Watford vs Lincoln: preview, form and head-to-head

Watford
Lincoln

UpcomingChampionship · Kickoff · Venue: Vicarage Road, Watford

Watford host Lincoln (Championship) on November 3, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Watford's home form faces a Lincoln side with a sharper goals-per-appearance rate, as the numbers split 55–45 in favor of the hosts on the team form comparison. Lincoln's attackers arrive with stronger recent momentum, while Watford leans on a slightly higher weighted rating and the familiarity of Vicarage Road.

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Matchup comparison

Recent form: Lincoln, with 4 points from the last 5 games against 3 for Watford (3 for a win, 1 for a draw).

Matchup to watch: Watford’s attack (index 58) against Lincoln’s defence (index 115).

Matchup to watch: Lincoln’s attack (index 75) against Watford’s defence (index 115).

Recent form: last 5

Watford: 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses in the last 5, with 3 goals scored and 11 conceded.

Watford
Oct 24, 2026at WolvesL0–1
Oct 17, 2026vs CharltonW2–0
Oct 13, 2026at CardiffL1–5
Oct 10, 2026vs BurnleyL0–4
Sep 18, 2026at Bristol CityL0–1

Lincoln: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in the last 5, with 7 goals scored and 14 conceded.

Lincoln
Oct 24, 2026vs BurnleyW4–1
Oct 17, 2026at MillwallD2–2
Oct 14, 2026vs West HamL0–6
Oct 10, 2026at Sheffield UtdL0–3
Sep 19, 2026vs SwanseaL1–2

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

No meeting between these teams this season or last season in our records.

Season so far

Watford sit 21st of 24 with 11 points after 12 games (3-2-7).

Lincoln sit 15th of 24 with 15 points after 12 games (4-3-5).

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
21Watford1232710:2011
15Lincoln1243513:2015

Team season model

  • Watford attack index 58: 42% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Watford defence index 115: 15% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Watford rate 23rd of 24 on results-based strength, falling over their last 5 games.
  • Lincoln attack index 75: 25% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Lincoln defence index 115: 15% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Lincoln rate 17th of 24 on results-based strength, falling over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

What the full preview covers

  • Key factors: the matchups and numbers that shape this game.
  • Player form: recent output from the players who matter most.
  • Team news: injuries and availability from the latest reports.
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