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Lincoln vs Northampton

23 January 2021 at 15:00LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
21
Referee: A. Backhouse

Match Summary

Lincoln defeated Northampton 2:1. The match was played in League One 2020.

Rivalry since 2018

Lincoln vs Northampton Head to Head Results· 10

Lincoln and Northampton have met 10 times — Lincoln won 7, Northampton won 1, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2018. Lincoln leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 10 meetings. A combined 28 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.80 per match (20 for the home side, 8 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 5 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 6 games (60%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Lincoln are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2018.

7
wins
Drawn
2
·
Total goals
28 · 2.8/match
Both scored
5/10 · 50%
Over 2.5
6/10 · 60%

Recent Meetings

17/02/26League One
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19/08/25League One
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18/01/25League One
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29/10/24League One
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29/12/23League One
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15/08/23League One
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19/12/20League One
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09/02/19League Two
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10/11/18FA Cup
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04/08/18League Two
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Highest-scoring game: 32 v 2018

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Lincoln have recorded 5 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats. Northampton show 0 wins, 0 draws and 6 losses from their last 6 outings.

Lincoln

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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.

2.9

Average goals per game

75%

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.

6
wins
draws
1
8 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (75%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (61%) — 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.

17 Feb 202625/261.35/4.50/8.00
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19 Aug 202525/263.35/3.42/2.17
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18 Jan 202524/254.00/3.33/1.96
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29 Oct 202424/251.73/3.67/4.81
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29 Dec 202323/242.40/3.20/3.10
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15 Aug 202323/242.73/3.08/2.61
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23 Jan 202120/211.55/4.12/5.93
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19 Dec 202020/213.72/3.43/2.02
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Market Summary

Margin: 5.7%

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 64.5%Draw 24.3%Away 16.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.533.905.80
Max1.574.266.00
Over 2.5: 55.6%Under 2.5: 50.0%
Market favourite:Lincoln · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market61.3%22.6%16.1%
Public market61.4%22.7%15.9%

Lincoln vs Northampton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Lincoln
Result vs. Market: Lincoln (65%)

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:00Northampton
10Shots9
4Shots on target2

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: Northampton

W 119D 108L 187
Over 2.548
Goals scored457

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 14 May 2026