Match report

Lincoln Stuns Huddersfield With Equalizer, Secures 1-1 Draw in League One

Lincoln
Lincoln
1–1
FT
Huddersfield
Huddersfield
Jan 1, 2026

In a tightly contested League One fixture, Lincoln stunned visiting Huddersfield by securing a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Sincil Bank. Despite conceding early in the second half to L. Castledine's goal for Huddersfield, A. Reach equalized shortly after to maintain Lincoln's momentum and ensure an exciting finish.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Lincoln 1-1 Huddersfield (League One)
  • • L. Castledine scored for Huddersfield at minute 61, assisted by A. May.
  • • A. Reach equalized for Lincoln in the 69th minute.
  • • Lincoln and Huddersfield each received three yellow cards during the match.

Lineups

Lincoln

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Wickens (G)
  • 22 T. Hamer (D)
  • 15 S. Bradley (D)
  • 6 R. Towler (D)
  • 2 T. Darikwa (M)
  • 14 C. McGrandles (M)
  • 24 I. Varfolomeev (M)
  • 3 A. Reach (M)
  • 7 R. Hackett-Fairchild (F)
  • 17 R. Street (F)
  • 34 F. Draper (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Z. Jeacock
  • 10 J. Moylan
  • 12 E. Ring
  • 16 D. Jefferies
  • 19 F. Okoronkwo
  • 20 J. Obikwu
  • 23 D. Lembikisa

Huddersfield

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 L. Nicholls (G)
  • 12 R. Balker (D)
  • 3 M. Wallace (D)
  • 23 S. Roughan (D)
  • 7 L. Gooch (M)
  • 10 M. Harness (M)
  • 4 R. Ledson (M)
  • 24 L. Castledine (M)
  • 2 L. Sorensen (M)
  • 26 A. May (F)
  • 25 B. Radulovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 O. Goodman
  • 8 B. Wiles
  • 11 R. Roosken
  • 15 D. Charles
  • 18 D. Kasumu
  • 27 W. Alves
  • 36 C. Ashia

Timeline

  1. Huddersfield
    ?' Huddersfield Card · Yellow Card
    A. May

    Time wasting

  2. Huddersfield
    61' Huddersfield Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Castledine · Assist: A. May
  3. Lincoln
    62' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    C. McGrandles

    Foul

  4. Lincoln
    69' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Reach
  5. Lincoln
    75' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Hackett-Fairchild · On: J. Moylan
  6. Lincoln
    75' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Street · On: J. Obikwu
  7. Huddersfield
    81' Huddersfield Card · Yellow Card
    L. Sorensen

    Foul

  8. Huddersfield
    82' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Castledine · On: D. Kasumu
  9. Lincoln
    86' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    A. Reach

    Foul

  10. Huddersfield
    89' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Harness · On: B. Wiles
  11. Huddersfield
    90'+4 Huddersfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. May · On: D. Charles
  12. Lincoln
    90' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    F. Draper

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Lincoln Huddersfield
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 66% 70%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 6
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 395 349
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 2.70 1.08
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 261 244
Shots Inside Box 13 5
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Castledine's goal for Huddersfield at minute 61 shifted momentum in favor of the visitors, but Lincoln quickly responded.
  • ▸ A. Reach's equalizing goal in the 69th minute marked a significant turning point, galvanizing Lincoln and leading to an intense finish.