Match report

Huddersfield Defeats Lincoln 2-0 in EFL Trophy

Lincoln
Lincoln
0–2
FT
Huddersfield
Huddersfield
Dec 2, 2025

Huddersfield demonstrated their dominance in the EFL Trophy, defeating Lincoln 2-0. Goals by J. Taylor and Murray Wallace secured the win for Huddersfield, while Lincoln struggled with multiple substitutions and yellow cards, including an early departure for F. Draper.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Lincoln 0 - Huddersfield 2
  • • J. Taylor scored the first goal for Huddersfield in the 49th minute
  • • Murray Wallace netted the second goal for Huddersfield in the 90th minute
  • • Lincoln had three players receive yellow cards: I. Varfolomeev (22'), F. Draper (40'), and J. Moylan (subbed off)
  • • Huddersfield's D. Kasumu was shown a yellow card in the 61st minute

Lineups

Lincoln

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Z. Jeacock (G)
  • 16 D. Jefferies (D)
  • 22 T. Hamer (D)
  • 6 R. Towler (D)
  • 23 D. Lembikisa (D)
  • 8 T. Bayliss (M)
  • 24 I. Varfolomeev (M)
  • 7 R. Hackett-Fairchild (M)
  • 9 J. Collins (M)
  • 12 E. Ring (M)
  • 17 R. Street (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 G. Wickens
  • 2 T. Darikwa
  • 10 J. Moylan
  • 15 S. Bradley
  • 19 F. Okoronkwo
  • 25 F. Barbrook
  • 34 F. Draper

Huddersfield

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 22 L. Nicholls (G)
  • 2 L. Sorensen (D)
  • 5 J. Low (D)
  • 3 M. Wallace (D)
  • 23 S. Roughan (D)
  • 10 M. Harness (M)
  • 8 B. Wiles (M)
  • 18 D. Kasumu (M)
  • 36 C. Ashia (M)
  • 26 A. May (F)
  • 9 J. Taylor (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 O. Goodman
  • 11 R. Roosken
  • 12 R. Balker
  • 15 D. Charles
  • 24 L. Castledine
  • 25 B. Radulovic
  • 38 D. Vost

Timeline

  1. Lincoln
    17' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Collins · On: F. Draper
  2. Lincoln
    22' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    I. Varfolomeev

    Foul

  3. Lincoln
    40' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    F. Draper

    Argument

  4. Huddersfield
    49' Huddersfield Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Taylor · Assist: Murray Wallace
  5. Huddersfield
    61' Huddersfield Card · Yellow Card
    D. Kasumu

    Foul

  6. Lincoln
    61' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Jefferies · On: Tendayi Darikwa
  7. Lincoln
    62' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Ring · On: J. Moylan
  8. Huddersfield
    71' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Kasumu · On: D. Vost
  9. Huddersfield
    72' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Ashia · On: R. Roosken
  10. Lincoln
    78' Lincoln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Lembikisa · On: S. Bradley
  11. Lincoln
    78' Lincoln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Varfolomeev · On: F. Okoronkwo
  12. Huddersfield
    82' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. May · On: D. Charles
  13. Huddersfield
    88' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Taylor · On: B. Radulovic
  14. Huddersfield
    90' Huddersfield Goal · Normal Goal
    Murray Wallace · Assist: R. Roosken

Match Stats

Stat Lincoln Huddersfield
Fouls 17 12
Pass Accuracy 70% 75%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 23
Corners 6 10
Total Passes 301 354
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 11
Shots on Target 4 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 211 267
Shots Inside Box 5 15
Saves 5 4
Shots Outside Box 5 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Huddersfield's early goal by J. Taylor in the 49th minute shifted momentum in their favor
  • ▸ Lincoln's second yellow card issued to F. Draper in the 40th minute further hindered their defensive efforts
  • ▸ Murray Wallace's late goal in the 90th minute solidified Huddersfield's lead, ensuring their victory in the EFL Trophy match