Match report

Lincoln Snatches Victory in 1-0 Win Over Exeter City in League One

Exeter City
Exeter City
0–1
FT
Lincoln
Lincoln
Mar 10, 2026

Lincoln secured a narrow but valuable victory over Exeter City, winning 1-0 in a League One clash at St. James Park. The key moment of the match came in the 32nd minute when T. Hamer found the back of the net, assisted by A. Reach. Despite Exeter City's efforts to equalize, Lincoln's defense held firm, ensuring a crucial three points for their promotion push.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Exeter City 0-1 Lincoln
  • • Goal: T. Hamer (Lincoln) in the 32nd minute (assisted by A. Reach)
  • • Yellow Cards: Tendayi Darikwa (Lincoln) 36', J. Bycroft (Exeter City) 45+4', T. Bayliss (Lincoln) 71'
  • • Substitutions: Exeter City - J. McMillan for D. Andrew, J. Aitchison for R. Cole, L. Oakes for A. Higgins
  • • Substitutions: Lincoln - B. House for D. Jefferies, J. Moylan for Ryley Towler, R. One for R. Hackett-Fairchild, R. Street for A. Lloyd, Deji Elerewe for A. Reach

Lineups

Exeter City

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Joe Whitworth (G)
  • 45 Charlie Cummins (D)
  • 26 Pierce Sweeney (D)
  • 20 Luca Woodhouse (D)
  • 14 Ilmari Niskanen (M)
  • 2 Jack McMillan (M)
  • 6 Ethan Brierley (M)
  • 34 Liam Oakes (M)
  • 10 Jack Aitchison (F)
  • 9 Jayden Wareham (F)
  • 27 Josh Magennis (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Danny Andrew
  • 12 Reece Cole
  • 17 Akeel Higgins
  • 7 Carlos Mendes Gomes
  • 23 Jack Bycroft
  • 29 Kevin McDonald
  • 19 Sonny Cox

Lincoln

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 George Wickens (G)
  • 2 Tendayi Darikwa (D)
  • 22 Thomas Hamer (D)
  • 15 Sonny Bradley (D)
  • 3 Adam Reach (D)
  • 14 Conor McGrandles (M)
  • 8 Tom Bayliss (M)
  • 20 Ryan One (M)
  • 10 Jack Moylan (M)
  • 18 Ben House (M)
  • 17 Robert Street (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 Ryley Towler
  • 16 Dom Jefferies
  • 7 Reeco Hackett-Fairchild
  • 19 Alfie Lloyd
  • 25 Deji Elerewe
  • 13 Zachary Jeacock
  • 24 Ivan Varfolomeev

Timeline

  1. Lincoln
    32' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Hamer · Assist: A. Reach
  2. Lincoln
    36' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    Tendayi Darikwa

    Foul

  3. Exeter City
    45'+4 Exeter City Card · Yellow Card
    J. Bycroft

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  4. Exeter City
    55' Exeter City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. McMillan · On: D. Andrew
  5. Exeter City
    56' Exeter City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Aitchison · On: R. Cole
  6. Exeter City
    56' Exeter City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Oakes · On: A. Higgins
  7. Lincoln
    70' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. House · On: D. Jefferies
  8. Lincoln
    70' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Moylan · On: Ryley Towler
  9. Lincoln
    71' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. One · On: R. Hackett-Fairchild
  10. Lincoln
    77' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    T. Bayliss

    Foul

  11. Lincoln
    82' Lincoln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Street · On: A. Lloyd
  12. Lincoln
    89' Lincoln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Reach · On: Deji Elerewe

Match Stats

Stat Exeter City Lincoln
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 81% 71%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 18
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 407 271
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 9
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 328 193
Shots Inside Box 7 14
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match was transformed in the 32nd minute when T. Hamer scored the only goal of the game, giving Lincoln a vital lead.
  • ▸ Lincoln's solid defense, particularly after conceding a yellow card to Tendayi Darikwa in the 36th minute, proved crucial in holding off Exeter City's attempts to level the score.