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Championship Matchweek 20
Lincoln crestLincolnDWLLL
19:45
Wednesday 9 December 2026 · UK time
Stoke City crestStoke CityWDWWW
LNER stadium, Lincoln Add to calendar

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

Match preview

Lincoln host Stoke City in Championship Matchweek 20 on Wednesday 9 December 2026, 19:45 (UK time) at LNER stadium, Lincoln.

Lincoln sit 21st with 15 points from 15 matches, 14 points behind of 3rd-placed Stoke City.

Lincoln are in mixed form (1W 1D 3L in their last 5). Stoke City are in excellent form (4W 1D 0L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Lincoln a 22% chance of victory, Stoke City 58% and the draw 21%. It makes Stoke City the favourites, with expected goals of 1.25 against 2.12.

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

Questions & answers

What time is Lincoln vs Stoke City?

Kick-off is Wednesday 9 December 2026, 19:45 UK time.

Where is Lincoln vs Stoke City played?

The match is played at LNER stadium, Lincoln.

Who is predicted to win Lincoln vs Stoke City?

Our Poisson data model rates Lincoln at 22%, the draw at 21% and Stoke City at 58%. The most likely single scoreline is 1-2. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.