LUFC Leeds v Lincoln Match Preview

Leeds United welcome Lincoln City to Elland Road on Tuesday night for a Carling Cup first round clash.

Form

Leeds
The Whites lost their opening day fixture 2-1 at home against Derby County.
In last seasons competition Leeds made it through to the third round before losing 1-0 at home against Liverpool.

Lincoln
The Imps also lost their opening day game when they went down 2-1 at Rotherham United.

They went out in the first round last season when they was beaten 1-0 at home against Championship side Barnsley.

History

This will be the first competitive meeting between the two sides since the 1960/61 season.

Lincoln will be looking to avoid a repeat of their last visit to Elland Road when they lost 7-0.

They have only met at Elland Road on six previous occasions with Leeds winning five to Lincoln`s one.

Full history at Elland Road
1948/49 Leeds 3-1 Lincoln
1952/53 Leeds 1-1 Lincoln
1953/54 Leeds 5-2 Lincoln
1954/55 Leeds 2-3 Lincoln
1955/56 Leeds 1-0 Lincoln
1960/61 Leeds 7-0 Lincoln

Betting

Leeds 1/3
Draw 19/5
Lincoln 8/1


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