| 10 |  Birmingham | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 11 | DWLDD |
| 11 |  Millwall | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 11 | DDLWL |
| 12 | Lincoln | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 11 | LWWDD |
| 13 |  Southampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 10 | LWWDD |
| 14 |  Wrexham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 10 | WLDDW |
| 15 |  Bolton | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 10 | WWLLL |
| 16 |  Blackburn | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 9 | DWLLD |
| 17 |  Norwich | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 17 | -1 | 9 | LLWWL |
| 18 |  Sheffield Utd | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 9 | LLWLW |
| 19 |  Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 8 | DDWLL |
| 20 |  Watford | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 8 | LLWLL |
| 21 |  Cardiff | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 7 | WLDLL |
| 22 |  Derby | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 5 | DLLLW |
| 23 |  Preston | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 15 | -7 | 4 | DLLWL |
| 24 |  Burnley | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 17 | -8 | 4 | DLDLD |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Bristol City | Draw | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1.85 | 3.30 | 4.00 |
| Bet365 | 1.90 | 3.50 | 3.90 |
| Marathonbet | 1.84 | 3.45 | 4.15 |
| Betfair | 1.91 | 3.40 | 4.20 |
| BetVictor | 1.87 | 3.50 | 4.20 |
Snapshot from 15 Sep 2026, 19:00 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
AWAITING DATA
Information not yet supplied
These sections are kept at the end so the available match analysis appears first.
PUT YOUR VIEW TO THE TEST
Open practice slip +Try it with virtual funds
Start with £1,000 virtual funds. Choose a single or combine different matches in an accumulator, then track confirmed results. No real money. Record an actual bet in your manual journal ↗
Football data. A clearer perspective.Back to matches →