Lincoln City FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Sincil Bank Stadium.
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael George
- Referee Mark Jones
- Referee Steve Meredith
- Referee Jeremy Simpson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Oct | Blackpool FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Oxford United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | Burton Albion FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Sep | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 19 Sep | Ipswich Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Sep | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Mar | Sunderland AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Lincoln City FC launch into their encounter with Bristol Rovers FC.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Lincoln City FC in their trying to find a way past Bristol Rovers FC's compact .
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Zain Westbrooke made 384 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' Lincoln City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Lincoln City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 40' Lincoln City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' Max Ehmer is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bristol Rovers FC tonight.
- 46' A stunning finish from Jack Baldwin — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 48' James Daly makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Bristol Rovers FC are in front.
- 53' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 58' Brandon Hanlan makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and Bristol Rovers FC are in front.
- 61' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Adam Jackson.
- 63' Ramirez Howarth is replacing Timothy Eyoma for the Lincoln City FC side.
- 68' Lincoln City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tony Scully is hanging Tom Hopper on the field on 68 minute.
- 73' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bristol Rovers FC that had 292 games and scored 319 goals.
- 75' The crowd applauds Conor McGrandles as he leaves the pitch. Theodore Archibald steps in for Lincoln City FC.
- 80' Bristol Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 83' Controversy at the stadium! Adam Jackson argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 83' A tactical swap from Bristol Rovers FC — Sam Nicholson on, Brandon Hanlan off on 83 minutes.
- 84' Edward Upson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Zain Westbrooke on 84 minute.
- 87' The referee has no hesitation. Liam Bridcutt is booked for Lincoln City FC — Yellow card on 87.
- 89' James Daly makes way for Cameron Hargreaves at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol Rovers FC.
- 90' Sam Nicholson is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Bristol Rovers FC take all three points.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 23
- 5
- 7
-
9
Tom Hopper ↓ Tony Scully 68'
- 26
- 8
- 10
-
22
Timothy Eyoma ↓ Ramirez Howarth 63'
- 1
- 4
Bench
- 16
-
14
Theodore Archibald ↑ 75'
-
17
Ramirez Howarth ↑ 63'
-
11
Tony Scully ↑ 68'
- 21
- 30
- 31
Coach
Michael Appleton
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Zain Westbrooke ↓ Edward Upson 84'
- 32
- 22
- 25
- 26
- 5
-
9
Brandon Hanlan ↓ Sam Nicholson 83'
- 24
- 4
- 14
-
17
James Daly ↓ Cameron Hargreaves 89'
Bench
- 3
-
20
Cameron Hargreaves ↑ 89'
- 15
-
6
Edward Upson ↑ 84'
-
11
Sam Nicholson ↑ 83'
- 28
- 1
Coach
Ben Garner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joe Taylor | 3 |
| Jack Diamond | 3 |
| Jovon Makama | 3 |
| Aaron Collins | 2 |
| Ben House | 2 |
| Regan Poole | 1 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 1 |
| Joshua Grant | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
2020-10-10
Lincoln City FC
1–2
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2020-10-03
Blackpool FC
2–3
Lincoln City FC
W
2020-09-27
Lincoln City FC
2–0
Charlton Athletic FC
W
2020-09-19
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–2
Lincoln City FC
W
2020-09-12
Lincoln City FC
2–0
Oxford United FC
W
2020-03-07
Lincoln City FC
3–2
Burton Albion FC
W
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2020-10-10
Lincoln City FC
1–2
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2020-10-03
Bristol Rovers FC
2–0
Northampton Town FC
W
2020-09-26
Doncaster Rovers FC
4–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2020-09-19
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Ipswich Town FC
L
2020-09-12
Sunderland AFC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2020-03-10
Bristol Rovers FC
2–0
Sunderland AFC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.35
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Lincoln City FC or Bristol Rovers FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
62%
Lincoln City FC or Bristol Rovers FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.6%
1 – 0
9.2%
0 – 1
8.2%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.