Match report

Lincoln Defeats Cardiff 2-1 in League One Clash

Lincoln
Lincoln
2–1
FT
Cardiff
Cardiff
Dec 20, 2025

Lincoln managed to secure a crucial win over Cardiff, winning by a score of 2-1. The game saw both teams struggle for control early on with Lincoln's Alex Robertson scoring an unfortunate own goal. However, the home team rallied strongly and found the back of the net through Steven Bradley in the second half to turn the tide.

Key Facts

  • • Lincoln 2–1 Cardiff (League One)
  • • Alex Robertson scored an own goal for Lincoln at minute 40
  • • Perry Ng scored a normal goal for Cardiff at minute 49
  • • Steven Bradley scored the equalizer and winner for Lincoln at minute 67
  • • T. Hamer and C. McGrandles received yellow cards for Lincoln

Lineups

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)
  • 7 R. Hackett-Fairchild (M)
  • 14 C. McGrandles (M)
  • 8 T. Bayliss (M)
  • 10 J. Moylan (M)
  • 34 F. Draper (F)
  • 17 R. Street (F)

Substitutes

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

Cardiff

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 41 M. Turner (G)
  • 38 P. Ng (D)
  • 2 W. Fish (D)
  • 48 D. Lawlor (D)
  • 3 J. Bagan (D)
  • 6 R. Wintle (M)
  • 18 A. Robertson (M)
  • 45 C. Ashford (M)
  • 8 O. Kellyman (M)
  • 16 C. Willock (M)
  • 22 Y. Salech (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 C. Chambers
  • 44 R. Kpakio
  • 27 J. Colwill
  • 14 D. Turnbull
  • 11 O. Tanner
  • 39 I. Davies
  • 47 C. Robinson

Timeline

  1. Lincoln
    22' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    T. Hamer

    Foul

  2. Lincoln
    34' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    C. McGrandles

    Foul

  3. Lincoln
    40' Lincoln Goal · Own Goal
    Alex Robertson
  4. Cardiff
    44' Cardiff Card · Yellow Card
    O. Kellyman

    Foul

  5. Cardiff
    46' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joel Bagan · On: R. Kpakio
  6. Cardiff
    49' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    Perry Ng · Assist: Y. Salech
  7. Lincoln
    63' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Moylan · On: Ryley Towler
  8. Lincoln
    64' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Draper · On: J. Obikwu
  9. Lincoln
    67' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Bradley · Assist: T. Bayliss
  10. Cardiff
    74' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Willock · On: I. Davies
  11. Cardiff
    74' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alex Robertson · On: C. Robinson
  12. Lincoln
    80' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    George Wickens

    Time wasting

  13. Cardiff
    82' Cardiff subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Wintle · On: D. Turnbull
  14. Lincoln
    86' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Hackett-Fairchild · On: D. Jefferies
  15. Lincoln
    87' Lincoln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Street · On: F. Okoronkwo
  16. Lincoln
    90'+6 Lincoln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Bayliss · On: I. Varfolomeev

Match Stats

Stat Lincoln Cardiff
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 72% 86%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 11
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 266 562
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 1.88 2.54
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 33% 67%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 192 484
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lincoln's own goal by Alex Robertson at minute 40 gave Cardiff an early lead, but the home team quickly regained momentum.
  • ▸ Steven Bradley’s equalizing and winning goal at minute 67 was a crucial moment that shifted the game in Lincoln's favor.