Northampton vs Lincoln Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Aug 2025

League One Betting Preview: Northampton vs Lincoln

Northampton host Lincoln in this League One match at Sixfields Stadium, with kick-off set for 02:45 on Wednesday 20 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Cobblers to Frustrate Imps

Northampton look capable of beating Lincoln and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back the home team at 1.86 with a +0.25 goal start, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5 which means a return if they avoid defeat.

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Teams’ Last Battle Saw 1-0 Lincoln Victory

Northampton Town were defeated in their last game. Away from home, they suffered a 2-0 loss against Stevenage at Lamex Stadium.

Lincoln City won their previous game, beating Plymouth Argyle at home. It was a 3-2 win at LNER Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Lincoln have beaten Northampton in the last two encounters. The most recent win was 1-0 on the road at Sixfields Stadium and this came after a 2-1 home win at LNER Stadium. The previous 7 H2H meetings have involved four Lincoln wins, one Northampton victory and two draws.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Lincoln	8	4	3	1	11	8	3	11:8	15
15	Northampton	7	3	1	3	5	6	-1	5:6	10

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Confirmed Lineups

Northampton confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Lee Burge (GK), Conor McCarthy, Max Dyche, Michael Forbes, Jack Burroughs, Dean Campbell, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Terry Taylor, Cameron McGeehan, Ethan Wheatley, Tyrese Fornah.

Lincoln confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): George Wickens (GK), Tendayi Darikwa, Thomas Hamer, Sonny Bradley, Ryley Towler, Tom Bayliss, Conor McGrandles, Robert Street, Freddie Draper, Reeco Hackett, James Collins.

Northampton vs Lincoln Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the best Northampton vs Lincoln betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Northampton look a good bet in this League One clash and we can back them at 1.86 with a +0.25 goal start. The latest stats suggest that the home team can avoid defeat and potentially triumph.

The latest League One team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.

Key Northampton vs Lincoln league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Northampton in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Northampton in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Northampton in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Lincoln in 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Lincoln in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Lincoln in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Northampton +0.25 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 53.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Northampton 1 - 0 Lincoln

Northampton can be backed at 8.00 to triumph by a 1-0 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Player Prop Picks

Northampton vs Lincoln Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Lincoln Win on the Cards According to the Bookies

Lincoln City are regarded as having a 49% chance of winning this League One clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are 2.05. At 3.40, Northampton Town are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

If you want to back the favourites with some insurance, then Lincoln are 1.49 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, Northampton are 2.38 and there is money back if the game ends all square.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. If you anticipate that a minimum of one side can manage a clean sheet, you might want to take the 1.75 about Both Teams to Score No.

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James Steven Collins Favourite to Find the Net First

Favourite James Steven Collins is now available at 6.25 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Lincoln Unbeaten in Past Three H2H Sixfields Stadium Meetings Against Northampton

Northampton haven’t tasted victory at Sixfields Stadium in the previous three matches. Kevin Nolan's men have recorded five draws, four defeats and one victory in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Lincoln have six defeats, two victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

The last Sixfields Stadium meeting saw Lincoln beat Northampton 1-0. There have been two Lincoln wins and one draw in the past 3 H2H meetings at Sixfields Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Northampton Home Stats		1-5-4	1.90	0.80	1.10	2	8	5	5
Lincoln Away Stats		2-2-6	3.10	1.40	1.70	5	5	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Northampton vs Lincoln Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Northampton vs Lincoln team news beforehand. Receive the predicted and confirmed League One lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.

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