Blackpool FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 13 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Gareth Mellor
- Referee Paul Graham
- Referee Thomas Bramall
- Referee Matthew Perry
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | Lincoln City FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Sep | Gillingham FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Sep | Swindon Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Mar | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | Blackpool FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Oxford United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | Burton Albion FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 22 Feb | Gillingham FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
4/1
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Jerry Yates | 3 G | |
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Lincoln City FC get us underway at Bloomfield Road.
- 5' Blackpool FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 17' Assisted by Jerry Yates with the perfectly-timed delivery and CJ Hamilton makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 22' It’s high time Michael Appleton made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 24' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jorge Grant makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 29' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 34' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 39' Blackpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Lincoln City FC backline.
- 44' Tom Hopper has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' Time for substitution for Lincoln City FC. Sean Roughan is replaced by Tayo Edun.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' With 0 assists to his name this season, Liam Bridcutt is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Lincoln City FC.
- 60' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Beryly Lubala.
- 62' A tactical swap from Blackpool FC — Luke Garbutt on, Beryly Lubala off on 62 minutes.
- 64' Harry Anderson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Conor McGrandles at the 64 minute mark.
- 69' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 71' Fresh legs for Blackpool FC! Oliver Sarkic comes on to replace Jerry Yates.
- 76' Blackpool FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 79' Blackpool FC ring the changes. Keshi Anderson has done his job and it is now time for Jordan Williams to step up.
- 81' Jorge Grant was booked on 81.
- 82' Magnificent from Demetri Mitchell! That is 13 goals in 318 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 83' Demetri Mitchell adds to his 0 season tally! Blackpool FC lead 3-1 — and this changes everything.
- 84' It’s gonna be a Red card for James Husband.
- 85' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jorge Grant makes it 3-2.
- 88' Lewis Montsma has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 88 minutes.
- It finishes all square. Blackpool FC and Lincoln City FC share the spoils 2-3.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 6
- 18
-
30
Beryly Lubala ↓ Luke Garbutt 62'
- 1
- 20
- 3
-
9
Jerry Yates ↓ Oliver Sarkic 71'
- 8
- 22
- 15
Bench
- 14
- 13
-
29
Luke Garbutt ↑ 62'
-
5
Jordan Williams ↑ 79'
-
7
Oliver Sarkic ↑ 71'
- 2
- 19
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 23
- 5
- 9
- 8
- 10
- 22
- 1
- 20
- 4
-
30
Sean Roughan ↓ Tayo Edun 46'
Bench
-
7
Tayo Edun ↑ 46'
- 29
-
26
Harry Anderson ↑ 64'
- 14
- 17
- 25
- 11
Coach
Michael Appleton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jorge Grant | 2 |
| Oliver Casey | 2 |
| Demetri Mitchell | 2 |
| Kyle Joseph | 1 |
| Lewis Montsma | 1 |
| Tom Hamer | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Lincoln City FC Form
2020-10-03
Blackpool FC
2–3
Lincoln City FC
W
2020-09-27
Lincoln City FC
2–0
Charlton Athletic FC
W
2020-09-19
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–2
Lincoln City FC
W
2020-09-12
Lincoln City FC
2–0
Oxford United FC
W
2020-03-07
Lincoln City FC
3–2
Burton Albion FC
W
2020-02-22
Lincoln City FC
0–0
Gillingham FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.45
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC or Lincoln City FC 73% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Lincoln City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
67%
Blackpool FC or Lincoln City FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
6.7%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 19% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.