West Ham – Lincoln

West Ham host Lincoln in what promises to be a decisive clash in the top half of the table, with the Hammers sitting comfortably in first place on 14 points after four wins, two draws and a single loss, boasting a 20‑9 goal difference. Lincoln, languishing in 16th spot with eight points from two victories, two draws and two defeats, will be desperate to close the gap on the relegation line, having scored just five and conceded six. The gap between the two sides is stark – West Ham have already doubled Lincoln’s goal tally while conceding half as many. A win for the Hammers would cement their lead, whereas a point for the visitors could spark a late‑season surge and tighten the battle for survival.