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 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marc Edwards
- Referee David Avent
- Referee Stephen Wade
- Referee Hristo Karaivanov
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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' And we are off! Lincoln City FC vs Blackpool FC — let the football do the talking.
- 2' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Callum Morton on 2 minutes.
- 7' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 12' The 26-year-old Daniel Ballard has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 17' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 22' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Lincoln City FC and Blackpool FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 27' Blackpool FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 32' 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.
- 37' Ellis Simms makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Blackpool FC are in front.
- 42' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 46' Harry Anderson gets the nod from Lincoln City FC. He replaces Max Sanders and will look to change the dynamic.
- 48' What composure from Sullay Kaikai! The Sierra Leone international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 49' Lincoln City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 54' Lincoln City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 59' A quiet spell here at Sincil Bank Stadium. Blackpool FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 64' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 69' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 72' Another substitution for Lincoln City FC to replace Tayo Edun by Jamie Jones on 72 minute.
- 75' Tony Scully doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 80' A change in the Blackpool FC ranks — Elliot Embleton exits the field as Jordan Gabriel enters on 80.
- 84' The deadlock is broken! Brennan Johnson gets on the scoresheet on 84 minutes.
- 84' Ethan Robson gets the nod from Blackpool FC. He replaces Ellis Simms and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 89 minutes.
- 90' Jamie Jones was booked on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Christopher Hamilton | 1 |
| Kyle Joseph | 1 |
| Lewis Montsma | 1 |
| Tom Hamer | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.33
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Lincoln City FC or Blackpool FC 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Blackpool FC
66%
Lincoln City FC or Blackpool FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
8.5%
0 – 1
7.9%
0 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 20% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

