Match Report
49 points separated the sides: Lincoln City 1st on 103, Burton Albion 17th on 54. Burton Albion's recent output outran their position: 9th on form over five rounds, 17th in the table. Against a league average of 1.32 goals per team per game, Lincoln City ran at 1.93 scored and 0.89 conceded, Burton Albion at 1.09 and 1.3.
Defeat had not touched Lincoln City in 8 games, having scored in 8 consecutive games.
18 meetings are on record — 9 won by Lincoln City, 8 by Burton Albion, 1 drawn, at 2.28 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 28% of meetings won.
The venue was LNER Stadium, with room for 10,780 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Lincoln City: Jack Moylan (35'), Jack Moylan (55') · Burton Albion: Jake Beesley (37')
Key stats
Possession: Lincoln City 45% · Burton Albion 55% · Total shots: 10-10 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 2-5