Match report

Lincoln Defeats Bradford 3-0 in League One Clash

Lincoln
Lincoln
3–0
FT
Bradford
Bradford
Jan 27, 2026

In a dominant display at Sincil Bank, Lincoln defeated Bradford City 3-0 to secure a significant three points in League One. Goals from F. Draper, J. Moylan, and B. House ensured the Imps maintained their strong form, while the visitors struggled to find an answer against the resolute home defense.

Key Facts

  • • Lincoln's F. Draper scored in the 7th minute with an assist from R. Hackett-Fairchild.
  • • J. Moylan added to Lincoln's lead at 41 minutes, assisted by R. Street.
  • • B. House sealed the victory for Lincoln with a goal in the 86th minute, set up by T. Hamer.
  • • Bradford received their only yellow card of the match when Matthew Pennington was cautioned in the 43rd minute.

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)
  • 24 I. Varfolomeev (M)
  • 14 C. McGrandles (M)
  • 7 R. Hackett-Fairchild (M)
  • 17 R. Street (M)
  • 10 J. Moylan (M)
  • 34 F. Draper (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Z. Jeacock
  • 6 R. Towler
  • 8 T. Bayliss
  • 12 E. Ring
  • 16 D. Jefferies
  • 18 B. House
  • 19 A. Lloyd

Bradford

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Walker (G)
  • 28 M. Pennington (D)
  • 26 C. Tilt (D)
  • 18 C. Kelly (D)
  • 33 H. Ashby (M)
  • 21 J. Metcalfe
  • 6 M. Power (M)
  • 3 I. Touray (M)
  • 20 T. Leigh (F)
  • 17 T. Wright (F)
  • 11 S. Humphrys (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Hilton
  • 4 J. Wright
  • 7 J. Neufville
  • 8 C. Kavanagh
  • 15 A. Baldwin
  • 23 B. Pointon
  • 30 J. White

Timeline

  1. Lincoln
    7' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Draper · Assist: R. Hackett-Fairchild
  2. Lincoln
    41' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Moylan · Assist: R. Street
  3. Bradford
    43' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    Matthew Pennington

    Foul

  4. Bradford
    46' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Wright · On: Calum Kavanagh
  5. Lincoln
    52' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    A. Reach

    Foul

  6. Bradford
    69' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Ashby · On: Josh Neufville
  7. Bradford
    69' Bradford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matthew Pennington · On: A. Baldwin
  8. Bradford
    69' Bradford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Leigh · On: J. White
  9. Lincoln
    77' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Hackett-Fairchild · On: D. Jefferies
  10. Lincoln
    77' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Moylan · On: B. House
  11. Lincoln
    86' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    B. House · Assist: T. Hamer
  12. Lincoln
    90' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Reach · On: Ryley Towler
  13. Lincoln
    90' Lincoln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Varfolomeev · On: T. Bayliss
  14. Lincoln
    90' Lincoln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Draper · On: A. Lloyd

Match Stats

Stat Lincoln Bradford
Fouls 8 11
Pass Accuracy 71% 68%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 2
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 342 336
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 8 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 242 229
Shots Inside Box 12 2
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 6 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lincoln's early goal in the 7th minute set the tone for a confident performance.
  • ▸ The substitution of J. Moylan and R. Hackett-Fairchild with B. House and D. Jefferies at 77 minutes proved crucial as it led to the third goal.