The Imps take on Barnsley at Oakwell in League One this afternoon. This match will be refereed by Ben Atkinson. The kick-off is at 15:00, and team news will be provided below once we have it. Refresh the page at 14:00 for team news from both sides and have a go at our quiz about the last time Barnsley hosted The Imps while you wait: QUIZ HERE! (quiz link open in new tab).
Pre-match article(s): A summary of what Michael Skubala said ahead of this match and a Q&A with a Barnsley supporter.
Get involved on the forum: Match Thread: Barnsley v Lincoln City
Barnsley XI: 1. Roberts, 26. McCart, 6. de Gevigney, 43. Earl, 2. Williams (c), 7. Cadden, 30. Phillips, 48. Connell, 8. Kane, 44. Cole, 45. McAtee.
Substitutes: 23. Killip (GK), 17. Cotter, 22. O’Keefe, 11. Grant, 3. Russell, 9. Cosgrove, 19. Marsh.
Lincoln City XI: 1. Jensen, 23. Roughan (proudly sponsored by Vital Lincoln City), 15. O’Connor (c), 25. Mitchell, 2. Sørensen, 7. Hackett-Fairchild, 14. Mândroiu, 6. Erhahon, 18. House, 9. Taylor, 34. Draper.
Substitutes: 12. Wright (GK), 22. Eyoma, 5. Jackson, 16. Burroughs, 28. Moylan, 17. Duffy, 27. Makama.
Referee: Ben Atkinson.
Assistant Referee: Daniel Woodward.
Assistant Referee: Alan Clayton.
Fourth Official: Danny Gratton Paul Newhouse.
Pre-match views from the Match Thread:
mikeosullivan: “Apprehensive about this one.
I just can’t see a midfield of Erhahan, Bishop and Moylan (or Mandroiu) coping in an away game against one of the better sides.
Bishop struggles away, especially against the more physical teams. Danny can either be in the game or – more often – totally out of it. And Moylan is unproven as yet.
Hopefully, I will be surprised!”
Chimpimp: “Although by the law of averages, we are overdue to concede a goal or two….the fact we have been so good defensively should give us a decent chance today.
Haven’t lost much in terms of attacking ability…and I am not sure Hamilton and McGrandles have actually played together, certainly not much…
So really it’s only Moylan or Mandroiu for McGrandles or Hamilton.
Not ideal but hardly the decimated area the attacking part of the team was before Christmas.
Probably only one spot short of our best team should be available.
No idea on the result but should be a good game, in which we will have our chances.”
– @BarnsleyFC (a): Team News From Oakwell:https://t.co/SgGjPbZEDJ#BarnsleyFC #Barnsley #WeAreImps
— Vital Lincoln City (@VitalLincoln) March 9, 2024
