Lincoln City vs Birmingham confirmed lineups, starting XI and match prediction. Compare formations, substitutes and odds before the Championship kick-off.
Lincoln City vs Birmingham Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 31 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 12:30 UK time |
Venue | ProAmpac Stadium |
The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Lincoln City and Birmingham have been confirmed.
Lincoln City Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: George Wickens (1), Adam Reach (3), Sonny Bradley (15), Andrei Coubiș (4), Deji Elerewe (25), Yunus Konak (26), Ivan Varfolomeev (24), Dom Jefferies (16), Ben House (18), Reeco Hackett (7), Mikkel Ladefoged (11)
Substitutes: Isaac Olaofe (19), Rob Street (17), Daniel Oyegoke (33), Joe Gauci (46), Tom Bayliss (8), Ryley Towler (6), Freddie Draper (34), Chiedozie Ogbene (27), Callum Elder (20)
Birmingham Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: James Beadle (1), Alex Cochrane (20), Phil Neumann (5), Christoph Klarer (4), Ethan Laird (2), Jhon Solís (14), Patrick Roberts (16), Jay Stansfield (28), Tomoki Iwata (24), Liam Millar (17), August Priske (9)
Substitutes: Lee Buchanan (3), Taylor Gardner-Hickman (19), Luis Vázquez (32), Max Bird (18), Carlos Vicente (7), Bright Osayi-Samuel (26), Demarai Gray (10), Marvin Ducksch (33), Ryan Allsop (21)
Lincoln City vs Birmingham Immediate Reaction
Lincoln City
Lincoln City line up in a 4-2-3-1 with George Wickens in goal and a back four of Adam Reach, Sonny Bradley, Deji Elerewe and Andrei Coubiș. Yunus Konak and Ivan Varfolomeev sit in front of the defence, with Dom Jefferies operating behind lone striker Mikkel Ladefoged. Ben House and Reeco Hackett provide width on either flank.
Birmingham
Birmingham also set up in a 4-2-3-1, with James Beadle in goal and Alex Cochrane, Phil Neumann, Christoph Klarer and Ethan Laird in defence. Jhon Solís and Tomoki Iwata form the double pivot, with Patrick Roberts, Jay Stansfield and Liam Millar supporting August Priske up front.
Lincoln City vs Birmingham Reactive Bet Builder
The bet builder for this fixture combines four selections: Jay Stansfield to have over 1.5 shots, Ben House to be shown a card, Demarai Gray to have over 0.5 shots on target, and Birmingham to have over 1.5 cards as a team.
Lincoln City vs Birmingham Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Birmingham are favourites to win.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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