Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Lincoln City (1st, 103 pts) held a 62-point advantage over Rotherham United (23rd, 41 pts). Recent form flatters Rotherham United's table spot — 16th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 23rd. Against a league average of 1.32 goals per team per game, Lincoln City ran at 1.93 scored and 0.89 conceded, Rotherham United at 0.89 and 1.54.
Lincoln City carried a 15-game unbeaten run into this, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Lincoln City had banked 13 of the last 15 points on offer; Rotherham United, 5.
Across 12 recorded meetings, Lincoln City have 1 win to Rotherham United's 10, with 1 draw, at 2.67 goals per meeting.
The venue was LNER Stadium, with room for 10,780 spectators. Lincoln City led 3-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 3-0.
Goal scorers
Lincoln City: Ted Cann (18' og), Ben House (34'), Reeco Hackett (45')
Key stats
Possession: Lincoln City 44% · Rotherham United 56% · Total shots: 16-5 · On target: 6-1 · Corners: 7-4