Today’s game between Lincoln City and Portsmouth will kick-off at Aug 22, 2026, 7:30 AM.
Lincoln City vs Portsmouth is available to watch live in the United States. The TV channel and live stream option for this Championship fixture is listed below.
Lincoln City host Portsmouth at the LNER Stadium in the EFL Championship, as two sides looking to find their footing in the second tier meet in Lincoln.
Chris Cohen’s side arrive in the Championship as promoted opposition, having come up from League One with genuine momentum behind them. Their Carabao Cup win over Derby County earlier this month gave the Imps an early marker, and Cohen will want his players to carry that belief into what is a demanding league campaign.
Lincoln’s Championship debut did not go to plan, though. A 2-1 defeat to Middlesbrough on August 15 was a reminder of the step up in quality they now face week to week. Settling in quickly will be important if they are to avoid a difficult run in the lower reaches of the table.
Portsmouth arrive under John Mousinho having endured a turbulent build-up to the season. A 3-1 Carabao Cup loss to West Ham United and a 1-3 defeat to Queens Park Rangers in their Championship opener have left Pompey without a win from their last five matches across all competitions.
Mousinho will know that pressure builds fast in the Championship, and a second consecutive league defeat would not be the start his side needed. Portsmouth’s away form will be tested here, and the LNER Stadium is not an easy place to visit.
Both clubs sit in the bottom half of the early Championship table, making this a fixture with added urgency for the hosts and visitors alike.
Here is everything you need to know about where to watch Lincoln City vs Portsmouth, including TV channel, live stream details and kick-off time.
How to watch Lincoln City vs Portsmouth with VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPNallows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Team news & squads
Lincoln City manager Chris Cohen has not confirmed a probable starting XI ahead of this fixture. No injuries or suspensions have been reported for the home side at this stage, and further updates are expected closer to kick-off.
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho is similarly yet to confirm his lineup. No injury or suspension concerns have been listed for the away squad, and the full picture of his available group will become clearer in the days leading up to the match.
Form
Lincoln City head into this fixture with four wins from their last five matches across all competitions. Their most recent result was a 2-1 Championship defeat to Middlesbrough on August 15, which ended a run of three consecutive victories. Before that, the Imps beat Derby County 2-1 in the Carabao Cup and closed out their League One campaign strongly, including a 4-3 win over Wycombe Wanderers and a 2-0 victory at Doncaster Rovers. Lincoln scored nine goals and conceded seven across those five matches.
Portsmouth have struggled for form in the lead-up to this game, winning just one of their last five matches. Their most recent outing was a 1-3 Championship defeat to Queens Park Rangers on August 15. Before that, Mousinho’s side lost 3-1 to West Ham United in the Carabao Cup and lost 2-0 to Aldershot Town in pre-season. Portsmouth drew 0-0 with Darmstadt and 1-1 with Farnborough in their other outings, scoring just four goals across the five matches while conceding eight.
Head-to-Head Record
The most recent meeting between these sides came on April 27, 2024, when Portsmouth beat Lincoln City 2-0 at the LNER Stadium in League One. Before that, Portsmouth won 2-1 at home in September 2023, while the sides drew 0-0 at Lincoln in February 2023. Across the last five head-to-head matches, Portsmouth have won three times to Lincoln’s none, with two draws separating the sides.
Standings
In the Championship table, Lincoln City are currently 18th while Portsmouth sit in 22nd place.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Lincoln City vs Portsmouth today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL’s guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster’s website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don’t support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.