Match report

Lincoln Stuns Cardiff with 2-0 Victory in League One Clash

Cardiff
Cardiff
0–2
FT
Lincoln
Lincoln
Mar 7, 2026

Lincoln shocked Cardiff with a 2-0 win in their League One showdown. Despite Cardiff's efforts, Lincoln maintained their composure and secured the victory with goals from R. Street and D. Jefferies, showcasing their determination and tactical prowess.

Key Facts

  • • Lincoln defeated Cardiff 2-0 in League One
  • • R. Street scored the first goal at 55 minutes, assisted by B. House
  • • D. Jefferies netted the second goal at 73 minutes, assisted by C. McGrandles
  • • B. House received a yellow card for simulation in the first half
  • • I. Varfolomeev and George Wickens were also cautioned for Lincoln

Lineups

Cardiff

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 N. Trott (G)
  • 44 R. Kpakio (D)
  • 2 W. Fish (D)
  • 4 G. Osho (D)
  • 3 J. Bagan (D)
  • 6 R. Wintle (M)
  • 18 A. Robertson (M)
  • 8 O. Kellyman (M)
  • 27 J. Colwill (M)
  • 11 O. Tanner (M)
  • 10 R. Colwill (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 C. Chambers
  • 14 D. Turnbull
  • 23 C. Scanlon
  • 45 C. Ashford
  • 47 C. Robinson
  • 16 C. Willock
  • 48 D. Lawlor

Lincoln

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Wickens (G)
  • 22 T. Hamer (D)
  • 15 S. Bradley (D)
  • 6 R. Towler (D)
  • 2 T. Darikwa (M)
  • 24 I. Varfolomeev (M)
  • 14 C. McGrandles (M)
  • 3 A. Reach (M)
  • 7 R. Hackett-Fairchild (F)
  • 18 B. House (F)
  • 17 R. Street (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Z. Jeacock
  • 20 R. One
  • 8 T. Bayliss
  • 16 D. Jefferies
  • 10 J. Moylan
  • 19 A. Lloyd
  • 25 D. Elerewe

Timeline

  1. Lincoln
    45'+1 Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    B. House

    Simulation

  2. Lincoln
    55' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Street · Assist: B. House
  3. Lincoln
    60' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    I. Varfolomeev

    Persistent fouling

  4. Lincoln
    67' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Hackett-Fairchild · On: D. Jefferies
  5. Cardiff
    67' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Kellyman · On: C. Willock
  6. Lincoln
    73' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Jefferies · Assist: C. McGrandles
  7. Cardiff
    76' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ollie Tanner · On: C. Ashford
  8. Cardiff
    76' Cardiff subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gabriel Osho · On: Dylan Lawlor
  9. Lincoln
    81' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. House · On: T. Bayliss
  10. Lincoln
    81' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Street · On: A. Lloyd
  11. Lincoln
    90'+5 Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    George Wickens

    Time wasting

  12. Cardiff
    90' Cardiff subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Alex Robertson · On: D. Turnbull

Match Stats

Stat Cardiff Lincoln
Fouls 5 10
Pass Accuracy 87% 67%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 11
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 676 195
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 3 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 78% 22%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 591 130
Shots Inside Box 3 10
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lincoln's goal by R. Street in the 55th minute shifted momentum in their favor and deflated Cardiff’s spirits
  • ▸ D. Jefferies’ second goal in the 73rd minute sealed Lincoln’s victory, solidifying their control over the match