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 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Accrington Stanley FC to score. At the same time, Lincoln City FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' Conor McGrandles needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Accrington Stanley FC in their trying to find a way past Lincoln City FC's compact .
- 20' 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.
- 25' Accrington Stanley FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 30' Lincoln City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 35' Accrington Stanley FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Lincoln City FC backline.
- 40' Accrington Stanley FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 46' Fresh legs for Lincoln City FC! Brennan Johnson comes on to replace Harry Anderson.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 56' Jamie Jones is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Lincoln City FC so far.
- 57' It’s a booking for Lincoln City FC player. Brennan Johnson gets a Yellow card.
- 62' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Adam Jackson made 398 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 66' Accrington Stanley FC ring the changes. Jonathan Russell has done his job and it is now time for Sean McConville to step up.
- 68' The referee calls foul for Timothy Eyoma. He receives a Yellow card.
- 70' Another substitution for Lincoln City FC to replace Conor McGrandles by Tony Scully on 70 minute.
- 71' A moment of madness from Sean McConville on 71 minutes earns him a Red card. Accrington Stanley FC will be frustrated.
- 76' It looks like no one’s ball. Accrington Stanley FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 79' The whistle greets Max Melbourne as he departs to be replaced by Tayo Edun.
- 80' Robbie Gotts is replacing Timothy Eyoma for the Lincoln City FC side.
- 85' Lincoln City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 90' The travelling Lincoln City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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 |
|---|---|
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Jason Shackell | 2 |
| Dion Charles | 2 |
| Morgan Rogers | 1 |
| Tom Hopper | 1 |
| Michael O'Connor | 1 |
| John Akinde | 1 |
| Adam Jackson | 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.