Follow live coverage as Burton Albion face Lincoln City in the EFL Cup.
Newcastle are the reigning champions of the competition following a stunning win over Liverpool at Wembley last term, with Alexander Isak proving decisive to end the club's 70-year domestic trophy drought.
While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season.
The final is slated for 22 March 2026 this term, at Wembley as usual, marking the first chance for teams to earn both a trophy and a place in next season’s Uefa competitions. Follow updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Burton Albion FC 0 - 1 Lincoln City FC
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:53Foul by Tom Hamer (Lincoln City).
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:39Corner, Lincoln City. Conceded by Kamil Dudek.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:41Attempt saved. James Collins (Lincoln City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Kamil Dudek (Burton Albion). Assisted by Francis Okoronkwo.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:38Substitution, Burton Albion. Kyran Lofthouse replaces Nick Akoto.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:38Attempt blocked. Reeco Hackett (Lincoln City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by James Collins.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:41Foul by Adam Jackson (Lincoln City).
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:32Charlie Webster (Burton Albion) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box from a direct free kick.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:34Adam Jackson (Lincoln City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:34Foul by Adam Jackson (Lincoln City).
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:30Ivan Varfolomieiev (Lincoln City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:30Francis Okoronkwo (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:31Attempt blocked. Tyrese Shade (Burton Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Charlie Webster.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:23Substitution, Lincoln City. James Collins replaces Zane Okoro.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:21Substitution, Lincoln City. Reeco Hackett replaces Rob Street.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:21Substitution, Lincoln City. Conor McGrandles replaces Tom Bayliss.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:18Substitution, Lincoln City. Freddie Draper replaces Erik Ring.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:48Offside, Burton Albion. Nick Akoto is caught offside.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:17Attempt saved. Rob Street (Lincoln City) with an attempt from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Kamil Dudek (Burton Albion). Assisted by Francis Okoronkwo with a cross.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:08Foul by Josh Taroni (Burton Albion).
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:15Zane Okoro (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:04Corner, Burton Albion. Conceded by Zach Jeacock.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:04Attempt saved. Dylan Williams (Burton Albion) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Zach Jeacock (Lincoln City). Assisted by Tyrese Shade.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:04Attempt blocked. Tyrese Shade (Burton Albion) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Dylan Williams.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:04Foul by Rob Street (Lincoln City).
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:04Ivan Varfolomieiev (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:02Attempt saved. Rob Street (Lincoln City) header from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Kamil Dudek (Burton Albion). Assisted by Tom Bayliss.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:01Substitution, Burton Albion. Tyrese Shade replaces Jack Newall.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:01Jack Newall (Burton Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:01Erik Ring (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
21:01Francis Okoronkwo (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:57Attempt missed. Rob Street (Lincoln City) header from the right side of the six yard box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Erik Ring with a cross.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:55Attempt saved. Rob Street (Lincoln City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Kamil Dudek (Burton Albion). Assisted by Tendayi Darikwa with a cross.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:54Foul by Erik Ring (Lincoln City).
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:53Attempt saved. Erik Ring (Lincoln City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Kamil Dudek (Burton Albion). Assisted by Tom Hamer.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:52Tom Bayliss (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:52Attempt saved. Charlie Webster (Burton Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner by Zach Jeacock (Lincoln City). Assisted by Josh Taroni.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:49Corner, Burton Albion. Conceded by Tendayi Darikwa.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:49Second Half begins Burton Albion 0, Lincoln City 0.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:49Substitution, Burton Albion. Toby Sibbick replaces Finn Delap.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:33First Half ends, Burton Albion 0, Lincoln City 0.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:31Attempt missed. Zane Okoro (Lincoln City) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:31Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:31Ivan Varfolomieiev (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:30Attempt missed. Zane Okoro (Lincoln City) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:29Foul by Ivan Varfolomieiev (Lincoln City).
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:25Offside, Lincoln City. Erik Ring is caught offside.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:24Attempt missed. Rob Street (Lincoln City) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Tom Bayliss with a cross.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:24Attempt blocked. Rob Street (Lincoln City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Zane Okoro.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:21Attempt blocked. Julian Larsson (Burton Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:21Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:19Delay in match because of an injury Finn Delap (Burton Albion).
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:14Jack Newall (Burton Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:14Attempt blocked. Francis Okoronkwo (Lincoln City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:14Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:10Delay in match (Burton Albion).
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:06Foul by Tom Bayliss (Lincoln City).
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:10Foul by Ivan Varfolomieiev (Lincoln City).
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:03Attempt saved. Adam Jackson (Lincoln City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Kamil Dudek (Burton Albion).
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:05Attempt blocked. Ryley Towler (Lincoln City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tom Hamer.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:03Corner, Lincoln City. Conceded by Josh Taroni.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
20:03Foul by Zane Okoro (Lincoln City).
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
19:56Julian Larsson (Burton Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
19:56Zane Okoro (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
19:56Attempt missed. Jack Armer (Burton Albion) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right following a corner.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
19:55Corner, Burton Albion. Conceded by Ryley Towler.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
19:55Adam Jackson (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
19:48Foul by Ivan Varfolomieiev (Lincoln City).
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
19:46First Half begins.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
19:15Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Burton Albion vs Lincoln City
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