Lincoln City edged out Burton Albion 2-1 in a closely contested League One match at the LNER Stadium. The game, which kicked off at 4:00 AM on January 23, 2026, saw the Imps come from behind to claim a valuable victory. Burton took a surprise lead against the run of play in the first half, but Lincoln responded strongly after the interval. The home side equalized through a penalty and then scored the winner with ten minutes remaining, a low drive from the edge of the box finding the bottom corner. The three points were vital for Lincoln's playoff aspirations, moving them closer to the top six, while Burton's relegation worries were intensified by the late defeat. The Lincoln manager praised his team's mentality, and the Burton coach was disappointed his side couldn't hold onto their lead.