Barnsley vs Lincoln prediction 11.11.2025 | EFL Trophy
Barnsley
Kick off:
Date:
Lincoln City F.C
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2.21
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3.52
2
2.94
Contents
- Competition: EFL Trophy
- Date: 11th November, 2025
- Kickoff: 19:00 UK / 20:00 CET
- Venue: Oakwell Ground
On Tuesday, Barnsley host Lincoln City in the EFL Trophy as both clubs look to progress in the Northern Group stage. Barnsley, playing at Oakwell, will hope to take advantage of home conditions and build momentum, while Lincoln arrive seeking consistency and a key win away from home. Given both teams’ league campaigns already underway in League One, this fixture offers a chance to rotate players but still demands a performance to avoid jeopardising group qualification.
Barnsley vs Lincoln City F.C Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Barnsley
4 : 3
Lincoln City F.C
League One
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Lincoln City F.C
1 : 2
Barnsley
League One
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Barnsley
1 : 5
Lincoln City F.C
League One
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Lincoln City F.C
2 : 2
Barnsley
League One
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Lincoln City F.C
0 : 0
Barnsley
League One
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Barnsley
0 : 1
Lincoln City F.C
League One
In past meetings between Barnsley and Lincoln City, the record is relatively balanced. According to recent data, in their last eight encounters Barnsley have won 3, Lincoln have won 3, and two have ended in draws.
Barnsley team overview
Barnsley’s start to the 2025-26 League One campaign has been solid. They sit among the higher points-per-game sides early on, with public statistical databases showing a record of 6-3-4 (21 points) from 13 matches so far in League One. In their most recent fixtures, they claimed back-to-back victories - 3-2 against York in the FA Cup and 2-1 over Doncaster in League One.
As far as the Football League Trophy is concerned, Barnsley sit second in their group, having collected three points from two matches - including a 5-2 win over Manchester United U21s. Their home form this season has been strong despite a couple of league defeats to Port Vale and Rotherham United, and their overall Oakwell record remains respectable at this stage (W3 D1 L2).
Last matches of Barnsley
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Doncaster Rovers
1 : 2
Barnsley
League One
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Barnsley
3 : 2
York City
FA Cup
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Barnsley
0 : 1
Rotherham United
League One
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Barnsley
5 : 2
Manchester United U21
EFL Trophy
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Bradford City
2 : 2
Barnsley
League One
Barnsley lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Murphy Cooper
Defenders
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27
Tennai Watson
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4
Marc Roberts
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5
Jack Shepherd
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18
Jake Rooney
Midfielders
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30
Jonathan Bland
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48
Luca Connell
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22
Patrick Kelly
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45
Vimal Yoganathan
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19
Reyes Cleary
Forwards
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10
David McGoldrick
Lincoln team overview
Lincoln City are also competing strongly in League One. They currently sit in the playoff zone - sixth as things stand - although they have lost momentum in recent weeks, winning only once in their last five matches. Prior to a 1-0 defeat to Exeter City on the first matchday of October, Lincoln had put together an eight-match unbeaten streak. However, even a 1-0 win over Stevenage the following week did not get them fully back on track, as they subsequently went three games without a win against Leyton Orient, Bradford City, and Rotherham United.
In the Football League Trophy, however, they have maintained their composure, recording two wins out of two so far.
Last matches of Lincoln City F.C
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Rotherham United
3 : 0
Lincoln City F.C
League One
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Salford City
4 : 2
Lincoln City F.C
FA Cup
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Bradford City
0 : 0
Lincoln City F.C
League One
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Leyton Orient
1 : 0
Lincoln City F.C
League One
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Lincoln City F.C
1 : 0
Stevenage
League One
Lincoln City F.C lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
George Wickens
Defenders
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22
Thomas Hamer
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5
Adam Jackson
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15
Sonny Bradley
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3
Adam Reach
Midfielders
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14
Conor McGrandles
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8
Tom Bayliss
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17
Robert Street
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12
Erik Ring
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34
Freddie Draper
Forwards
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20
Justin Obikwu
Prediction
Given the data: the H2H suggests moderate scoring and balanced outcomes; Barnsley have the home edge and have begun the season well, whereas Lincoln bring slightly better defensive numbers and good overall form. In a trophy setting where rotation may occur, we can expect both teams to field competitive line-ups. Goals on both sides are likely given the historical BTTS rate (~50 % in H2H).
Prediction: BTTS
Three reasons we expect BTTS
- BTTS occurred in the last four consecutive meetings between Barnsley and Lincoln City.
- BTTS landed in 67% of Barnsley’s home matches this season.
- Barnsley have conceded in six consecutive League One fixtures on home soil.
Main prediction Barnsley - Lincoln City F.C
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.66
Barnsley vs Lincoln City F.C standings in EFL Trophy
| Group D | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 - 0 | +6 | 6 |
| 2 | Manchester United U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 3 | Notts County | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 - 6 | -4 | 3 |
| 4 | Barnsley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 2 | -1 | 0 |