EFLChampionship
English Championship · 2026/27 · MW 5Saturday, 5 September 2026 · 12:30 UK
Lincoln CityHomeCoach: Michael Skubala
1 - 1
HT 0-1
Full time
SouthamptonAwayCoach: Simon Rusk
Venue: LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire (10,780)Referee: Andrew Kitchen, EnglandWeather: Mainly clear, 19°C, 18km/h wind

Lineups

Confirmed starting XI + bench
Lincoln CityStarting XI · 3-4-2-1
Draper
StreetHouse
ReachCoubisMcGrandlesVarfolomeev
TowlerBradleyElerewe
Wickens
Bench
7. R. Hackett-Fairchild8. T. Bayliss11. M. Ladefoged16. D. Jefferies19. T. Olaofe20. C. Elder26. Y. E. Konak27. C. Ogbene46. J. Gauci
Coach: Tom Shaw
SouthamptonStarting XI · 4-2-3-1
Peretz
StephensSchlotterbeckBreeWelington
DownesWard-Prowse
ScienzaAzazMatsuki
Larin
Bench
3. R. Manning6. Z. Abbott11. L. Dobbin15. N. Wood18. T. Fellows23. S. Edozie25. G. Long26. C. Bragg28. D. Mubama
Coach: Tonda Eckert

Match events

  1. 43'🟨YellowConor McGrandles
  2. 44'⚽GoalWelingtonassist: J. Ward-Prowse
  3. 56'🟨YellowIvan Varfolomeev
  4. 62'↔SubstitutionOff D. Mubama ↔ On C. Larin
  5. 63'↔SubstitutionOff S. Edozie ↔ On L. Scienza
  6. 64'↔SubstitutionOff Y. E. Konak ↔ On I. Varfolomeev
  7. 64'↔SubstitutionOff R. Hackett-Fairchild ↔ On S. Bradley
  8. 64'↔SubstitutionOff M. Ladefoged ↔ On R. Street
  9. 75'🟨YellowFreddie Draper
  10. 76'↔SubstitutionOff T. Bayliss ↔ On C. McGrandles
  11. 76'↔SubstitutionOff C. Ogbene ↔ On B. House
  12. 78'↔SubstitutionOff L. Dobbin ↔ On F. Azaz
  13. 79'↔SubstitutionOff R. Manning ↔ On Welington
  14. 84'↔SubstitutionOff N. Wood ↔ On K. Matsuki
  15. 87'⚽GoalM. Ladefogedassist: R. Hackett-Fairchild

Match statistics

Lincoln City
Stat
Southampton
  • 39%Possession61%
  • 19Shots16
  • 5Shots on target4
  • 8Shots off target9
  • 6Shots blocked3
  • 16Shots inside box7
  • 3Shots outside box9
  • 316Total passes510
  • 240Passes accurate453
  • 76%Pass accuracy89%
  • 2.27Expected goals (xG)0.77
  • 14Fouls10
  • 4Corners6
  • 0Offsides1
  • 3Yellow cards0
  • -Red cards-
  • 2Saves4
  • 1.61goals_prevented1.61

Lincoln City, last 5

  1. D1 SeptvsBlackburn Rovers0-0
  2. W29 Aug@Bolton Wanderers1-0
  3. L22 AugvsPortsmouth1-3
  4. L15 Aug@Middlesbrough1-2

Southampton, last 5

  1. D1 Sept@Birmingham City1-1
  2. W29 AugvsMillwall5-1
  3. W22 AugvsStoke City3-1
  4. L16 Aug@Watford1-2
  5. W2 May@Preston North End3-1

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
1
Meetings
0
Lincoln City wins
1
Draws
0
Southampton wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Lincoln City v Southampton?
Lincoln City 1-1 Southampton, played 5 September 2026 in the English Championship 2026/27.
What was the half-time score?
Lincoln City led 0-1 at the break.
Where is Lincoln City v Southampton played?
LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire - Lincoln City's home ground.