Lincoln City vs Notts County Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: September 2, 2025 | LNER Stadium | EFL Trophy | 19:00 BST

With the EFL domestic campaigns now well underway, we kick off with some EFL Trophy action this week. On Tuesday, League One outfit Lincoln City will welcome Notts County to the LNER Stadium in the first match of the Northern section Group D – a group which also contains Barnsley and Manchester United.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

Lincoln vs Notts Predicted Lineups

Lincoln Predicted XI: Zachary Jeacock; Ryley Towler, Tendayi Darikwa, Adam Jackson, Thomas Hamer; Erik Ring, Zane Okoro, Robert Street, Ivan Varfolomeev, Tom Bayliss; Francis Okoronkwo.

Lincoln could very well revert to the lineup which defeated Burton last week in the EFL Cup, which would mean a whole host of changes for the Imps. George Wickens could make way for Jeacock in net, while Sonny Bradley will be suspended, and Conor McGrandles, Reeco Hackett, Freddie Draper, and James Collins could all start from the bench. This would mean introductions of Jackson, Ring, Okoro, Varfolomeev, and Okoronkwo.

Notts Predicted XI: Kelle Roos; Jacob Bedeau, Rodney McDonald, Lewis Macari; Nicholas Tsaroulla, Matthew Palmer, Oliver Norburn, Kellan Gordon; Matthew Dennis, Conor Grant; Tom Iorpenda.

This new competition gives Martin Paterson an opportunity to mix up his lineup for this match. This could also bring a few changes in personnel, starting with the introductions of Macari, Grant, and Gordon for Sonny Ajlofree, Barry Cotter, and Jodi Jones respectively.

Lincoln vs Notts Current League Standings

We are now six matches into the EFL League and Two campaigns, with both sides getting off to relatively average starts, although Lincoln will certainly be the happier of the two.

The Imps have won three, drawn two and lost one so far and they are unbeaten in the last six games, so are in really good shape on the outskirts of the play-offs, while also getting in a solid cup run, where they face Chelsea later this month.

Meanwhile, Notts County will not be so pleased with their opening run in the league. They expected themselves to make a good go for automatic promotion, which certainly isn’t out of the question, however, an early EFL Cup exit followed by an even start in the league, winning, drawing and losing two each leaves them in a precarious position already.

Lincoln vs Notts Head-to-Head Timeline

Following their first meeting in 2017, where Notts County won, the Magpies have not won since, marking this an excellent opportunity to put an end to it, having not faced each other in two years. The Imps have won four of the seven meetings between the teams, with three of those coming in the last four meetings.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• November 7, 2023: Lincoln 2-0 Notts (EFL Trophy)
• August 8, 2023: Notts 0-2 Lincoln (EFL Cup)
• February 2, 2019: Notts 1-1 Lincoln (League Two)
• August 25, 2018: Lincoln 3-1 Notts (League Two)
• January 13, 2018: Lincoln 2-2 Notts (League Two)

The last meeting fell back in November of 2023 in this same competition, with the Imps running out 2-0 victors. The result confirmed Lincoln’s passage through to the next round and confirmed Notts County’s competition was at an end.

Lincoln and Notts Recent Matches Analysis

Lincoln Last 5 Matches:

• Lincoln 1-1 Mansfield (H) – League One
• Lincoln 1-0 Burton (A) – EFL Cup
• Lincoln 1-1 Bolton (A) – League One
• Lincoln 1-0 Northampton (A) – League One
• Lincoln 3-2 Plymouth (H) – League One

It has been an excellent run of form for the Imps, although they would like their goalscoring to improve, having only managed four goals in the last four matches, although they have only failed to score once this season.

Notts Last 5 Matches:

• Notts 2-1 Tranmere (A) – League Two
• Notts 2-2 Bromley (H) – League Two
• Notts 4-1 Shrewsbury (H) – League Two
• Notts 1-2 Barrow (A) – League Two
• Notts 0-1 Wigan (A) – EFL Cup

Despite the poor start to the season overall, the Magpies have been picking up the pieces in recent weeks and come into this fixture unbeaten in three games and having scored two goals or more in each.

Lincoln vs Notts Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in an over 2.5 goals victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Lincoln vs Notts Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals - Recent form suggests confidence in a high scoring match. Lincoln have failed to score in just one game this season, and the fact they are playing against a fourth-tier defence, they may find it even easier to find the net. Meanwhile, Notts County are in good goalscoring form of their own, suggesting over 2.5 goals in this match to be a good value bet.

Key Players to Watch: Lincoln vs Notts

Tom Bayliss (Lincoln City): Bayliss has started every match so far this season, and there is no wonder why is one of the first names on the team sheet. His only goal this season came in an important 3-2 win over Plymouth.

Matthew Dennis (Notts County): The 23-year-old has been simply incredible this season for the Magpies. After bagging seven goal contributions in 14 games for Carlisle last season, he has brought that form to his new team, scoring four goals in just six league matches.

Lincoln vs Notts Match Facts

Referee: TBC.

Broadcast Details:

UK: Sky Sports+ at 19:00 BST.

Stadium Information: Located in Lincolnshire, the LNER Stadium offers a cozy atmosphere and will bring a good experience to all of the potential 10,000+ spectators who attend on Tuesday.

Lincoln vs Notts: Final Prediction

Lincoln 2-1 Notts