Hull City AFC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hull City AFC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at Kingston Communications Stadium.
- Hull City AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Seb Stockbridge
- Referee Gareth Mellor
- Referee
- Referee Thomas Bramall
- Referee Simon Clayton
- Referee Geoffrey Liddle
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Feb | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Jan | Swindon Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Jan | Portsmouth FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | Hull City AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Feb | Gillingham FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Jan | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Jan | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Jan | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Hull City AFC have kicked off against Lincoln City FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alex Palmer made 14 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Hull City AFC have won 433 goals from 382 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' Josh Magennis, a Northern Ireland , has 2 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' 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.
- 23' Liam Bridcutt makes way for Jamie Jones at the 23 minute mark. A tactical switch from Lincoln City FC.
- 23' A moment of madness from Conor McGrandles on 23 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Lincoln City FC will be frustrated.
- 28' Lincoln City FC is showing some good football. However, Lincoln City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 33' The 30-year-old Lewie Coyle has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 38' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Lincoln City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 43' The referee has no hesitation. Lewie Coyle is booked for Hull City AFC — Yellow card on 43.
- 48' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 50' The referee has no hesitation. Morgan Rogers is booked for Lincoln City FC — Yellow card on 50.
- 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 60' Joe Walsh has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 6 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 62' Lincoln City FC ring the changes. Tayo Edun has done his job and it is now time for Cohen Bramall to step up.
- 63' The crowd applauds Timothy Eyoma as he leaves the pitch. Regan Poole steps in for Lincoln City FC.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for Mallik Wilks. He replaces Lewie Coyle on 68 minute.
- 73' 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.
- 78' Jacob Greaves has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 83' The whistle greets Daniel Crowley as he departs to be replaced by Regan Slater.
- 88' Hull City AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 89' Jorge Grant has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 89.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Greg Docherty. He receives a Yellow card.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Hull City AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 13
- 5
- 27
-
2
Lewie Coyle C ↓ Mallik Wilks 68'
- 12
- 33
-
20
Daniel Crowley ↓ Regan Slater 83'
- 3
- 19
- 24
Bench
- 1
-
7
Mallik Wilks ↑ 68'
-
18
Regan Slater ↑ 83'
- 26
- 11
- 17
- 31
Coach
Grant McCann
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 18
- 27
-
23
Liam Bridcutt ↓ Jamie Jones 23'
- 5
-
7
Tayo Edun ↓ Cohen Bramall 62'
- 9
- 10
-
22
Timothy Eyoma ↓ Regan Poole 63'
- 1
- 20
Bench
- 26
-
8
Jamie Jones ↑ 23'
-
2
Regan Poole ↑ 63'
-
15
Cohen Bramall ↑ 62'
- 11
- 4
- 31
Coach
Michael Appleton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Magennis | 1 |
| Mallik Wilks | 1 |
| Lewis Montsma | 1 |
Head to Head
Hull City AFC Form
Lincoln City FC Form
2021-02-09
Hull City AFC
0–0
Lincoln City FC
D
2021-02-05
Gillingham FC
0–3
Lincoln City FC
W
2021-01-30
Lincoln City FC
0–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-01-26
Portsmouth FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
W
2021-01-23
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
W
2021-01-09
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Peterborough United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.8
Hull City AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 79% + Hull City AFC or Draw 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.53
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 1.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 2.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Hull City AFC or Draw
72%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
64%
Hull City AFC or Lincoln City FC
64%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15.7%
0 – 1
14.2%
1 – 1
13.7%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 1
5.1%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
2.1%
3 – 0
1.7%
3 – 1
1.4%
0 – 3
1.3%
Asian Handicap — Hull City AFC
| Handicap | Hull City AFC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 21% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 19% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Hull City AFC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

