Match report
Lincoln 1-3 Birmingham: match report
Birmingham secured a 3-1 victory over Lincoln in the Championship at Sincil Bank on Saturday, with August Priske scoring twice.
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Birmingham defeated Lincoln 3-1 in the Championship at Sincil Bank on Saturday. August Priske scored twice to lead his team to victory.
Birmingham opened the scoring in the sixteenth minute through August Priske. He added a second goal in the sixtieth minute, assisted by Christoph Klarer, making it 2-0.
Lincoln responded quickly with a goal from Tom Bayliss in the sixty-third minute, assisted by Mikkel Ladefoged, bringing the score to 1-2.
Birmingham sealed the win with a third goal from Alex Cochrane in the seventy-third minute, assisted by Ryan Allsop.
Lincoln received four yellow cards during the match. Mikkel Ladefoged was booked in the twenty-fifth minute, followed by Dom Jefferies in the forty-second minute and Yunus Konak in the eighty-ninth minute. Birmingham's Liam Millar and Ethan Laird were also cautioned in the twenty-seventh and thirty-second minutes, respectively.
Key statistics showed Lincoln had 55% possession compared to Birmingham's 45%. Lincoln had 6 shots on target, while Birmingham managed 7. Lincoln's expected goals (xG) were 1.6, and Birmingham's were 2.1.
Following this result, Birmingham moved to second place in the Championship table with 23 points from 13 matches. Lincoln remained in sixteenth position with 15 points.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Lincoln vs Birmingham preview: form, head-to-head & prediction
Lincoln City will face Birmingham City in the Championship on Saturday at 12:30 GMT. The match will take place at Sincil Bank in Lincoln.
Lincoln have had a tough run recently, with one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five matches. Their most recent game was a 4-1 victory against Burnley on 24 October. Prior to that, they drew 2-2 with Millwall on 17 October, but suffered heavy defeats to West Ham (0-6), Sheffield United (0-3), and Swansea (1-2).
Birmingham, on the other hand, are in better form with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five games. They lost 1-0 to Cardiff on 24 October but bounced back with a 3-0 win over QPR on 17 October, a 4-0 victory against Preston on 13 October, and a narrow 1-0 win over West Brom on 10 October. They also drew 2-2 with Middlesbrough on 19 September.
In the league table, Birmingham sit in 7th place with 20 points from 12 matches, while Lincoln are in 15th place with 15 points from the same number of games. Birmingham have scored 20 goals and conceded 12, whereas Lincoln have netted 13 times and conceded 20.
Historically, Birmingham have dominated this fixture, winning all three previous meetings. Their last encounter was on 8 March 2025, where Birmingham won 1-0. They also won 2-1 in the FA Cup on 11 January 2025 and 3-1 in League One on 19 October 2024.
Birmingham are the bookmakers' favourites for this match, indicating a strong expectation for them to secure the win.
Match Events
All events- 89'Yunus Konak
- 88'Jay Stansfield(Out: Marvin Ducksch)
- 84'Mikkel Ladefoged(Out: Isaac Olaofe)
- 75'Patrick Roberts(Out: Demarai Gray)
- 75'Ethan Laird(Out: Bright Osayi-Samuel)
- 74'Reeco Hackett-Fairchild(Out: Robert Nicholas Street)
- 74'Ben House(Out: Chiedozie Ogbene)
- 73'Alex Cochrane(1 - 3)(Assist: Ryan Allsop)
Match Statistics
All stats- 55%Possession45%
- 1.60Expected Goals (xG)2.10
- 6Shots on Target7
- 3Corners3
- 14Fouls9
Prediction
Live win probability
Lincoln 1%Draw 4%Birmingham 96%
Birmingham is most likely to win the game against Lincoln.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionChampionship · Regular Season 13
- VenueSincil Bank, Lincoln · 10120
- RefereeSmith, Lewis
- ForecastCloudy, 12.58°C
Last five games
LincolnLWDLL
BirminghamWLWWW
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  West Brom | 13 | +5 | 24 |
| 5 |  Southampton | 13 | +15 | 23 |
| 6 | Birmingham | 13 | +10 | 23 |
| 7 |  Stoke City | 13 | +4 | 23 |
| 8 |  West Ham | 13 | +15 | 22 |
| 9 |  QPR | 13 | +5 | 20 |
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Lincoln vs Birmingham: result, stats & highlights
Lincoln and Birmingham finished 1-3 in the Championship (Regular Season 13) at Sincil Bank. Played: (your local time).
Lincoln are 16th in the table on 15 points; Birmingham are 6th on 23.
Recent form: Lincoln LWDLL, Birmingham WLWWW.
Head-to-head (last 4): Lincoln 0 wins, 0 draws, Birmingham 4 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.