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Lincoln City vs West Ham: A Historic League Clash
14 Oct
Summary
- First league meeting between the teams since December 1957.
- West Ham holds an unbeaten streak in seven previous encounters.
- Lincoln City aims to end a two-match losing streak at home.
Wednesday evening sees Lincoln City facing West Ham United in a highly anticipated league fixture. This match holds historical significance as it is the first league encounter between the two clubs since December 1957, when West Ham secured a decisive 6-1 victory.
Currently, West Ham boasts an impressive unbeaten record against Lincoln City, with five wins and two draws across their last seven meetings in all competitions. Their most recent encounter in September 2023 resulted in a 1-0 win for West Ham in the League Cup.
Lincoln City is looking to overcome a recent slump, having lost their last two matches. Furthermore, the Imps have not won any of their opening four home games this Football League season, a repeat of their 2004-05 performance. West Ham, meanwhile, aims to avoid a similar start to their away league games as seen in previous seasons. The Hammers have also been strong against newly promoted teams, winning their last five such fixtures.
