Derby County 1-2 Lincoln City · EFL Cup

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Derby County

1-2

Final

08/08/2026 · 7:00 AM

Lincoln City

Sam Szmodics 45+1' Lewis Travis 35'

Ben House 3' Dom Jefferies 23' Adam Reach 32' Ben House 48'

Win chance

42%Lincoln City

DER 30%Draw 28%LIN 42%

Chance derived from season trends. Not a prediction and not betting odds.

Player of the match

Ben House

Lincoln City · MF

8.3

Min79'Goals1Passes73%

Best performers

Match ends, Derby County 1, Lincoln City 2.

90'+5'

Second Half ends, Derby County 1, Lincoln City 2.

90'+2'

Foul by Sondre Langås (Derby County).

90'+2'

Callum Elder (Lincoln City) wins a free kick on the left wing.

90'+1'

Foul by Craig Forsyth (Derby County).

90'+1'

Isaac Olaofe (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

90'+1'

Attempt blocked. Bobby Clark (Derby County) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Filip Bilbija.

90'

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

90'

Craig Forsyth (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

90'

Foul by Isaac Olaofe (Lincoln City).

88'

SubSubstitution, Lincoln City. Callum Elder replaces Adam Reach.

86'

Foul by Lars-Jørgen Salvesen (Derby County).

86'

Conor McGrandles (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

86'

ChanceAttempt saved. Joe Ward (Derby County) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is saved in the top right corner by George Wickens (Lincoln City).

84'

ChanceAttempt missed. Reeco Hackett (Lincoln City) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Tendayi Darikwa with a cross.

83'

ChanceAttempt missed. Reeco Hackett (Lincoln City) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left following a set piece situation.

82'

Foul by Dion Sanderson (Derby County).

82'

Isaac Olaofe (Lincoln City) wins a free kick on the left wing.

81'

Corner to Lincoln City. Conceded by Carlton Morris.

80'

SubSubstitution, Derby County. Lars-Jørgen Salvesen replaces Sam Szmodics.

79'

SubSubstitution, Lincoln City. Mason Melia replaces Ben House.

79'

SubSubstitution, Lincoln City. Reeco Hackett replaces Rob Street.

79'

SubSubstitution, Lincoln City. Isaac Olaofe replaces Freddie Draper.

78'

Offside, Derby County. Joe Ward is caught offside.

76'

Corner to Lincoln City. Conceded by Jacob Widell Zetterström.

76'

ChanceAttempt saved. Ben House (Lincoln City) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the top left corner by Jacob Widell Zetterström (Derby County). Assisted by Freddie Draper.

70'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

69'

Delay in match for a drinks break.

67'

SubSubstitution, Lincoln City. Ryley Towler replaces Dom Jefferies.

67'

Foul by Lewis Travis (Derby County).

67'

Rob Street (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

64'

ChanceAttempt missed. Carlton Morris (Derby County) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Max Johnston with a cross.

63'

SubSubstitution, Derby County. Craig Forsyth replaces Charlie Taylor.

63'

SubSubstitution, Derby County. Max Johnston replaces Corey Blackett-Taylor.

63'

SubSubstitution, Derby County. Filip Bilbija replaces Oscar Fraulo.

62'

Foul by Bobby Clark (Derby County).

62'

Conor McGrandles (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

60'

Corner to Derby County. Conceded by Tendayi Darikwa.

60'

Attempt blocked. Carlton Morris (Derby County) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Bobby Clark.

56'

Oscar Fraulo (Derby County) wins a free kick on the right wing.

56'

Foul by Ivan Varfolomeev (Lincoln City).

56'

Sondre Langås (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

56'

Foul by Rob Street (Lincoln City).

53'

Lewis Travis (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

53'

Foul by Freddie Draper (Lincoln City).

52'

ChanceAttempt missed. Freddie Draper (Lincoln City) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Ivan Varfolomeev following a corner.

51'

Corner to Lincoln City. Conceded by Sondre Langås.

51'

ChanceAttempt missed. Dom Jefferies (Lincoln City) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Adam Reach.

50'

Offside, Lincoln City. Dom Jefferies is caught offside.

50'

ChanceAttempt missed. Deji Elerewe (Lincoln City) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ivan Varfolomeev with a cross following a corner.

50'

Corner to Lincoln City. Conceded by Charlie Taylor.

50'

Attempt blocked. Ben House (Lincoln City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rob Street with a headed pass.

48'

YellowBen House (Lincoln City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

48'

Lewis Travis (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

48'

Foul by Ben House (Lincoln City).

47'

Offside, Lincoln City. Rob Street is caught offside.

46'

Foul by Bobby Clark (Derby County).

46'

Ben House (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

45'

SubSubstitution, Derby County. Dion Sanderson replaces Matt Clarke.

Second Half begins Derby County 1, Lincoln City 2.

45'+4'

First Half ends, Derby County 1, Lincoln City 2.

45'+3'

Foul by Oscar Fraulo (Derby County).

45'+3'

Conor McGrandles (Lincoln City) wins a free kick on the right wing.

45'+1'

GoalGoal! Derby County 1, Lincoln City 2. Sam Szmodics (Derby County) right footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner.

45'+1'

Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.

44'

Attempt blocked. Carlton Morris (Derby County) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Charlie Taylor with a cross.

41'

Offside, Lincoln City. Rob Street is caught offside.

41'

Attempt blocked. Ivan Varfolomeev (Lincoln City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

41'

Attempt blocked. Ben House (Lincoln City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

40'

Foul by Corey Blackett-Taylor (Derby County).

40'

Tendayi Darikwa (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

39'

Corner to Derby County. Conceded by Ben House.

37'

Attempt blocked. Adam Reach (Lincoln City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

35'

YellowLewis Travis (Derby County) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

35'

Foul by Lewis Travis (Derby County).

35'

Conor McGrandles (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

32'

YellowAdam Reach (Lincoln City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

31'

Sam Szmodics (Derby County) wins a free kick on the right wing.

31'

Foul by Adam Reach (Lincoln City).

27'

Foul by Corey Blackett-Taylor (Derby County).

27'

Ivan Varfolomeev (Lincoln City) wins a free kick on the right wing.

26'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

24'

Delay in match for a drinks break.

23'

GoalGoal! Derby County 0, Lincoln City 2. Dom Jefferies (Lincoln City) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Freddie Draper with a through ball.

22'

Sondre Langås (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

22'

Foul by Freddie Draper (Lincoln City).

21'

Charlie Taylor (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

21'

Foul by Deji Elerewe (Lincoln City).

20'

ChanceAttempt saved. Ben House (Lincoln City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Jacob Widell Zetterström (Derby County).

19'

Lewis Travis (Derby County) wins a free kick on the left wing.

19'

Foul by Ivan Varfolomeev (Lincoln City).

15'

ChanceAttempt missed. Tom Hamer (Lincoln City) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Adam Reach with a cross following a set piece situation.

14'

Foul by Bobby Clark (Derby County).

14'

Ivan Varfolomeev (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

13'

Attempt blocked. Joe Ward (Derby County) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Bobby Clark.

12'

Carlton Morris (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

12'

Foul by Deji Elerewe (Lincoln City).

10'

Corner to Lincoln City. Conceded by Matt Clarke.

Corner to Derby County. Conceded by George Wickens.

ChanceAttempt saved. Sam Szmodics (Derby County) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by George Wickens (Lincoln City). Assisted by Carlton Morris.

Sam Szmodics (Derby County) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Foul by Ivan Varfolomeev (Lincoln City).

Carlton Morris (Derby County) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Foul by Deji Elerewe (Lincoln City).

GoalGoal! Derby County 0, Lincoln City 1. Ben House (Lincoln City) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ivan Varfolomeev with a cross following a corner.

Corner to Lincoln City. Conceded by Sondre Langås.

First Half begins.

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Porteros

Jugador	Min	G	A	Sv	GA	Cl	Pun	Pass	Score
1Jacob Widell Zetterström	90'	0	0	2	2	1	0	27/36 75%	6.2

Defensas

Jugador	Min	Clr	Tkl	Int	Duel	Aer	Pass	Score
5Matt Clarke	45'	6	0	1	3	3	49/52 94%	6.8
18Charlie Taylor	63'	2	2	0	6	1	31/40 78%	6.7
6Sondre Langås	90'	3	1	0	6	2	60/71 85%	6.4
23Joe Ward	90'	2	0	0	0	0	30/33 91%	5.9
3Craig ForsythS	27'	4	0	0	3	2	29/33 88%	6.7
22Max JohnstonS	27'	1	1	0	1	0	13/15 87%	6.5
28Dion SandersonS	45'	4	0	0	3	3	27/30 90%	6.5

Mediocampistas

Jugador	Min	G	KP	Drb	Duel	Rec	Tkl	Pass	Score
11Sam Szmodics	80'	1	0	0	5	1	3	28/33 85%	8.1
27Lewis TravisC	90'	0	0	1	8	5	3	82/89 92%	7.2
8Bobby Clark	90'	0	2	2	2	4	0	24/27 89%	6.5
29Oscar Fraulo	63'	0	0	0	2	4	0	23/28 82%	6.0
33Corey Blackett-Taylor	63'	0	0	0	1	2	0	8/10 80%	5.9
13Filip BilbijaS	27'	0	1	0	3	0	2	10/12 83%	6.5

Delanteros

Jugador	Min	G	A	Sh	SoT	KP	Drb	Duel	Pass	Score
9Carlton Morris	90'	0	0	3	1	1	1	7	17/25 68%	6.9
15Lars-Jørgen SalvesenS	10'	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2/3 67%	5.9

Porteros

Jugador	Min	G	A	Sv	GA	Cl	Pun	Pass	Score
1George Wickens	90'	0	0	2	1	0	0	12/28 43%	5.8

Defensas

Jugador	Min	Clr	Tkl	Int	Duel	Aer	Pass	Score
2Tendayi DarikwaC	90'	3	2	0	5	1	19/25 76%	7.0
25Deji Elerewe	90'	6	1	1	6	4	12/18 67%	6.6
22Tom Hamer	90'	6	2	1	6	4	7/15 47%	6.5
3Adam Reach	88'	3	1	1	2	0	13/19 68%	6.3
6Ryley TowlerS	23'	1	0	0	2	1	1/4 25%	6.4
20Callum ElderS	2'	0	1	0	2	0	1/2 50%	6.1

Mediocampistas

Jugador	Min	G	A	KP	Drb	Duel	Rec	Tkl	Pass	Score
18Ben House	79'	1	0	0	0	5	5	2	11/15 73%	8.3
24Ivan Varfolomeev	90'	0	1	3	0	7	5	2	16/24 67%	8.1
16Dom Jefferies	67'	1	0	0	0	2	2	2	9/10 90%	8.0
14Conor McGrandles	90'	0	0	0	0	6	7	0	23/26 88%	6.7
7Reeco HackettS	11'	0	0	0	1	1	2	0	5/5 100%	5.8

Delanteros

Jugador	Min	A	Sh	KP	Duel	Pass	Score
34Freddie Draper	79'	1	1	2	3	9/15 60%	7.0
17Rob Street	79'	0	0	1	2	8/11 73%	5.9
19Isaac OlaofeS	11'	0	0	0	2	1/2 50%	6.2
10Mason MeliaS	11'	0	0	0	0	1/1 100%	6.0

Abreviaturas

Min Minutes playedG GoalsA AssistsSv SavesGA Goals concededCl High claimsPun Punched clearPass Passes completed / attemptedScore Our rating (1-10)Clr ClearancesTkl Tackles wonInt InterceptionsDuel Duels wonAer Aerial duels wonKP Key passesDrb Dribbles completedRec RecoveriesSh ShotsSoT Shots on target

DERLIN

1 Zetterström

23 Ward

6 Langås 27 Travis

8 Clark 9 Morris 1 Wickens

2 Darikwa 22 Hamer 25 Elerewe 14 McGrandles

24 Varfolomeev

Derby County

John EustaceHead coach

Jacob Widell Zetterström1 · POR

Charlie Taylor18 · DEF63'

Joe Ward23 · DEF

Matt Clarke5 · DEF45'

Sondre Langås6 · DEF

Lewis Travis27 · MED

Sam Szmodics11 · MED80'

Corey Blackett-Taylor33 · MED63'

Oscar Fraulo29 · MED63'

Bobby Clark8 · MED

Carlton Morris9 · DEL

Substitutes

Dion Sanderson28 · SUB45'

Filip Bilbija13 · SUB63'

Max Johnston22 · SUB63'

Craig Forsyth3 · SUB63'

Lars-Jørgen Salvesen15 · SUB80'

Charlie Smith41 · SUB

Owen Eames37 · SUB

Cruz Allen40 · SUB

Josh Vickers31 · SUB

Lincoln City

Tom ShawHead coach

George Wickens1 · POR

Adam Reach3 · DEF88'

Tendayi Darikwa2 · DEF

Tom Hamer22 · DEF

Deji Elerewe25 · DEF

Conor McGrandles14 · MED

Ben House18 · MED79'

Ivan Varfolomeev24 · MED

Dom Jefferies16 · MED67'

Rob Street17 · DEL79'

Freddie Draper34 · DEL79'

Substitutes

Ryley Towler6 · SUB67'

Isaac Olaofe19 · SUB79'

Reeco Hackett7 · SUB79'

Mason Melia10 · SUB79'

Callum Elder20 · SUB88'

Andrei Coubis4 · SUB

Joshua Honohan23 · SUB

Joe Gauci46 · SUB

Jamie Pardington21 · SUB

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