Match report

Lincoln Secures League One Win Over Barnsley, 3-1

Lincoln
Lincoln
3–1
FT
Barnsley
Barnsley
Dec 9, 2025

Lincoln City secured a crucial three points against Barnsley, winning 3-1 in the latest League One fixture. The Imps dominated the game with goals from R. Hackett-Fairchild and T. Bayliss to lead, while Barnsley's D. Keillor-Dunn briefly leveled the score. Lincoln's victory was sealed by a second goal from R. Hackett-Fairchild in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Lincoln scored 3 goals, while Barnsley managed only 1.
  • • R. Hackett-Fairchild (Lincoln) netted twice for his team.
  • • D. Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley) scored the lone goal for Barnsley at 67 minutes.
  • • Liam Connell (Barnsley) received a yellow card for simulation early in the match.

Lineups

Lincoln

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Wickens (G)
  • 2 T. Darikwa (D)
  • 22 T. Hamer (D)
  • 15 S. Bradley (D)
  • 3 A. Reach (D)
  • 14 C. McGrandles (M)
  • 8 T. Bayliss (M)
  • 7 R. Hackett-Fairchild (M)
  • 10 J. Moylan (M)
  • 16 D. Jefferies (M)
  • 34 F. Draper (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Z. Jeacock
  • 6 R. Towler
  • 12 E. Ring
  • 17 R. Street
  • 19 F. Okoronkwo
  • 20 J. Obikwu
  • 24 I. Varfolomeev

Barnsley

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Cooper (G)
  • 30 J. Bland (D)
  • 6 M. de Gevigney (D)
  • 5 J. Shepherd (D)
  • 27 T. Watson (D)
  • 8 A. Phillips (M)
  • 48 L. Connell (M)
  • 45 V. Yoganathan (M)
  • 22 P. Kelly (M)
  • 19 R. Cleary (M)
  • 40 D. Keillor-Dunn (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Smith
  • 4 M. Roberts
  • 7 C. Vickers
  • 10 D. McGoldrick
  • 18 J. Rooney
  • 23 N. Farrugia
  • 39 L. Farrell

Timeline

  1. Barnsley
    33' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    L. Connell

    Simulation

  2. Lincoln
    36' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Hackett-Fairchild · Assist: J. Moylan
  3. Barnsley
    46' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Vimal Yoganathan · On: N. Farrugia
  4. Barnsley
    67' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Keillor-Dunn · Assist: J. Bland
  5. Lincoln
    68' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Bayliss · Assist: George Wickens
  6. Lincoln
    71' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Hackett-Fairchild · Assist: S. Bradley
  7. Lincoln
    72' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Draper · On: R. Street
  8. Lincoln
    72' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Jefferies · On: F. Okoronkwo
  9. Barnsley
    79' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Bland · On: D. McGoldrick
  10. Lincoln
    82' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Moylan · On: J. Obikwu
  11. Lincoln
    82' Lincoln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Bayliss · On: I. Varfolomeev
  12. Lincoln
    90' Lincoln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Hackett-Fairchild · On: E. Ring

Match Stats

Stat Lincoln Barnsley
Fouls 6 6
Pass Accuracy 65% 81%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 15
Corners 7 8
Total Passes 248 569
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 8 4
xG 2.14 1.43
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 31% 69%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 162 462
Shots Inside Box 10 10
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lincoln took an early lead with R. Hackett-Fairchild's goal at 36 minutes, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ The game turned decisively when Lincoln responded quickly to Barnsley’s equalizer by scoring again through T. Bayliss just a minute later.