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Lincoln vs Cardiff

20 December 2025 at 15:00LNER stadium, Lincoln
21
Referee: Richard Eley

Match Summary

Lincoln defeated Cardiff 2:1. The match was played in League One 2025. Goals were scored by A. Robertson 40′ (o.g.), P. Ng 49′, S. Bradley 67′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Lincoln had 33% possession while Cardiff held 67%. Lincoln had 18 shots (7 on target) compared to 11 (4 on target) for Cardiff. Expected goals: Lincoln 1.88 — Cardiff 2.54. Lincoln made 5 substitutions, Cardiff made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Lincoln and Cardiff — 3 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Kick Off
A. Robertson

Own Goal

40′
Half Time
46′
J. BaganR. Kpakio
49′
P. Ng

assist: Y. Salech

J. MoylanR. Towler
63′
F. DraperJ. Obikwu
64′
74′
C. WillockI. Davies
74′
A. RobertsonC. Robinson
82′
R. WintleD. Turnbull
R. Hackett-FairchildD. Jefferies
86′
R. StreetF. Okoronkwo
87′
T. BaylissI. Varfolomeev
90+6′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Lincoln had 33% possession against Cardiff's 67%. Lincoln registered 18 shots (7 on target) while Cardiff managed 11 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 4–3. Fouls committed: 12–11.

Shots on Goal
7
4
Shots Off Goal
8
4
Total Shots
18
11
Blocked Shots
3
3
Shots inside the Box
10
8
Shots outside the Box
8
3
Fouls
12
11
Corner Kicks
4
3
Offsides
3
1
Ball Possession
33%
67%
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Goalkeeper Saves
2
6
Total Passes
266
562
Accurate Passes
192
484
Pass Accuracy
72%
86%
Expected Goals (xG)
1.88
2.54
Goals Prevented (xGP)
0
0

Rivalry since 2026

Lincoln vs Cardiff Head to Head Results· 1

Lincoln and Cardiff have met 1 times — Lincoln won 1, Cardiff won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2026. Lincoln leads the head-to-head with 1 victory from 1 meeting. A combined 2 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (2 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–2 in 2026.

1
wins
Drawn
0
·
0
wins
Total goals
2 · 2.0/match
Both scored
0/1 · 0%
Over 2.5
0/1 · 0%

Recent Meetings

07/03/26League One
Match Details
Highest-scoring game: 02 v 2026

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Lincoln have recorded 5 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats. Cardiff show 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.

Lincoln

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Cardiff

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Lincoln dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

2
wins
draws
0
2 meetings
0
wins

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (37%) — the odds may underestimate Lincoln.

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

7 Mar 202625/262.25/3.30/3.00
Match Details
20 Dec 202525/262.50/3.25/2.65
Match Details

Market Summary

Margin: 8.5%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 40.0%Draw 30.8%Away 37.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.503.252.65
Max2.503.252.65
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 54.1%
Market favourite: · Even contest

Result vs. Market

Lincoln
Result vs. Market: Lincoln (40%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

LincolnHalf-time:10Cardiff
18Shots11
7Shots on target4

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Lincoln

W 129D 84L 98
Over 2.545
Goals scored433

Away Record: Cardiff

W 27D 10L 9
Over 2.554
Goals scored90

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 13 May 2026