Match report

Wycombe Defeats Lincoln 3-2 in League One Thriller

Wycombe
Wycombe
3–2
FT
Lincoln
Lincoln
Nov 22, 2025

Wycombe displayed resilience to defeat Lincoln 3-2 in a high-stakes League One match. Early goals by S. Bell set the tone for Wycombe, but Lincoln fought back with two of their own before J. Grimmer sealed the win for Wycombe late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Wycombe secured a 3-2 victory over Lincoln in League One.
  • • S. Bell scored twice for Wycombe, at minutes 16 and 45.
  • • Lincoln's goals came from J. Obikwu (minute 64) and F. Draper (minute 76).
  • • J. Grimmer provided the winning goal for Wycombe in the 88th minute.

Lineups

Wycombe

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 50 W. Norris (G)
  • 2 J. Grimmer (D)
  • 17 D. Casey (D)
  • 45 A. Hagelskjaer (D)
  • 3 D. Harvie (D)
  • 20 E. Henderson (M)
  • 10 L. Leahy (M)
  • 44 F. Onyedinma (M)
  • 21 J. Mullins (M)
  • 11 S. Bell (M)
  • 12 C. Woodrow (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. van Sas
  • 7 A. Quitirna
  • 8 C. Boyd-Munce
  • 9 B. Fink
  • 23 N. Huggins
  • 26 C. Taylor
  • 51 A. Lowry

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)
  • 8 T. Bayliss (M)
  • 17 R. Street (M)
  • 18 B. House (M)
  • 19 F. Okoronkwo
  • 9 J. Collins (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Z. Jeacock
  • 6 R. Towler
  • 7 R. Hackett-Fairchild
  • 10 J. Moylan
  • 20 J. Obikwu
  • 24 I. Varfolomeev
  • 34 F. Draper

Timeline

  1. Wycombe
    11' Wycombe Card · Yellow Card
    Luke Leahy

    Foul

  2. Wycombe
    16' Wycombe Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Bell
  3. Wycombe
    45' Wycombe Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Bell · Assist: J. Mullins
  4. Lincoln
    46' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Street · On: R. Hackett-Fairchild
  5. Lincoln
    46' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Okoronkwo · On: J. Moylan
  6. Lincoln
    53' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    J. Moylan

    Simulation

  7. Lincoln
    63' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Bayliss · On: J. Obikwu
  8. Lincoln
    63' Lincoln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Collins · On: F. Draper
  9. Lincoln
    64' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Obikwu · Assist: T. Hamer
  10. Wycombe
    67' Wycombe Card · Yellow Card
    E. Henderson

    Foul

  11. Lincoln
    76' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Draper · Assist: A. Reach
  12. Wycombe
    80' Wycombe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Mullins · On: C. Boyd-Munce
  13. Wycombe
    80' Wycombe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Onyedinma · On: Connor Taylor
  14. Wycombe
    86' Wycombe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Woodrow · On: B. Fink
  15. Wycombe
    88' Wycombe Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Grimmer · Assist: B. Fink
  16. Wycombe
    90'+1 Wycombe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Luke Leahy · On: N. Huggins

Match Stats

Stat Wycombe Lincoln
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 74% 79%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 12
Corners 1 7
Total Passes 380 470
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 1.74 1.04
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 282 371
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wycombe took an early lead with two goals by S. Bell within the first half, putting pressure on Lincoln to respond.
  • ▸ Lincoln rallied back with a goal from J. Obikwu in the 64th minute, followed by F. Draper's equalizer at the 76th minute, bringing the game to an intense climax.
  • ▸ J. Grimmer’s late goal for Wycombe in the 88th minute secured their victory, shifting momentum back in favor of the home team.