Lincoln City welcome Huddersfield Town to the LNER Stadium for their first Football League match on Thursday New Year’s Eve. The home side will aim to continue following in the footsteps of leaders Cardiff City, who sit just three points clear at the top of the league table.

The Imps are currently in hot form with three wins in their last three games and they are also unbeaten in their last six league games.

The club is competing in the Third Division for the seventh consecutive time, and Lincoln’s prospects of direct promotion to the Championship are now looking good.

Huddersfield are also on fire now, winning their last three league games to climb into fifth and confirm their qualification for promotion.

After a brief slump from late November to mid-December, the Terriers saved themselves some time by beating Rotherham 3-1 before soundly beating Port Vale 5-0. In the final game of 2025, Lee Grant’s side continued their rise with a 2-0 win over Northampton.

However, Lincoln face their toughest challenge of the past four games as Huddersfield’s mettle will be truly tested here. The Imps (23) have the best defensive record in terms of goals conceded, behind only Stevenage (17), Bolton Wanderers (21) and Bradford City (21).

Lincoln City vs Huddersfield Town head-to-head and key stats

  • In the past 42 meetings between the two sides, Huddersfield defeated Lincoln City 17 times and lost only 14 times.
  • Huddersfield ended their five-match winless run in the competition with a 2-0 victory over the Imps this month.
  • The Terriers haven’t won back-to-back games in this competition since 2004 (2), the last time they completed a league double.
  • Lincoln City and Huddersfield Town have won their last three league games.
  • The Imps are unbeaten in their last six league games and Huddersfield are unbeaten in their last five.

Lincoln City vs Huddersfield Town Prediction

In a clash between two in-form teams, the game could go either way. Lincoln’s defense was solid while Huddersfield had enviable attacking firepower.

On paper, this is an exciting conflict that should live up to expectations. We expect the home team to emerge victorious, albeit narrowly, and perhaps score a late goal.

Prediction: Lincoln City 2-1 Huddersfield Town

Lincoln City vs Huddersfield Town Betting Tips

Tip 1 – Result: Lincoln City wins

Tip 2 – Goals Over/Under 2.5: Goals Over 2.5

Tip 3 – Both teams score: Yes