Lincoln vs Wigan: Football Previews & Free Football Betting Tips

Lincoln City host Wigan Athletic at Sincil Bank on Saturday 6 September in a tidy early-season barometer for the top end of League One. The Imps have been stubborn and streetwise through August; Wigan arrive with a bit of swagger after a strong start. Expect a lively atmosphere with a noisy away end and a home crowd that’s enjoying this side’s edge.

On the pitch, expect Lincoln to keep things compact and direct in a 3-4-2-1/3-4-1-2, springing wide runners and loading the box on turnovers and set plays. Wigan have looked balanced in a 4-2-3-1 that becomes a 4-4-2 out of possession, pressing on cues and attacking quickly down the flanks.

Lincoln City: Jack Moylan (ankle surgery) remains out, while Dom Jefferies is being managed. No fresh concerns reported. Expect Adam Jackson to marshal the back line, Tom Bayliss and Conor McGrandles to knit transitions, and a front mix of Ben House and Reeco Hackett to carry the threat. Bench options such as Freddie Draper and loanee Francis Okoronkwo can change the picture late on.

Wigan Athletic: Morgan Fox (leg) is sidelined until late autumn; Luke Robinson and James Carragher are longer-term issues; Joe Adams (cruciate) remains out. Matt Smith is close but monitored. Otherwise the core looks settled: Sam Tickle in goal; bite and legs from Baba Adeeko and Jensen Weir; speed and end product from Joseph Hungbo and Raphael Borges Rodrigues; and penalty-box nous from Paul Mullin.

Lincoln (last 6 competitive league matches): 3 wins, 2 draws, 1 defeat. It’s been controlled and disciplined more than chaotic. The Imps are averaging roughly 1.33 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game, with around a third of matches ending with a clean sheet. They don’t see masses of the ball, but they’re efficient: quick restarts, strong set-piece delivery, and a knack for pouncing on second balls.

Wigan (last 6 competitive league matches): 4 wins, 2 draws, 0 defeats. A flying start built on organisation and sharp counters. Output sits at roughly 1.33 goals scored and 1.17 conceded per match so far. The Latics press in bursts, break with pace, and have shared goals around the front four without over-reliance on one finisher.

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Lincoln at home: strong platform — league wins over Reading (2–0) and Wimbledon (2–0) plus a 3–2 against Plymouth and a 1–1 draw with Bolton. They’ve been clinical from restarts and quick to squeeze second balls in midfield. The crowd helps: high energy when Lincoln press together.

Wigan away: tight and tidy — a 1–0 win at Luton and a 2–2 at Rotherham. They’re happy without the ball for spells, then explode down the sides. First goal has mattered; when the Latics strike first, they control territory well.

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Lincoln — Ben House: Sets the press, runs channels, and finishes tidily. His movement drags centre-halves into awkward spots, which opens lanes for late runners like Reeco Hackett.

Wigan — Joseph Hungbo: Direct and positive from wide, with the pace to turn defence into attack in a heartbeat. If Wigan break, he’s often the outlet who makes it count.

This feels tight. Lincoln’s home steel and set-piece threat meet a Wigan side that’s ruthless on the counter. Margins are slim; one big moment either way. The draw looks the runner.

Prediction: Lincoln City 1–1 Wigan Athletic

Value bet: Draw — two well-drilled teams with similar scoring rates and strong game management; hard to split.

Main pick: Both teams to score — Lincoln’s recent home matches have opened up after the interval, and Wigan carry real counter-punching pace.

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