Championship
Preston North End vs Lincoln City
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Deepdale
Preston North End vs Lincoln City Prediction & Stats - Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Preston North End vs Lincoln City is part of the Championship schedule for Saturday (12/09).
The fixture is staged at Deepdale, 15:00 (UK time).
Below is our Preston North End vs Lincoln City prediction, built before you place a bet.
Our verdict on Preston North End vs Lincoln City
Value at this level takes some digging out. Having gone through the form and the numbers, here is our preferred Preston North End vs Lincoln City prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 12-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Preston North End the side to beat, with roughly 41% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Preston North End Preview
Preston North End reach this fixture 6 match into their Championship. Here is where PNE stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 5 lost
0.5 points per game
6 scored, at 1 a game
12 conceded, at 2 a game
PNE, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Callum Lang, 3 goals
Most assists: Delano Burgzorg, 2 assists
Recent results — Preston North End
24/10/2026 10:00
17/10/2026 10:00
13/10/2026 15:00
10/10/2026 10:00
19/09/2026 10:00
Lincoln City: how they are travelling
Lincoln City come in 5 matches into their Championship.
Here is what The Imps have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
4 scored, at 0.8 a game
6 conceded, at 1.2 a game
The Imps, season-wide
3 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Callum Elder, 1 goals
Most assists: Callum Elder, 1 assists
Recent results — The Imps
24/10/2026 10:00
17/10/2026 07:30
14/10/2026 15:00
10/10/2026 10:00
19/09/2026 10:00
The head-to-head
Preston North End and Lincoln City have no recent meeting on record, so there is no prior form between them to shape the read.
Form comparison Preston North End vs Lincoln City
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Preston North End
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Home |
D
L
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
D
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.67 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.33 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2.33 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 83% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.51 | 1.59 |
Away Team
Lincoln City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
L
L
|
1 |
| Home |
W
L
L
D
D
|
0.67 |
| Away |
W
D
L
W
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.8 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1.33 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.69 | 0.99 |
|
xGA
|
1.83 | 1.43 | 2.41 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Lincoln City win or Draw
Despite being the away side, we don’t expect Lincoln City to lose this match. Our recommended bet is Lincoln City to win or draw in the Double Chance market, ensuring a payout as long as they don’t lose.
Lincoln City has its weaknesses, but Preston North End has been vulnerable, and home advantage might not be enough to keep them from losing.
👉 Prediction: Preston North End to Win
Backing Preston North End to win the match is our top betting tip.
Heading into this clash with Lincoln City, Preston North End is set to be the favourite, thanks to their dominant home performances throughout the season.
Fixture information - Preston North End vs Lincoln City
Match: Preston North End vs Lincoln City
Competition: Championship
Date: Saturday, 12/09/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Deepdale
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Stats
The statistics for The Lilywhites vs Lincoln City that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.84
League: 2.87
Both Teams to Score
75%
League: 67%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 83%
Over 2.5+
75%
League: 64%
Cards
5.83
League: 3.71
Corners
7.83
League: 10.64
Home Team
Preston North End
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Home |
D
L
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
D
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.67 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.33 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2.33 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 83% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.38 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.51 | 1.59 |
Away Team
Lincoln City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
L
L
|
1 |
| Home |
W
L
L
D
D
|
0.67 |
| Away |
W
D
L
W
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.8 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1.33 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.69 | 0.99 |
|
xGA
|
1.83 | 1.43 | 2.41 |
Corners
9 / Match
+31% Corners / Match
Lincoln City received +31% more corners than Preston North End in the Championship
11.8 / Match
West Bromwich Albion
(6)
Wrexham
(2)
Birmingham City
(3)
Millwall
(4)
Queens Park Rangers
(3)
Lincoln City
(16)
Watford
(4)(2)
Burnley
(2)
Millwall
(3)
West Ham
(2)
Sheffield United
(2)
Swansea City
(4)
Bristol City
(3)
Preston North End
Cards
2.67 / Match
+11% Cards / Match
Preston North End received +11% more cards than Lincoln City in the Championship
2.4 / Match
West Bromwich Albion
(1)
Wrexham
(4)
Birmingham City
(1)
Millwall
(1)
Queens Park Rangers
(2)
Lincoln City
(1)
Watford
(2)(1)
Burnley
(4)
Millwall
(0)
West Ham
(3)
Sheffield United
(2)
Swansea City
(5)
Bristol City
(1)
Preston North End
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+25%
Preston North End is +25% better in terms of goals scored
0.8 / Match
West Bromwich Albion
(1)
Wrexham
(1)
Birmingham City
(0)
Millwall
(0)
Queens Park Rangers
(2)
Lincoln City
(0)
Watford
(1)(4)
Burnley
(2)
Millwall
(0)
West Ham
(0)
Sheffield United
(1)
Swansea City
(1)
Bristol City
(1)
Preston North End
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+40%
Preston North End condeded +40% more goals than Lincoln City
1.2 / Match
West Bromwich Albion
(1)
Wrexham
(4)
Birmingham City
(4)
Millwall
(1)
Queens Park Rangers
(2)
Lincoln City
(1)
Watford
(2)(1)
Burnley
(2)
Millwall
(6)
West Ham
(3)
Sheffield United
(2)
Swansea City
(0)
Bristol City
(0)
Preston North End
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Middlesbrough
|
12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 25 | 2.08 |
| 2 |
Southampton
|
12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 2 |
| 3 |
Swansea City
|
12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 23 | 1.92 |
| 4 |
West Ham
|
12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 32 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 1.83 |
| 5 |
Wolverhampton
|
12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 21 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 21 | 1.75 |
| 7 |
Birmingham City
|
12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 9 |
Stoke City
|
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 10 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Portsmouth
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Sheffield United
|
12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Millwall
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 14 |
Bristol City
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 15 |
Lincoln City
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 20 | -7 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 16 |
Cardiff City
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 17 |
Wrexham
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 18 |
Charlton Athletic
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 18 | -7 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 19 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 23 | -7 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 20 |
Norwich City
|
12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 22 | -2 | 12 | 1 |
| 21 |
Watford
|
12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 20 | -10 | 11 | 0.92 |
| 22 |
Burnley
|
12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 25 | -8 | 8 | 0.67 |
| 23 |
Derby County
|
12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 21 | -11 | 7 | 0.58 |
| 24 |
Preston North End
|
12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 25 | -15 | 5 | 0.42 |
Odds
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