In this week 27 match on the 8th of January, Lincoln City will host Oxford United at Lner Stadium in a meeting of these two League One teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cold day, and temperatures reaching a maximum of only 4 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. In their last match, 21st placed Lincoln City, recorded a 2-3 loss against Milton Keynes Dons. Warren O’Hora scored the first goal for Lincoln City on an own goal in the 4th minute, then Chris Maguire added another in the 8th minute from the penalty spot Finally they completed the comback victory in the 90th minute on a goal by Scott Twine to cap off a wild match. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 7 points in their last 10 matches, while oxford United sits at 5th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-1 draw against Cheltenham Town. Callum Wright struck first for Cheltenham Town in the 48th minute on a feed from Lewis Freestone, then in the 82nd minute, Gavin Whyte sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Mark Sykes earning them at least the one point. With 19 points in their last 10 matches Oxford United should be reasonably happy with their performance.
Oxford United and Lincoln City last played eachother at the The Kassam Stadium on Aug 28th. Oxford United won by a score of 3 to 1. James Henry struck first for Oxford United in the 12th minute, then James Henry added another in the 24th minute.
Oxford United is fortunate enough to have Mark Sykes in top form. In the last five matches the midfielder has scored four goals. Lincoln City’s most prolific scorer has been Teddy Bishop. The English midfielder has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches.