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Lincoln City FC vs Ipswich Town FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Lincoln City FC
5 – 3
Full Time
Ipswich Town FC
Sun 29 Dec 2019 · 15:00 UTC Sincil Bank Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 43' Gwion Edwards
Y 47' Freddie Sears
Y 48' Andre Dozzell
Michael Bostwick 51' Y
Josh Vickers 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Lincoln City FC vs Ipswich Town FC — League One at Sincil Bank Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee James Oldham
  • Referee Christopher Ward
  • Referee Wayne Grunnill
  • Referee

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

3
2
4
Lincoln City FC 9 games · Avg 2.1 goals Ipswich Town FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-12-29 Lincoln City FC 5–3 Ipswich Town FC 2019-11-20 Lincoln City FC 0–1 Ipswich Town FC

Recent Form

Lincoln City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Dec Ipswich Town FC H 5–3 W
26 Dec Oxford United FC A 0–1 L
21 Dec Coventry City FC A 0–1 L
14 Dec Tranmere Rovers FC H 1–0 W
07 Dec Burton Albion FC A 2–0 W
20 Nov Ipswich Town FC H 0–1 L
Ipswich Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Dec Lincoln City FC A 3–5 L
26 Dec Gillingham FC H 0–0 D
21 Dec Portsmouth FC A 0–1 L
14 Dec Bristol Rovers FC H 1–2 L
07 Dec Coventry City FC A 1–1 D
26 Nov Wycombe Wanderers FC H 0–0 D

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
11% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Sincil Bank Stadium!
  • 5' Lincoln City FC have won 382 goals from 318 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 6' Goal! Harry Anderson scores his 9 goal in 318 matches.
  • 11' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. James Wilson made 318 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 16' It’s high time Paul Lambert made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 21' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 26' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 31' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 32' A stunning finish from Luke Garbutt — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 37' Luke Woolfenden, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 41' The crowd applauds Janoi Donacien as he leaves the pitch. Freddie Sears steps in for Ipswich Town FC.
  • 43' Gwion Edwards has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 43.
  • 47' Lincoln City FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Tyler Walker on 45.
  • 47' A meaty challenge results in booking for Freddie Sears on 47.
  • 48' Ipswich Town FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 48.
  • 51' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Michael Bostwick on 51 minutes.
  • 56' Lincoln City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Ipswich Town FC backline.
  • 59' Harry Toffolo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 59 minutes.
  • 64' A tactical swap from Ipswich Town FC — James Wilson on, Gwion Edwards off on 64 minutes.
  • 69' Saint Lucia international Janoi Donacien has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 72' A goal from the England international Tyler Walker! He fires home on 72 to make it 4-1!
  • 76' Ipswich Town FC make a change. James Norwood trudges off to be replaced by Will Keane on 76 minutes.
  • 79' Assisted by Joe Morrell with the perfectly-timed delivery and Michael Bostwick makes no mistake. 5-1!
  • 82' Another substitution for Lincoln City FC to replace Michael O'Connor by Ellis Chapman on 82 minute.
  • 83' What composure from Will Keane! The Ireland international strokes it home. 5-2.
  • 88' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 90' That is a Yellow card for Lincoln City FC. Josh Vickers will be fuming at that decision.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Lincoln City FC players.

Lineups

Lincoln City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Appleton

Ipswich Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Lambert

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Macauley Bonne 2
Tyler Walker 2
Kayden Jackson 2
Wes Burns 2
Luke Woolfenden 1
Alan Judge 1
Jorge Grant 1
James Wilson 1

Head to Head

2019-12-29 Lincoln City FC 5–3 Ipswich Town FC 2019-11-20 Lincoln City FC 0–1 Ipswich Town FC

Lincoln City FC Form

2019-12-29 Lincoln City FC 5–3 Ipswich Town FC W 2019-12-26 Oxford United FC 1–0 Lincoln City FC L 2019-12-21 Coventry City FC 1–0 Lincoln City FC L 2019-12-14 Lincoln City FC 1–0 Tranmere Rovers FC W 2019-12-07 Burton Albion FC 0–2 Lincoln City FC W 2019-11-20 Lincoln City FC 0–1 Ipswich Town FC L

Ipswich Town FC Form

2019-12-29 Lincoln City FC 5–3 Ipswich Town FC L 2019-12-26 Ipswich Town FC 0–0 Gillingham FC D 2019-12-21 Portsmouth FC 1–0 Ipswich Town FC L 2019-12-14 Ipswich Town FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC L 2019-12-07 Coventry City FC 1–1 Ipswich Town FC D 2019-11-26 Ipswich Town FC 0–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.02 Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44 Ipswich Town FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Lincoln City FC51% Draw23% Ipswich Town FC26%
Actual: Lincoln City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes66% 0% No34%
Avg goals/match: 3.46
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 45%
55%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Lincoln City FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Ipswich Town FC
49%
Lincoln City FC or Ipswich Town FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Lincoln City FC37% Draw41% Ipswich Town FC22%
Actual: Lincoln City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–3 not predicted
5 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
6.4%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
3 – 1
5.9%
1 – 0
5.8%
0 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 1
3.9%
0 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC

Handicap Lincoln City FC covers Push Ipswich Town FC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 15% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 20% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 14% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Ipswich Town FC keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.