Preston North End vs Lincoln City Highlights - September 12, 2026

Lincoln City beat Preston North End 1-0 in Championship on September 12, 2026. The match was played at Deepdale.

Freddie Draper (81') scored for Lincoln City.

At kick-off Preston North End stood in position 24 with 3 points. Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats.

Lincoln City went into the game in position 19, on 5 points. They had won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 in their previous five.

That run had left Lincoln City 4 games without defeat.

Adam Reach could not find the target for Lincoln City (14'). Shortly afterwards, a block denied Alfie Devine on 15 minutes.

Johnny Kenny sent an effort off target for Preston North End (17'). Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Stanley Mills’s effort (22').

After the break, Alfie Devine saw a shot blocked (46'). Adam Reach shot wide for Lincoln City on 50 minutes.

Soon after, a block denied Harrison Clarke on 51 minutes. Johnny Kenny tested the goalkeeper for Preston North End (52').

Shortly afterwards, the referee cautioned Harrison Clarke of Preston North End on 54 minutes.

Conor McGrandles forced a save for Lincoln City on 54 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Chiedozie Ogbene’s effort (80').

Moments later, Freddie Draper scored for Lincoln City on 81 minutes after a pass from Andrei Coubis.

Dom Jefferies was booked for Lincoln City (86'). Substitutions: Preston North End 5, Lincoln City 5.

Preston North End controlled 51.6% of possession. Preston North End had 11 shots with 3 on target, while Lincoln City had 9 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Preston North End 2, Lincoln City 2. Corners: Preston North End 16, Lincoln City 3.

Lincoln City completed the most passes, 342 in total at 74.3% accuracy. The referee produced 2 yellow cards.