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Lincoln City

01-04 20:00

4 - 2

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118

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24′

Harry Leonard

33′

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36′

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45′

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47′

Tendayi Darikwa

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Match Info

Lincoln City emerged victorious in a high-scoring League One thriller, defeating Peterborough United 4-2 at home on January 4, 2026. The match at the LNER Stadium was an entertaining spectacle with plenty of goals and momentum shifts, ultimately rewarding the home fans. Lincoln took an early two-goal lead with strikes in the 10th and 25th minutes, showcasing sharp attacking play. Peterborough, known for their resilience, fought back brilliantly to level the score at 2-2 by the hour mark, capitalizing on defensive errors. The game's decisive moment came when Lincoln City was awarded a penalty, which was converted to restore their lead. They then put the result beyond doubt with a fourth goal from a corner in the final ten minutes. The match was a tale of two halves, with Lincoln's superior fitness and finishing making the difference late on. The three points are vital for Lincoln's playoff push, while Peterborough's automatic promotion hopes take a dent. The Lincoln manager praised his team's character, while the Peterborough boss pointed to defensive lapses.