Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Lincoln City 1st with 103 points, Peterborough United 18th with 53, 50 apart. Against a league average of 1.32 goals per team per game, Lincoln City ran at 1.93 scored and 0.89 conceded, Peterborough United at 1.39 and 1.48.
Lincoln City's unbeaten run stood at 6, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Defeat had not touched Peterborough United in 6 games, having scored in 6 consecutive games.
12 meetings are on record — 4 won by Lincoln City, 4 by Peterborough United, 4 drawn, at 3.25 goals per meeting.
LNER Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 10,780. Lincoln City led 3-1 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 5-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Lincoln City: Reeco Hackett (33'), Freddie Draper (45'), Tendayi Darikwa (45'), Adam Reach (57'), Tendayi Darikwa (90') · Peterborough United: Harry Leonard (24'), Kyrell Lisbie (56')
Key stats
Possession: Lincoln City 32% · Peterborough United 68% · Total shots: 15-14 · On target: 8-3 · Corners: 6-7