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Championship Matchweek 19
Cardiff crestCardiffDWLDW
15:00
Saturday 5 December 2026 · UK time
Lincoln crestLincolnDWLLL
Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff Add to calendar

This page updates itself — line-ups appear as soon as they are announced

Match preview

Cardiff host Lincoln in Championship Matchweek 19 on Saturday 5 December 2026, 15:00 (UK time) at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff.

Cardiff sit 14th with 18 points from 15 matches, 3 points ahead of 21st-placed Lincoln.

Cardiff are in mixed form (2W 2D 1L in their last 5). Lincoln are in mixed form (1W 1D 3L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Cardiff a 55% chance of victory, Lincoln 23% and the draw 22%. It makes Cardiff the favourites, with expected goals of 1.93 against 1.19.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is Cardiff vs Lincoln?

Kick-off is Saturday 5 December 2026, 15:00 UK time.

Where is Cardiff vs Lincoln played?

The match is played at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff.

Who is predicted to win Cardiff vs Lincoln?

Our Poisson data model rates Cardiff at 55%, the draw at 22% and Lincoln at 23%. The most likely single scoreline is 1-1. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.