Both sides shared the spoils in their last outings on Saturday, with the hosts being held to a 1-1 draw by Exeter City, while the U's came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against Wycombe.
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Lincoln City will be bidding to extend their unbeaten run to four games in the League One when they play host to Oxford United at Sincil Bank on Tuesday night. Both sides shared the spoils in their last outings on Saturday, with the hosts being held to a 1-1 draw by Exeter City, while the U’s came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against Wycombe. The Imps are currently occupying tenth spot in the English third tier standings, having collected 21 points from 14 matches, five adrift of the playoffs. The visitors, meanwhile, are sitting at the second position with 29 points to their name from 14 league outings, six points shy of leaders Portsmouth, who have played a game more.
⏪ Danny Mandroiu’s first-half spot kick helped City beat Oxford United in March.#WeAreImps
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After recording just one win from their six outings in all competitions across August and September, Lincoln management decided to dismiss head coach Mark Kennedy earlier this month and Tom Shaw was placed in as caretaker manager. The 36-year-old tactician began his tenure as interim boss with a 1-0 win over Fleetwood Town, before his side followed that result with a 3-1 home-win over Charloton Athletic. The Imps were seemingly on course to claim a third successive victory after taking the lead through Alistair Smith’s 20th-minute opener in their away fixture against Exeter on Saturday. But the Grecians leveled the score nine minutes from time to ensure that the spoils were shared at St James Park. Nevertheless, Lincoln will be high on confidence when they host title-challengers Oxford on Tuesday night.
Oxford, meanwhile, began the campaign with eight wins from their first ten league games, but their momentum has shown signs of slowing down, as they have taken just a solitary point from their last three matches. On their return to action following the international break, the U’s were held to a 1-1 draw by Blackpool, before losing 2-0 at Wigan Athletic last Tuesday. Meanwhile, Liam Manning’s side came from behind to earn a point against Wycombe last time out, thanks to Ruben Rodrigues’ 25th-minute opener and Cameron Brannagan’s 96th-minute equaliser from the penalty spot. It was a moral-boosting draw from Manning’s men but they need to get back to winning ways in order keep in touch with the leaders.
Lincoln City probable starting lineup: Jensen, Mitchell, Jackson, O’Connor, Burroughs, Hamilton, Erhahon, Roughan, Sorensen, Smith, Adelakun
Oxford United probable starting lineup: Beadle, Long, Moore, Brown, Leigh, Brannagan, McGuane, Rodrigues, Bodin, Goodrham, Harris
Lincoln City
| Opponents | Score |
| Exeter | 1-1 (D) |
| Charlton | 3-1 (W) |
| Fleetwood | 0-1 (W) |
| Burton | 0-1 (L) |
| Wolves U-21 | 2-0 (W) |
Oxford United
| Opponents | Score |
| Wycombe | 2-2 (D) |
| Wigan | 2-0 (L) |
| Blackpool | 1-1 (D) |
| Bristol Rovers | 2-1 (W) |
| Shrewsbury | 3-0 (W) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Lincoln beat Oxford | 1-0 |
| Lincoln beat Oxford | 1-2 |
| Lincoln beat Oxford | 2-0 |
| Oxford beat Lincoln | 3-1 |
| Oxford beat Lincoln | 2-1 |
The League One fixture between Lincoln City and Oxford United will take place at Sincil Bank on Wednesday at 1:15 am IST.
| Lincoln City vs Oxford United | Key Details |
| Date | October 31 (UK) |
| Venue | Sincil Bank |
| Kickoff time in UK | 7:45 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:15 pm (Wednesday) |
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