Derby County vs Lincoln City Highlights - August 08, 2026

Lincoln City beat Derby County 2-1 in EFL Cup on August 08, 2026. The match was played at Pride Park.

Sammie Szmodics (45'+1') scored for Derby County. Ben House (3'), Dom Jefferies (23') scored for Lincoln City.

They had won 2, drawn 0 and lost 3 in their previous five. Their previous five had brought 4 wins, 1 draws and 0 defeats.

Lincoln City arrived unbeaten in 5.

Ivan Varfolomeev picked out Ben House, who scored for Lincoln City (3').

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Sammie Szmodics’s effort (7').

Thomas Hamer could not find the target for Lincoln City (15'). Dom Jefferies scored for Lincoln City on 23 minutes after a pass from Freddie Draper.

Adam Reach was booked for Lincoln City (32'). Moments later, the referee cautioned Lewis Travis of Derby County on 35 minutes.

Sammie Szmodics put one away for Derby County (45'+1').

After the break, Ben House was booked for Lincoln City (48'). Ayodeji Elerewe sent an effort off target for Lincoln City (50').

Soon after, Dom Jefferies shot wide for Lincoln City on 51 minutes. Freddie Draper could not find the target for Lincoln City (52').

Joe Ward tested the goalkeeper for Derby County (86'). Substitutions: Derby County 5, Lincoln City 5.

Derby County controlled 71.1% of possession. Derby County had 8 shots with 4 on target, while Lincoln City had 14 and 4.

Goalkeeper saves: Derby County 2, Lincoln City 2. Corners: Derby County 3, Lincoln City 6.

Derby County completed the most passes, 538 in total at 85.5% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.