Norwich City FC vs Lincoln City FC
Friday, 1 January 2027 · Kickoff 00:00 UTC
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Norwich City FC host Lincoln City FC in the Championship on Friday, 1 January 2027. It's matchday 25 of the competition.
Norwich City FC sit 13th in the table with 9 points from 7 games (3W 0D 4L, goal difference +0). Lincoln City FC sit 16th in the table with 8 points from 6 games (2W 2D 2L, goal difference -1).
Norwich City FC are in strong form coming into this match, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses in their last 5 games (W-L-W-W-L), scoring 12 and conceding 8 in that span. Lincoln City FC are showing mixed form coming into this match, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last 5 games (D-D-W-W-L), scoring 4 and conceding 3 in that span. Norwich City FC arrive with the better recent momentum of the two sides.
Confirmed lineups are typically published shortly before kickoff.
Championship Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +11 | 15 |
| 2 | Swansea City AFC | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 14 |
| 3 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 14 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough FC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| 5 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 13 |
| 6 | Bristol City FC | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | +0 | 13 |
| 7 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 12 |
| 8 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 12 |
| 9 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
| 10 | Southampton FC | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +10 | 10 |
| 11 | Birmingham City FC | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | +1 | 10 |
| 12 | Millwall FC | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | +0 | 10 |
| 13 | Norwich City FC | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | +0 | 9 |
| 14 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | +0 | 8 |
| 16 | Lincoln City FC | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 8 |
| 17 | Watford FC | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| 19 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -2 | 7 |
| 20 | Wrexham AFC | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -4 | 7 |
| 21 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 4 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -7 | 3 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -8 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Norwich City FC vs Lincoln City FC kick off?+
Kickoff is at 00:00 UTC (00:00 UTC) on Friday, 1 January 2027.
Where can I watch Norwich City FC vs Lincoln City FC?+
Use the Watch Live button on this page for the latest streaming link. Broadcast and streaming rights vary by region, so availability depends on where you're located — check local listings or your usual sports streaming service for confirmed coverage in your country.
Where do Norwich City FC and Lincoln City FC stand in the Championship table?+
Norwich City FC are 13th with 9 points; Lincoln City FC are 16th with 8 points.