Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Lincoln
Match Time & Date:
20/01/2024
16:00
Prediction: 0-1
Derby
After failing to win the previous seven league matches, Lincoln will look to get back on course when they take on Derby County on Matchday 29. The Imps showed signs of improvement in a 1-1 draw with Wycombe, but they need to return to winning ways as soon as possible if they are to rejoin the playoffs race. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team ahead of Saturday’s encounter.
The Rams, on the other hand, are eager to build on back-to-back wins over Fleetwood and Burton. Experienced forward Tom Barkhuizen should keep his place in the starting XI after finding his goal-scoring touch, while defender Ryan Nyambe is representing Namibia at the Africa Cup of Nations. Anyhow, away win should be considered as Derby have been in a much better form of late than Lincoln. Yet another man to watch in the away team will be midfielder Conor Hourihane, who scored the winner against the Brewers.
Highlighted Player (Conor Hourihane):
Conor Hourihane is an Irish footballer who plays for Barnsley. The midfielder was born on 2 February, 1991 and he started his youth career at Premier League club Sunderland. In 2011 he joined Plymouth Argyle and he spent three years at Home Park.
After scoring 15 goals in 125 appearances for the Pilgrims in 2014 Hourihane decided to take next big step in his career. On 23 June he signed a three-year deal with Barnsley for a fee of £250,000. In August he won the League One Player of the Month award and, no doubt, he made a flying start to his Barnsley career. Hourihane made 46 appearances for the Tykes in the 2014/2015 League One campaign, scoring 15 goals and he certainly helped the team return to the Championship.
The Irish midfielder has eight caps for the U-21 team. His main position is central midfield, but he is capable of playing as defensive and left midfielder as well. Conor Hourihane is a right-footed footballer.
Highlighted Team (Lincoln):
Lincoln City are one of the oldest clubs competing in the League One as they were founded back in 1884. Lincoln City FC were established as an amateur association, but they turned professional in the 1891/1892 season.
Back then they played at John O’Gaunts stadium, but nowadays Sincil Bank is the club’s home ground. Sincil Bank was opened in 1895, holding up to 10,120 people. The club’s main colours are red, white and black, whilst the Imps wear green shirts and white shorts when playing on the road. Lincoln City and Mansfield Town are regarded as the club’s fiercest rivals, but the Limps had some sort of local rivalry with Peterborough United, Hull City and York City as well.
Albert Iremonger (42 years and 312 days) is the oldest footballer to have played for the club, whilst Shane Nicholson (16 years and 112 days) is the youngest one. Lincoln City recorded a thrilling 9-1 victory over then local rivals Sleaford in their first game.
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