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League One Betting Preview: Northampton vs Lincoln

Northampton host Lincoln in this League One match at Sixfields Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 19 August 2025. 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 -116 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
11 Lincoln logo Lincoln 3 2 0 1 5 4 1 5:4 6
21 Northampton logo Northampton 3 0 1 2 1 5 -4 1:5 1
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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 -116 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 Northampton logo 1 - 0 Lincoln logo Lincoln

Northampton can be backed at +650 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

Top Pick: Sam Hoskins to Score +475 bet365 logo

Sam Hoskins (Northampton) has racked up two goals in his past six League One games. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +475 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Northampton +0.25 -116
Both Team To Score No -128
Anytime Goalscorer Sam Hoskins +475

If you’re up for a bet builder, then we’ve got Northampton with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, one or both teams drawing a blank and Sam Hoskins (Northampton) to score.

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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 47% chance of winning this League One clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are +112. At +215, Northampton Town are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

If you want to back the favourites with some insurance, then Lincoln are -185 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, Northampton are +123 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 -133 about Both Teams to Score No.

The top football betting sites cover League One matches in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.

Cameron McGeehan Favourite to Find the Net First

Favourite Cameron McGeehan is now available at +650 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals
Cameron McGeehan (Northampton)
First
+330
Anytime
+650
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James Steven Collins (Lincoln)
First
+330
Anytime
+650
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Freddie Draper (Lincoln)
First
+380
Anytime
+700
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Tom Eaves (Northampton)
First
+410
Anytime
+950
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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 logo Northampton Home Stats 1-5-4 1.90 0.80 1.10 2 8 5 5
Lincoln logo 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
Team Stats
Northampton logo Northampton League Stats
Lincoln logo Lincoln League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
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Top Scorers & Assists
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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.

Previous Northampton Lineups

16 Aug League One
Stevenage 2-0 Northampton
12 Aug EFL Cup
Northampton 0-1 Southampton
09 Aug League One
Northampton 0-0 Bradford
02 Aug League One
Wigan 3-1 Northampton
03 May League One
Northampton 1-1 Wigan
26 Apr League One
Crawley 3-0 Northampton

Previous Lincoln Lineups

16 Aug League One
Lincoln 3-2 Plymouth
12 Aug EFL Cup
Harrogate 1-3 Lincoln
09 Aug League One
Wimbledon 2-0 Lincoln
02 Aug League One
Lincoln 2-0 Reading
03 May League One
Lincoln 0-2 Wrexham
26 Apr League One
Stockport 3-2 Lincoln
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2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Stevenage 3 3 0 0 6:2 9
2 Cardiff 3 2 1 0 5:1 7
3 Barnsley 3 2 1 0 7:4 7
4 Stockport 3 2 1 0 6:3 7
5 Doncaster 3 2 1 0 4:2 7
6 Bradford 3 2 1 0 4:2 7
7 Huddersfield 3 2 0 1 7:3 6
8 Wigan 3 2 0 1 5:3 6
9 Luton 3 2 0 1 4:2 6
10 Wimbledon 3 2 0 1 4:2 6
11 Lincoln 3 2 0 1 5:4 6
12 Burton 3 1 1 1 4:4 4
13 Bolton 3 1 1 1 3:3 4
14 Leyton Orient 3 1 1 1 4:5 4
15 Exeter 3 1 0 2 5:4 3
16 Mansfield 3 1 0 2 4:5 3
17 Blackpool 3 1 0 2 6:9 3
18 Rotherham 3 1 0 2 2:5 3
19 Port Vale 3 0 2 1 1:2 2
20 Wycombe 3 0 1 2 3:5 1
21 Northampton 3 0 1 2 1:5 1
22 Plymouth 3 0 0 3 3:8 0
23 Peterborough 3 0 0 3 1:6 0
24 Reading 3 0 0 3 1:6 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cardiff 2 2 0 0 5:1 6
2 Wigan 2 2 0 0 5:1 6
3 Lincoln 2 2 0 0 5:2 6
4 Stevenage 2 2 0 0 3:0 6
5 Bradford 2 2 0 0 4:2 6
6 Leyton Orient 2 1 1 0 4:2 4
7 Barnsley 2 1 1 0 4:3 4
8 Doncaster 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
9 Burton 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
10 Huddersfield 1 1 0 0 3:0 3
11 Exeter 2 1 0 1 5:3 3
12 Stockport 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
13 Wimbledon 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
14 Bolton 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
15 Rotherham 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
16 Luton 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
17 Blackpool 2 1 0 1 5:5 3
18 Port Vale 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
19 Northampton 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
20 Mansfield 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
21 Wycombe 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
22 Plymouth 1 0 0 1 1:3 0
23 Peterborough 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
24 Reading 2 0 0 2 1:4 0