Anticipation is high for the England Championship match on 22.08.2026 between Lincoln and Portsmouth. As these teams prepare, our analysis includes everything from tactical overviews to key players who could turn the game. With our prediction, understand the dynamics of Lincoln vs. Portsmouth and place your bet with confidence!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Stoke City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 0 |
| 21 | Lincoln | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 0 |
| 22 | Portsmouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/3 | 0 |
| 23 | Bristol City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/2 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Lincoln vs Portsmouth
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Lincoln vs Portsmouth Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Lincoln | Portsmouth | 27.04.2024 | 0-2 |
| League One | Portsmouth | Lincoln | 23.09.2023 | 2-1 |
| League One | Lincoln | Portsmouth | 18.02.2023 | 0-0 |
| League One | Portsmouth | Lincoln | 06.08.2022 | 0-0 |
| League One | Portsmouth | Lincoln | 15.04.2022 | 3-2 |
| League One | Lincoln | Portsmouth | 23.11.2021 | 0-3 |
| League One | Portsmouth | Lincoln | 26.01.2021 | 0-1 |
| League One | Lincoln | Portsmouth | 03.11.2020 | 1-3 |
| League One | Lincoln | Portsmouth | 28.01.2020 | 0-2 |
| League One | Portsmouth | Lincoln | 22.10.2019 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lincoln | Leyton Orient | 17.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Boston United | Lincoln | 11.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lincoln United | Lincoln | 10.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| League One | Port Vale | Lincoln | 02.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| League One | Lincoln | Wycombe | 25.04.2026 | 4-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Portsmouth | QPR | 15.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| League Cup | West Ham | Portsmouth | 08.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SV Darmstadt 98 | Portsmouth | 01.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Farnborough | Portsmouth | 29.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Wycombe | Portsmouth | 25.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Bristol Rovers | Portsmouth | 18.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Aldershot Town | Portsmouth | 15.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Woking | Portsmouth | 14.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Championship | Portsmouth | Birmingham | 02.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Stoke City | Portsmouth | 25.04.2026 | 1-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Lincoln VS Portsmouth
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Lincoln vs Portsmouth
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Lincoln vs Portsmouth
htmlTwo newly promoted sides. Both beaten in their first Championship game. Both desperate to prove they belong. This Lincoln vs Portsmouth clash already has the feel of a season-defining moment, and we're only in week two.
Here's what you need to watch for — this isn't just a game between two struggling clubs. It's a battle between two teams who know each other very well, and that history matters enormously.
Portsmouth have owned this fixture in recent years. They've won four of the last ten head-to-head meetings, while Lincoln have managed just two victories. Even more striking — Portsmouth have won their last two encounters at Sincil Bank, including a 0-2 away win as recently as April 2024. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about home advantage here. Lincoln's own ground hasn't been a fortress against Pompey.
But the injury news is where things get really interesting from a betting perspective. Portsmouth head into this game without four confirmed absentees — Anderson, Bursik, Farrell, and Kosznovszky are all missing. Losing goalkeeper Bursik alone is massive. A makeshift backline, already shipping three goals against QPR on opening day, now faces even more pressure.
Lincoln are also sweating over Collins, Honohan, and Jackson, though all three are listed as questionable rather than confirmed out. That's a notable difference. If even two of those players return, Lincoln suddenly have a squad advantage that the odds don't fully reflect at 2.40.
Lincoln's pre-season form was mixed, but their end-of-season momentum from League One was genuinely impressive — winning five of their last seven competitive matches. Portsmouth, meanwhile, finished last season inconsistently, conceding five at Coventry and six at QPR in their final weeks.
The value here is real. Lincoln at 2.40 with home advantage, the psychological lift of playing in front of their own fans in the Championship, and a depleted Portsmouth side looks generous to me.
My prediction: Lincoln win 2-1. I'd back Both Teams to Score given Portsmouth's attacking intent even in defeat, and look seriously at Lincoln to win and BTTS as a combined market. Also watch for a Portsmouth goal in the first half — they've opened the scoring in several recent fixtures before fading badly.
Two clubs chasing the dream of Championship survival. One game that could shift the mood of an entire season. Saturday can't come soon enough.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| 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 |
| A. Reach | England | 33 | Midfielder | 185 | 73 |
| C. Elder | Australia | 31 | Defender | 180 | 67 |
| 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 |
| I. Varfolomeev | Ukraine | 22 | Midfielder | 180 | 68 |
| D. Elerewe | England | 22 | Defender | 195 | n/a |
| A. Coubiș | Romania | 22 | Defender | 189 | n/a |
| M. Melia | Republic of Ireland | 18 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Schmid | Austria | 29 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 81 |
| R. Poole | Wales | 28 | Defender | 180 | 76 |
| E. Adams | Gambia | 30 | Midfielder | 178 | 76 |
| J. Swift | England | 31 | Midfielder | 182 | 73 |
| J. Knight | England | 28 | Defender | 185 | 78 |
| D. Bielica | Poland | 27 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 76 |
| C. Shaughnessy | Republic of Ireland | 30 | Defender | 191 | 74 |
| L. Le Roux | South Africa | 26 | Midfielder | 184 | 70 |
| R. Shein | Estonia | 23 | Midfielder | 185 | 75 |
| O. Bailey | England | 26 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| C. Bishop | England | 29 | Attacker | 180 | 72 |
| T. Devlin | Northern Ireland | 22 | Defender | 180 | n/a |
| Z. Swanson | England | 25 | Defender | 189 | n/a |
| A. Segecic | Australia | 22 | Midfielder | 173 | 73 |
| M. Milovanović | Serbia | 23 | Attacker | 197 | 88 |
| T. Waddingham | Australia | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| H. Matthews | Australia | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Kenny | Republic of Ireland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Dia | Senegal | 22 | Defender | 192 | n/a |
| L. Brooke-Smith | New Zealand | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Lincoln vs Portsmouth match odds
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