Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Lincoln and Mansfield take on each other at LNER stadium in what is expected to be a close League One encounter. The Imps aim to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Barnsley, but Saturday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Ben House, who has been producing fine performances in the new League One campaign. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team.
The Yellows, on the other hand, kicked off the new season with a 2-1 win over Barnsley, with the team playing out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Burton on Matchday 2. As Mansfield Town are likely to stick to their attacking style of play, we are tempted to place our bets on over 2.5 goals. Australia midfielder Keanu Baccus is widely expected to return to Mansfield’s starting eleven after coming as a substitute in the EFL Trophy clash against Rotherham United.
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.