Match report

Lincoln Stuns Peterborough with 5-2 Victory in League One

Lincoln
Lincoln
5–2
FT
Peterborough
Peterborough
Jan 4, 2026

Lincoln secured an impressive 5-2 win against Peterborough in their latest League One fixture. Despite conceding early to H. Leonard's goal for Peterborough at the 24th minute, Lincoln mounted a comeback with goals from R. Hackett-Fairchild and Tendayi Darikwa before halftime. The match witnessed numerous substitutions and cards but ultimately ended in Lincoln’s favor with A. Reach and another brace from Tendayi Darikwa sealing the victory.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Lincoln 5–2 Peterborough
  • • First Goal: H. Leonard (Peterborough) at 24'
  • • Lincoln Goalscorers: R. Hackett-Fairchild, Tendayi Darikwa (2), A. Reach
  • • Yellow Cards: Archie Collins (Pbo), K. Lisbie (Pbo), H. Leonard (Pbo)
  • • Substitutions: Multiple for both teams including I. Varfolomeev and F. Draper for Lincoln

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
  • 4 L. Montsma
  • 10 J. Moylan
  • 12 E. Ring
  • 16 D. Jefferies
  • 19 F. Okoronkwo
  • 20 J. Obikwu

Peterborough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Bass (G)
  • 30 P. Kioso (D)
  • 12 T. Lees (D)
  • 29 T. O'Connor (D)
  • 2 C. Johnston (D)
  • 4 A. Collins (M)
  • 8 B. Khela (M)
  • 11 D. Frith (M)
  • 28 M. Garbett (M)
  • 17 K. Lisbie (M)
  • 27 H. Leonard (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 N. Bilokapic
  • 15 G. Nevett
  • 18 C. Hayes
  • 19 G. Lindgren
  • 22 D. O'Brien-Brady
  • 33 J. Dornelly
  • 39 O. Aderoju

Timeline

  1. Peterborough
    24' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Leonard · Assist: K. Lisbie
  2. Lincoln
    33' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Hackett-Fairchild · Assist: Tendayi Darikwa
  3. Peterborough
    36' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    Archie Collins

    Foul

  4. Lincoln
    45' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    Tendayi Darikwa · Assist: R. Hackett-Fairchild
  5. Peterborough
    56' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Lisbie · Assist: Brandon Khela
  6. Lincoln
    57' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Reach · Assist: R. Hackett-Fairchild
  7. Peterborough
    60' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Frith · On: O. Aderoju
  8. Peterborough
    61' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    K. Lisbie

    Foul

  9. Lincoln
    65' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Varfolomeev · On: D. Jefferies
  10. Lincoln
    65' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Draper · On: J. Obikwu
  11. Lincoln
    70' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    Ryley Towler

    Foul

  12. Peterborough
    74' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Brandon Khela · On: C. Hayes
  13. Peterborough
    74' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Garbett · On: D. O'Brien-Brady
  14. Lincoln
    79' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Reach · On: E. Ring
  15. Peterborough
    83' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    H. Leonard

    Foul

  16. Lincoln
    86' Lincoln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Street · On: J. Moylan
  17. Lincoln
    87' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    J. Obikwu

    Simulation

  18. Lincoln
    90' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    Tendayi Darikwa · Assist: T. Hamer

Match Stats

Stat Lincoln Peterborough
Fouls 17 7
Pass Accuracy 63% 82%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 13
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 240 497
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 4 6
Shots on Target 8 3
xG 2.16 1.44
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 33% 67%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 151 406
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lincoln's equalizer by R. Hackett-Fairchild at 33' marked a shift in momentum, followed by Tendayi Darikwa's goal at half-time to give them the lead.
  • ▸ K. Lisbie's second Peterborough goal at 56' briefly revived hopes but A. Reach's quick response just one minute later solidified Lincoln’s dominance.