Peterborough will be looking to record their third consecutive win this weekend when they host Lincoln City at Weston Homes Stadium in the fifth round of the EFL League One. Match Day schedules for August 20 at 17:00 EAT.
Peterborough took an early lead to currently occupy the second place in the EF third tier with nine points after the opening four fixtures. The hosts picked up the three points from three win against one loss which is an impressive way to start the season. Coming into this game, Peterborough has lost only one of their last six matches winning the other five (WWWWLW).
Peterborough United will aim at another win following 2-0 League One victory to beat Sheffield Wednesday in their previous encounter. In that game, Peterborough had 62% possession, 21 shots with six of them on target and goals scored by Jonson Clarke-Harris (65′) and Jack Taylor (75′). Sheffield Wednesday got nine shots with two of them on target.
Meanwhile, Lincoln City occupies the 11th spot with six points after the four opening fixtures in the league. Grant McCann’s men are unbeaten in the four opening fixture, however they have only one win and three draws. Coming into this game, Lincoln Cit won four three and drew three of their last six fixtures across all the competitions (WDDWDW).
Lincoln City gets into this encounter coming off 1-2 League One win triumph over Oxford United in their previous outing. Lincoln City had 35% possession, five shots with three of them on target and goals scored by Tom Hopper (21′) and Anthony Scully (45′). Oxford United got 16 shots with five of them on target and a goal by Cameron Brannagan (69′).
Peterborough United vs. Lincoln City head to head
There have been 11 head to head encounters between these two sides since 2005, Lincoln City claims four wins while four matches ended in draws and Peterborough claims three wins.
- Peterborough 3-3 Lincoln 01/05/21
- Lincoln 1-1 Peterborough 09/01/21
- Lincoln 2-1 Peterborough 01/01/20
- Peterborough 2-0 Lincoln 12/10/19
- Lincoln 4-2 Peterborough 23/01/18
Home
- Peterborough 2-0 Sheffield Wed
- Plymouth 2-0 Peterborough
- Plymouth 0-2 Peterborough
- Peterborough 3-0 Morecambe
- Cheltenham 2-3 Peterborough
Away
- Oxford 1-2 Lincoln
- Lincoln 1-1 Forest Green
- Doncaster 0-3 Lincoln
- Portsmouth 0-0 Lincoln
- Lincoln 1-1 Exeter
Peterborough United team news
Gaffer Grant McCann has a fully fit squad ahead of this game.
Lincoln City team news
Mark Kennedy will be unable to call upon Daniel Mandroiu and Lewis Montsma who have been sidelined through injuries.
Prediction and odds
- Peterborough United Win
- Draw
- Both teams to score
