Lincoln City FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Sincil Bank Stadium.
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marc Edwards
- Referee David Avent
- Referee Stephen Wade
- Referee Hristo Karaivanov
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | Blackpool FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Mar | Oxford United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Mar | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Mar | Gillingham FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Mar | Rochdale AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Apr | Gillingham FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | Swindon Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Mar | Peterborough United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Mar | Oxford United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Lincoln City FC | Blackpool FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #13 |
| 103 | Points | 60 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 31 / 10 / 5 | W / D / L | 17 / 9 / 20 |
| 89 | Scored | 54 |
| 41 | Conceded | 65 |
| +48 | GD | -11 |
| 2.24 | PPG | 1.30 |
| 67% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts). Blackpool FC are 13th (60 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Lincoln City FC get us underway at Sincil Bank Stadium.
- 2' Lincoln City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 7' 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 Callum Morton suffering a number of foals already.
- 12' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 17' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 22' The home supporters are growing impatient. Lincoln City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 27' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 32' Elliot Embleton is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Blackpool FC so far.
- 37' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ellis Simms makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 42' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 46' Harry Anderson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Max Sanders at the 46 minute mark.
- 48' The Sierra Leone Sullay Kaikai breaks the deadlock on 48 minutes. 0-2!
- 49' That is a Yellow card for Lincoln City FC. Conor McGrandles will be fuming at that decision.
- 54' Oliver Turton, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 59' 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.
- 64' Grant Ward has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 358 appearances.
- 69' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Lincoln City FC and Blackpool FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 72' The crowd applauds Tayo Edun as he leaves the pitch. Jamie Jones steps in for Lincoln City FC.
- 75' Tony Scully is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 80' Another substitution for Blackpool FC to replace Elliot Embleton by Jordan Gabriel on 80 minute.
- 84' Assisted by Tony Scully with the perfectly-timed delivery and Brennan Johnson makes no mistake. 2-2!
- 84' Another substitution for Blackpool FC to replace Ellis Simms by Ethan Robson on 84 minute.
- 89' Lincoln City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jamie Jones on 90.
- The final score is 2-2.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
-
27
Morgan Rogers ↓ Tony Scully 72'
-
5
Adam Jackson C ↓ Timothy Eyoma 72'
-
7
Tayo Edun ↓ Jamie Jones 72'
- 1
-
6
Max Sanders ↓ Harry Anderson 46'
- 2
- 19
- 20
- 15
-
4
Lewis Montsma ↓ Joe Walsh 46'
Bench
-
16
Joe Walsh ↑ 46'
-
26
Harry Anderson ↑ 46'
-
8
Jamie Jones ↑ 72'
-
22
Timothy Eyoma ↑ 72'
- 17
-
11
Tony Scully ↑ 72'
- 31
Coach
Michael Appleton
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 32
- 12
- 18
- 1
- 20
- 29
- 9
- 26
-
19
Ellis Simms ↓ Ethan Robson 84'
- 23
Bench
- 21
- 28
-
6
Ethan Robson ↑ 84'
- 4
- 3
-
2
Jordan Gabriel ↑ 80'
- 38
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oliver Casey | 2 |
| Demetri Mitchell | 2 |
| Jorge Grant | 2 |
| Jordan Thompson | 1 |
| Ethan Erhahon | 1 |
| Jack Payne | 1 |
| Daniel Mandroiu | 1 |
| Tyreece John-Jules | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.88
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Blackpool FC
55%
Lincoln City FC or Blackpool FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
6.8%
1 – 0
6.6%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 0
5.5%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
4.2%
3 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.