Kick-off: Sat, 5 Dec 2026 · 15:00 UTC
Cardiff City have won 4, drawn 3 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches, averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.8 conceded (2.08 expected goals for, 1.85 against). Cardiff City still have other matches before this one, starting with Norwich City on 21 November, so their figures here will update as those results come in.
Lincoln City have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 6 of their last 10 matches, averaging 1.1 goals scored and 2.0 conceded (1.23 expected goals for, 1.28 against). Lincoln City still have other matches before this one, starting with Wrexham on 21 November, so their figures here will update as those results come in.
Both teams scored in 70% of Cardiff City's recent matches and 50% of Lincoln City's; 70% and 70% went over 2.5 goals. Both sides have been playing open matches.
| Date | Opponent | Score | xG | xGA | SoT | SoTA | Corners | Poss. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-07 | HBurnley | 5-4 | 3.37 | 2.43 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 66% |
| 11-04 | HWest Ham United | 3-3 | 1.31 | 2.96 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 44% |
| 10-31 | AWolverhampton Wanderers | 0-3 | 3.04 | 1.34 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 61% |
| 10-24 | HBirmingham City | 1-0 | 1.19 | 1.02 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 52% |
| 10-17 | AMiddlesbrough | 2-2 | 1.07 | 3.29 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 43% |
| 10-13 | HWatford | 5-1 | 3.21 | 1.39 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 58% |
| 10-10 | ABlackburn Rovers | 1-2 | 0.68 | 2.11 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 59% |
| 09-19 | HCharlton Athletic | 3-1 | 1.88 | 1.14 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 62% |
| 09-12 | ABolton Wanderers | 0-1 | 3.31 | 1.65 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 59% |
| 09-08 | HStoke City | 1-1 | 1.74 | 1.16 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 71% |
| Average | 2.1-1.8 | 2.08 | 1.85 | 6.7 | 6.0 | 5.6 | 58% | |
| Date | Opponent | Score | xG | xGA | SoT | SoTA | Corners | Poss. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-07 | AQueens Park Rangers | 1-2 | 0.97 | 0.90 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 31% |
| 11-03 | AWatford | 0-1 | 0.62 | 0.48 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 41% |
| 10-31 | HBirmingham City | 1-3 | 2.22 | 1.81 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 55% |
| 10-24 | HBurnley | 4-1 | 1.94 | 1.37 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 10-17 | AMillwall | 2-2 | 1.32 | 1.28 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 30% |
| 10-14 | HWest Ham United | 0-6 | 0.57 | 2.84 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 17% |
| 10-10 | ASheffield United | 0-3 | 1.40 | 1.51 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 43% |
| 09-19 | HSwansea City | 1-2 | 1.26 | 1.20 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 32% |
| 09-15 | ABristol City | 1-0 | 0.97 | 0.78 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33% |
| 09-12 | APreston North End | 1-0 | 1.06 | 0.61 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 48% |
| Average | 1.1-2.0 | 1.23 | 1.28 | 3.4 | 5.1 | 2.9 | 38% | |
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