Blackpool FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lewis Smith
- Assistant 1 Lewis Raper (England)
- Assistant 2 Matthew Parry
5 games this season
🟨 1.8/game
⚽ 5.8 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Sep | Burton Albion FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Sep | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Exeter City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Blackpool FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Sep | Cambridge United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Sep | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Aug | Stevenage FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | Mansfield Town FC | H | 4–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Jerry Yates | 2 G | |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Bloomfield Road. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Blackpool FC and Lincoln City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Lincoln City 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.
- 17' That is a card for Lincoln City FC. Conor McGrandles will be fuming at that decision.
- 22' Kyle Joseph, a Scotland forward, has 9 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 27' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 32' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 36' Fresh legs for Blackpool FC! James Husband comes on to replace Hayden Coulson.
- 41' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Christopher Hamilton made 388 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 44' A moment of madness from Jovon Makama on 44 minutes earns him a card. Lincoln City FC will be frustrated.
- 46' Tom Bayliss has so much to prove this time. He replaces Conor McGrandles on 46 minute.
- 51' Erik Ring needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 56' Adam Jackson was booked on 56.
- 56' Freddie Draper is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bailey Cadamarteri at the 56 minute mark.
- 61' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 63' Blackpool FC ring the changes. Jake Beesley has done his job and it is now time for Ashley Fletcher to step up.
- 68' Jake Beesley has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 70' Poor challenge from Adam Jackson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 72' Time for substitution for Lincoln City FC. Jack Moylan is replaced by Tom Hamer.
- 73' Tendayi Darikwa was booked on 73.
- 74' What composure from Kyle Joseph! The Scotland international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 79' Lincoln City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. JJ McKiernan is hanging Dom Jefferies on the field on 79 minute.
- 80' Lincoln City FC make a change. Jovon Makama trudges off to be replaced by Erik Ring on 80 minutes.
- 85' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 87' Fresh legs for Blackpool FC! Sonny Carey comes on to replace Robert Apter.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Albie Morgan ↓ Elliot Embleton 87'
- 7
-
15
Hayden Coulson ↓ James Husband 36'
-
18
Jake Beesley ↓ Ashley Fletcher 63'
- 20
- 9
-
25
Robert Apter ↓ Sonny Carey 87'
- 30
- 24
- 4
- 22
Bench
-
14
Elliot Embleton ↑ 87'
- 16
- 5
-
11
Ashley Fletcher ↑ 63'
- 1
-
3
James Husband ↑ 36'
-
10
Sonny Carey ↑ 87'
Coach
Steve Bruce
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Conor McGrandles ↓ Tom Bayliss 46'
- 2
- 5
- 15
- 6
- 23
- 1
-
27
Jovon Makama ↓ Erik Ring 80'
-
16
Dom Jefferies ↓ JJ McKiernan 79'
- 9
-
28
Jack Moylan ↓ Tom Hamer 72'
Bench
-
22
Tom Hamer ↑ 72'
-
8
Tom Bayliss ↑ 46'
- 21
-
12
Erik Ring ↑ 80'
- 29
-
10
JJ McKiernan ↑ 79'
-
34
Freddie Draper ↑ 56'
Coach
Michael Skubala
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oliver Casey | 2 |
| Demetri Mitchell | 2 |
| Jorge Grant | 2 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 1 |
| Ellis Simms | 1 |
| Brennan Johnson | 1 |
| Sean Scannell | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Lincoln City FC Form
2024-10-01
Blackpool FC
1–1
Lincoln City FC
D
2024-09-28
Cambridge United FC
0–2
Lincoln City FC
W
2024-09-21
Lincoln City FC
0–0
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2024-09-14
Peterborough United FC
1–1
Lincoln City FC
D
2024-08-31
Stevenage FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
W
2024-08-24
Lincoln City FC
4–1
Mansfield Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.33
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC or Lincoln City FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
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 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
61%
Blackpool FC or Lincoln City FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9.8%
1 – 0
9.2%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 20% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

