Preston – Lincoln

Preston’s campaign at home came to an abrupt halt as Lincoln snatched a 1‑0 victory, leaving the visitors on 8 points in 16th place while the hosts remain stuck at 23rd with just three points from ten matches. The win gave Lincoln their second triumph of the season, improving their record to two wins, two draws and two defeats and narrowing the goal gap to just one, at 5‑6. Preston’s woes continued, now tallying six losses and a -7 goal difference after conceding thirteen and scoring only six. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance in Lincoln’s favour, having already beaten Preston once this season. With the gap widening, Preston’s fight for survival grows ever more desperate.