ChampionshipSat 31 Oct 2026
FootyMetrics AI
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LNC36%Draw26%
BRC38%Likeliest scorePremium
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Recent formLast 5 matches
Head to head
This season vs league average
Yellow cards
3.00
avg 3.94-24%
Red cards
0.20
avg 0.14about avg
Fouls
20.00
avg 22.25-10%
Penalties
0.40
avg 0.20about avg
Hit rates
Last 5 matchesTotal cards
Over 3.52/540%
Over 4.51/520%
Over 5.50/50%
Total fouls
Over 22.50/50%
Over 24.50/50%
Over 26.50/50%
Home vs away
Per game, all their matches1.80 homeCardsaway 1.40
10.80 homeFoulsaway 9.20
Why calm
Lewis Smith averages 3.2 cards a game, 22% below the league average of 4.1. That is 3.0 yellows a game and a red roughly every 5 games. A penalty is awarded about once every 3 games.
Match odds
Bet365Full-time
13.30
X3.50
22.10
Both teams to score
Yes1.73
No2.00
Over / under 2.5 goals
Over1.91
Under1.91
Season stats
Location
LNCfor12 / 12 gamesagainstBRC
Attack
1.1Goals1.0
12.4Shots12.2
3.1On target3.7
Build-up
36%Possession-
Defending
16.0Tackles14.2
Discipline
12.8Fouls10.1
2.3Yellow cards1.7
2.9Offsides2.3
Set pieces
3.5Corners4.4
StandingsChampionship 26/27
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7Birmingham City | |||
| 15Lincoln City |
Lincoln vs Birmingham FAQ
Who is the referee for Lincoln vs Birmingham?
Lewis Smith is the referee for Lincoln vs Birmingham on 31 October.
How many cards does Lewis Smith average per game?
Lewis Smith averages 3.20 cards per game (3.00 yellow, 0.20 red) across 5 matches in Championship 26/27.
What is the lineup for Lincoln?
Lincoln's predicted lineup is: Y. Konak, D. Jefferies, B. House, D. Elerewe, G. Wickens, A. Reach, A. Coubiș, R. Towler, R. Hackett, M. Ladefoged, C. McGrandles.
What is the lineup for Birmingham?
Birmingham's predicted lineup is: J. Beadle, C. Klarer, P. Neumann, J. Solís, L. Millar, A. Cochrane, T. Iwata, B. Osayi-Samuel, J. Stansfield, P. Roberts, M. Bird.