Lincoln City vs Chelsea Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Cup 2025-26

The Imps are on a 10-match unbeaten run!

Lincoln City are all set to host Chelsea for their third round fixture of the 2025-26 EFL Cup. LNER Stadium is ready to witness the interesting contest between these clubs.

The Imps will be at home, but things are not going to be easy for them. The EFL League One side Lincoln City are on a brilliant run of form at the moment. For their upcoming fixture, they will be looking to come up with their best performance if they want to outplay the Blues.

The Enzo Maresca-led side will be looking to find their way back to winning ways after two consecutive losses. After losing their opening UCL game of this season against Bayern Munich, they fell prey to Manchester United in their Premier League contest. Chelsea will now be keen to secure a win in their upcoming EFL Cup fixture.

Kick-off:

• Location: Lincoln, England
• Stadium: LNER Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, September 24
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Sept 23; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Matt Donohue
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Lincoln City: D-W-D-W-W

Chelsea: W-W-D-L-L

Players to Watch

Robert Street (Lincoln City)

Robert Street will be looking to step up so that he can help his side stand a chance against the World Champions, Chelsea. He has scored one goal and also has an assist in two English Carabao Cup matches. From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, Robert will have a crucial role.

Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea)

The former Man United star will be looking to earn his first start for his new club in the upcoming match. Alejandro Garnacho has all the skills needed to succeed at his new club and will be looking to grab the headlines with a goal in the EFL Cup.

Match Facts

• Chelsea are on a two-match losing streak.
• Lincoln City haven’t lost in 10 matches.
• The Blues have only won two of their last five matches.

Lincoln vs Chelsea: Betting Tips and Odds

• Chelsea to win @1/6 William Hill
• Joao Pedro to score @9/2 Quinn Bet
• Goals over 3.5 @11/10 Priced Up

Injury and Team News

Lincoln City have all of their players fit and ready to be in action.

Liam Delap, Levi Colwill and Dario Essugo will not be in action as they are injured. Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia might also miss out due to a lack of fitness. Roberto Sanchez will also miss out as he was suspended. Palmer is also likely to miss this match.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 8

Lincoln City won: 1

Chelsea won: 5

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Lincoln City predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Wickens (GK); Darikwa, Jackson, Bradley, Reach; Street, McGrandles, Bayliss, House; Draper, Collins

Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Jorgensen (GK); Gusto, Fofana, Adarabioyo, Hato; Fernández, Santos; Garnacho, Buonanotte, Gittens; Guiu

Match Prediction

Both clubs are ready for an interesting clash here, but Chelsea are likely to come out on top and defeat Lincoln City in their upcoming EFL Cup clash.

Prediction: Lincoln 1-3 Chelsea

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Sky Sports Football

US: Paramount+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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