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Derby vs Lincoln City Confirmed Lineups
Competition | EFL Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 8 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue | Pride Park Stadium |
The starting lineups for the EFL Cup fixture between Derby and Lincoln City have been confirmed.
Derby Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Jacob Widell Zetterström, Joe Ward, Sondre Langås, Matt Clarke, Charlie Taylor, Oscar Fraulo, Lewis Travis, Bobby Clark, Sam Szmodics, Corey Blackett-Taylor, Carlton Morris
Substitutes: Dion Sanderson, Craig Forsyth, Cruz Allen, Charlie Smith, Owen Eames, Josh Vickers, Lars-Jørgen Salvesen, Max Johnston, Filip Bilbija
Lincoln City Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: George Wickens, Tendayi Darikwa, Deji Elerewe, Tom Hamer, Adam Reach, Conor McGrandles, Ivan Varfolomeev, Dom Jefferies, Freddie Draper, Ben House, Rob Street
Substitutes: Callum Elder, Andrei Coubis, Ryley Towler, Joe Gauci, Reeco Hackett, Jamie Pardington, Isaac Olaofe, Mason Melia, Joshua Honohan
Derby vs Lincoln City Immediate Reaction
Derby
Derby set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Carlton Morris leading the attack as the primary central striker. Oscar Fraulo and Lewis Travis anchor the midfield pivot, supporting an attacking trio of Bobby Clark, Sam Szmodics, and Corey Blackett-Taylor.
Lincoln City
Lincoln City mirror their opponents with a 4-2-3-1 system, positioning Rob Street at the head of the forward line. Conor McGrandles and Ivan Varfolomeev shield the defense in central midfield, with Dom Jefferies, Freddie Draper, and Ben House operating behind the main striker.
Derby vs Lincoln City Reactive Bet Builder
For this cup encounter, the highlighted Bet Builder backs Derby to claim victory on home turf. To complement the match result selection, the wager combines Carlton Morris to score anytime with both teams finding the net during the 90 minutes.
Derby vs Lincoln City Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Derby field a strong starting XI loaded with focal attacking options in Carlton Morris and Sam Szmodics. Although Lincoln City boast a structured lineup capable of creating opportunities on the break, Derby's quality in the final third and home advantage should steer them into the next round.
Score Prediction: Derby 2-1 Lincoln City
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