Lincoln vs. West Ham preview: Prediction, team news and lineups
West Ham United travel to Lincoln City in the Championship this mid-week, so join us for our Lincoln vs West Ham preview, which features the score prediction, team news, and predicted lineups.
Lincoln vs. West Ham preview
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How to watch Lincoln vs. West Ham on TV
When is the kick-off? Wednesday, October 14, 2026
What time is kick-off? 8:00 pm (BST)
Where is it played? Sincil Bank
TV channel / live stream? For UK viewers, the match will be on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, and Sky Sports Ultra HD. Fans in the United States can watch the game on Paramount+.
West Ham team news
Tomas Soucek did not impress in his first game back and was hauled off at half-time against Queens Park Rangers. Therefore, Nuno Espírito Santo will likely start the Czech international on the bench for this one. Mohamadou Kante is back from his suspension, so he will likely start ahead of Soucek.
Kyle Walker-Peters was also taken off at half-time in the QPR game. Joel Veltman could start ahead of him. Keiber Lamadrid is reportedly an injury concern. It also does not seem like Edson Alvarez will be reintegrated into the squad any time soon.
Lincoln team news
Lincoln are without their captain, Tendayi Darikwa, who is out long-term with a cruciate tear. Also, striker Mason Melia is injured with a thigh problem. The Imps go into this game on the back of a 3-0 defeat to Sheffield United. Therefore, their managerial duo of former West Ham player Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw will likely make multiple changes.
Lincoln vs. West Ham lineups
Predicted West Ham lineup vs. Lincoln: Hermansen; Veltman, Mavropanos, Kilman, Morato; Bowen, Orford, Engels, Austbø; Kante; Castellanos
Predicted Lincoln lineup vs. West Ham: Wickens; Elerewe, Bradley, Towler; Hamer, Bayliss, Konak, Elder; Street, House, Ladefoged
Lincoln vs. West Ham prediction
West Ham are not on the best run of form with back-to-back draws. However, both of these games were London derbies. Before the Millwall match, West Ham were flying. Nuno desperately needs to get his side back to winning ways. He will also have an eye on the match against current league leaders Swansea City on Saturday.
Lincoln go into this game after losing their last two games. They have home advantage, but if West Ham are to secure promotion, then they have to defeat sides such as Lincoln. Therefore, I am going to go for a 2-0 win for the Hammers.
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