Blackpool FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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League One · 2023-24

Blackpool FC

2 – 0

Full Time

Lincoln City FC

Mon 1 Jan 2024 · 15:00 UTC Bloomfield Road 10,353 HT 45' · FT 45'

Oliver Casey 29' 1–0

Christopher Hamilton 90+2' 2–0

James Husband 8' Y

Y 28' TJ Eyoma

Jordan Rhodes 36' Y

Matty Virtue 40' Y

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 Marc Edwards
Assistant 1 Alan Clayton
Assistant 2 Jake Topp (England)

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

Blackpool FC 10 games · Avg 3.0 goals Lincoln City FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-01-01 Blackpool FC 2–0 Lincoln City FC 2023-08-26 Lincoln City FC 3–0 Blackpool FC 2021-04-10 Lincoln City FC 2–2 Blackpool FC 2020-10-03 Blackpool FC 2–3 Lincoln City FC 2020-01-18 Lincoln City FC 1–0 Blackpool FC

Recent Form

Blackpool FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
01 Jan	Lincoln City FC	H	2–0	W
29 Dec	Port Vale FC	A	0–3	L
26 Dec	Burton Albion FC	A	0–1	L
23 Dec	Bristol Rovers FC	H	3–1	W
19 Dec	Forest Green Rovers FC	H	3–0	W
16 Dec	Cambridge United FC	A	1–2	L

Lincoln City FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
01 Jan	Blackpool FC	A	0–2	L
29 Dec	Northampton Town FC	H	1–2	L
26 Dec	Bolton Wanderers FC	H	0–1	L
21 Dec	Derby County FC	A	1–3	L
16 Dec	Reading FC	H	1–1	D
09 Dec	Wigan Athletic FC	A	0–0	D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)

60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

15% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackpool FC

0-15

1/3

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' Blackpool FC have kicked off against Lincoln City FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Blackpool FC and Lincoln City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
8' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for James Husband.
13' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
18' Blackpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Lincoln City FC backline.
23' It looks like no one’s ball. Lincoln City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
28' Poor challenge from TJ Eyoma. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
29' What a strike from Oliver Casey! The score is 1-0.
34' Hakeeb Adelakun has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
36' Controversy at the stadium! Jordan Rhodes argues furiously but the card stands.
40' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matty Virtue on 40.
45' Lincoln City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
50' The home supporters are growing impatient. Blackpool FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
55' Both keepers have barely been tested. Blackpool FC and Lincoln City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
57' A change in the Lincoln City FC ranks — Lasse Sorensen exits the field as Jaden Brown enters on 57.
61' Olamide Shodipo is replacing Ted Bishop for the Lincoln City FC side.
62' Another change for Lincoln City FC made on 62 minute. Hakeeb Adelakun leaves to be changed by Jack Vale.
67' Blackpool FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Lincoln City FC's shape.
72' The supporters are chanting for Marvin Ekpiteta. He replaces Callum Connolly on 72 minute.
77' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
80' A change in the Blackpool FC ranks — Karamoko Dembele exits the field as Sonny Carey enters on 80.
85' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
88' The crowd applauds Alistair Smith as he leaves the pitch. Oisin Gallagher steps in for Lincoln City FC.
It finishes all square. Blackpool FC and Lincoln City FC share the spoils 2-0.

Lineups

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Lincoln City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

30
Olamide Shodipo ↑ 61'
3
Jaden Brown ↑ 57'
29
Jack Vale ↑ 62'
12
Jordan Wright
26
Oisin Gallagher ↑ 88'
37
Gbolahan Okewoye

Coach Tom Shaw

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Oliver Casey	2
Demetri Mitchell	2
Jorge Grant	2
Sean Scannell	1
Tony Scully	1
Jordan Thompson	1
Ethan Erhahon	1
Jack Payne	1

Head to Head

Blackpool FC Form

2024-01-01 Blackpool FC 2–0 Lincoln City FC W 2023-12-29 Port Vale FC 3–0 Blackpool FC L 2023-12-26 Burton Albion FC 1–0 Blackpool FC L 2023-12-23 Blackpool FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC W 2023-12-19 Blackpool FC 3–0 Forest Green Rovers FC W 2023-12-16 Cambridge United FC 2–1 Blackpool FC L

Lincoln City FC Form

2024-01-01 Blackpool FC 2–0 Lincoln City FC L 2023-12-29 Lincoln City FC 1–2 Northampton Town FC L 2023-12-26 Lincoln City FC 0–1 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2023-12-21 Derby County FC 3–1 Lincoln City FC L 2023-12-16 Lincoln City FC 1–1 Reading FC D 2023-12-09 Wigan Athletic FC 0–0 Lincoln City FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.59 Blackpool FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.98 Lincoln City FC xG

I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct

Blackpool FC51% Draw26% Lincoln City FC23%

Actual: Blackpool FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes50% 0% No50%

Avg goals/match: 2.57

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	90%	10%
± 1.5	73%	27%
± 2.5	47%	53%
± 3.5	26%	74%
± 4.5	13%	87%

Double Chance

Blackpool FC or Draw

78%

Draw or Lincoln City FC

49%

Blackpool FC or Lincoln City FC

74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Blackpool FC35% Draw47% Lincoln City FC18%

Actual: Blackpool FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.8%

1 – 0

11.2%

0 – 0

9.6%

2 – 0

Actual

2 – 1

9.1%

0 – 1

6.5%

1 – 2

5.6%

3 – 0

4.9%

3 – 1

4.9%

2 – 2

4.5%

0 – 2

3.6%

3 – 2

2.5%

Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC

Handicap	Blackpool FC covers	Push	Lincoln City FC covers
-2.5	11%	—	89%
-2	11%	16%	73%
-1.5	27%	—	73%
-1	27%	23%	50%
-0.5	50%	—	50%
+0.5	78%	—	22%
+1	78%	14%	8%
+1.5	92%	—	8%
+2	92%	6%	2%
+2.5	98%	—	2%

Clean Sheet

Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet

38% ✗

Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet

21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.