Preston North End
- Preston North End have won 1 and lost 4 of their last 5 games (all comps).
- They sit 23rd with 3 points from 5 matches.
- Paul Heckingbottom has set up his side around structure, width from his wing-backs and controlling the tempo in games.
- Delano Burgzorg supplied 2 assists in 5 Championship 2026/2027 fixtures.
- Callum Lang has 2 goals in 5 games.
Lincoln City
- Lincoln City are unbeaten in their last 2 (W1, D1) following a 1-0 away win at Bolton Wanderers and back-to-back home draws with Blackburn Rovers and Southampton.
- They sit 17th with five points.
- Chris Cohen's Imps are built around compact organisation and getting men behind the ball quickly when the press bites.
- Adam Reach has been their biggest threat in the final third with 1 goal in 5 Championship 2026/2027 games.
- They've won 1 and lost 1 of their 2 Championship 2026/2027 away games, conceding just 2 goals.
Head-to-Head
Lincoln City won the last head-to-head 1-0 away from home in a friendly in 2026 .
Key Players
- Delano Burgzorg - 2 assists in 5.
- Callum Lang - 2 goals in 5.
- Adam Reach - 1 goal in 5.
Betting Insights
- Preston are the slight favourites at 2.25.
- Lincoln City are at 2.94 and the draw is 3.5.
- Both teams to score is priced at 1.65.
Prediction
- This is likely to be a close game because Preston's 3-at-the-back should try to smother the middle of the pitch and force Lincoln wide.
- We're still in the very early days of the campaign and the Imps will know they can nick this one.
- We like the away side's chances in this one because it's a game that plays to their strengths and the home side's form is awful.
- Both teams to score looks a sharp alternative for what should be an intense contest.