LINCOLN, England (Interstat) — Lincoln City U18 looks to rebound from a season-opening loss when it hosts Scunthorpe United U18 in an ENG: Youth Alliance fixture on Friday.

The young Imps (0-1) enter the match following a 1-1 draw with Doncaster Rovers U18 on Monday. Scunthorpe United U18 (0-0) begins its Youth Alliance campaign, having last played in a 1-1 friendly against Grimsby Town U18 in March.

Both sides are seeking their first official win of the 2025 season across all competitions. Statistical models heavily favor the hosts. The Interstat game simulator projects a 3-1 victory for Lincoln City, while its ELO rating system gives the Imps a 73.80% probability of winning.

The match is scheduled for a 2 p.m. local time kickoff at Lincoln’s youth academy ground.