What channel is Norwich v Lincoln on in the UK?

The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.

Where is Norwich v Lincoln being played?

At Carrow Road, capacity 27,606. Norwich are the home side.

What form are Norwich and Lincoln in?

Last league results, most recent first. Norwich: L L L L L (5 defeats in a row). Lincoln: D L L L W (winless in 4).

Who are the top scorers for Norwich and Lincoln?

Norwich: Mohamed Toure (5). Championship goals only.

Who is the favourite in Norwich v Lincoln?

Arena Rete's model makes Norwich favourites (51%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.

When did Norwich and Lincoln last meet?

On 20 Jul 2021 (Club Friendlies): Norwich 1-0 Lincoln.

Where can I follow Norwich v Lincoln live?

On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

Championship · matchday 25 · UK TV guidechannel and kick-off checked at 12:37

What channel is Norwich v Lincoln on?

Norwich v Lincoln kicks off on Friday 1 January at 3pm UK time, at Carrow Road, in the Championship, matchday 25. The UK broadcasters have not confirmed a channel for this match yet; this page updates as soon as they do.

Norwich are 21st with 9 points from 11 matches (3 won, 0 drawn, 8 lost), 5 defeats in a row; Lincoln are 18th with 12 points from 11 (3 won, 3 drawn, 5 lost), winless in 4. Goals: Norwich have scored 17 and conceded 21 (-4), Lincoln have scored 9 and conceded 19 (-10). Norwich have taken 6 points from 6 home matches, Lincoln 10 points from 6 away matches. Leading scorers: Mohamed Toure (5) for Norwich. Arena Rete's model makes Norwich favourites (51%), with 1-1 the most likely score. In the 3 previous meetings on record: 2 wins for Norwich, 0 draws, 1 win for Lincoln.

Kick-off3pmFriday 1 January · UK timeThe match page

On TV in the UKChannel to be confirmed: the broadcasters have not announced this round yet.Rights checked on 1 October 2026. No commission on links.

Venue and refereeStadiumCarrow RoadCapacity27,606Refereeto be appointed

How to watch Norwich v Lincoln in the UK

The Championship TV guide →

No channel has been announced for Norwich v Lincoln yet. The UK rights to the Championship are held by:

Sky SportsThe selected the Championship matches on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event; Sky shows more than 1,000 EFL matches a season under a deal that runs to 2028/29.
ITVfreeTen EFL matches a season live and free to air on ITV1 and ITVX, shown alongside Sky.

The streaming services that carry the Championship:

Sky Sports+The matches not on the main Sky Sports channels; included with Sky Sports at no extra cost: the Sky Sports+ channel and the Sky Sports app on Sky Q, Sky Glass, Sky Stream and mobile.
Sky GoEvery match shown on the Sky Sports channels; included for Sky Sports customers, on phones, tablets, laptops and consoles.
NOWEvery match shown on the Sky Sports channels; with a NOW Sports membership, no long contract.
ITVXfreeThe ten free-to-air matches and the highlights; free, with registration.

Friday 8pm→Sky Sports

Saturday 12:30pm→Sky Sports and Sky Sports+

Saturday 3pm→not shown live in the UK

Sunday afternoon→Sky Sports

Thursday and Monday nights→selected matches on Sky Sports

Midweek rounds→every match on Sky Sports+

Matches kicking off between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on a Saturday are not shown live anywhere in the UK: it is the long-standing "closed period" that protects attendances across the football pyramid. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW. ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX. Rights checked on 1 October 2026.

How they come into it

Full head to head →

Norwich21st · 9 points from 11 · 5 defeats in a row

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At home in the league: 2-0-4 (W-D-L), 10 scored, 10 concededTop scorer: Mohamed Toure (5)

Lincoln18th · 12 points from 11 · winless in 4

DLLLW

Away in the league: 3-1-2 (W-D-L), 6 scored, 7 conceded

What is at stake

If it ended today →

Norwich are 21st: 10 pts off the play-offs and 1 pt clear of the relegation zone. Lincoln are 18th: 7 pts off the play-offs and 4 pts clear of the relegation zone. 3 points separate the two sides.

In the Championship: The top two go up automatically. Play-offs from third to sixth. The bottom three are relegated. Positions and points are from the official table.

Line-ups appear here as soon as our data provider publishes them, usually an hour before kick-off.

The data forecast

Full head to head →

Norwich v LincolnArena Rete's estimate from goals, expected goals, attack and defence in the league

51%24%25%

Norwich 51%draw 24%Lincoln 25%

Most likely score1-111% on its own

Over or under 2.5 goalsOver56% over · 44% under

Both teams to scoreYes57% yes

Goals the model expects1.74 – 1.16Norwich – Lincoln

Poisson model on 11 league matches for Norwich and 11 for Lincoln, actual goals and expected goals weighted equally; early in the season teams start from the league average. This is an estimate, not betting advice.

Head-to-head record

Norwich v Lincoln down the years

2Norwich wins

0draws

1Lincoln wins

3 meetings in our data provider's archive · goals: Norwich 4, Lincoln 4 · 2.7 per match

20 Jul 2021Norwich1-0LincolnClub Friendlies
10 Jul 2018Lincoln1-3NorwichClub Friendlies
28 Jul 2010Lincoln3-0NorwichClub Friendlies

The last meeting was on 20 Jul 2021: Norwich 1-0 Lincoln. With Norwich at home: 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins in 1 match, goals 1-0. Norwich last won this fixture on 20 Jul 2021 (Norwich 1-0 Lincoln). Lincoln last won it on 28 Jul 2010 (Lincoln 3-0 Norwich).

The numbers compared

All Championship team stats →

Norwich on the left, Lincoln on the right: league matches only, 11 and 11 played.

3-0-8Won-drawn-lost3-3-5

0.82Points per match1.09

1.55Goals scored per match0.82

1.91Goals conceded per match1.73

0Clean sheets4

4Failed to score3

2-0-4 · 6 ptsHome record v away record3-1-2 · 10 pts

1.47Expected goals for, per match1.14

1.61Expected goals against, per match1.42

51.5% (9th of 24)Possession33.8% (24th of 24)

5 (5th of 24)Shots on target2.50 (24th of 24)

13.82 (12th of 24)Total shots10.80 (22nd of 24)

4.18 (20th of 24)Corners3.60 (23rd of 24)

24 (7th of 24)Yellow cards28 (2nd of 24)

The questions people ask

What time does Norwich v Lincoln kick off?: Friday 1 January at 3pm UK time, at Carrow Road.
What channel is Norwich v Lincoln on in the UK?: The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.
Is Norwich v Lincoln on free-to-air TV?: No. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW.
Where can I watch Norwich v Lincoln highlights?: ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.
Where is Norwich v Lincoln being played?: At Carrow Road, capacity 27,606. Norwich are the home side.
Where are Norwich and Lincoln in the table?: Norwich are 21st with 9 points from 11 matches; Lincoln are 18th with 12 points from 11. Norwich are 21st: 10 pts off the play-offs and 1 pt clear of the relegation zone. Lincoln are 18th: 7 pts off the play-offs and 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
What form are Norwich and Lincoln in?: Last league results, most recent first. Norwich: L L L L L (5 defeats in a row). Lincoln: D L L L W (winless in 4).
Who are the top scorers for Norwich and Lincoln?: Norwich: Mohamed Toure (5). Championship goals only.
Who is the favourite in Norwich v Lincoln?: Arena Rete's model makes Norwich favourites (51%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.
What is the head-to-head record between Norwich and Lincoln?: 3 meetings on record: 2 wins for Norwich, 0 draws, 1 win for Lincoln; goals 4-4.
When did Norwich and Lincoln last meet?: On 20 Jul 2021 (Club Friendlies): Norwich 1-0 Lincoln.
Where can I follow Norwich v Lincoln live?: On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

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