Charlton Athletic and Lincoln City have developed a competitive rivalry in League One over recent seasons. Lincoln City holds the upper hand with 4 wins compared to Charlton’s 2 victories in their 9 meetings since 2020. This head-to-head record has become in creasingly significant as both teams continue to battle in England’s third tier during the 2024-2025 season..
Recent head-to-head record
The statistics tell a clear story of Lincoln’s recent dominance. In their 9 encounters since 2020, Lincoln City has outscored Charlton Athletic by 12 goals to 9. Three matches ended in draws, including two goalless stalemates. Charlton’s struggle against Lincoln is evident in their record of just two wins in their last ten meetings.
Their most recent clashes have been tightly contested affairs. December 2024 saw a 0-0 draw, followed by another 1-1 stalemate in February 2024. Lincoln’s most convincing victory came in October 2023 with a 3-1 win, while Charlton’s last success was a 2-1 victory in January 2023.
Current form and standings
| Team | League Position | Recent Form | Goals Scored (avg) | Goals Conceded (avg) |
|——|—————-|————-|——————-|———————|
| Charlton Athletic | 4th/5th | W3 L2 | 1.8 per match | 1.0 per match |
| Lincoln City | 11th | W4 D1 | 1.2 per match | 0.4 per match |
Despite sitting lower in the League One table, Lincoln City has displayed impressive recent form. They’ve won four of their last five matches while maintaining a solid defensive record, conceding just 0.4 goals per match. Charlton, positioned in the promotion playoff spots, has been more prolific in attack but less secure defensively.
Lincoln’s away form
Lincoln City has proven themselves capable travelers in the 2024-2025 League One campaign. With 6 away victories this season, they’ve established themselves as a team that can perform consistently on the road. This away form has been crucial to their mid-table position and makes them dangerous opponents regardless of venue.
For Charlton, facing Lincoln represents a significant challenge regardless of home advantage. Their record of just two wins in ten attempts against the Imps suggests a psychological hurdle they must overcome to secure three points in their upcoming encounters.
Tactical patterns
The recent matches between these sides have often been tight, low-scoring affairs. Three draws in nine games, including two 0-0 results, indicate cautious approaches from both managers. When Lincoln wins, they tend to do so convincingly, as evidenced by their 3-1 victory in October 2023.
Charlton’s higher league position suggests they should be favorites, but Lincoln’s head-to-head advantage and recent defensive solidity make this fixture far from predictable. The Addicks’ superior goal-scoring record (1.8 goals per match) will be tested against Lincoln’s miserly defense (0.4 goals conceded per match).