Preston have endured a difficult start to the league campaign, suffering five defeats in six matches while conceding an average of 2.0 goals per game. They have yet to keep a clean sheet this season and have lost two of their three home league fixtures. Lincoln have been more compact defensively, conceding 1.2 goals per game and earning results in three of their five league games, including an away victory at Bolton. Backing Lincoln to win or draw covers two of the three match outcomes against a struggling home side.
Recent form
Last 5 matches · 1W-0D-4L · -7 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · 0 goal difference
Our verdict
SolidBetGenius backs Lincoln or Draw (Double Chance) at 64% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Preston host Lincoln in Championship action with both sides searching for positive momentum in the early stages of the season. The hosts sit bottom of the table in 24th place after collecting three points from their opening six matches, having recorded one win and five defeats. Preston have struggled at the back, conceding 12 goals across those six outings and failing to keep a clean sheet.
Lincoln arrive in 19th position with five points from five matches played. They have shown stronger defensive resilience than their hosts, conceding six goals across their campaign and securing two clean sheets. On their travels, Lincoln have won once and lost once, scoring two goals and conceding two.
With Preston losing five of their first six league matches and dealing with several absences including B. Potts, T. Carroll, and A. McCann, Lincoln have a realistic opportunity to pick up points on the road.
Key factors
- Preston have lost five of their opening six league fixtures this season.
- Preston have kept zero clean sheets in six matches and have conceded 12 goals.
- Lincoln have avoided defeat in three of their five Championship matches, keeping two clean sheets.
- Preston have four squad members listed as unavailable, including injured players B. Potts, T. Carroll, and A. McCann.
Team news
Preston
- B. PottsAnkle Injury
- T. CarrollAnkle Injury
- A. McCannInjury
- A. HughesInactive
Lincoln
- T. DarikwaKnee Injury
- T. HamerHealth problems
Statistical comparison
Preston at home vs Lincoln awayKey players this season
Preston
- C. Lang3G
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Stoke City | 6 | -1 | 7 |
| 17 | Portsmouth | 5 | -1 | 6 |
| 18 | Blackburn | 6 | -2 | 5 |
| 19 | Lincoln | 5 | -2 | 5 |
| 20 | Cardiff | 6 | -3 | 4 |
| 21 | Bolton | 6 | -6 | 4 |
| 22 | DerbyRelegation - League One | 6 | -6 | 4 |
| 23 | BurnleyRelegation - League One | 6 | -6 | 3 |
| 24 | PrestonRelegation - League One | 6 | -6 | 3 |
Head-to-head
Full record →Lincoln have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.
- 2024-07-12Preston 0-1 Lincoln
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Published September 11, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.