Match report

Lincoln Stuns Barnsley with a 0-2 Victory in League One

Barnsley
Barnsley
0–2
FT
Lincoln
Lincoln
Dec 29, 2025

Lincoln shocked their hosts, defeating Barnsley 0-2 in a hard-fought match at Oakwell. Goals from T. Hamer and A. Reach secured Lincoln's victory as Barnsley struggled to break through the visitors' solid defense.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Barnsley 0-2 Lincoln
  • • T. Hamer scored for Lincoln in the 8th minute, assisted by I. Varfolomeev
  • • A. Reach extended Lincoln's lead with a goal in the 72nd minute
  • • Barnsley had three yellow cards, including Josh Earl (18'), J. Bland (56'), and L. Connell (82')
  • • Lincoln also received one yellow card to C. McGrandles at 86'

Lineups

Barnsley

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Cooper (G)
  • 27 T. Watson (D)
  • 4 M. Roberts (D)
  • 5 J. Shepherd (D)
  • 32 J. Earl (D)
  • 45 V. Yoganathan (M)
  • 48 L. Connell (M)
  • 30 J. Bland (M)
  • 22 P. Kelly (M)
  • 19 R. Cleary (M)
  • 40 D. Keillor-Dunn (F)

Substitutes

  • 51 K. Flavell
  • 6 M. de Gevigney
  • 7 C. Vickers
  • 8 A. Phillips
  • 10 D. McGoldrick
  • 11 F. Jalo
  • 23 N. Farrugia

Lincoln

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Wickens (G)
  • 2 T. Darikwa (D)
  • 22 T. Hamer (D)
  • 15 S. Bradley (D)
  • 3 A. Reach (D)
  • 17 R. Street (M)
  • 24 I. Varfolomeev (M)
  • 14 C. McGrandles (M)
  • 16 D. Jefferies (M)
  • 10 J. Moylan (F)
  • 20 J. Obikwu (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Z. Jeacock
  • 6 R. Towler
  • 7 R. Hackett-Fairchild
  • 12 E. Ring
  • 19 F. Okoronkwo
  • 23 D. Lembikisa
  • 34 F. Draper

Timeline

  1. Lincoln
    8' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Hamer · Assist: I. Varfolomeev
  2. Barnsley
    18' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    Josh Earl

    Argument

  3. Barnsley
    46' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Vimal Yoganathan · On: Adam Phillips
  4. Barnsley
    56' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    J. Bland

    Foul

  5. Lincoln
    61' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Jefferies · On: Ryley Towler
  6. Lincoln
    61' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Moylan · On: R. Hackett-Fairchild
  7. Barnsley
    66' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Tennai Watson · On: F. Jalo
  8. Barnsley
    70' Barnsley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Marc Roberts · On: M. de Gevigney
  9. Lincoln
    71' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Obikwu · On: F. Draper
  10. Lincoln
    72' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Reach
  11. Barnsley
    82' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    L. Connell

    Foul

  12. Lincoln
    86' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    C. McGrandles

    Foul

  13. Barnsley
    87' Barnsley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Bland · On: D. McGoldrick
  14. Lincoln
    88' Lincoln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Street · On: E. Ring
  15. Lincoln
    89' Lincoln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Varfolomeev · On: D. Lembikisa

Match Stats

Stat Barnsley Lincoln
Fouls 7 8
Pass Accuracy 83% 71%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 8
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 532 328
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 8 3
Shots on Target 2 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 443 232
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ T. Hamer's early goal in the 8th minute gave Lincoln a quick lead and boosted their confidence, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ A. Reach's second goal in the 72nd minute sealed Lincoln's victory, putting Barnsley under immense pressure to find an equalizer.