ENGLISH:
Lincoln City Stuns Barnsley at Oakwell
Barnsley, England – Lincoln City secured a significant away victory by defeating Barnsley at Oakwell in a League One matchday 23 clash. The game, played on December 29, 2025, saw Lincoln prevail with an effective performance and taking advantage of their chances.
Lincoln City took an early lead in the 8th minute thanks to a goal by T. Hamer, assisted by I. Varfolomeev. Despite Barnsley dominating possession with 61% compared to Lincoln’s 39%, they failed to turn that dominance into goals. Barnsley attempted 13 shots, but only 2 were on target.
The match saw its fair share of yellow cards. For Barnsley, J. Earl (18′), J. Bland (56′), L. Connell (82′) and P. Kelly (86′) were booked. Lincoln also received cards for C. McGrandles (86′) and T. Hamer (86′).
Despite Barnsley’s pressure and their 5 corner kicks, Lincoln City extended their lead in the 72nd minute with a goal by A. Reach, unassisted. With 8 total shots (3 on target), Lincoln was more effective in front of the opponent’s goal. In the end, Lincoln took the victory, frustrating a Barnsley side that couldn’t convert their ball possession advantage into goals.
Substitutions barnsley: at minute 46 V. Yoganathan came in and A. Phillips went out., at minute 66 T. Watson came in and F. Jalo went out., at minute 70 M. Roberts came in and M. de Gevigney went out., at minute 87 J. Bland came in and D. McGoldrick went out.
Substitutions lincoln: at minute 61 D. Jefferies came in and R. Towler went out., at minute 61 J. Moylan came in and R. Hackett-Fairchild went out., at minute 71 J. Obikwu came in and F. Draper went out., at minute 88 R. Street came in and E. Ring went out., at minute 89 I. Varfolomeev came in and D. Lembikisa went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Barnsley
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