Preston North End 0-1 Lincoln City — xTears 7.76 (12/09/26)

Lincoln City had to wait until late on to crack the 0-1 against Preston North End on 12 September 2026 during Matchday 7 of EFL Championship. Total damage: 7.76 xTears.

The match stayed shut for a long time, and only opened with F. Draper at 81' goal (+1.87 xT).

For a long stretch there was no clear break, and everything only tilted toward Lincoln City in the final stretch. F. Draper came off the bench and scored the winner.