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The result was emphatically deserved as West Ham's dominant performance was reflected in the expected goals (xG) of 3.22 compared to Lincoln's 0.39. West Ham's control of the game was evident from their 83% possession and 32 total shots, 12 of which were on target, resulting in six goals. Lincoln's early red cards in the 3rd and 23rd minutes severely hampered their ability to compete, leaving them at a numerical disadvantage for the majority of the match.

West Ham's clinical finishing was key, with goals from Konstantinos Mavropanos (45'), Edvin Austbø (48'), Jarrod Bowen (50'), Pablo Felipe Pereira de Jesus (75'), and two from Tomáš Souček (79', 89') showcasing their attacking prowess. Lincoln managed only five shots, none of which were on target, highlighting their inability to threaten West Ham's goal. The dominance extended to set pieces, with West Ham earning 11 corners compared to Lincoln's three.

The decisive stat that best explains the outcome is West Ham's 6 goals from 32 shots, leveraging their overwhelming possession and numerical advantage to secure a commanding victory.