Lincoln City FC vs Accrington Stanley FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Accrington Stanley FC — League One at Sincil Bank Stadium.
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Grant Taylor
- Referee James Oldham
- Referee Martin Coy
- Referee Stephen Wade
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Feb | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Feb | Northampton Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 6–1 | W |
| 30 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Jan | Hull City AFC | H | 2–0 | 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' And we are off! Lincoln City FC vs Accrington Stanley FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jamie Jones is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Lincoln City FC.
- 6' What a moment for Dion Charles! That strike on 6 puts his side firmly in control.
- 11' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Conor McGrandles suffering a number of foals already.
- 14' Ben Barclay is having his name booked by the referee on 14.
- 19' The 32-year-old David Morgan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 24' The travelling Accrington Stanley FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 29' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 34' Lincoln City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 39' Brennan Johnson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Lincoln City FC tonight.
- 44' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 49' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 53' A goal from the England international Morgan Rogers! He fires home on 53 to make it 1-1!
- 55' Lincoln City FC ring the changes. Cohen Bramall has done his job and it is now time for Tayo Edun to step up.
- 60' Lincoln City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 65' Accrington Stanley FC have won 314 goals from 231 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 70' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 70 minutes.
- 74' David Morgan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Adam Phillips at the 74 minute mark.
- 79' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Lincoln City FC and Accrington Stanley FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 80' The referee calls foul for Conor McGrandles. He receives a Yellow card.
- 83' The referee shows Lincoln City FC player a Yellow card on 83.
- 84' The England Tom Hopper breaks the deadlock on 84 minutes. 2-1!
- 86' Another substitution for Lincoln City FC to replace Regan Poole by Timothy Eyoma on 86 minute.
- 90' Another substitution for Accrington Stanley FC to replace Paul Smyth by Jonathan Russell on 90 minute.
- 90' What a strike from Dion Charles! The score is 2-2.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 18
- 27
- 9
-
8
Jamie Jones ↓ Tony Scully 55'
- 10
- 1
-
2
Regan Poole ↓ Timothy Eyoma 86'
- 20
-
15
Cohen Bramall ↓ Tony Scully 55'
- 4
Bench
- 5
-
7
Tayo Edun ↑ 55'
- 26
-
22
Timothy Eyoma ↑ 86'
- 6
-
11
Tony Scully ↑ 55'
- 31
Coach
Michael Appleton
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 16
-
7
Paul Smyth ↓ Jonathan Russell 90'
- 2
- 4
- 28
- 3
- 32
-
36
Adam Phillips ↓ David Morgan 74'
- 19
- 6
Bench
- 12
- 40
- 18
-
37
David Morgan ↑ 74'
- 14
- 20
-
8
Jonathan Russell ↑ 90'
Coach
John Coleman
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Jason Shackell | 2 |
| Dion Charles | 2 |
| Sean Roughan | 1 |
| Morgan Rogers | 1 |
| Tom Hopper | 1 |
| Michael O'Connor | 1 |
| John Akinde | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
2021-02-14
Lincoln City FC
2–2
Accrington Stanley FC
D
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
Accrington Stanley FC Form
2021-02-14
Lincoln City FC
2–2
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2021-02-09
Accrington Stanley FC
0–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2021-02-06
Accrington Stanley FC
0–0
Northampton Town FC
D
2021-02-02
Accrington Stanley FC
6–1
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2021-01-30
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–2
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2021-01-26
Accrington Stanley FC
2–0
Hull City AFC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.54
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
Accrington Stanley FC xG
I would bet for:
Lincoln City FC or Accrington Stanley FC 74% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.92
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Accrington Stanley FC
57%
Lincoln City FC or Accrington Stanley FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Accrington Stanley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.6%
1 – 0
7.4%
0 – 0
7.2%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Accrington Stanley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.