Burton Albion vs Lincoln City LIVE: League Cup latest score, goals and updates from fixture
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Follow live coverage as Burton Albion face Lincoln City in the EFL Cup.
Newcastle are the reigning champions of the competition following a stunning win over Liverpool at Wembley last term, with Alexander Isak proving decisive to end the club's 70-year domestic trophy drought.
While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season.
The final is slated for 22 March 2026 this term, at Wembley as usual, marking the first chance for teams to earn both a trophy and a place in next season’s Uefa competitions. Follow updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
Match ends, Burton Albion 0, Lincoln City 1.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
Tom Hamer (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
Attempt saved. Ben House (Lincoln City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Kamil Dudek (Burton Albion).
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
Freddie Draper (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
Goal! Burton Albion 0, Lincoln City 1. Ben House (Lincoln City) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Freddie Draper.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
Attempt blocked. Tom Hamer (Lincoln City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tendayi Darikwa.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
Fábio Tavares (Burton Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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