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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' Three points are at stake. Lincoln City FC host Accrington Stanley FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Joe Walsh is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Lincoln City FC tonight.
- 6' A goal from the Northern Ireland international Dion Charles! He fires home on 6 to make it 0-1!
- 11' Tom Hopper has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 14' The referee shows Accrington Stanley FC player a Yellow card on 14.
- 19' Lincoln City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 24' Both keepers have barely been tested. Lincoln City FC and Accrington Stanley FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 29' It is a cagey affair so far. Lincoln City FC in their trying to find a way past Accrington Stanley FC's compact .
- 34' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 39' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 39 minutes.
- 44' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Lincoln City FC and Accrington Stanley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 49' Over 49 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 53' Morgan Rogers doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 55' Another change for Lincoln City FC made on 55 minute. Cohen Bramall leaves to be changed by Tayo Edun.
- 60' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 65' Lincoln City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 65.
- 70' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 74' David Morgan gets the nod from Accrington Stanley FC. He replaces Adam Phillips and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 80' The referee shows Lincoln City FC player a Yellow card on 80.
- 83' Jorge Grant has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 83.
- 84' Lincoln City FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Tom Hopper on 84.
- 86' Another substitution for Lincoln City FC to replace Regan Poole by Timothy Eyoma on 86 minute.
- 90' The whistle greets Paul Smyth as he departs to be replaced by Jonathan Russell.
- 90' Dion Charles doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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 |
| Morgan Rogers | 1 |
| Tom Hopper | 1 |
| Michael O'Connor | 1 |
| John Akinde | 1 |
| Adam Jackson | 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.