Lincoln City FC vs Forest Green Rovers FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Forest Green Rovers FC — FA Cup .
- Lincoln City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Forest Green Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Middleton
- Referee
- Referee Wayne Grunnill
- Referee
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Forest Green Rovers FC | H | 6–2 | W |
| 03 Nov | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 31 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Oct | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–6 | L |
| 20 Nov | Oxford United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Nov | Oxford United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Lincoln City FC this season
Lincoln City FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Lincoln City FC and Forest Green Rovers FC has kicked off!
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Lincoln City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' Tayo Edun picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 15' Lincoln City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Forest Green Rovers FC backline.
- 17' What a moment for Jorge Grant! That strike on 17 puts his side firmly in control.
- 22' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Lincoln City FC and Forest Green Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 23' That is a Yellow card for Forest Green Rovers FC. Liam Kitching will be fuming at that decision.
- 24' Goal! Jorge Grant scores his 31 goal in 382 matches.
- 29' Forest Green Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 34' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 39' 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.
- 44' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 49' Forest Green Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 54' A quiet spell here at . Forest Green Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 59' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 62' Forest Green Rovers FC make a change. Dan Sweeney trudges off to be replaced by Jordan Moore-Taylor on 62 minutes.
- 64' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Brennan Johnson makes it 3-0.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Aaron Collins. He replaces Nicky Cadden on 65 minute.
- 68' The referee has no hesitation. Jorge Grant is booked for Lincoln City FC — Yellow card on 68.
- 72' Conor McGrandles gets the nod from Lincoln City FC. He replaces Jorge Grant and will look to change the dynamic.
- 74' The referee calls foul for Theodore Archibald. He receives a Yellow card.
- 77' Zachary Elbouzedi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Theodore Archibald on 77 minute.
- 78' What composure from Tony Scully! The Ireland international strokes it home. 4-0.
- 82' A stunning finish from Eliott Whitehouse — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 87' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 88' Tony Scully with the second goal in the match!
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Lincoln City FC 6-2 Forest Green Rovers FC.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
7
Tayo Edun ↓ Jamie Jones 72'
- 26
- 14
- 10
- 24
- 1
- 20
- 3
- 11
- 30
Bench
-
18
Conor McGrandles ↑ 72'
- 9
- 29
-
8
Jamie Jones ↑ 72'
- 22
-
25
Zachary Elbouzedi ↑ 77'
- 33
Coach
Michael Appleton
Forest Green Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 2
-
9
Mathew Stevens ↓ Josh March 72'
- 20
- 7
- 24
- 4
-
11
Nicky Cadden ↓ Aaron Collins 65'
- 6
- 22
- 18
Bench
- 1
-
15
Jordan Moore-Taylor ↑ 62'
- 14
- 5
-
10
Aaron Collins ↑ 65'
- 8
-
28
Josh March ↑ 72'
Coach
Mark Cooper
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jorge Grant | 2 |
| Tony Scully | 2 |
| Jake Young | 1 |
| Jamie Jones | 1 |
| Brennan Johnson | 1 |
| Connor Wickham | 1 |
| Baily Cargill | 1 |
| Jordan Garrick | 1 |
Lincoln City FC Form
2020-11-07
Lincoln City FC
6–2
Forest Green Rovers FC
W
2020-11-03
Lincoln City FC
1–3
Portsmouth FC
L
2020-10-31
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–0
Lincoln City FC
L
2020-10-27
Crewe Alexandra FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
W
2020-10-24
Lincoln City FC
1–0
Ipswich Town FC
W
2020-10-20
Lincoln City FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.86
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Forest Green Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 78% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Lincoln City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.23
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 3.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 4.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Forest Green Rovers FC
36%
Lincoln City FC or Forest Green Rovers FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Lincoln City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 6–2 not predicted6 – 2Actual
2 – 1
8%
3 – 1
7.5%
1 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
6.2%
3 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.4%
4 – 1
5.4%
3 – 2
5.1%
1 – 0
4%
4 – 0
4%
1 – 2
3.9%
4 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Forest Green Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -2 | 29% | 19% | 52% |
| -1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| -1 | 48% | 19% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 9% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Forest Green Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.