Accrington Stanley FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Accrington Stanley FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at Wham Stadium.
- Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Graham
- Referee Andy Haines
- Referee Joe Simpson
- Referee
- Referee Aaron Jackson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Nov | Swindon Town FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 14 Nov | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Nov | Forest Green Rovers FC | H | 6–2 | W |
| 03 Nov | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 31 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Oct | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Accrington Stanley FC and Lincoln City FC is underway.
- 5' It looks surprising Accrington Stanley FC does not make any changes. Harry Anderson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' Accrington Stanley FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Accrington Stanley FC and Lincoln City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' Colby Bishop has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 30' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Timothy Eyoma suffering a number of foals already.
- 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 40' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Lincoln City FC that had 322 games and scored 385 goals.
- 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. John Coleman might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 46' Harry Anderson makes way for Brennan Johnson at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Lincoln City FC.
- 51' Lincoln City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 56' Accrington Stanley FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Lincoln City FC backline.
- 57' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Brennan Johnson.
- 62' Saint Kitts and Nevis international Michael Nottingham has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 66' A tactical swap from Accrington Stanley FC — Sean McConville on, Jonathan Russell off on 66 minutes.
- 68' A moment of madness from Timothy Eyoma on 68 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Lincoln City FC will be frustrated.
- 70' Lincoln City FC ring the changes. Conor McGrandles has done his job and it is now time for Tony Scully to step up.
- 71' Accrington Stanley FC receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 71.
- 76' The 38-year-old Seamus Conneely has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 79' Tayo Edun is ready to make an impact after coming on for Max Melbourne at the 79 minute mark.
- 80' Time for substitution for Lincoln City FC. Timothy Eyoma is replaced by Robbie Gotts.
- 85' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tom Hopper, as he is very good at scoring at Wham Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 90' Max Melbourne has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 322 appearances.
- 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 2
- 4
- 40
- 28
- 3
- 18
- 32
- 19
- 6
- 8
Bench
- 1
- 16
- 26
-
11
Sean McConville ↑ 66'
- 24
- 15
- 9
Coach
John Coleman
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Conor McGrandles ↓ Tony Scully 70'
- 23
- 5
- 9
- 26
- 8
- 10
-
22
Timothy Eyoma ↓ Robbie Gotts 80'
- 1
-
3
Max Melbourne ↓ Tayo Edun 79'
- 4
Bench
-
7
Tayo Edun ↑ 79'
- 14
-
24
Robbie Gotts ↑ 80'
-
20
Brennan Johnson ↑ 46'
-
11
Tony Scully ↑ 70'
- 30
- 31
Coach
Michael Appleton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jason Shackell | 2 |
| Dion Charles | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Adam Jackson | 1 |
| Seamus Conneely | 1 |
| Lewis Fiorini | 1 |
| Sam Finley | 1 |
| Harvey Rodgers | 1 |
Head to Head
Accrington Stanley FC Form
2020-11-21
Accrington Stanley FC
0–0
Lincoln City FC
D
2020-11-17
Swindon Town FC
0–3
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2020-11-14
Northampton Town FC
0–1
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2020-11-07
Tranmere Rovers FC
2–1
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2020-10-20
Accrington Stanley FC
1–0
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2020-10-17
Ipswich Town FC
2–0
Accrington Stanley FC
L
Lincoln City FC Form
2020-11-21
Accrington Stanley FC
0–0
Lincoln City FC
D
2020-11-07
Lincoln City FC
6–2
Forest Green Rovers FC
W
2020-11-03
Lincoln City FC
1–3
Portsmouth FC
L
2020-10-31
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–0
Lincoln City FC
L
2020-10-27
Crewe Alexandra FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
W
2020-10-24
Lincoln City FC
1–0
Ipswich Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.02
Accrington Stanley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Accrington Stanley FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 70%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.92
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Accrington Stanley FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
61%
Accrington Stanley FC or Lincoln City FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
13.5%
0 – 1
11.8%
2 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 0
2.4%
3 – 1
2.3%
1 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Accrington Stanley FC
| Handicap | Accrington Stanley FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 22% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 19% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.