Lincoln vs Swansea

Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 17:00Sincil Bank, LincolnAnthony Backhouse, England

Summary

Match report

Swansea beat Lincoln 2-1 in the EFL Championship (Matchday 8). Lincoln led 1-0 at half-time. Swansea came from a goal down to win.

Lincoln’s goal came from R. Hackett-Fairchild in the 39th minute (penalty). Swansea’s goals came from M. K. Yeo in the 47th minute and S. Eustaquio in the 51st minute. R. Hackett-Fairchild was the highest-rated player on the pitch (8.0).

Player of the match

R. Hackett-Fairchild

Lincoln90'1Rating 8.0

Key stats

All stats

32%Possession68%

2.11Expected goals (xG)0.92
13Total shots10
4Shots on target4
2Corners1
2Yellow cards1

Live commentary

Full-time: Swansea beat Lincoln 2-1. In numbers: possession Lincoln 32%, Swansea 68%; shots 13 (4 on target) to 10 (4 on target)
90'
Booking: Filip Lissah (Swansea) for a foul
82'
Substitution, Swansea: J. Seelt makes way for S. Welsh
77'
Substitution, Lincoln: R. Street makes way for R. Towler
77'
Substitution, Swansea: G. Franco makes way for S. Eustaquio
64'
Triple substitution, Lincoln: C. McGrandles replaces Y. E. Konak, A. Reach on for C. Ogbene, B. House on for M. Ladefoged
60'
Triple substitution, Swansea: M. K. Yeo comes on for Ronald, E. Just on for J. Opoku, A. Idah on for Z. Vipotnik
51'
Goal! S. Eustaquio completes the turnaround for Swansea (2-1), assisted by F. Lissah
47'
Goal! M. K. Yeo levels it up for Swansea (1-1), assisted by M. Widell
We're back under way for the second half
Half-time: Lincoln lead 1-0
39'
Penalty goal! R. Hackett-Fairchild scores from the spot and gives Lincoln the lead (1-0)
25'
Yellow card: Ryley Towler (Lincoln) for a foul
6'
Booking: Ben House (Lincoln) for a foul
Kick-off! We're under way between Lincoln and Swansea. Lincoln line up in a 3-4-2-1, Swansea in a 4-3-3

Lineups

LincolnCoach: Tom ShawAverage rating 6.73-4-2-1

Lincoln – Starting XI (3-4-2-1)

1G. WickensGoalkeeper – Rating 6.2
25D. ElereweDefender – Rating 6.3
15S. BradleyDefender – Captain, Rating 6.5
6R. TowlerDefender – Rating 6.2, Yellow card 25', On 77'
4A. CoubisMidfielder – Rating 7.0
8T. BaylissMidfielder – Rating 6.9
14C. McGrandlesMidfielder – Rating 6.9, On 64'
3A. ReachMidfielder – Rating 6.3, On 64'
7R. Hackett-FairchildForward – Player of the match, Rating 8.0, Penalty goal 39'
18B. HouseForward – Rating 6.2, Yellow card 6', On 64'
34F. DraperForward – Rating 7.5