Get ready for 08.09.2026 when Bournemouth faces Lincoln in an intriguing England League Cup matchup. Although Bournemouth is heavily favored, Lincoln will look to surprise. Read our full match breakdown and bet with confidence on Bournemouth!
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x 1Bournemouth vs Lincoln Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Newcastle | Bournemouth | 05.09.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier League | Bournemouth | Everton | 29.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier League | Manchester City | Bournemouth | 23.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FSV Mainz 05 | Bournemouth | 15.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Real Betis | Bournemouth | 08.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Bournemouth | Genoa | 04.08.2026 | 10-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Augsburg | Bournemouth | 30.07.2026 | 2-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Bournemouth | FC St. Pauli | 24.07.2026 | 4-1 |
| Premier League | Nottingham Forest | Bournemouth | 24.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier League | Bournemouth | Manchester City | 19.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Lincoln | Southampton | 05.09.2026 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Lincoln | Blackburn | 01.09.2026 | 0-0 |
| Championship | Bolton | Lincoln | 29.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| League Cup | Blackpool | Lincoln | 25.08.2026 | 1-4 |
| Championship | Lincoln | Portsmouth | 22.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| Championship | Middlesbrough | Lincoln | 15.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| League Cup | Derby | Lincoln | 08.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Barnsley | Lincoln | 01.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Doncaster | Lincoln | 01.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Grimsby | Lincoln | 28.07.2026 | 5-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Bournemouth VS Lincoln
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Bournemouth vs Lincoln
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Bournemouth vs Lincoln
This is the kind of cup tie that gets your pulse racing before a ball is even kicked. Bournemouth, a well-established Premier League side, hosting Lincoln City, a club that only just earned promotion to the Championship. On paper, it looks like a mismatch. But cup football has a habit of making paper irrelevant.
The odds tell the story bluntly. Bournemouth are priced at 1.30, with Lincoln out at 8.50 and the draw at 5.00. That kind of gap usually exists for a reason. And this time, I think it does.
Here's what you need to watch for — Bournemouth have been quietly building momentum. They beat Arsenal and Newcastle away from home in the same Premier League season. They went to Fulham and won. This is a side that travels well and handles pressure. At home, they should be even more comfortable.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about League Cup upsets. Lincoln's cup form is actually decent — they beat Derby and then hammered Blackpool 4-1 in their last League Cup outing. They know how to perform in this competition. That Blackpool result is the kind of thing casual fans overlook, and it matters.
However, Lincoln just shipped three goals at home to Portsmouth in the Championship. They're still finding their feet at a higher level. Bournemouth operate two divisions above and will expose any defensive vulnerability quickly.
The one name to track on Lincoln's side is C. Elder, already chipping in with an assist from just two matches. He could be the creative spark who causes problems. But Bournemouth's quality across the pitch should be too much to contain over ninety minutes.
Here's my bold call for bettors — look at Bournemouth to win and both teams to score. Lincoln have shown attacking intent in the League Cup, and Bournemouth's recent games have been fairly open affairs, with draws and goals across their last several outings. A comfortable but not clean-sheet Bournemouth win looks genuinely likely. Think 2-1 or 3-1.
The value? Avoid the simple Bournemouth win at 1.30. It's too short to be exciting. The both-teams-to-score market combined with a Bournemouth win is where I'd put my money.
Bournemouth should win this. But Lincoln will make them earn it. And honestly? That's exactly what cup football should feel like.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Kluivert | Netherlands | 27 | Midfielder | 171 | 67 |
| R. Christie | Scotland | 31 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| T. Adams | USA | 27 | Midfielder | 175 | 72 |
| A. Smith | England | 35 | Defender | 180 | 78 |
| D. Brooks | Wales | 29 | Midfielder | 173 | 62 |
| L. Cook | England | 29 | Midfielder | 175 | 71 |
| M. Tavernier | England | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| J. Hill | England | 24 | Defender | 184 | 73 |
| B. Diakité | France | 25 | Defender | 185 | 74 |
| M. Di Gregorio | Italy | 29 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 82 |
| Đ. Petrović | Serbia | 26 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 89 |
| W. Dennis | England | 26 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 84 |
| Evanilson | Brazil | 26 | Attacker | 183 | 80 |
| A. Truffert | France | 24 | Defender | 176 | 72 |
| Juanlu Sánchez | Spain | 23 | Midfielder | 183 | 68 |
| D. Jebbison | Canada | 23 | Attacker | 190 | 69 |
| A. Scott | England | 23 | Midfielder | 178 | 68 |
| António Silva | Portugal | 22 | Defender | 187 | 82 |
| Á. Rodríguez | Uruguay | 22 | Attacker | 192 | 81 |
| B. Doak | Scotland | 20 | Attacker | 175 | 65 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Gauci | Australia | 26 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 88 |
| C. McGrandles | Scotland | 30 | Midfielder | 185 | 73 |
| B. House | Scotland | 27 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| T. Hamer | England | 26 | Defender | 188 | 80 |
| R. Hackett | St. Lucia | 28 | Midfielder | 191 | 70 |
| T. Darikwa | Zimbabwe | 34 | Defender | 188 | 77 |
| C. Ogbene | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Attacker | 181 | 78 |
| A. Reach | England | 33 | Defender | 185 | 73 |
| C. Elder | Australia | 31 | Defender | 180 | 67 |
| S. Bradley | England | 35 | Defender | 196 | 72 |
| A. Jackson | England | 32 | Defender | 187 | 80 |
| T. Bayliss | England | 27 | Midfielder | 183 | 78 |
| J. Honohan | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Jefferies | Wales | 24 | Midfielder | 179 | n/a |
| J. Pardington | England | 26 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 80 |
| G. Wickens | England | 24 | Goalkeeper | 195 | n/a |
| I. Olaofe | England | 26 | Attacker | 181 | 70 |
| R. Towler | England | 24 | Defender | 187 cm | 77 kg |
| F. Draper | England | 22 | Attacker | 178 | 78 |
| R. Street | England | 24 | Attacker | 189 | n/a |
Bournemouth vs Lincoln match odds
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