Match report

Lincoln Defeats Burton Albion 2-1 in League One Clash

Lincoln
Lincoln
2–1
FT
Burton Albion
Burton Albion
Jan 22, 2026

Lincoln managed to hold off Burton Albion in an intense encounter at Sincil Bank. Goals from J. Moylan gave Lincoln the upper hand despite a brief equalization from Jack Beesley for Burton.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Lincoln 2-1 Burton Albion
  • • J. Moylan scored two goals (35' and 55') for Lincoln
  • • Jack Beesley equalized for Burton at 37'
  • • Lincoln made three substitutions, with Ryley Towler coming on late in the game
  • • Burton Albion also saw three players substituted during 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)
  • 24 I. Varfolomeev (M)
  • 7 R. Hackett-Fairchild (M)
  • 10 J. Moylan (M)
  • 17 R. Street (M)
  • 34 F. Draper (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Z. Jeacock
  • 4 L. Montsma
  • 6 R. Towler
  • 12 E. Ring
  • 16 D. Jefferies
  • 19 A. Lloyd
  • 37 G. Okewoye

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 24 B. Collins (G)
  • 2 U. Godwin-Malife (D)
  • 5 T. Vancooten (D)
  • 6 T. Sibbick (D)
  • 15 K. Lofthouse (M)
  • 19 D. Williams (M)
  • 4 K. Chauke (M)
  • 22 J. Larsson (M)
  • 3 J. Armer (M)
  • 9 J. Beesley (F)
  • 29 K. Adom (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 K. Dudek
  • 11 F. Tavares
  • 14 N. Akoto
  • 23 S. Revan
  • 37 T. Kalinauskas
  • 41 S. Krubally
  • 56 Z. Scutt

Timeline

  1. Lincoln
    35' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Moylan · Assist: F. Draper
  2. Burton Albion
    37' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Beesley · Assist: Jack Armer
  3. Lincoln
    55' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Moylan
  4. Burton Albion
    70' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Julian Larsson · On: S. Revan
  5. Lincoln
    78' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Hackett-Fairchild · On: Ryley Towler
  6. Lincoln
    78' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Moylan · On: D. Jefferies
  7. Burton Albion
    80' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Adom · On: F. Tavares
  8. Lincoln
    84' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Street · On: A. Lloyd
  9. Lincoln
    85' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    T. Hamer

    Foul

  10. Burton Albion
    88' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Sibbick · On: T. Kalinauskas
  11. Lincoln
    89' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lloyd

    Foul

  12. Lincoln
    90' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    Tendayi Darikwa

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Lincoln Burton Albion
Fouls 18 9
Pass Accuracy 69% 76%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 8
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 327 379
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 1.37 0.91
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 226 288
Shots Inside Box 5 6
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Moylan's early goal at 35' set Lincoln ahead, but Burton equalized through Jack Beesley just two minutes later.
  • ▸ Lincoln regained the lead with another goal from J. Moylan in the 55th minute, which proved decisive despite Burton's efforts to level.