Lincoln City - West Ham

Lincoln City arrive at this matchday 10 clash looking to regain momentum after a difficult 3-0 defeat against Sheffield United. Their recent Championship form has been inconsistent, marked by a solid run of narrow victories against Bristol City and Preston North End, though they have struggled to find the net in other outings. With Andrei Coubis ruled out due to injury, the expected XI features Mikkel Ladefoged and Chiedozie Ogbene leading the attack as they attempt to reclaim their early-season rhythm.

West Ham United travel to LNER Stadium following a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Queens Park Rangers. The visitors have demonstrated significant attacking flair throughout the campaign, notably putting six goals past Wrexham in September. Having secured a victory in their last meeting with Lincoln City in the 2023 EFL Cup, West Ham will look to Valentin Castellanos and Jarrod Bowen to dictate the tempo. The question remains whether Lincoln can withstand the pressure from a side that has shown a penchant for high-scoring displays.