Lincoln 0-0 Blackburn: result and AI prediction

Lincoln – Blackburn, Championship, Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 07:45 PM (GMT). Venue: Sincil Bank

Lincoln is #17 in the table (3 pts) and Blackburn #10 (4 pts). Last 2 head-to-head meetings: Lincoln 0, draws 0, Blackburn 2. Their last meeting, on July 23, 2022, ended Lincoln 0-1 Blackburn. Absent for Lincoln: J. Collins, T. Darikwa, S. Bradley. Absent for Blackburn: M. Baradji, M. Jorgensen, A. Kargbo +4.

Lincoln

Final score0 - 0

Blackburn

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 0-0Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Lincoln return to LNER Stadium with momentum after a landmark league win and a productive cup performance. Blackburn have shown enough attacking quality to threaten, but their defensive starts have repeatedly left matches open. The hosts’ choice between a compact back five and a more adventurous back four will shape the contest, while Blackburn’s available attacking personnel—particularly the status of Cantwell—matters greatly. This looks set to hinge on transition defending and who wins the loose-ball battle around the penalty areas.

Injuries and absences

Lincoln are without James Collins and Tendayi Darikwa, limiting experience and defensive options, while Bradley’s fitness remains unresolved. Blackburn’s confirmed absences are more concentrated in wide and forward depth; Cantwell’s disputed status is the most important potential change to their attacking structure.

Form (last 5)

LincolnLeague position #17 · 3 ptsL L W

BlackburnLeague position #10 · 4 ptsD W L

Lincoln vs Blackburn stats

	Lincoln	Blackburn
Played	3	3
Goals scored	3	5
Goals conceded	5	5
Clean sheets	1	0

Last meetings

2022-07-23Lincoln 0-1 Blackburn
2018-08-28Blackburn 4-1 Lincoln

Unavailable players