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As Preston North End prepares to host Lincoln City on September 12, 2026, both teams bring contrasting recent forms into the match. Preston has struggled recently, securing only one win in their last five outings, which will undoubtedly weigh on their confidence as they seek to turn their fortunes around on home turf. Meanwhile, Lincoln City has managed to find greater success, recording two victories in the same timeframe, reflecting a more positive trajectory as they aim to capitalize on this momentum.
From a tactical standpoint, Preston North End will need to harness their home advantage while addressing defensive frailties that have contributed to their recent struggles. Conversely, Lincoln City may look to exploit Preston’s vulnerabilities on the counter and maintain a solid defensive setup, which has served them well in recent weeks.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.31 for a Preston home win, and our model predicts a tight contest, favoring a 1-1 draw with probabilities of 42.8% for a home victory and 30.1% for an away win. This match promises to be competitive, with both sides capable of making their mark, underscoring the unpredictability of Championship football.
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| Preston 41.4% |
Draw 27.2% |
Lincoln 31.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of English League Championship Preston: 0.6%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.30 | 3.60 | 2.95 | |
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2.14 | 3.45 | 3.20 | |
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2.30 | 3.40 | 2.96 | |
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2.31 | 3.42 | 3 | |
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2.26 | 3.45 | 2.90 |
Latest Results
| 05.09.26 Preston North End – Blackburn Rovers – 2:1 01.09.26 Preston North End – Bristol City – 1:3 29.08.26 Charlton Athletic – Preston North End – 1:0 26.08.26 Preston North End – Everton – 0:4 22.08.26 Preston North End – Wolverhampton Wanderers – 1:3 |
05.09.26 Lincoln City – Southampton FC – 1:1 01.09.26 Lincoln City – Blackburn Rovers – 0:0 29.08.26 Bolton Wanderers – Lincoln City – 0:1 25.08.26 Blackpool – Lincoln City – 1:4 22.08.26 Lincoln City – Portsmouth FC – 1:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 12.07.24 Preston North End – Lincoln City – 0:1 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Swansea | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7:1 | 6 | 11 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:5 | 3 | 10 |
| 3 | QPR | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7:4 | 3 | 10 |
| 4 | Bristol City | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:7 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | West Brom | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:6 | 2 | 10 |
| 6 | Charlton | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6:7 | -1 | 10 |
| 7 | Millwall | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 2 | 9 |
| 8 | West Ham | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11:7 | 4 | 8 |
| 9 | Wolves | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:10 | 3 | 8 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7:6 | 1 | 7 |
| 11 | Wrexham | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:4 | 2 | 6 |
| 12 | Norwich | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8:8 | 0 | 6 |
| 13 | Stoke | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8:9 | -1 | 6 |
| 14 | Portsmouth | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:8 | -1 | 6 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | -1 | 6 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | -1 | 5 |
| 17 | Watford | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:6 | -2 | 5 |
| 18 | Lincoln | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:6 | -2 | 5 |
| 19 | Southampton | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11:6 | 5 | 4 |
| 20 | Derby | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:10 | -5 | 4 |
| 21 | Bolton | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:9 | -5 | 4 |
| 22 | Cardiff | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6:9 | -3 | 3 |
| 23 | Preston | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5:10 | -5 | 3 |
| 24 | Burnley | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6:12 | -6 | 2 |
English League Championship Outrights
1. West Ham: 2.65 (29.45%)
2. Wolves: 5.8 (13.45%)
3. Middlesbrough: 6 (13.01%)
4. Southampton: 13.6 (5.74%)
5. Birmingham: 17.6 (4.43%)
6. Millwall: 18.4 (4.24%)
7. Swansea: 20.8 (3.75%)
8. Burnley: 24.8 (3.15%)
9. Norwich: 24.8 (3.15%)
10. West Brom: 24.8 (3.15%)
11. Wrexham: 33.2 (2.35%)
12. QPR: 34.2 (2.28%)
13. Sheffield Utd: 34.8 (2.24%)
14. Bristol City: 50 (1.56%)
15. Charlton: 65 (1.2%)
16. Derby: 72 (1.08%)
17. Stoke City: 80 (0.98%)
18. Watford: 84 (0.93%)
19. Portsmouth: 110 (0.71%)
20. Cardiff: 120 (0.65%)
21. Lincoln City: 120 (0.65%)
22. Blackburn: 120 (0.65%)
23. Preston: 130 (0.6%)
24. Bolton: 130 (0.6%)
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