Preston North End vs Lincoln City: 0–1
Lincoln City beat Preston North End 1–0 in the English League Championship on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at Deepdale, Preston, England.
- Competition: English League Championship (2026-27 English League Championship, Regular Season)
- Kick-off: Sat, 12 Sept 2026, 14:00 UTC
- Status: Full Time
- Venue: Deepdale, Preston, England
- Attendance: 14,702
- Teams: Preston North End (home), Lincoln City (away)
Goals
- 81' — Freddie Draper (Lincoln City), assist Andrei Coubis
Match statistics
| Statistic | Preston North End | Lincoln City |
|---|---|---|
| Possession (%) | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Shots | 11 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 16 | 3 |
| Fouls | 8 | 9 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
Starting line-ups
Preston North End (4-4-2): Daniel Iversen (G), Odeluga Offiah (CD-L), Jordan Storey (CD-R), Andrija Vukcevic (LB), Liam Gibbs (RB), Jordan Thompson (CM-L), Stanley Mills (CM-R), Alfie Devine (LM), Harrison Clarke (RM), Johnny Kenny (CF-L), Callum Lang (CF-R).
Lincoln City (3-4-2-1): George Wickens (G), Sonny Bradley (CD), Andrei Coubis (CD-L), Ayodeji Elerewe (CD-R), Conor McGrandles (CM-L), Tom Bayliss (CM-R), Adam Reach (LM), Daniel Oyegoke (RM), Robert Street (F), Ben House (CF-L), Recco Hackett-Fairchild (CF-R).