"Starting with the hosts, while Barnsley might have found themselves at the heart of a real struggle prior to October's international break, the Tykes have largely turned a recent corner. Last seen putting in a stellar performance as they clinched a 2-1 victory away at local rivals Doncaster, Conor Hourihane will be demanding a repeat display here. Extending on their FA Cup adventure earlier in the month as they got November underway with an action-packed 3-2 win at home against National"
"As for the visitors, although Lincoln might have come flying out of the traps when opening up the 2025/26 campaign, Michael Skubala's side have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. Last seen over the weekend putting in a nightmare performance as they slumped to a 3-0 drumming at the hands of Rotherham, the Imps should be bracing themselves for another tricky test when they turn their attention back to EFL Trophy action here."
Barnsley have improved since October, winning three of their last four matches across all competitions and scoring ten goals in their last four outings. The Tykes recorded a 2-1 win at Doncaster, a 3-2 FA Cup victory over York City, and a 5-2 EFL Trophy win against Manchester United's U21s, showing clinical finishing and multi-goal returns. Conor Hourihane will demand similar attacking displays. Lincoln began the 2025/26 campaign brightly but have since declined, suffering a 3-0 loss to Rotherham, an FA Cup exit to Salford on penalties, and a single point from their last three League One matches. The Imps have failed to win any of their last four away matches.
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