Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 1, 2026
In the 4th round of the English Championship, Lincoln City will face Blackburn Rovers on September 1, 2026. Both sides will be hoping to secure a positive result.
Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers team news and expert analysis
The club from Lincoln spent considerable time in the fifth tier during the last decade. They then made significant progress and won League One in 2025/2026. At the higher level, they began with defeats to Middlesbrough and Portsmouth, before finally beating Bolton 1-0 in the latest round. They also pulled off a surprise League Cup victory over Derby County. They then thrashed Blackpool 4-1 in the same competition.
The Blackburn side collected just 52 points last season and finished twentieth. They opened the current campaign with a 2-2 draw away to Wolverhampton Wanderers. They then beat Middlesbrough, but eventually lost to QPR. Meanwhile, after defeating Burton 2-1 in the League Cup, they hosted Sheffield United and suffered another 1-2 defeat.
The newly promoted side score one goal per match while conceding 1.67. Gudjohnsen and his teammates score 1.67 goals per game and concede the same number.
Previous matches: Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers
Both the only official meeting, in the 2018 League Cup, and the two friendly encounters ended in victories for Blackburn.
The visitors are currently considered the underdogs. However, they should be capable of avoiding defeat against a favorable opponent (odds – 1.60).
Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers: key statistics and trends
- Lincoln City have won two consecutive matches
- 67% of Lincoln's matches have ended with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.67 goals per match
- Blackburn Rovers have lost their last two matches
- 100% of Blackburn's matches have ended with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.33 goals per match
Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers: Possible starting lineups
Lincoln City play in a 1-5-3-2 formation (possible lineup): Wickens - Reach, Darikwa, Towler, Elefere, Hamer - McGrandles, Varfolomeev, Jeffries - House, Draper
Blackburn Rovers play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Toth - Pickering, McLoughlin, Atcheson, Alabiusu - Forshaw, Montgomery - Afolayan, Cantwell, Morishita - Gudjohnsen
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow the English Championship standings to keep track of your team's progress.
