How it finished
Lincoln City beat Bristol City 1–0. Bristol City had 18 shots (4 on target) to Lincoln City's 9 (3), with 67% of the ball against 33%. On expected goals it was 1.5 to 0.9, so Bristol City created the better chances and still lost the game.
What we expected from each side
The grey number is their average over the last six.
What we said the chances were
First half — what we expected
First half — what we expected
How likely we said each side was to reach these totals before half-time.
League position
Around this fixture
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Who won Bristol City vs Lincoln City?
Lincoln City beat Bristol City 1–0. Bristol City had 18 shots (4 on target) to Lincoln City's 9 (3), with 67% of the ball against 33%. On expected goals it was 1.5 to 0.9, so Bristol City created the better chances and still lost the game.
What was the final score in Bristol City vs Lincoln City?
Bristol City 0–1 Lincoln City, played on 15 Sept 2026 in the England: Championship. Bawler's model had gone into it with Bristol City 38%, the draw 27% and Lincoln City 34%.
What were the stats in Bristol City vs Lincoln City?
Full-time: Possession 67%–33%, Expected goals (xG) 1.5–0.9, Shots 18–9, Shots on target 4–3, Shots inside box 12–5, Big chances 1–1, Corners 13–4, Saves 2–4, Fouls 13–19, Offsides 0–2, Yellow cards 2–5.
Did both teams score in Bristol City vs Lincoln City?
No. It finished 0–1, so Bristol City failed to score. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 55% before kickoff.