Sunday , 16 August 2026

Lincoln City FC vs Morecambe FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 1

FA Cup · 2023-24
Lincoln City FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Morecambe FC
Sat 4 Nov 2023 · 15:00 UTC Sincil Bank Stadium 4,607 HT 45' · FT 45'
Lasse Sorensen 14' 1–0
1–1 43' Michael Mellon
1–2 53' Tom Bloxham
TJ Eyoma 20' Y
Y 21' Eli King
Y 22' David Tutonda
Lasse Sorensen 57' Y
Y 62' Joel Senior
Ethan Hamilton 66' Y
Y 66' JJ McKiernan

Overview

Match Preview

Lincoln City FC vs Morecambe FC — FA Cup at Sincil Bank Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Martin Coy
  • Assistant 1 Christopher Ward
  • Assistant 2 Simon Clayton
3 games this season 🟨 0.0/game ⚽ 6.0 goals/game

Head-to-Head

2
3
Lincoln City FC 5 games · Avg 3.2 goals Morecambe FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-11-04 Lincoln City FC 1–2 Morecambe FC 2023-04-29 Morecambe FC 3–2 Lincoln City FC 2022-11-19 Lincoln City FC 2–1 Morecambe FC 2022-02-08 Lincoln City FC 2–1 Morecambe FC 2021-09-28 Morecambe FC 2–0 Lincoln City FC

Recent Form

Lincoln City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Nov Morecambe FC H 1–2 L
31 Oct Oxford United FC H 0–2 L
28 Oct Exeter City FC A 1–1 D
24 Oct Charlton Athletic FC H 3–1 W
21 Oct Fleetwood Town FC A 1–0 W
14 Oct Burton Albion FC H 0–1 L
Morecambe FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Nov Lincoln City FC A 2–1 W
07 May Exeter City FC A 2–3 L
29 Apr Lincoln City FC H 3–2 W
22 Apr Charlton Athletic FC A 3–2 W
15 Apr Wycombe Wanderers FC H 1–0 W
10 Apr Portsmouth FC A 0–0 D

Key Stats

80% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Lincoln City FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Lincoln City FC and Morecambe FC get this one started.
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Lincoln City FC and Morecambe FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 10' Lincoln City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Morecambe FC backline.
  • 14' Lasse Sorensen is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 19' Alistair Smith is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Morecambe FC so far.
  • 20' TJ Eyoma picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 21' Controversy at the stadium! Eli King argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 22' Morecambe FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 32' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Lincoln City FC and Morecambe FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 42' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Derek Adams will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 43' Magnificent from Michael Mellon! That is 4 goals in 98 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 46' David Tutonda makes way for Donald Love at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Morecambe FC.
  • 51' Morecambe FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 53' The deadlock is broken! Tom Bloxham gets on the scoresheet on 53 minutes.
  • 57' Lasse Sorensen has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 57.
  • 62' Controversy at the stadium! Joel Senior argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 66' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ethan Hamilton on 66.
  • 67' The Lincoln City FC manager makes a substitution. Hakeeb Adelakun departs to be replaced by Jack Vale.
  • 72' The Lincoln City FC bench stirs into life. Alistair Smith is withdrawn and Dylan Duffy gets his opportunity.
  • 77' Morecambe FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 82' James Connolly has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 85' The supporters are chanting for Jovon Makama. He replaces TJ Eyoma on 85 minute.
  • 90' Yann Songo'o gets the nod from Morecambe FC. He replaces Tom Bloxham and will look to change the dynamic.
  • Another three points for Morecambe FC.

Lineups

Lincoln City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Kennedy

Morecambe FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek Adams

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cole Stockton 3
Lasse Sorensen 2
Tom Bloxham 1
Michael Mellon 1
Cohen Bramall 1
Morgan Whittaker 1
Toumani Diagouraga 1
Joe Walsh 1

Head to Head

2023-11-04 Lincoln City FC 1–2 Morecambe FC 2023-04-29 Morecambe FC 3–2 Lincoln City FC 2022-11-19 Lincoln City FC 2–1 Morecambe FC 2022-02-08 Lincoln City FC 2–1 Morecambe FC 2021-09-28 Morecambe FC 2–0 Lincoln City FC

Lincoln City FC Form

2023-11-04 Lincoln City FC 1–2 Morecambe FC L 2023-10-31 Lincoln City FC 0–2 Oxford United FC L 2023-10-28 Exeter City FC 1–1 Lincoln City FC D 2023-10-24 Lincoln City FC 3–1 Charlton Athletic FC W 2023-10-21 Fleetwood Town FC 0–1 Lincoln City FC W 2023-10-14 Lincoln City FC 0–1 Burton Albion FC L

Morecambe FC Form

2023-11-04 Lincoln City FC 1–2 Morecambe FC W 2023-05-07 Exeter City FC 3–2 Morecambe FC L 2023-04-29 Morecambe FC 3–2 Lincoln City FC W 2023-04-22 Charlton Athletic FC 2–3 Morecambe FC W 2023-04-15 Morecambe FC 1–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC W 2023-04-10 Portsmouth FC 0–0 Morecambe FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.35 Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45 Morecambe FC xG
I would bet for: Lincoln City FC or Morecambe FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Lincoln City FC33% Draw28% Morecambe FC39%
Actual: Morecambe FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Lincoln City FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Morecambe FC
67%
Lincoln City FC or Morecambe FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Lincoln City FC25% Draw46% Morecambe FC29%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8%
0 – 1
7.9%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 0
7.2%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC

Handicap Lincoln City FC covers Push Morecambe FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 18% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 20% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Morecambe FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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