Lincoln – Derby

Lincoln host Derby in what promises to be a crucial clash for both sides. Lincoln sit 16th in the table with eight points from six games, having scored five and conceded six, while Derby languish 22nd with just four points, a solitary win and a draw from eight matches and a 6‑13 goal deficit. The home side will be looking to build on their two victories and two draws, hoping to turn their two defeats into a run of form that could lift them out of the lower mid‑table. For Derby, the encounter offers a chance to snap a string of five losses and collect vital points to distance themselves from the relegation zone. A positive result for either team could significantly reshape the dynamics of the bottom half of the league.