Match report

Lincoln Stuns Northampton with a 4-0 Victory in League One

Lincoln
Lincoln
4–0
FT
Northampton
Northampton
Feb 17, 2026

Lincoln stuns visiting Northampton with a dominant 4-0 victory in the League One match. Goals from R. One, J. Moylan, I. Varfolomeev, and R. Street sealed the win for Lincoln as they capitalized on a red card issued to Jack Vale of Northampton. The victory highlights Lincoln's strong form in the com

Key Facts

  • • Lincoln: 4 Goals (R. One, J. Moylan, I. Varfolomeev, R. Street)
  • • Northampton: Red Card to Jack Vale at minute 56
  • • Substitutions in Northampton's team due to the red card situation
  • • Tendayi Darikwa received a yellow card for Lincoln at minute 30

Lineups

Lincoln

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 George Wickens (G)
  • 2 Tendayi Darikwa (D)
  • 22 Thomas Hamer (D)
  • 15 Sonny Bradley (D)
  • 3 Adam Reach (D)
  • 8 Tom Bayliss (M)
  • 14 Conor McGrandles (M)
  • 20 Ryan One (M)
  • 10 Jack Moylan (M)
  • 18 Ben House (M)
  • 34 Freddie Draper (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Robert Street
  • 16 Dom Jefferies
  • 24 Ivan Varfolomeev
  • 6 Ryley Towler
  • 19 Alfie Lloyd
  • 13 Zachary Jeacock
  • 7 Reeco Hackett-Fairchild

Northampton

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 34 Ross Fitzsimons (G)
  • 6 Jordan Willis (D)
  • 24 Elliott Moore (D)
  • 3 Conor McCarthy (D)
  • 2 Jack Burroughs (M)
  • 23 Terry Taylor (M)
  • 4 Dean Campbell (M)
  • 12 Nesta Guinness-Walker (M)
  • 7 Sam Hoskins (F)
  • 27 Jack Vale (F)
  • 11 Kamarai Swyer (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Tyrese Fornah
  • 35 Max Dyche
  • 21 Jack Perkins
  • 9 Tom Eaves
  • 15 Jake Evans
  • 1 Lee Burge
  • 18 Michael Forbes

Timeline

  1. Lincoln
    11' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    R. One · Assist: F. Draper
  2. Lincoln
    30' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    Tendayi Darikwa

    Foul

  3. Lincoln
    51' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Moylan
  4. Northampton
    55' Northampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Willis · On: Tyrese Fornah
  5. Northampton
    56' Northampton Card · Red Card
    Jack Vale

    Foul

  6. Northampton
    67' Northampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Burroughs · On: J. Perkins
  7. Northampton
    67' Northampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Hoskins · On: T. Eaves
  8. Northampton
    67' Northampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Moore · On: M. Dyche
  9. Lincoln
    71' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. House · On: D. Jefferies
  10. Lincoln
    71' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Bayliss · On: I. Varfolomeev
  11. Lincoln
    72' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Varfolomeev · Assist: J. Moylan
  12. Lincoln
    75' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Street
  13. Lincoln
    77' Lincoln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Moylan · On: A. Lloyd
  14. Lincoln
    77' Lincoln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. McGrandles · On: Ryley Towler
  15. Northampton
    79' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Perkins

    Foul

  16. Northampton
    86' Northampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Swyer · On: Jake Evans

Match Stats

Stat Lincoln Northampton
Fouls 10 6
Pass Accuracy 77% 73%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 23 4
Corners 9 1
Total Passes 421 345
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 13 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 0
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 324 251
Shots Inside Box 16 3
Saves 0 9
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The dismissal of Jack Vale from Northampton at minute 56 turned the match in favor of Lincoln, allowing them to exploit numerical superiority.
  • ▸ Goals by R. One (11') and J. Moylan (51') established a comfortable lead for Lincoln before the red card incident.